Renegade Recap

The Renegade fair this weekend was by far one of the coolest events this summer from the city of Chicago. Since I was very impressed with quite a few vendors i'm going to do my best to try to cover a few each night this week.

First up is Isette. http://isette.com/
I have to say that this is some of the most interesting jewelry I have seen all summer.  It is just different and so beautiful to look at.

Yep that last image is a mustache ring. This artist is definitely worth checking out. 
You can shop Isette on etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Isette?ref=seller_info

Renegade this Weekend!

We are totally going to the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend.  We should have some cool pics up next week of all our finds!

http://www.renegadehandmade.com/

Bridal Bouquet -Handmade Style

  

Hello Brides!
I just had to share this amazing bouquet I found while searching Etsy. This is handmade and designed by Marie of Emici Bridal . This stunning bouquet is completely made out of silk, embellished with either crystals, rhinestones, or freshwater pearls.  This is simply stunning. The blushing colors are so gorgeously romantic. Can you imagine walking down the isle with this stunning bouquet, all of your guests admiring your flowers and they stop to notice the unique softness to it, then they realize what your carrying is so much more then flowers! Oh if I could do it all over again....

Marie has other amazing heirloom accessories at her etsy shop for your viewing and purchasing pleasures!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmiciBridal

http://emicibridal.blogspot.com

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Yep the Rumor is True!

Here at Sugar and Spice Ink, we've been super busy bringing new products to the shop! Along with our custom wedding invitations and stationary  we are now bringing every day products to you. That means personal stationary for everyday, special occasions and holidays! We have launched our new Etsy shop site.  We will be working through the rest of the year to bring brand new products in time for the holidays.  To celebrate we are offering a 25% discount to readers of this blog! To check out our new shop click the link below.

To make a purchase with the special discounted rate, email or convo(as an Etsy user) me and let me know what  item you are interested in.  I  will make a special listing just for you to purchase with the discounted rate.  You will get and email from me with the link to your requested item! Don't forget to mention "blogg" to get the special discount. Hurry because this offer will end by Friday September 10th 2010 at 11:59PM.

XOXOXOX

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarandspiceink

Pardon my dust

If you follow this blog you know that there have been some major changes to the design layout.  I'm in the process if editing this so please bare with me!

Thanks
Danielle

The tradition of heirloom engagement rings popular again thanks to Bella Swan.

Something interesting came from my husband the other day. Over the years he has really become a valuable asset to this company and has made himself very aware of the event and wedding industry. So to my unsuspecting delight he made a relevant comment that concerns brides today.


Yesterday we went to see Eclipse, and while walking out of the theater my husband says to me, “That ring will be the next “Big Thing” in wedding rings.” For all of you not familiar with the Twilight saga, Bella is proposed to by Edward and he presents her with a ring that belonged to his mother. It was a very unique Victorian style ring.

I think my husband was on to something. What scared me to death is that up until that very moment the thought hadn’t crossed my mind. This is probably because I always considered Twilight my guilty little pleasure. It’s a teeny bopper thing. Could smart, educated women my age actually be influenced by such a thing…the answer is yes. The current trend in engagement rings has been towards the antique style anyway and this one just forgoes the typical focal diamond. Instead goes for elegant antique design that is flattered by many smaller diamonds. It give the ring a beautiful sparkle. The most amazing this is that this world known character just made it very popular to get hand me downs. I say this is incredible because brides today are bombarded with new flashy shiny things for their wedding. The idea of slightly used wedding attire is rarely talked about but is becoming an ever popular movement. For example, consignment wedding gowns ( http://www.whitexchange.com/ for more info)

The idea of passed down rings is not new. However, in light of the this country’s economic status and the rise of the hand made movement it suddenly seems like passing down engagement rings is a smart move. And why not? These rings would be actually considered “antique”. Not to mention a totally romantic gesture from your man.

The info on Bella’s ring is that the author, Stephenie Meyer, collaborated with Infinite Jewelry Co. to design this ring. (  http://www.infinitejewelry.com/ ) There are several versions of this ring available on the internet with the genuine replica going for approximately $1979. 00 .

I’m really interested in seeing how many of you may be wearing a ring that has been passed down or if you have any thoughts on this topic. As much as we love Edward(and Jacob for that matter) please don’t post about Twilight.

Thanks for your input as always

XOXO

We're Open !!!

Hello Everybody!

I just wanted to let you all know that we are open again! We just came back from a very long R&R and we are so inspired and have tons of new ideas to share with you! We can't wait to roll up our sleeves and get to work.  We are accepting appointments again and they will be on a first come first serve basis!

Thanks!
Danielle

XOXOXO