http://www.leslielawton.com Designer Leslie Lawton creates limited edition jewelry for discerning women. These one-of-a-kind women have as much substance as they do style. They want to express their individuality by wearing designer necklaces, eclectic earrings and eye-catching bracelets. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:43:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've seen this a lot in my beautiful, natural, wealthy county. At many a middle school graduation, some 11-year-old girls look... 11. They get to be little girls. And others stroll languidly across the stage, in sophisticated dresses, perfect hair, and the best accessory of all, that all-knowing, bored attitude.  ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/12-going-on-24/ We are all snowflakes. Each of us is different from the other. A beautiful thought, really. The snowflake women I know make a real point of their differences. Each day, when they get up and get dressed, they look for an outfit that reflects their spirit for that day, even ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/youre-a-snowflake/ I tell all my friends about this store. It’s the kind of boutique I love best. Eclectic clothing you won’t see coming and going. Great sales people who would never lie to you. And Sympli, one of the best clothing lines you’ll find, anywhere. Sympli clothing flows, ... http://www.leslielawton.com/upcoming-events/shunzi-trunk-show/ Contemporary Crafts Market. March 13 and 14th. We'll have a booth (# F810) at one of San Francisco's finest (and fun-est) art shows, the 19th annual Contemporary Crafts Market. This show welcomes the spring equinox every year, hosting over 230 fine photographers, ceramicists, printmakers, leather workers, glass artists, furniture makers, fiber and ... http://www.leslielawton.com/upcoming-events/fine-arts-and-crafts-really-fun-show/ We have a terrific idea for a video - about layering necklaces and bracelets - that's full of info and lots of fun. You'll really be able to see what to wear for a trip to the hardware store and how to suit up for a posh event. The idea ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/just-shoot-me/ Just back from the Hawaii, after staying both south and north of Kona on the big island. You know, the one with the huge extinct volcanoes. Well, it was beautiful. I got just the teeniest bit of tan, because that equatorial sun is strong. The Big Event? Seeing whales on ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/breaching-and-sounding/ The first time I realized how much I love design complexity was when I bought my first patchwork Citron shirt. Do you remember the early Citron days? I wore those shirts with everything. In fact, I think I just sent the last one to Goodwill. Naturally, my gem- and pearl-based jewelry ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/etching-my-next-big-thing/ At a family birthday celebration, I was talking with my stepdaughter about her daughter, Gracie, age five. Gracie had been down with a very bad cold, and Monica said to her, as the cold dragged on and Gracie drooped around, "Honey, you've lost your sparkle." Gracie replied, "I think it's ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/wheres-your-sparkle/ [caption id="attachment_344" align="alignright" width="137" caption="One Of My Very Own Top Tens"][/caption] Ahhh. That age-old subject: time and money. It's high on my list of concerns. I've been realizing that I'm so busy, I don't have time to spend money. (Probably a good thing.) I'm five feet tall on a good day, ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/value-shift/ This lovely vintage and antique store has been open for about a year. It caught my eye, and sure enough my jewelry is a perfect fit. The store is right on the corner of San Anselmo Avenue, near Tunstead. It's a large, beautifully-arranged store, run by Silke Solomon and Holly ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/now-in-french-nest-san-anselmo-ca/