Things I Love Thursday!

1. Urdhva Dhanurasana (aka upward bow or wheel pose) - I used to hate doing backbends in yoga class. My arms were always so wobbly and my back was totally inflexible when I attempted the pose. Within the last 2 years or so of my yoga practice, mostly by teaching myself, studying Yoga Journal's podcasts and having patience with myself...I can now honestly say that I love doing backbends! After coming out of a backbend, I feel so uplifted and full of new life because I've opened up my shoulders, heart and chest.

2. I have sensitive skin and very rarely venture out and try new skincare. I stick to the basics: Cetaphil face wash, Cetaphil moisturizer, Clinique Superbalanced Foundation. Maybe it's all the Youtube makeup videos I've been watching but I purchased this Missah BB Cream on a whim and I love it. It does have a slight fragrance but so far, I haven't had any reaction to it and a little bit goes a long way. I mostly use it for my undereye circles since I do find the product to a bit on the oily side and it keeps my eyes well moisturized. All in all, a good do it all makeup base to have in my arsenal.

3. Oh Pete Burns, you are the man! This video makes me laugh, dance and sing along whenever I watch it.

Love, love, love

I've always loved this song by Tristan Prettyman and I just discovered her tumblr...such a happy place to visit. After this crazy winter in NYC, I'm definitely looking forward to warmer weather.

Things I love Thursday

1. Pre-code Hollywood Movies
I'm a sucker for old Hollywood movies. Pre-code movies were made in the 1930's and are pretty risque and scandalous even for our modern times. I have been hibernating this winter and watching old movies on the weekends. I thoroughly enjoyed "Rain" with Joan Crawford and "The Divorcee" with Norma Shear.

2. Music by the band Celebration
Celebration makes beautiful, dreamy music. I would love to see them live in 2011. You can download some of their music "gratis" via their website. I highly recommend them!

3.Lindt Lindor Truffles Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate with Smooth Peanut Butter Filling
Oh my goodness...these chocolate balls filled with creamy peanut butter are pretty delicious. If you feel like indulging a bit, please feel free! Pssst...Valentine's Day is this Monday. :)

Amazing song!

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Hot Rocks: labradorite, Evan Dando and Eddie Vedder

I have an affinity for gems/beads/shells that look kind of quiet and mysterious but shine nonetheless. I love using labradorite in my pieces just for that reason. It is a feldspar mineral that is a dark cool gray color with surprising flashes of purple, green yellow and blue. Please take a looksie at the labradorite earrings I created last night: Elegant Labradorite Stick Earrings.

I don't know about you, but when I make jewelry, work on my website or blog, I like to listen to music. Music can be so inspiring and Victoria Williams is one of my favorite musicians. I am a huge fan of hers because she makes beautiful songs about finding the positive in the negative and beauty in what most people would probably find mundane. She is a multiple sclerosis sufferrer and it was the benefit album, "Sweet Relief" that introduced me to her music. While doing a search for her on youtube, I found some performances by Evan Dando from The Lemonheads (talk about a hot rock-er!) and Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam (another hot rock-er!) covering her songs. Amazing! Have a great weekend.

All types of cameos...

I recently made a small collection of cameo jewelry. I paired the lacquered cameos with antiqued gold plated filigrees. I have been reading about the history of cameos and it's interesting to find out that they date back to 300 years before the birth of Christ. They were first believed to have hailed from Egypt and all sorts of people wore them, including women from the Hellenistic era to Napoleon.

Speaking of cameos, this Cameo dates back to the 1980's and his red thong always makes laugh.

Two of my favorite things....

Tom and Jerry cartoons and the music of Louis Jordan.