Ever since I brought back my silver on steel stacking rings, I’ve been finding myself craving more texture in other things in my life. I’m not sure if it’s a need for some hygge now that temps are dropping and days or shorter, or just that I’m tired of mass-produced crap and really want to see (and feel) the hand of the maker, but whatever the reason, texture is my jam right now. (I even started a new Pinterest board to celebrate the tactile qualities of handmade products.)

Which is why I was so excited to get my hands on (pun intended) this beautiful textured mug from Gina DeSantis. It fits my desire for texture perfectly. (And fun fact, Gina and I went to grad school together! We were even in the same MFA show. Which makes for a really great connection to this mug. Definitely not something you’d get from a mass-produced cup!)

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I wasn’t kidding about the faux holiday trees and handmade ceramics obsession. But I think I figured it out! I love how handmade ceramics (like this cup by Elizabeth Benotti) immediately elevate this cheap little faux tree from Target. (Just like I love the way my silver on steel stacking rings elevate any outfit!)

Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here putting tiny faux trees into handmade ceramics. (Like this sweet little black and gold cup from The Object Enthusiast.) Why? Because it makes me happy! And I can’t think of a better reason than that!

Other things that make me happy: how much love the silver on steel stacking rings have been getting since I brought them back! You can get a set for yourself in my online store. Click here to shop!

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It’s quite possible I have an addiction to tiny faux trees and handmade ceramics. But I won’t apologize for either of those! Just know you’ll be seeing a lot of both around here in the coming weeks! (Not to mention my silver on steel stacking rings. I’m pretty much addicted to those as well right now!)

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I just got back from a few days in New York City for the first annual NYC Jewelry Week. And while I was certainly there for work (lots of networking, research, and inspiration gathering happening) it was the first time in a long time that I’ve been to the city where I haven’t been tethered to a trade show of some sort.

So I spent a fair amount of time wandering the city, taking in lots of great jewelry, and drinking plenty of coffee. Technically, they were lattes. Don’t judge, it snowed a lot while I was there. (And it’s only the middle of November!)

And all that coffee drinking and wandering gave me time to develop my new jewelry obsession: wearing one of my silver on steel rings as a thumb ring. Because it turns out that, if you’re constantly holding things, wearing a ring on your thumb is the best way to get to see it and enjoy it the most. (And it certainly makes for some Instagram worthy snaps.)

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