Konzuk Jewelry: Eclipse

Konzuk Jewelry has just released their new "Eclipse" series of designs, inspired by the recent lunar eclipse. They are known for their stainless steel and concrete work, but I think this is an exquisite addition to the collection! Check out the rest of their catalogue: Love it!!

www.konzuk.com

CRAFTBOSTON 2008

CRAFTBOSTON 2008 is going on this weekend at the Seaport World Trade Center in South Boston! The show is featuring the exhibition and sale of contemporary art and craft of more than 175 local artists. Sounds like a great show!

Here is the website for more info:

http://www.craftboston.org/index.asp

Roasted Artichokes! Yummmm

Yesterday Brad and I cooked up the most delicious artichokes I've ever had! We roasted them. Here is what you do: Wash the artichokes. Snip off the very ends of the leaves with a pair of kitchen scissors. Use a knife to chop off the top two or three inches from the artichoke where the leaves are tight together and inedible. Use a peeler to peal the fibrous skin off the stem (the inside of the stem is just like the heart... so don't throw it away). Cut the whole thing vertically in quarters. Remove the "choke", or the fibrous white center. Toss in olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Roast on a cookie sheet face down at 400 degs. until center is tender. Delicious! If you like artichokes...you will love them like this!!

Here is a link to the wikipedia article on artichokes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke

Angélique Kidjo at the Somerville Theater

Angélique Kidjo is playing this Saturday, March 22nd, at the Somerville Theater in Davis Sq. Somerville, MA. She is an amazing Beninese singer/songwriter. If you get a chance to go see her, I bet you will be happy you did! Check out her website to preview some of her music:

http://www.kidjo.com/

Fabulous Feathers!

So in my quest of feathers for my bridal headpiece I have looked all over town for good sources. The unexpected winner was actually a fly-tying supply shop, Orvis. The feather selection was remarkably diverse and of very high quality, unlike many more "craft" oriented sellers. Even if your only experience with fly fishing was renting "A River Runs Though It", you should really check out Orvis for the most beautiful feathers in Boston!

Feathers at Orvis

The Boston Globe, Part 2: The Dress

Here is the link to the next article in the Boston Globe series about our wedding. This one is about the dress! The online version doesn't contain the pictures so I've included the pics in this post. Enjoy!

20 March, 2008 Boston Globe Article

Crocs: The shoe I never thought I'd wear

I was taking a walk in Faneuil Hall in Boston a few weeks back and came across the Crocs shoe store. I was persuaded to go in by one of the friends I was with, although Crocs never really interested me before. Typically I go for fashion above comfort, which has consistently gotten me in trouble with long walks around town (or trying to catch a bus in 4" heals...no fun). When we walk in the intense smell of VOC off-gassing was apparent. I don't think I've ever been in a shoe store that indoor air quality was ever a concern, but I guess when your main product is made entirely of a strange space-aged plastic this might become a problem. "New car smell" aside, the store is more reminiscent of a candy store than a shoe store with all its array of colorful offerings. As I was browsing the vast selection of colorful, yet orthopedic inspired footwear, I spotted a little pair of Mary Janes across the room. They had an interesting raked texture that transformed the typical rubber-esqe look into what appeared to be suede. They were sleek and comfortable. When I put them on I was in love. These could be the perfect commuter shoes. I highly recommend them.



https://shop.crocs.com/pc-454-4-sueded-alice.aspx?reqid=454&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products