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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I sincerely hope you enjoyed a peaceful and restful Holiday season.

I returned to my studio yesterday filled with some great memories of time spent with people I love and cherish, rejuvenated, refreshed, revitalized. Minus a little tickle in the back of my throat and very dull pain in my head which sometimes signifies a migraine waiting to happen, I felt good walking into </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2015/01/how-to-squash-cold.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsElxSWifNA/VKrrfVZf51I/AAAAAAAAOE4/rHkAj3CXEJk/s72-c/How%2Bto%2BSquash%2Ba%2BCold%2B-%2BEucalyptus%2BLeaves.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-5876524281549329470</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-09-29T06:30:01.897-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cinema</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">clothes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">costume jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">date night</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">entertainment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Fall 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">movies</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">theater</category><title>Movie Magic Madness</title><atom:summary type="text">

Poster Images: (top left, clockwise) Kill the Messenger (opens Oct 10), The Equalizer (opened Sept 26), Gone Girl (opens Oct 3), The Judge (opens Oct 10), Low Down (opens Oct 24), The Book of Life (opens Oct 17)

I love movies but because of my unpredictable schedule, away vacations and family responsibilities, I often can&#39;t find a free moment to get to the theater in the Spring and Summer but </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/09/movie-magic-madness.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I4oMBs5Qh7o/VChma45_RQI/AAAAAAAAL08/EbGQssU0_8E/s72-c/Fall%2B2014%2BMovies%2B-%2BStyle%2BBaubles.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-4046674215653689472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-09-02T12:42:31.124-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">books</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dining</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion week</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">housewares</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kale</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">lighting</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">reading</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">September</category><title>The Fab Five - September 2014</title><atom:summary type="text">




With Fall just around the corner, I&#39;m embracing all the upcoming season has to offer. Granted, I had a wonderful Summer and will lament its departure but only briefly because this month is stacking up to be just as amazing. Here are 5 fab things that will help to make September a great one:



1.  Our Private Trunk Show season begins and we&#39;re crisscrossing the country to bring my Fall 2014 </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/09/the-fab-five-september-2014.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHtIKWbSfDI/VAJVlzLqXCI/AAAAAAAALuo/OqN8MAd19_A/s72-c/The%2BFab%2BFive%2B-%2BSeptember%2B2014%2B-%2BBlog%2BPost.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-2957698311689019582</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-08-18T06:00:01.867-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">denim</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Everlane</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Fall 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jean jackets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jeans</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Madewell</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Philip Lim</category><title>Fall Into Denim</title><atom:summary type="text">


While watching some of the live streams of the Fall 2014 Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week runway shows, I didn&#39;t see much in the way of denim. (insert sad face emoji here) Has the durable material shown most commonly in its traditional blue hue lost its fashion favor? I think not! Denim will always be &quot;in&quot;. I know some do have a love-hate relationship with this tricky fabric (i.e. Can I </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/08/fall-into-denim.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4yhB11Clkd8/U-e9-5T_sgI/AAAAAAAALtA/c3FYTa48rZk/s72-c/Fall+Into+Denim+-+Style+Board+-+Blog.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-7027119115357181540</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-08-11T06:00:07.147-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bright colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion trends</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">handcrafted jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">neon</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pinterest</category><title>Color Craze: Rainbow Bright</title><atom:summary type="text">




My obsession with vivid, punch-you-in-the-face color continues. The fashion trend cycle always returns to timeless bright, rainbow color combinations associated with festive times but I&#39;ve never been one to wait for trends. Since I seem to naturally gravitate toward vivid hues, my handmade jewelry collections have often included bright primary and eye-popping neon colors for all seasons. </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/08/color-craze-rainbow-bright.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-5746445272318360031</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-07-29T08:25:20.618-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">arm candy</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">August</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bangle bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beauty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">entertainment</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">facials</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">football</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">hamburgers</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">movies</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">NFL</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">organic</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">restaurants</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Target</category><title>The Fab Five - August 2014</title><atom:summary type="text">


