A Westervin Wedding: Hitched!

Posted: November 29th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: A Westervin Wedding | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

West Ervin wedding "altar"

Let’s just get right to it! Here are the photos of the ceremony and all our wedding decor. Above is the “altar” made from a giant metal trellis and a vintage dresser scarf, on which I embroidered the word ‘happily’. Because that’s how we married–happily.

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A Westervin Wedding: With This Ring

Posted: April 7th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: A Westervin Wedding | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments »

I know this is technically ruining the surprise, considering that we won’t be getting married for another 5 months… but ruining surprises in a specialty of mine. And get a load of these rings, people!!! These custom beauties were handmade in Greece. I just love saying that! And the design? From the mind of yours truly.

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Giveaway: Bluebird Earrings from tothemetal

Posted: July 12th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 166 Comments »

NOTE: This giveaway has ended. Please check for more recent giveaways here!

“Exciting” doesn’t begin to describe this post.  After a five-week dry spell, our famed Westervin giveaways (famed only in my mind, probably) are back in action.  I won’t fawn too much over these sterling silver and titanium “Blue Bird Oval Hoop” earrings from tothemetal, because you can see for yourself how well-crafted and downright darling they are.  But I simply must insist you read the interview with Marina, who is donating these endearing earrings.  She lives in Greece and has talent oozing out of her fingertips!  I for one couldn’t wait to read about her inspirations and the backdrop of jewelry studio.

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