Tumblr seems to be way more compatible with my non-Mac computer, so I'm going to try tumbling over here for a while:
http://catbelly.tumblr.com/
Expect a lot of jewelry.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Reader, I Married Him
Where: The Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
When: May 21st, 2011
Jewelry: Mine, antique. His, white gold on the outside with rose gold on the inner by Jesse Danger on Etsy.
Dress: Purchased at Neiman Marcus, off the rack
Hair and make-up: The Little Hair Shoppe in NYC
When: May 21st, 2011
Jewelry: Mine, antique. His, white gold on the outside with rose gold on the inner by Jesse Danger on Etsy.
Dress: Purchased at Neiman Marcus, off the rack
Hair and make-up: The Little Hair Shoppe in NYC
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
March On!
Progress: in my apartment currently is a box of invitations, waiting to be sent out. Sure, yes, they must still be sealed and addressed, but lo: do not rain on my parade! Also, someone is making my dress and not only that BUT I have managed to put the other dresses that I purchased but were not right for me on ebay. Exhausting just reading about this, right? Let's look at pretty things.
Yasuko Azuma Moonlight Diamond Necklace, $738
Vintage 1930's Rhinestone Dress Clip at Jean Jean vintage, $78

And my big baby:

In the So Sparkly! So Dainty! Category:
Yasuko Azuma Moonlight Diamond Necklace, $738In the So Pretty! So Old! Category:
Vintage 1930's Rhinestone Dress Clip at Jean Jean vintage, $78And here's a little snap of some of my babies...

I've got some new ones too! I have to look longingly at this photo until May. No more "frivolous" (how insulting to diamonds!) purchases until after the nuptials. SIGH.
And my big baby:

Thursday, December 9, 2010
Rock and a Hard Place
How is it already almost Christmas? This year went by in a flat second, I swear. And that's probably because now my wedding is in six months (!!!) and I'm just now getting around to the important stuff you need to do. Like, uh, invitations? So the dress has been the hardest part and we're not going to speak about the three that are in my closet right now. Instead, let's look at the one I am very much leaning towards:

Ladies, I've learned that if the ring is not you, then you must say something. The original ring the fella gave me was beautiful, it really was, but it was really not me. This one, however, is totally me. I found it in a little antiques and art gallery up in Provincetown, MA and was immediately drawn to it... and it's Edwardian!
On to the holidays: I've been toodling around on a lot of great sites, looking at jewelry and bookmarking and thought "Why should I let this go to waste? I shall not!" I'm in a natual stone mood, so here's some stuff (potential presents for loved ones, perhaps?), all $150 or under:



Happy Holidays!


Ladies, I've learned that if the ring is not you, then you must say something. The original ring the fella gave me was beautiful, it really was, but it was really not me. This one, however, is totally me. I found it in a little antiques and art gallery up in Provincetown, MA and was immediately drawn to it... and it's Edwardian!
On to the holidays: I've been toodling around on a lot of great sites, looking at jewelry and bookmarking and thought "Why should I let this go to waste? I shall not!" I'm in a natual stone mood, so here's some stuff (potential presents for loved ones, perhaps?), all $150 or under:


Titanium Quartz Ring by Stone&Honey, $73 (I actually have this ring, and think it's super interesting & pretty, but I would recommend sizing it for your middle finger; it's heavy and it leans when you wear it on the ring finger. I have to exchange mine...)

Victorian Banded Agate Brooch at Victorian Sentiments, $75 (Remember, brooches can always be turned into necklaces!)
Happy Holidays!