As Summer winds down (don&#39;t shoot the messenger), I&#39;m sure we&#39;re all looking for any way we can hold onto the best of the current season. But August is a great month (minus the dog days) to celebrate what&#39;s next. Here are 5 fab things to get excited about during the 8th month of the year:

1.  I&#39;ve penciled in an appointment to sample this Target beauty discovery during my next at-home facial.</atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/07/the-fab-five-august-2014.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zGx_u8dxdtw/U9F4Op7JRiI/AAAAAAAALrg/zQtU4crudLY/s72-c/The+Fab+Five+-+August+2014+-+Blog.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-6370823640103409483</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-07-15T11:30:00.996-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bartenders</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beverages</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cocktails</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colorful</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">drinks</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fruit</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">herbs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">parties</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">picnics</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">vegetables</category><title>Lavish Libations</title><atom:summary type="text">







There&#39;s nothing like a sipping on a colorful, flavor-filled beverage at any time of the year but I&#39;ve found that Summer is the season for concocting some of the best drinks because there are so many wonderful fresh ingredients available: sunny fruits, crisp veggies, zesty herbs - a cornucopia of tasty goodness. We&#39;ve been experimenting with delicious cocktails using many of the recipes </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/07/lavish-libations.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rUN1eWhHbPc/U8P91f0iSzI/AAAAAAAALqs/5I8uNg5nuRU/s72-c/On+Style+Bauble+-+Lavish+Libations+-+Blog+Post.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-7396547172027089924</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-07-04T13:39:07.597-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">american flag</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">celebration</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fourth of July</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">holiday</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">independence day</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">patriotism</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">red white blue</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">United States</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">USA</category><title>Celebrating Independence</title><atom:summary type="text">




It&#39;s a gray, rainy day where we are. I&#39;m sure a lot of people in the area (including ourselves) had outdoor plans for the day that are now cancelled or at the very least postponed until tomorrow when the weather forecast is much brighter and drier. One positive that I hope comes from the plans that have been changed is that we now have an opportunity to reflect on what this day really means </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/07/celebrating-independence.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KdriEpDJrQI/U7bYjr23hLI/AAAAAAAALp0/L8jHejpXtS0/s72-c/4th_July_Independence_Day+-+Blog+Post.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-1487327670864985432</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-07-03T14:59:59.173-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">amethyst</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">contests</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">costume jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fun</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">giveaways</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">purple</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">violet</category><title>It&#39;s Our Summer Sizzle Giveaway! - CLOSED</title><atom:summary type="text">




Congrats to our winner, Ronald A.! Thanks to everyone who participated!

Summer officially arrived on June 21st and we are always thrilled to celebrate the start of sizzling hot fun. So excited, in fact, that we’re giving away our fabulous Trilliant Cut Amethyst Crystal Set  to one lucky winner. This gorgeous necklace and earrings combo is from our Gemmy Jewels fashion jewelry pre-Fall </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/06/its-our-summer-sizzle-giveaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>30</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-4645258057632969699</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-06-11T17:36:55.037-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">flowers</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">garden</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gardening</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">greenery</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">horticulture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">landscaping</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">plants</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">vegatables</category><title>How My Garden Grows</title><atom:summary type="text">




I&#39;ve become a bit of a change addict this year. I&#39;ve somehow begun to loosen a lot of previously held beliefs, thought processes and routines in exchange for a more open mind and perhaps a riskier risk taker mentality. From big things like exploring business opportunities far from home (more on that soon) to falling in deep love with a feline (always thought I was a dog person for life) to </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/06/how-my-garden-grows.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RfrFIbTITVc/U5Xem48-TOI/AAAAAAAALnM/HiO-YtOo7sw/s72-c/Plant+Life.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-3675500547252975309</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-05-28T15:54:40.024-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">abstract artists</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">art</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">artist</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bright colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colours</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">custom jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designers</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">paul klee</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">vivid colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">wassily kandinsky</category><title>Artful Jewels</title><atom:summary type="text">




