no words necessary.......

so many graduates!!!!

graduation is now such a huge celebration

 for so many milestones 

that before only required 

a pat on the back and a "good luck next year"

graduation from kindergarten

graduation from 1st grade

graduation from 5th grade

graduation from 6th grade

graduation from 8th grade

the list goes on and on.....

and on.......and on......

and then there is high school

college

grad school

dental school

law school

medical school

just listing these overwhelms me!!!!

i have struggled with what to get an 8th grader for graduation and i think i have found a gift that would be great for any of the above occasions.....

i think patron saint medals are a great gift at many points in a persons life....

and there are many saints for various specific purposes 

so finding the perfect saint medal for your graduate can and should be fun 

and be something special they treasure for years to come....

i have chosen a st. christopher medal for my graduate

(st. christopher is one of the more popular medals.....the legend goes.....

"before the 1969 reform of the Roman calendar.....

christopher was listed as a martyr who died under decius...

 nothing else is known about him....

 there are several legends about him including the one in which he was crossing a river when a child asked to be carried across.......

when christopher put the child on his shoulders he found the child was unbelievably heavy......

the child, according to the legend, was Christ carrying the weight of the whole world.....

 this was what made christopher patron saint of travelers and is invoked against storms, plagues, etc..")

may birthday gift dilemma??

problem solved.....

available at cook diamonds

2050 stemmons freeway

suite 7802

dallas, texas 75342

214.745.1622

gifts for grads that make the grade......

looking for a last minute gift for that special grad??

gifts for grads can be difficult.....

and for such a special occasion you certainly want a special gift that will last

while at the same time mark the milestone appropriately....

so i have a go-to for the male and the female grads in your life....

every guy needs a special pair of cuff links when embarking on a new chapter in life....

cuff links are perfect for all types of special events

i love these engraved initial cuff links!!

 and for the girls.....

the perfect diamond stud is the perfect gift to mark a graduation....

and one that will surely be a wonderful reminder for years to come of the accomplishment they represent!!

now that mother's day has come and gone...

those of us who are not mother's are most likely left with a feeling of jealousy for all the lovely gifts given and received by moms around us......and for some mom's maybe a feeling of i wish i would have gotten something other than the female equivalent of a neck tie....

so here is a thought....

buy yourself some diamonds!!!

you deserve it!!

and the best news ever is that cook diamonds sells all their merchandise at wholesale prices and the price ranges start as low as $150!!!
so buy yourself some diamonds girls!!!!!

here are a few of my favorite finds at cook diamonds.....

just a few of the options above are brown diamonds, black diamonds, sapphires, white diamonds, blue topaz, facetted aquamarine and ialino quartz

cook diamonds

world trade center

dallas, texas

214.745.1622

make a lasting impression.....

show her how special she really is this mother's day with this diamond heart pendant....

any mom would be wowed by this one!!!

down to the wire........

mother's day is upon us......

do you have the perfect gift for mom??

i love these gold earrings with a birthstone drop!!
they are a great gift for mom for sure!!!

 all birthstones available
only at cook diamonds!!

classic perfection.....

this photo of cate blanchett from the met gala is truly perfection.....

a simple diamond stud.....great hair and makeup with a beautiful dress....

simple chic at it's very best....

photo by: Naomi Mdudu

tie a little love around her wrist....

show mom how much you love her

 with this silver bracelet dipped in yellow, rose, and white gold...

and dazzling with diamonds!!!

it is certainly the perfect stacking bracelet (hint hint)

initially yours......

make a mark with the letter that represents 

your family name,

 your given name, 

or a special nick name.....

you can't go wrong with any letter you choose.....

make mom's day with a special message she will treasure!!!

the countdown continues......

we are one week away from mother's day 

and we still have lots of great options to show mom just how special she really is........

i think this little gold xo necklace with a diamond "o" is such a great gift....

and one i feel sure mom would never take off!!

which means she will always be reminded of how much she means to you....

available in 14K white or yellow gold....

a strand of wisdom.....

pearls of wisdom...

yes.....they do make one wise....

i imagine that the more you acquire- the wisdom must follow....

so why not surprise mom with a strand of pearls......

aren't these beautiful??

mother's day pearls of wisdom

since ancient times, the pearl has been a symbol of unblemished perfection.... 

it is the oldest known gem...

and for centuries it was considered the most valuable...

 to the ancients, pearls were a symbol of the moon and had magical powers......

in classical Rome, only persons above a certain rank were allowed to wear pearl jewelry...

 the Latin word for pearl literally means "unique" ...

attesting to the fact that no two pearls are identical....

neither are 2 moms.....

they are all unique and special and deserve a gift that tells them just how special they are.....

pearl studs are something every woman would love to have and even better if they are a mother's day gift!!!

cook diamonds has a great selection of pearls to fit every mom and every son or daughter's budget!!

day 2 of the perfect gift for mom....

so we established yesterday 

that all that mom means to us cannot possibly be wrapped up in a nice little bow 

but we can certainly get great points for an effort that results in some bling she can wear every day!!

i love these pearl bracelets....

buy 1 or buy them both!!