Monday, June 7, 2010
Dropping By
Hello. Sometimes I stop by my old haunt and see what's been doing since I left; I marvel at the odd spam comments that have taken over like so many weeds in the cracks of a building and I get a little misty at the new comments, people who have taken the time to post even though it's been over a year since I last wrote.
Here's an update: I got a job shortly after my last post, and at first I was filling a position meant for two people, so I was burnt out and tired and only wanted to look at jewelry, not talk about it. Then we moved. Then I got engaged. I've been wedding planning a bit, or as much as I can without getting sucked into the vortex that is known as the bridal industry. It overwhelms me, so I even try to stay away from the computer for recreational use, because I somehow end up feeling hopeless as I look at pictures of some perfect garden wedding, where the bride found the perfect use of old aluminum cans and used paper towels.
If you are wondering, we got engaged in Cooperstown, NY over Thanksgiving (2009), first in local (and excellent) restaurant Alex and Ika, and then recreated in front of Babe Ruth in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Fella's original idea was to get down on one knee in front of the Babe's statue, but they had moved him from the lobby to somewhere inside and, after two visits to the Hall of Fame in my lifetime, I was content to get a manicure in town while he browsed. The ring was his grandma's and vintage, of course, from the 30's. The camera pooped out last year and instead of buying a new one, I waste my money on Victorian rings, so you'll have to take my word when I say that it's awful pretty. And I cried.
And that's where I've been. Now let's get back to it. Just because I haven't been blogging, doesn't mean I haven't been bookmarking beautiful things and trying to pay for them by skimping on the caterer! These are for summer, for warm nights when you don't have to wear a cardigan, for earrings that graze your bare shoulders, for the sun still shining when you leave your cubicle for the day, for wearing bright colors since the days are so long:
Art Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond and Emerald Dinner Ring, $595
Antique Style Jade, Coral, Pearl, Lapis and Turquoise Earrings, $49.99
Petite Cobalt Peacock Cuff, $32 (We got one of these for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law and she never takes it off)
Natural Blue/Green Turquoise & 10K Gold Ring, $95
Lisa Levine Slinky Brass Necklace with Mixed Stones, $147.20
I hope you have been well.
Here's an update: I got a job shortly after my last post, and at first I was filling a position meant for two people, so I was burnt out and tired and only wanted to look at jewelry, not talk about it. Then we moved. Then I got engaged. I've been wedding planning a bit, or as much as I can without getting sucked into the vortex that is known as the bridal industry. It overwhelms me, so I even try to stay away from the computer for recreational use, because I somehow end up feeling hopeless as I look at pictures of some perfect garden wedding, where the bride found the perfect use of old aluminum cans and used paper towels.
If you are wondering, we got engaged in Cooperstown, NY over Thanksgiving (2009), first in local (and excellent) restaurant Alex and Ika, and then recreated in front of Babe Ruth in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Fella's original idea was to get down on one knee in front of the Babe's statue, but they had moved him from the lobby to somewhere inside and, after two visits to the Hall of Fame in my lifetime, I was content to get a manicure in town while he browsed. The ring was his grandma's and vintage, of course, from the 30's. The camera pooped out last year and instead of buying a new one, I waste my money on Victorian rings, so you'll have to take my word when I say that it's awful pretty. And I cried.
And that's where I've been. Now let's get back to it. Just because I haven't been blogging, doesn't mean I haven't been bookmarking beautiful things and trying to pay for them by skimping on the caterer! These are for summer, for warm nights when you don't have to wear a cardigan, for earrings that graze your bare shoulders, for the sun still shining when you leave your cubicle for the day, for wearing bright colors since the days are so long:
Art Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond and Emerald Dinner Ring, $595
Antique Style Jade, Coral, Pearl, Lapis and Turquoise Earrings, $49.99
Petite Cobalt Peacock Cuff, $32 (We got one of these for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law and she never takes it off)
Natural Blue/Green Turquoise & 10K Gold Ring, $95
Lisa Levine Slinky Brass Necklace with Mixed Stones, $147.20I hope you have been well.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Let it All Hang out
I know I was all blah, blah unemployed blah will post a lot, etc. but see, I've been doing stuff every day! Movies and walks and Pinkberries oh my! I'm really going to try to be more attendant because I miss the blog world... so, just as soon as this 85 degree weather gets out of dodge, then I am back at the computer. In the meantime...
It's been too long since we've had a cat post!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Inspiration
I went to MOMA this past week and figured out that I don't really like modern or abstract art. It is uninterpretable, no matter what critics may say. I like my art to be full of Sirs and Ladies and possibly a shepherd or two. That is what I learned about myself. Below is the only thing that warranted a photo, in my opinion, and a piece of jewelry that could be its cousin. Any guesses as to what the sparkly objects may be? (Click on link to find out)

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