I&#39;m heavily inspired by great artists. Iconic painters, photographers and designers of all kinds provide a wealth of beauty to enjoy. Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky were Expressionist and Abstract painters who wielded color on a paint brush with abandon and I&#39;m often drawn to the colors and symmetry used in their original work. I&#39;ve used combinations of hues from these artists&#39; most </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/05/artful-jewels.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zI8x1dtxNI/U4UN-fFoRyI/AAAAAAAALl8/WfGdiOqeX6M/s72-c/Artful+Jewels+-+1200px+-+Blog.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-4376241732284082981</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 19:42:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-05-20T15:42:07.389-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">books</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">flat shoes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">holiday</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">L&#39;Oreal</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">memorial day</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Michael Kors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">parties</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">reading</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">sunscreen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">vacation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">weekends</category><title>Weekend Warrior Wear</title><atom:summary type="text">




The long Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us!  I&#39;m counting down to a few days of excitement as well as much needed rest and relaxation. My calendar is filled with a variety of activities from supporting local artists and crafters at one of my favorite open air markets to hosting a small cocktail party for visiting friends at a beloved casino paradise. Between events, I&#39;ve made sure to </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/05/weekend-warrior-wear.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-2319231265897371381</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-05-14T09:11:41.803-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Annick Goutal</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">aroma</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beauty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Bond no. 9</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Coach</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">eau de toilette</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fragrances</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">perfume</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">scents</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shopping</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">summer</category><title>Summer Scentuousness</title><atom:summary type="text">






A fabulous customer who shops in our Gemmy Jewels showroom quite frequently always lets us know what season it is by the delectable fragrance she wears. Her nose is spot on at picking just the right scent for her body chemistry and style. Somehow, she manages to coordinate her scent with whatever look she is wearing that day. It&#39;s so uncanny, we had to ask her how she did it. 




First, </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/05/summer-scentuousness.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LE2rotYe3KA/U3E5qjkEQXI/AAAAAAAALko/7hupxxx0u-U/s72-c/Empty+Perfume+Bottles.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-3506712110820215813</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-05-06T15:30:00.060-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bouquets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bridal</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bridal colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bridal jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">brides</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">centerpieces</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gemstones</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">handbags</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pearls</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">wedding gowns</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">wedding reception</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">weddings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">women&#39;s shoes</category><title>Romancing the Pearl</title><atom:summary type="text">




It&#39;s wedding season! The glorious time of year when my design studio comes alive with beautiful crystals, diamonds and the most incredible brides in search of jewelry that is as unique as they are. It&#39;s my honor to work one-on-one with The Classic Bride who appreciates wedding traditions, The Avant Garde Bride with her eclectic style and The Contemporary Bride and her eye for clean lines and</atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/05/romancing-pearl.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tTNhy8Weaw8/U2ji8zaHa8I/AAAAAAAALjo/z6f94YBnY8I/s72-c/Pearls+Style+Board+with+Label+-+Blog+Post.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-8426185384642495090</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-04-15T12:01:25.834-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cooking</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">flatware</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">glassware</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">houses</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">housewares</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">lime green</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">remodeling</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">renovations</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">tableware</category><title>Cooking Up Lime Green</title><atom:summary type="text">

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I&#39;m about to remodel my kitchen. It&#39;s one of the most important rooms in my home because so much of life and love happens there. It&#39;ll be the second kitchen re-do I&#39;ve undertaken in a ridiculously short period of time. The first was a test of wills with contractors and my patience (of which I have little) but I take full responsibility for my overzealous design ideas </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/04/cooking-up-lime-green.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OURcXh9tx90/U0xVXZvGIVI/AAAAAAAALhk/n9kNODrrn94/s72-c/modern-grey-and-white-kitchen-decor-with-neon-green-accents.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-4621143581509696072</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 22:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-04-08T18:17:08.149-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bangle bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beauty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cosmetics</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">costume jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gold</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pink</category><title>In the Color Lab: Pinks &amp; Gold</title><atom:summary type="text">

