Craving: moody baubles

Clockwise from top: rings by- Martin Katz, Tamsen Z, Kimberly McDonald, and David Yurman- photographed for W Magazine

How beautiful are these rings? They look like mini planets for your fingers. Or like a mood ring done right...

And not only do I love the look of these (the Kimberly McDonald is my fave in case anyone wants to pick one up for me,) but I absolutely adore that they were styled with an insect. I illustrated a lot of insects in college (scientific illustration major, what what) and I was always fascinated by how colorful some of them were. This captures that opalescent beauty perfectly.

happy (memorial day) weekend!

photograph via will adler

This weekend is one of my best friend's weddings and I am so excited we get to celebrate with her and her new husband! (I'm still incredibly honored she asked me to stand by her side.) Seeing two people that mean so much to us promise to love and support each other for the rest of their lives makes my heart smile. It's such a momentous, touching, and love filled occasion and I can't wait to be there. (I've already warned her I may tear up.)

Now on to the links:

I need this ring.

Have you seen these photos? So amazing.

Normally I steer clear from jello shots (I don't think you should have to chew your drink) but these have me giving them a second look.

These are CARDBOARD. (I know!)

I think a giant balloon could make any one's day.

I love NYC, but this cracked me up.

And speaking of weddings, someone propose with this. gorgeous!

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

*I also wanted to say a big thank you for everyone who has sent their kind words to me about my grandmother. They mean the world to me and I really appreciate them (and you all.)