Order of the Week - Cherry Blossom

So here's what I love about this particular order (besides it being gorgeous and all). This order started out as an inquiry about doing four separate charms (three for the kiddos, one with gold inlay just 'cause its pretty). But it was a gift, and we decided that four charms was just going to be too much. So we went back and forth batting around ideas and came to this. And it came out lov-er-ly! Probably better than our first idea. This is what I (and A.J.) love about doing each necklace custom, because each necklace really does look totally different from the last one. It keeps us constantly inspired. So thanks K. for the order and for the inspiration! ;)

Happy Friday!

Our house is currently obsessed with Arcade Fire's new album, its on constant repeat. Which, come to think of it, is how we usually listen to Arcade Fire...

Have a great weekend, see ya next week!

From the Desk of A.J. - Eye Candy

A.J. is out of the office, so to speak, so in lieu of writing her usual blog post sent me this ad campaign that we both have been loving. We both envision ourselves pushing a pram in a proper dress, pumps and short gloves...but for now I guess we'll settle for looking at these ads and maybe watching some Mad Men...

Louis Vuitton

Back to School - Etsy Style

My little dude is starting Kindergarten soon and we've been trying to get him all ready to go. It had been awhile since he got all new clothes and I just realized that he's made the jump to the BOYS category *moment of silence please*. And here's what I found in the big boys section. Sport tees. Sport jerseys. Some more sport tees and some track pants. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but not by much! And I guess that would be fine, except we are not a sport family. My husband sneaks a football game here and there, but my son could not have less interest in wearing anything with some sort of ball on it. The whole experience left me really depressed. Walk over five feet to the "Baby Boy" section and you've got dinosaurs, bugs, robots, and of course, sports. But the variety in big boys was sports, motocross, skulls. It kind of made me angry too, because what does that subliminally say to our boys? You should be interested in these three things! It'd be like walking into the girls section and everything said princess, diva, sweetie...oh wait. *sigh* We put a bunch of plain tees on our list and I decided to go online to find some tees that were more my boy's style. He has a variety of interests, from space to sharks to bones to roller coasters. And while there are several really great brands who make amazing graphic tees for boys (I love Appaman, Lucky Fish, Monster Republic to name a few) , I'm just not willing or able to outfit my son entirely in $40 t-shirts. So I headed to Etsy with this in mind: the shirts had to be under $20, had to be something my little would absolutely love, and it had to be easy to care for. Here's a few of my finds:

1. Shark On A Bike tee by Dark Cycle Clothing, $18 - I love that this is on an American Apparel shirt, so I know exactly how it will fit, and I know it will last multiple washes.


2. Science Geek tee by Critter Jitters, $14 - My son thinks this one is hysterical! But was bummed that I couldn't read the russian words (I'm such a disappointment, I know)


3. Dragon Kind Smaug tee by Crowsmack, $14.95 - I love the way this dragon is illustrated, my son just loves that its a dragon.


4. Skeleton Diagram tee by HappyFamily, $14 - This one is just cool.

All of these Etsy sellers had several awesome tees to choose from (some really amazing ones for girls too! maybe I'll have to do an all girls post next) and I'm so happy that sites like Etsy are enabling not only these small businesses from selling these kinds of things, but also enabling us consumers to be able to buy "outside the box" a bit. Happy shopping!

Order of The Week - Medium Charms

These Medium sized charms are so sweet in their simplicity. Two names, two dates. So perfect to wear everyday. :)

Contact us here for information about your own order!

Happy Friday!

*That's my dad in the bow-tie! :)

We moved into our new house I don't even know how long ago. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, sometimes months ago. But I finally got my family pictures up the other night and it feels so good. I adhere to the more is more philosophy when it comes to pictures, and I have so many that I love dearly its hard for me to keep them all put away. Its difficult for me to choose which pictures to frame and which to put away, so I came up with these "empty" frames as a way to be able to quickly change out the pictures if I want. I just mounted the frames, and added another nail inside it and hang the picture from a plain old binder clip. I want to get some larger ones for the kid's artwork as well. This wall is part of the hallway that leads to the kid's room, but its also the wall our kitchen sink faces and its so nice to do dishes and look up and see this.

Hope you have a great weekend! :)

Order of the Week - Family Tree

I love it when a family's birthstones color coordinate! ;) Isn't this one pretty?!

Unique OC Wrap-Up

*Billy from ZZ Top! For reals!

We had a blast at Unique OC. The weather stayed nice (as long as you were in the shade!) the beer was nice and cold (and free!) and we met a ton a of great people. Not to mention all the amazingingly yummy food. For reals. Even if you don't like to shop, you need to come to the next Unique show just for the food. The Manila Machine truck's french toast was so yummy, I had to have twice. Best believe I was the first one at that truck Sunday morning! Thank you so much to everyone who came, hopefully we'll do another Unique OC, it was very cool to meet our neighbors and realize how much great creativity is coming out of little 'ol orange county these days! (I'll be sure to post about them separately in the near future!)