Mother's Day is upon us.....

Are you looking for the perfect gift for mom?

The gift that says thank you for giving me life....thank you for bringing me into this world....thank you for caring for me, loving me, instructing me, and for always being my number 1 fan!!!

Is there a gift that says that?

I feel sure there is no gift that says that but I do feel sure that diamonds come as close as you can get!!!

Well other than giving mom grandchildren of course!!

I have found a number of options that I think are affordable but make a bold statement!!!!

Today the piece I think is best to kick off the month of mom is the diamond bangle that comes in black, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold......

available at Cook Diamonds and at $400 retail your cost is only $200!!!!

~and they even take phone orders and can ship anywhere!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all!!!!

building my watch frame

here is what i have so far to frame my new watch...

they can be worn all together or all alone....

i love them!!!

no words....

OBSESSED!!!!!

today's obsession.....

gold bracelets.....

LOTS of gold bracelets!!!!

wear 1 or wear 10....

they work alone or all together!!!

today's obsession......

anna wintour's necklaces!!!!

i love the simplicity and the bright colors!!!

and look what i found.....

at Cook Diamonds....

 

True Southern Charm....

The 10 Commandants for Southern Belles

1.Never cuss in front of your Mamma or your mammy.

2.Your daddy (and Rhett Butler) is always the perfect man.

3.Never wear white after Labor Day or before Easter.

4.Never try to pass faux pearls for real ones at any special event. (especially your debut)

5.Always say yes mama and yes sir. No matter who you are talking to.

6.Never go out without "putting your face on" because you never know who you will see

7.Never pretend to be drunker than you really are.

8.Never smoke at a country club, on the street, or anywhere besides your house or at a very close friend's house

9.Monogram everything you possibly can!!!

 10.NEVER accept the defeat by the enemy

today's obsession.....

plain and simple...

stainless steel and sterling silver cable bracelets with diamonds!!!

a perfect pair.....

i am loving this color block fuchsia and navy cardi from j crew...

it will go with any and everything!!!

as will this yellow gold monogram necklace with cz bezel chain from cook diamonds...

love! love!! love!!!

The beauty of the diamond huggie......

Other than the diamonds.......

they are so versatile.....

They can be worn alone.......

Or with my favorite charm.....

this yellow gold, diamond, and turquoise drop is so summer perfect!!!!

There are so many options to choose from....

but this is certainly a staple for every woman!!!

available at Cook Diamonds...

Diamond Huggies range from $200-$900

Charms range from $100-$2000 per pair

turquoise drop shown above $425/pair

Cook Diamonds is a Diamond wholesaler open to the public...

Located in the Dallas World Trade Center

2050 North Stemmons Freeway

Unit 221, Suite 7802

Dallas, Texas 75342

Open Monday-Friday 10-5

fun in the sun....

The weather is getting warmer and it is time to get ready for the sun.....

and what better way than with the perfect suit from j crew and the perfect pair of diamond huggie earrings from Cook Diamonds...
 

a perfect pair!!

and with the sparkle from your ears you will feel more than swimsuit ready!!!

Man Up!!

http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Man-Up!/8512920

today's obsession.....

NOBLE HOUSE DESIGNS

by sara lowery ng

i am truly obsessed with this entire jewelry line!!!

every piece takes your breath away!!!

these one of a kind pieces will change your wardrobe in an instant!!!

the problem is deciding on which ones to buy because they are all incredible!!!!

here are a few of my favorites....

 CB Pink Vintage

CBI Vintage II

GTL Necklace

Nautical Vintage

OP Necklace II

Tribal Ikat Necklace

Tribal Vintage Pendant Necklace

NOBLE HOUSE DESIGNS

available at

Coquette Boutique and Bistro

1848 Westheimer Road  Houston, TX 77098-1622
(713) 527-7377

Dallas Museum of Art presents.........The Fashion World of John Paul Gaultier

 

		The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk November 13, 2011–February 12, 2012 Jean Paul Gaultier, whose early work in the 1970s earned him the nickname “enfant terrible" of fashion, is unquestionably one of the most important fashion designers in recent decades. This is the first exhibition devoted to Gaultier, who draws inspiration from dance, pop-rock, cinema, television, photography, and world cultures. The exhibition highlights Gaultier’s eclectic and vibrant sources of inspiration through a selection of over 140 haute couture dresses and ready-to-wear pieces made between the early 1970s and 2011. Dallas is the first of only two U.S. cities on the international tour. Group tickets are on sale now. Be the first to see these incredible works of art in this multimedia presentation direct from the runway. About the Exhibition                        Tickets                          Press Members See It FREE!  Special Events Related Programs and Events  Plan Your Visit Shop Gaultier
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Absolutely Incredible Exhibit!!! worth the trip to Dallas!!!