May can be a rough month for me with the anniversary of my Mom’s passing, Mother’s Day, and her birthday, so I’ve been kind of laying low around here and trying to celebrate life as much as I can. A little snippet of the month. . .

Rose gardening. . .

The first heirlooms making an appearance. . .

Dedicating this month’s chalkboard wall to the best mom in the world. . .

Growing the most beautiful poppies I’ve ever seen (and experimenting with new pendant shapes). . .

Learning the “art” of dirtbike riding. . .

Fermenting our own whiskey. . .

. . .for Derby Day!!

And hanging out with these guys (they always make me smile). . .

Thanks for visiting me here! Hope you’re having a fabulous month! xo

I think I’ll take the day off, put jazz albums on the record player, pour a glass of Bordeaux, and make this Quiche Lorraine. . .

Rachel Khoo from The Little Paris Kitchen . . . isn’t she lovely?

Have a beautiful weekend! xo

Tartine Bread from 4SP Films on Vimeo.

Now inspired to make bread today. . . all day.

Happy Monday! xo

{Score+Solder}

This is such an easy and perfect ending to a New Years feast. . .

the apple galette from rachelchew on Vimeo.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2012! xo

A couple weeks ago we visited MoMA to see the de Kooning Retrospective. I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s awe-inspiring. I’ve decided to base my next collection on interpreting the subject matter and vision of some of these Masters into metalsmithed representations. In some form.

If you’re in NYC, I highly recommend seeing this exhibit; if not, you can see a small interactive version here. 

Pink Angels

I’m back from a fabulous, inspiring few days in NYC, checking in here to wish you all a lovely Thanksgiving, and heading off to spend the rest of the week with my wonderful family! I’ll be keeping the shop open and offering my thanks to you in the form of 20% off all orders now through (Black) Friday at midnight – coupon code is “THANKS”. I’m grateful to all of you who stop in my little world here. I hope you all have the most perfect holiday filled with family and friends! xo

Remember these?

One of them could be yours! Visit Diana’s lovely exPress-o blog today for a chance to win your choice of the Ginkgos or the Pin Oak Cuff! Good luck! xo

Exciting news! Our Fall Collection is now available at Revolver, a beautiful new home and accessories boutique in the heart of the NuLu District. If you happen to be in Louisville, be sure to check them out!

[Oh, and afterwards, you can cross the street for wood-fired pizza, Basil Gimlets, and ping pong at Garage Bar!]

xo

It’s official – we’re moving! We’re really going to miss our little house and this close-knit community we’ve been a part of for the past several years. The second we walked in the door (what seems like a lifetime ago) we knew this house felt like home. But we’ve outgrown it here by leaps and bounds. So, we’re moving across town to my childhood home. The kids will get their own rooms, a study for reading and homework, a bigger (and more private) studio for me, a lot of land for the dogs, an arts & crafts room for the girls, and plenty of garage space for vintage motorcycle work for the boys. We’re soooo excited (albeit a little sentimental about leaving our neighborhood family)! The Anthropologie garlands will be finished and shipped this week, and then I’m taking some time off to settle us into our new digs!

Hope you’re having a fabulous week! xo