Perfect Parings: Silver Fox

This outfit is great! The mixture of sweatshirt-type top and black patent-leather pumps is fantastic! All it needs is some great (subtle) jewelry and we are good to go! First on my list, a silver fox... and no, I am not talking about George Clooney (but I do think he would look darn good on her arm)... our pewter dunn necklace layered with our pewter peacock luck necklace would add just the right amount of edge to this outfit. To add a tad bit more metal, the pewter twin peaks ring would do wonders on her hand. 

weekend SUM UP...

This weekend I went to Nashville for a bachlorette party.

I fell in love with this city and picked up a pair of boot scoot'n cowboy boots.

While I was away Shannah brought some extra friends to keep her company.

Love this picture of Rosco, Daisy and Milo!

Perfect Parings: Lovely Leopard

I am a big fan of leopard print, mostly because of all the gold you get to wear with it!
This girl has put together a pretty busy outfit, but that doesn't stop the accessorizing!
The great jean shirt is just begging for a long, simple necklace, like our pewter 3-tone heart inverse necklace.

I like her choice of a gold bracelet, but I think this statement outfit deserves a statement bracelet, and our gold wood veneer cuff on leather  is the perfect piece for the job! 

Store Scoop: Artemisia

Cranford, New Jersey
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How would you describe your store and the things you sell?
We sell artisan gifts for beauty and home. Our products are Made in the USA, Eco-friendly, Fair-trade and/or Organic.


What is the most interesting/ greatest thing about your store?
Our shop is in a 100 year old store front which has original tin ceilings and walls. Artemisia is a juxtaposition of old and new while being as environmentally correct and socially responsible as possible.


What is the best secret spot/locals only spot in your neighborhood?
I can't say there is really a spot for locals only. All of our shops and restaurants are frequented in huge proportion by non-Cranfordians.


Why do you think f. is for frank is such a great fit for your store?
I love the architectural yet organic lines of the pieces. They are fresh, modern, yet with a romantic bent.


If you could open another store anywhere in the world where would it be?
New York


Is there anything else you want us or your readers to know?
When you shop Artemisia you are "Gifting with a Conscience"

finalist for D magazine's "The Best of Big D"

f. is for frank is thrilled to be selected by D magazine editors as a finalist for the Best Hardware and Best Jewelry Designers in Dallas!

VOTE for us at dmagazine.com

Store Scoop: Cabin108

Banff, Canada

How would you describe your store and the things you sell?

Our store is an intimate setting with unique clothing, jewellery and accessories.

What is the most interesting/ greatest thing about your store?

It's different. We always get comments about how we have great stuff customers do not find elsewhere.

What is the best secret spot/locals only spot in your neighborhood?

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Why do you think f. is for frank is such a great fit for your store?

It is so unique, which is right down our alley.

If you could open another store anywhere in the world where would it be?

I would be torn between Seattle and Hawaii.......two extremes

Is there anything else you want us or your readers to know?

I am a small boutique owner and I love supporting independent artists who truly love what they are doing! The girls from F. is for Frank do just that.

Dallas Child

so the other day I grabbed a Dallas Child on my way out from dropping Walker off at Incanation Academy's mother's day out. I left the magazine in my car. A couple days later Shannah and I are on our way to Zoe's for lunch and as I drove us, she picks up the magazine and starts reading a very interesting article (out loud) from Dallas Child on how to handle tantrums. After learning all about tantrums, she turns a couple of pages and this is what she finds...

yep... an article about our prints of love and handprints! Love a shout out from Dallas Child. We so definitely appreciate it, along with the tips on raising an 18 month old.

to check out the article in full... click here.

Las Vegas in Pics

top left: shannah in her House of Papillon bow tie

top middle: wall sculpture at The Cosmopolitan Hotel

Top right: sexy sax man?

Bottom: f. is for frank booth!

MEET our neighbors at POOL trade show

meet our neighbors and new friends Janet and Linda from House of Papillion...

loving these cool unisex bow ties!

Pintrest Love

Here is my latest Pintrest obsessions....

1. Are anklet back? I think so. This is inspiring me to make one.

2. I have always loved neon signs and love them even more as home decor.

3. This is a super creative take on family portraits. (personalized paper dolls by jordan grace owens)

POOL tradeshow next week

Daily Candy 2010 Valentine's Gift Guide

Check out this valentines day gift guide...

we especially love this section...

click HERE to see in full

save the date... Swoon Event

TO: all the one day or soon to be brides and grooms... this event is for you!

More Snapshots from NYC

Here are some more snapshots from f. is for frank's time in NYC!

 Shannah waiting for the subway... The f. is for frank booth... Casey walking the streets of NYC

Perfect Parings: It takes TWO

Is it just me, or does this girl have it going on? Some perfectly mix-matched knits not only keep her warm in this cold winter weather, but they also give her an effortlessly "threw it on" look. The only thing she is missing is some great layered necklaces. 

Two that would match her style and add some flare are the large pewter tooth necklace and the rose gold dunn necklace. These are two of my favorite f. is for frank pieces and I think the pewter and rose gold look awesome together!