Good Finds

Last night I finished a really interesting memoir on a polygamist family called "Daughter of the Saints" by Dorothy Allred Soloman. She spoke about her families long and very fascinating history and her decision to not practice polygamy in her own life, while still having close ties to her upbringing.

I also met my cousin Livy for dinner at the California Pizza Kitchen in the King of Prussia Mall and we did a little shopping after. While stumbling into Nordstrom, we discovered a trunk show by a talented jewelry designer named Jessica Elliot. There were so many adorable necklaces that we spent a good half hour just trying to decide. Ms. Elliot was also on hand to help which didn't make things any easier! Ultimately, both Liv and I decided on the mini drop necklaces that you can layer with other pieces you might have at home. I picked up the one below but in white gold. I have always had a thing for stars and John's always had a thing for anchors so it seemed like a good choice, though I must say, the dog paw print pendant and flying heart charm were hard to pass up. Check them out on her site at http://www.jessicaelliot.com/