Images: Pinterest. Gemmy Jewels


I marvel at the unexpectedness of Pinks and Gold. When you mix them, pair them or mash them together, the combination is fun, feminine and fresh. To be honest, I thought I&#39;d stopped loving pale pinks, cherry-blossom fuchsias, dusty roses and cotton-candy pinks when I stopped wearing pigtails but add shimmering, glittering Golds and you have a surprisingly </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/04/in-color-lab-pinks-gold.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BDbHOPnWy0E/U0Rgl8M6KLI/AAAAAAAALgw/zyw3YXJELpI/s72-c/Pink+and+Gold+-+with+label+-+Blog+Post.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-1251979044777716898</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:05:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-04-01T20:05:03.422-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">books</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">carrie mae weems</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">museums</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Philadelphia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">photography</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">reading</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">restaurants</category><title>These Three Things: See, Eat, Read</title><atom:summary type="text">






 

It&#39;s April! Time to get out of the house after an overdose of Winter and see (1) the artistry of a gifted photographer in New York City. I&#39;m also excited to start trying the great new restaurants that have opened in our Philly neighborhood (2) like this progressive American my man and I sampled on a recent date night. And I&#39;m always eager to curl up with (3) a good book at the end of a </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/04/these-three-things-see-eat-read.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gk594RVHRuo/Uzs8AHiEezI/AAAAAAAALgA/vPIeFNLb1iY/s72-c/These+Three+Things+-+April+2014+-+Blog.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-7706237769839543468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-03-18T11:00:01.130-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bright colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color trends</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colors</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colours</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dresses</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion trends</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gifts</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pantone</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pantone color of the year 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">pastels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Spring 2014</category><title>Color Craze: Pantone&#39;s Spring Fling</title><atom:summary type="text">





Top Row: ModCloth Dress, Dorothy Perkins Dress, Victoria Victoria Beckham Dress, 
Middle Row: Victoria Beckham Dress, Diane Von Furstenberg Dress, Maison Rabih Kayrouz Dress, 
Bottom Row: Herve Leger Dress, Joseph Dress, Lela Rose Dress, Alberta Ferretti Dress




To say I&#39;m a fan of the colors Pantone, the global authority on color has selected to highlight for Spring 2014 is an </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/03/color-craze-pantones-spring-fling.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-3613943605169395809</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-03-14T11:00:04.715-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">athletics</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">basketball</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beverages</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">brackets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">college basketball</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cooking</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">final four 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">game day</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ncaa</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">parties</category><title>It&#39;s a Mad, Mad March</title><atom:summary type="text">

Images: ncaa.com, printyourbrackets.com, sportsblogs.star-telegram.com


This month is one of my favorites. The madness that is March in college basketball begins and as the sports fanatic that I am, I can&#39;t get enough of the spirit of competition and whole championship drama. The speculation as to which teams will be selected for tournament, what seed they will be given, the coaches perched on</atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/03/its-mad-mad-march.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vorJO5IDQbs/UyDIT1MIUKI/AAAAAAAALds/ItRz_CpEY3A/s72-c/March+Madness+-+Blog.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-2179628683073186506</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-03-06T08:52:53.268-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bright</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">chartreuse</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color palettes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">colour</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">green</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">inspiration</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">red</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">yellow</category><title>In the Color Lab: Chartreuse &amp; Red</title><atom:summary type="text">



Images (top left, clockwise): JulRe Designs Necklace, Bicycle, Limes and Chili Peppers, Suede Pump,Print, Flower Box, Lacquer Tray, Chevron Pillow, Soda Pop, Chartreuse Blouse and Red Pencil Skirt

Part of my process for designing jewelry is to create color and inspiration boards where I find images filled with shapes, fashions, objects, stories and hues that resonate with me. When I discover</atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/03/in-color-lab-chartreuse-red.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FrfvgWYJ3Hs/UwzEhV5VuPI/AAAAAAAALbY/QWefu7QALQE/s72-c/Chartreuse+and+Red+-+Blog+Post.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-2329238776209621267</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-03-04T07:00:10.373-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">academy awards</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bling</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">bracelets</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">diamonds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">evening gowns</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gemstones</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">glamour</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">glitz</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gowns</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">hair</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">makeup</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">necklaces</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">oscars</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">oscars 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">red carpet</category><title>And the Carpet Was Red</title><atom:summary type="text">