*My french toast from The Manila Machine, half gone because I couldn't wait to eat it.

Happy Friday!

We'll be spending today gearing up for the big show this weekend, getting our little mini PinkySwear world put together. ;) Just one more incentive to come this weekend for you foodies, the restaraunt Habana will be there, as will the LA food truck The Manila Machine and Sweet Lucie's organic ice cream! Num! And for your $5 entry fee, you get a free drink (Sanghai Beer, Izze soda, Real Honest tea, or wine!) a free tote, AND the poster pictured above. Then if you get too tired from shopping all the amazing vendors, put up your feet at the lounge or sit yourself down at one of the free crafty workshops and make something! Such a fun way to spend your day!

And because this almost made me spit out my coffee yesterday when I saw it, I had to share quite possible the best celebrity song on Sesame Street. I heart Ricky Gervais!

Unique OC - Lo's Picks Cont.

"Let It Go" print from Nan Lawson

NYC stamp set and Know It All pencil set from Paper Pastries

Plywood Art and super cute cards from Dee & Lala

Collars and Harnesses by Sophie's Threads

Unique OC - Lo's Picks

Trying to narrow down what I would like for myself out of the OC vendors is difficult, but I slaved away and narrowed it down a bit. ;) I loved Les Morceaux when I saw them in LA, and am so glad they'll be here in OC! Simple, graphic jewelry that mixes metals and textures. *love* I'm also pleased to see Sub_Urban Riot back with their super soft yummy tees. Both my sisters snagged their tees at the last show and I'm still jealous. And I must have missed Flea Market Girl in LA, but I can't wait to check them out, especially this great leather drawstring bag. And I love these silk hair bows and pins by Michelle Rose for my little girly girl (and maybe myself! how cute would that big bow be on a shrunken blazer or purse??) I'm posting more of my favs tomorrow so stay tuned and come out this weekend and shop for yer-selves! :)

Can't wait for my picks? Go here and see all the other participants!

From the Desk of A.J. - Unique OC!

So we're gearing up for our Unique La show a la OC this weekend. What am I looking forward to?

A. the free IZZE drinks
B. having a conversation with the other half of Pinky Swear without hearing both of our kids screaming in the background...or running around our feet;)
C. POP CANDY!

What's Pop Candy you ask? At the spring show...me being newly preggers, my mama surprised me with a bag of the yummiest butter crunch mixed nut mix evah! I can not tell you how excited this 30 week pregger mama is to buy a bag first thing Saturday morning (uhm...I'll be there 1st customer, I'm sure) and hope it last me through Sunday. I'm not promising anything...'cause this line of sweet treats is AH-MAZ-ING.

Made from all natural ingredients (when you look at how short the ingredient list is...you really think.."how'd they do that")and adding original spice concoctions, and little things like dried cherries, rosemary, thyme, and other yummies...they do a kick-ass job at making you an addict...in fact...first try is free;)

Come see us this weekend and try some POP candy for yourself! Find more info here.

Happy Friday!

*Picture taken by my five year old from the back seat with his toy camera

I've been itching for a road trip lately. I just want a long week where we just hang out in the desert or the forest or the beach or anywhere. It just has to be somewhere with few people and fewer buildings. And while I for sure don't want to go as far as this movie, the soundtrack always puts me in the mood for a long drive to a dusty destination.

Enjoy your weekend, here's to getting a little dirty.

Gauge, NYC

Perhaps because I'm married to a graphic designer who is a typesetting fiend and font aficianado, I find myself drawn to all types of typography type (ha!) home decorations. I love these metal sculptures by Gauge, NYC. Simple, graphic and personal. And for only $10 you can get three! I wish someone I knew was getting married, because how sweet would this be for a couple? And don't even get me started on the baby mobile! Gah! So cute and such a sweet way to personalize their space.

Find Gauge, NYC here.

Order of the Week - Love Line

The Love Line is one of our pieces that really exemplifies why we started our line. As mamas, we wanted to wear our babies loud and proud. But not that loud. We wanted jewelry that was simple, a bit understated, but still personal. The Love Line is exactly that. We've done Love Lines with grandchildren's initials (what other way could you wear eight initials and keep it simple?), we've done them for newly engaged couples (what's cuter than a necklace that says A & D = 'heart'??) and we've done them for families, like this one. We've made a Love Line for just about every category (well, we haven't made one for a daddy yet! ;) and every single one we love.

Interested in your own? Contact us here!