My VISIT TO JULIE VOS SHOWROOM

I had the pleasure of being invited to the Julie Vos showroom to view the newest jewelry in her beautiful collection. Julie launched her collection in 2006 & is a fantastic jewelry designer, with a GREAT EYE for detail! She's based out of NYC & I couldn't wait to meet her & see my favorite pieces from the Acorn collection. Her line also includes beautiful scarves as well as a few ornate clutches.

Julie was VERY pleasant & easy-going - I had already heard so many nice things about her so I decided to bring her a gift with my visit. A gold LOVE print - to match all her pretty gold jewelry! Below is an inside look at her showroom & her office space, which I loved.  She is such an INSPIRATION to me in my own business....so thankful to have met her! All of these jewels can be found on her site here.

Julie in her office

Some of the pieces Julie gave me - I'll be wearing these often, so I'm sure you'll be seeing them in my instagram pics! So pretty no?

Below is another fave - the gold arrowhead necklace.

Chunky gold bracelets - all available at Julie Vos

Tell me, what do you think of her pieces?

-images by jen ramos

MY HOME, MY SPACE

What is your favorite area in your home and why?

It's Hannah here, from inspirationalbliss. I wanted to send you some pictures of my favorite space in our small NYC apartment...my daughter's nursery. It's such a great space with amazing windows which, as you know, can be very hard to come by in the city! When I designed her room, I wanted it to be a room we would want to spend time in. My husband and I both are not fans of pastel pink everything like a lot of traditional girl nurseries! 

We wanted a simple, stylish room filled with character that our baby girl could grow up in. I like to mix modern and vintage pieces which is why I chose such a modern crib, white dresser, and rocker to balance out my great grandmother's dresser, little antique nick-knacks, boho style pom-pom garland we have above her crib, as well as the vintage inspired marquee light of her name that I made when I was 9 months pregnant! I'd have to say my favorite spot in her room is the reading nook we created in the corner. 

It gets amazing morning sunlight and I find Vivienne sitting there reading her books all the time. The colorful blanket we have on the floor was made by her great grandmother, which just makes the space all the more special. I also love the painting I made for above her changing table. She loves to look at all the colors in it when she's getting changed everyday.  

- photo via inspirationalbliss

New at Made By Girl

Hey everyone! Monday is here & we have some new prints at Made By Girl!! Designed by Ampersand studio - the HOT PINK Ampersand & the C'est Tout! Available now!!!!

-image by jen ramos

VOGUE HOMES

I love VOGUE. I'm a fashion-lover at heart & love visiting Vogue for their fashion as well as their 'Apt with LSD' home section. My all time favorite has been the home of Nicole Hanley Mellon in NYC.
  
Why? ................Well, just visit this link and you'll see why. Her antelope carpet alone by Stark Carpet (one of my faves) - is unbelievable!  Oh.... what I would do to have my home office covered in this rug. NOT EVEN KIDDING. This is a compilation of my favorite shots from their awesome home tours....

images by Claiborne Swanson Frank

Did you have a favorite home tour from the 'Apt with LSD'??

-images via vogue

Puma Sky Wedges

Puma is such an iconic brand. Every time you see their shoes, you know immediately know who they are! I've been in LOVE with puma as long as I can remember! In fact, one of my first COOL sneakers were a black & white pair of Pumas.  

The company has really evolved since then - and their shoes have morphed into interesting & stylish footwear. With a ton of different colors for every style & taste!

These days, I'm really digging the Puma Sky Wedges, & normally I wouldn't opt for wedge-type sneakers, but once I tried these on, they were def for me. These are type of kicks you want to have when you're hanging out enjoying the day. Puma was kind enough to gift a pair to me - and I chose the chambray ones! 

                           Let me know what you think of these! Yes or no??

-post by jen ramos

My Jewels Wishlist

I'm a ring, bracelet & necklace kinda gal. 

For whatever reason I'm not that into earrings. My husband always found that to be odd, since so many women wear earrings. Anyone else earring-less like me?? 

So, because I don't DO earrings I end up filling my jewelry drawer with necklaces, rings & bracelets. Lately my wishlist includes any of these below. Dying to get this Gold Shark necklace from ShopKei and of course the Acorn ring by Julie Vos. 

Are any of these your style?? Which of these could you see yourself wearing??

Kelly Wearstler necklace / Pamela Love ring / Shopkei necklace / Losselliani ring / Campbell knuckle ring / Coletta necklace / Kelly Wearstler ring / Shopbop necklace / Julie Vos Acorn Ring / Julie Vos Soho Stack ring

-post by jen ramos

Food: Blueberry Crisp with Oatmeal Crumble

Hi MadeByGirl readers, Alison here from Heart of Gold and Luxury and I am excited to share with you a late spring dessert that is perfect for summer!

I couldn't be happier that berry season has arrived.  Not only do I enjoy making various baked goods out of them, but I also love eating them, especially blueberries and raspberries by the pint.  One of my favorite blueberry desserts is Blueberry Crisp with Oatmeal Crumb Topping.  I opted to make this recipe in individual ramekins for better portion control, because my friends, when crumb topping is involved I find it hard to control myself! 

Blueberry Crisp with Oatmeal Crumb Topping

Filling:

1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries

2 1/2 tablespoons sugar*

1 teaspoon corn starch

1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

pinch of salt

Crumb Topping:

3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of nutmeg

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees .Gather four ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Combine blueberries, sugar, corn starch, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl, stir to combine.  Set aside. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, sugar and spices, whisk together.  Using a pastry cutter, add the butter and mix until combined, mixture should stay together when squeezed into your palm.  For assembly, place blueberries into ramekin and add a generous amount of crumb toping.  Bake for 20 minutes or until topping has browned.  Serve warm or cold. 

-Photographs by Alison
-Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart's Blueberry Crisp