Etsy Neighbors We Love
11th November, 2011
How cute are these little handmade animal totems by Le Animale…
Are you thinking what I’m thinking??
Next week I’m taking a terrarium workshop with Twig Terrariums.. I’m thinking of ordering one of these cute little critters from Le Animale for my terrarium..
Ah! which one should I get??
FYI.. Here’s the class info: it’s in Williamsburg @ Task
Cheeky Wedding Planners
8th November, 2011
Meet the ladies of Tinsel & Twine… Adette: resident mistress of art & design, Liz: glamour girl & super negotiator, and Erica: the troubleshooter.. she’ll make all your troubles go away.. This team gets it done!
You’re engaged.. now what?
7th November, 2011
A Lineup of our favorite wedding resources!
DEFINITIVE WEDDING CHECKLIST.. covers every possible detail so you don’t miss a beat…
WEDDING BLOGS… In need of some wedding inspiration? Look no further then these lovely blogs…
BRIDAL SHOPS… These one-stop-shops feature the most beautiful designers & loveliest vendors…
Oh my Porcelain!
18th October, 2011
This weekend I had tea at Maria’s.. Russian to the bones. When she brought out the tea, I nearly fell over in excitement.. oh my porcelain! Being Russian but growing up in the US, I didn’t know about these stunning and masterful wares.
The apparently infamous Russian Imperial Porcelain also known as Lomonosov Porcelain is such a pleasure to eat & drink from.. each dish is finely hand-painted and so delicate, light as air, literally paper-thin.
Brief History:
The Imperial Porcelain Factory was established 1744 in the Town of Lomonosov in Saint Petersburg. At this time the factory exclusively produced porcelain for the ruling Romanov family and the Russian Imperial Court.
Get the full history here.. so interesting how the factory evolved through revolutions and the Soviet Era.
~
While the factory produces many different designs my favorite is the most classic Cobalt Net, made with mineral cobalt, 22K gold accents and based on Catherine The Great’s dinnerware.
Pronunciation Guide- Erstwhile
14th September, 2011
Vintage Ring Boxes
31st August, 2011
Almost as hard as finding the perfect antique ring.. is the perfect vintage box..
Unlike modern day ring boxes these vintage treasures come in a variety of shapes and fabrics, such as these: blue bakelite, velvet, sterling silver, and gold filigree!
Found on Ruffled
Engagement Erstwhile Style
30th August, 2011
For all of you wondering what does an antique jeweler give his betrothed…
a stunning antique edwardian engagement ring…
Trending Fall 2011
23rd August, 2011
Trends via Net-A-Porter:
Jewel Tones
for a dramatic cocktail look accent a brightly colored green blouse or dress with our vintage amethyst button earrings
Menswear
how chic would this bold vintage lapis lazuli ring look with a silk blouse, trousers, & brogues
Retro
we’re in love with the 70′s.. channel your inner Bianca Jagger with this vintage 1970′s boucheron ring…
Gothic Romance
this gorgeous vintage 1970′s black onyx heart necklace will look perfect matched with a romantic gothic look…
Oversize
this extraordinary vintage 1960′s bracelet will pair perfectly with a slouchy sweater and knee-high suede boots…
Neo Grunge
parkas, plaids, and our gold ball chain
Kate.. Zelda.. and A Ring That Transcends Time
17th August, 2011
Of course as we all know Kate Moss just got married.. as evidence by the massive spread in this month’s Vogue.
I hadn’t really paid much notice to her ring until I saw the photos from the wedding.. and realized her ring looked vintage.. Apparently she had it custom made, modeled after Zelda Fitzgerald’s ring, the 1920′s icon and wife to American novelist F.Scott Fitzgerald.
I couldn’t find any clear shots of the ring but from what I can tell and the fact it was modeled after a 1920′s ring.. It must be in the manner of the Art Deco style which was so popular in the 1920′s and is one of our favorite here at Erstwhile and we happen to have a very similar ring up on the site now…
Zelda & Scott
