inspiration tuesday: christmas morning deliciousness

one of the highlights of my year is christmas morning. my family sits around the tree in our pjs sipping coffee and listening to christmas music as we open up gifts. when I was little the gift part was the most exciting, but now its just really comforting to sit around the tree with the people that matter most to me. after all of the gifts have been unwrapped, we head into the kitchen for breakfast. 

I've been spending time on pinterest looking at photos of delicious seasonal breakfast food. here are some items that I wouldn't mind consuming post-presents:

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all that glitters is gold

1. baggu basic tote in gold
2. katie bartels gemstone jewelry shira necklace in gold with black velvet ribbon
3. deborah lippmann nail polish in boom boom pow
4. katie bartels gemstone jewelry marina necklace
5. kate spade harrison stripe iphone 5 case in gold/cream

bon weekend

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yes, those are pumpkin s'more doughnut muffins...in case you wondered if society could still produce things that were original.

have a great weekend and eat lots of delicious, seasonally appropriate food!

xx

katie

nail polish + sparkle

here are my picks for great bracelet and nail polish pairings for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, gifts to your best friend, or a nice treat for yourself:

1. katie bartels gemstone jewelry noel bracelet and deborah lippmann nail polish in boom boom pow // 2. katie bartels gemstone jewelry emily bracelet and deborah lippmann nail polish in ruby red slippers // 3. katie bartels gemstone jewelry carolyn bracelet and marc jacobs beauty nail polish in nirvana // 4. katie bartels gemstone jewelry sophie bracelet and obsessive compulsive cosmetics nail polish in feathered

give the gift of sparkle

1. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Preeti necklace // $36

2. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Selma bracelet // $38

3. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Sitara earrings // $48

4. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jaipur earrings // $48

5. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jenn necklace // $48

6. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jaisalmer earrings // $58

Christie's Magnificent Jewels

this past weekend one of my good friends (and fellow lover of jewelry!) and I went to the Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction preview. the auction is held twice a year in NYC and its a highlight for me. think rooms of massive diamonds, statement gemstone necklaces, and historical treasures. heaven!! my favorite part is trying on some of the gorgeous pieces (and daydreaming about owning such amazing sparkle...). 

here is a look at a few of the amazing pieces:

yes that's right...52.58 carats

this 26.72 ct diamond ring is estimated to go for $4-6m

everything I love: pearls, emeralds, and diamonds

I am obsessed with cushion cut emeralds, as an FYI

another look at the 52.58 ct diamond

an antique diamond and platinum necklace

I fell in love with these

after looking at multimillion dollar diamonds this $7.5k ring seemed like a steal...

I would wear these on a beach vacation with my tunics

malachite is a stone I've recently embraced, so I love these rings

Kaitlin plays with the emerald and diamond ring

so then I had to play too

a girl can dream...

holiday gift guide: green

1. katie bartels gemstone jewelry jaipur earrings in green
2. leif brushed wool neck warmer
3. katie bartels gemstone jewelry sarah earrings in green
4. tenoverten nail polish in rivington
5. smythson of bond street panama collection heart key ring
6. katie bartels gemstone jewelry emily bracelet
7. leif evergreen pom pom garland