Images from Elle.com (top left, clockwise): Amy Adams in Gucci, Lupita Nyong&#39;o in custom Prada, Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive, Sandra Bullock in Bette Midler in Reem Acra, 


It&#39;s no secret that I&#39;m an awards show red carpet junkie so since the Academy Awards or Oscars were handed out on Sunday, I&#39;m sadly back to craving the glitz for another year. While I usually focus my after-show blog </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/03/and-carpet-was-red.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9M2j-oNmObg/UxTxlq8_45I/AAAAAAAALb4/wc0Y9ikI96k/s72-c/Oscar+Fashions+2014+-+Style+Baubles.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-3011696262219088640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-02-19T07:00:00.205-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">florals</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">housewares</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">necklaces</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">patterns</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">prints</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Spring 2014</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">stripes</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">tortoise shell</category><title>Trend Spotting: Tortoise Shell Forever!</title><atom:summary type="text">

Images (top left, clockwise): Gemmy Jewels Link Necklace, Eyeglasses, Gemmy Jewels Earrings, Vintage Chanel Pill Box Bag, Glass Vase, Highball Glasses, Stella McCartney Pumps, Lamp

With all the talk about florals, abstract prints and stripes in recent seasons, I&#39;m thinking maybe it&#39;s time for a renaissance pattern to come back into our fashion consciousness. Tortoise Shell has been a Fall </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/02/trend-spotting-tortoise-shell-forever.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U3vUbaquqXM/UwOsa4EButI/AAAAAAAALac/3ofNrz8Gu28/s72-c/Tortoise+Shell+-+with+Tag.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-1403075667294778281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-01-28T12:15:25.042-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beauty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">color craze</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cosmetics</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gifts</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">glow</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">gold</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">lip gloss</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">nail polish</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">rose gold</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shine</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">shopping</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Valentine&#39;s Day</category><title>Color Craze: Rose Gold</title><atom:summary type="text">

Images (top left, clockwise): Anne Hathaway in rose gold gown, rose gold pen, rose gold wedding cake, Moet champagne, rose gold engagement ring, rose gold headphones

Who would think that the meticulous melding of copper with yellow gold would create the soft, warm glow of Rose Gold? Regardless as to how it happens, I&#39;m glad it does. The trend is most commonly seen in jewelry of late, but don&#39;t</atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/01/color-craze-rose-gold.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZmdhP6dYPM/Uue09owEACI/AAAAAAAALZA/SvcOdyOYuy8/s72-c/Rose+Gold+-+Style+Baubles+-+Medium.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-568737479898533651</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-01-28T07:11:55.482-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">atlantic city</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">beauty</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">casinos</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cosmetics</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">creams</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">eating</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">facials</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">food</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">glow</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">healthy eating</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">makeup</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">raw food</category><title>Beauty Glows</title><atom:summary type="text">




 Images: (top left, clockwise) Pinterest, Chanel, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Lush Cosmetics, Etsy, Kiehl&#39;s
Nordstrom,, Macy&#39;s,  Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Your natural beauty glows when you are truly happy but there&#39;s no shame in enhancing that happiness with some really great beauty products. I&#39;m a big believer in buying high quality lotions and potions but not breaking the bank to do so. </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/01/beauty-glows.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5165598429952048261.post-4789992474630016465</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2014-01-29T10:34:59.897-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">contests</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cubic zirconia</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">designer</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">earrings</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Gemmy Jewels</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">giveaways</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">jewelry</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">JulRe Designs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">sparkle</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">stud</category><title>Love Is Giveaway - CLOSED</title><atom:summary type="text">




Congrats to our winner, Kiera V.!



Valentine&#39;s Day is February 14th and we are always thrilled to celebrate this official Day of Love. So excited, in fact, that we’re giving away our Sparkle Stud Duo to one lucky winner. These earrings are best sellers from our Gemmy Jewels fashion jewelry collection and are perfect for your next interview or date night. We&#39;d love to hear what your </atom:summary><link>http://blog.julredesigns.com/2014/01/love-is-giveaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)</author><thr:total>32</thr:total></item></channel></rss>