Let's Pretend Gift Guide: Part 3

 The final chapter of the Let's Pretend Gift Guide! Comin' attcha!

If we gave each other Christmas gifts, here is how it would go: 

Happy Holiday, Grace McNicholas! 

Now this hypothetical Christmas gift is neither as useful nor quite as affordable as the last two, but I haven't found anything that screams "Grace" more. This Turquoise Bar Ring from Sasa Jewelry is a bold statement piece that I think would add a great pop of color to any and all of the tres fashionable things you wear day to day.

Hope you like it! 

P.S. Dear Readers! On a slightly related note, we will all be taking a short break from the blog until the first of the year. (I just couldn't leave poor Grace without an imaginary gift to open.) Thank you for coming round to read what we write! We so appreciate your support. And we look forward bringing you more beautiful things in 2014 to brighten your days and inspire you!

See you in the New Year!

- Cathleen 

Half Dollar Ring

I had a plan for another post but after finding this video yesterday I had to share.
Outside of my wedding band I would never wear a ring or any other type of jewelry, but this could be a very cool alternate ring option.
I was impressed by the ingenuity but even more by the outstanding use of a hand held drill and a few different drill bits.  One would usually use stationary tools for such a detailed job but this dude (with some long finger nails) doesn't play around and doesn't fear tearing apart his fingers.  My favorite part was the use of a nut and bolt to stabilize the coin.  That and the echo of his hammer throughout, what seems to be, quite a large workshop/warehouse.

Although it's a very simple band, I love that he was able to keep the words from the coin's edge on the inside of the ring.  I am pretty sure it reads "United States of America Half Dollar".  

Since I am on the topic of cool rings, here is one I found a while back that made me happy.

Titanium and Jack Daniel's Whiskey Barrel Ring

-Brian

Ovoiding

Hannahk Infinity Earring

$208 via Una

14k Gold Circle Ring

$295 via Scoutmob

Variscite Impression Jasper Stone 14k Gold Earrings

$42.74 via steinschmuckdesign on Etsy

I'm really loving this oblong shape in jewelry. 

Too bad dangly earrings and chunky rings are so attractive to baby hands, however. 

[P.S. I don't know why I'm even looking. 

I've worn the same pair of earrings for...oh, 8 solid months now.]

- Cathleen

Capturing Nature

Pale Seaglass Green Multifaceted Eco Resin Ring

$50 from RosellaResin on Etsy

These handcrafted, one-of-a-kind works of wearable art are created by sisters Jessica and Gwynne Burgess in their studios in Seaforth and Ottawa, Canada. They cast each bangle and bracelet in eco-resin, capturing natural materials like gold flecks, moss, bark, and feathers within hand-mixed transparent and opaque hues, polishing each one to smooth, faceted or non-faceted perfection. Gorgeous!

Red African Gray Parrot Feather Bangle

sold from RosellaResin on Etsy

Birch Bark Round Resin Ring

$55 from RosellaResin on Etsy

Emerald Green Round Gold Leaf Bangle

$175 from RosellaResin on Etsy

- Cathleen 

Decorate Yo Self!

Gold Plated Ant Broach, $42

from SeldaOkutan on Etsy

Durango Hand-painted Brass Pendant Necklace, $38

from sonofasailor on Etsy

Vintage Carved Stone or Shell Ring, $12

from smallandmousey on Etsy

Set of Three Skinny Florence Bangles, $30

from vozclothingandart on Etsy

Gray Cotton Stripe Scarf, $34

from Bellabisinia on Etsy

Beige Sand Beaded Earrings

from SarahRobinL on Etsy

Vintage Faux Coral Necklace, $48

from UpcomingLegendary on Etsy

Seven favorites (I couldn't pick just ONE necklace) for your earlobes, wrist, finger, chest, and neck. Rounded up on Etsy. 

- Cathleen 

Taking Shell-ter

Spiky Shell Pendant Necklace, $125 via MejiaJewelry on Etsy

As you read this, I am hopefully toe-deep in the sands of Sanibel Island with my honey. It is one of our last solo trips before the little guy arrives, and I really want to make it count. Which means there will be lots of naps, leisurely walks down the beach, and bikinis with my huge belly hanging out. I also plan to collect as many shells as my carry-on can carry—Sanibel is known for its superior shelling. Any guesses on what I want to do with them?

Real Conch Shell Ring, $18 via FeatherAffair on Etsy

Goose Barnacle Stud Earrings, $15 

(sorry, already owned by moi) via bellekelle on Etsy

Spots Cone Shell Pendant, $18 via aPieceOftheSea

- Cathleen

Four Favorites

18k Gold Turquoise Ring

$379 from artemer on Etsy

9 Factory Spools

$55 from lovintagefinds on Etsy

7 Creme Brulee Lollipops

$10 from TheGroovyBaker on Etsy

13.5cm Silver Corn on the Cob

64 GBP from Sceneinsilver on Etsy

Four of my most recent favorites, hunted and gathered on Etsy. 

- Cathleen 

Pretty Porcelain

A pretty porcelain ring made to order by MaaPstudio on Etsy for $48

- Cathleen