2-Hour Statement Necklace

The hottest trend this year in jewelry has undoubtedly been the “statement necklace” or bib necklace. Every upscale jewelry and fashion house has produced some form of this with escalated price points. I originally had a few made in India based on some of my favorite embroidery designs, but realized you can easily make your [...]

Gala Weddings Magazine – Designer Profile

Shameless self-promotion time:  This summer’s Gala Weddings magazine has included me in an article profiling emerging designers.  I am on page 33, designated as the “Embellishment Artiste”. I am absolutely honored to be included with so many talented people in this issue.  As all creative know, it’s a lot of hard work to do what [...]

MsFab’s Haunted House Party

One of my favorite holidays of any year will always be Halloween.  I first (inaccurate) acquired my “Goth” tag the first Halloween I was taken trick-or-treating.  I was three; I didn’t understand why my father was making me wear a pointed hat and costume. However, when I realized that wearing this costume resulted in strangers [...]

My Living Room on Design Sponge

When Studly Hubby and I first purchased our current apartment, it was an example of how filthy and neglected some people could be with their home.  The apartment had some broken wood piece hanging from the dining room ceiling.  I was told it belonged to a chandelier that had not been there for decades.  The [...]

The Anti-Bridal Shower

Tea and finger sandwiches? Absolutely not.  Paper plate hats decorated with ribbon bows?  Hell no. This was not a celebration for dainty ladies.  This was a party for my sister, and her smart, strong, fun-loving gal pals in NYC. When she was first engaged, my little sis had a naive notion that she would like a [...]

WE Channel Repeat Airing of I Do…Let’s Eat!

This is the Food Network Canada Show that followed Studly Hubby and me around for two days as we prepared for our wedding and then the ceremony and reception itself.  It airs for the third time in the U.S. today on the WE channel, (home to Bridezillas and every other wedding-themed reality show on the [...]