If You’re a Shower Hostess or Bridesmaid, Avert Your Eyes!

If You’re a Shower Hostess or Bridesmaid, Avert Your Eyes!

September 30th, 2009 @ 10:29 am by Mrs. Moonbeam
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I went to Ritual Adornment in Santa Monica this past weekend, and fell in love all over again with beads. It’s such a pricey habit. I was trying to avoid finding a place in LA, but I needed to make some gifts for my hostesses and ’maids.

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Below is my haul. I already had some of the freshwater pearls and a few larger stones, but the bulk of this was purchased at Ritual Adornments on Sunday. All of their strands were half off, and the chain and findings were also discounted. Hooray!

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Here are a couple of the necklaces I’ve made so far. I really enjoy them, but I’m not sure the giftees will love them. Most of the ladies hosting my shower are my or Mr. MB’s aunts, or at least in that age group.

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Now, I know Southern ladies like jewelry, and big and bold usually isn’t bad, but I’m wondering if these are a bit too funky for these ladies. There are mixed metals (copper, silver and gold), off center focal points, multiple strands, and funky stones mixed with multi-colored freshwater pearls. I guess I’m wondering if these are a little too trendy for my giftees?

I really think that my eye just isn’t geared towards symmetry. Every time I try to make something regular, it seems off to me. I certainly wear things with a centered focal point, but I just never seem to be able to make them that way.

What do you ladies think? Do you perhaps have any suggestions for taking some of the edge off?

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31 Responses to “If You’re a Shower Hostess or Bridesmaid, Avert Your Eyes!”

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

I love them just like they are! I think the ladies will appreciate them, for sure.

9/30/09 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

That top one is my fave — you made that?!

9/30/09 @ 10:32 am (reply)

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SpinningJenny (message) 557 posts, Busy bee

I love the gold chain with the off-center blue and gold beads! I know I’d wear it and I’d give it to my girls. They may be a little trendy, but they’re not crazy over the top, imo.

9/30/09 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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Miss Lamb (message) 970 posts, Busy bee

Those are great lady! The top one is my favorite and you could even take one strand of the pearls off if you think it would be a little less bold. I LOVE bold jewelry and my mom and I share a lot of the same tastes as far as beaded necklaces, so I know that she would think these were fun too!

9/30/09 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,381 posts, Bumble bee

Those are really cute!!! I think they are great for shower hostess gifts!

9/30/09 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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FlipFlopBride (message) 1,437 posts, Bumble bee

I think they’ll like them just the way they are. You have a good eye, those are great!

9/30/09 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

what great gifts! Your hostesses are so lucky! The top one is my favorite, maybe if you took the top strand of pearls off it would be more wearable for some of the ladies. Just an idea.

9/30/09 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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justthemaidofhonor (message) 47 posts, Newbee

They look great the way they are.The colors are all neutral and easy on the eye, maybe if you had blacks and hot pinks it might be too much for the age group but these are perfect! Im thinking I might attempt something like this if you don’t mine. Gorgeous, no tutorial?

9/30/09 @ 10:46 am (reply)

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fromcharleston (message) 651 posts, Busy bee

i like your eye, but i’ll admit that unlike you i definitely have an eye for symmetry. i like straight lines over curved one and squares over circles. maybe do layers of similar necklaces like several single color pearl strands or layers of different metals? i like your necklaces but i agree that it does make sense to keep it more simple in order to please a lot of people.

9/30/09 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Lozza

So, worst case scenario is that you give a hostess something that’s not quite her style, and she doesn’t wear it. Even if that’s the case, you’ve still given her a gift that’s personal and that you put time, effort, and thought into. In my opinion, that’s way more memorable and special than anything I gave any of my shower hostesses, or most of the gifts I’ve seen given to shower hostesses. Most gifts I’ve seen, while often cute, aren’t things that cause the hostess to say “DAMN, I am SO glad you got me this, it significantly improves my life.” My mom is an often-shower-hosting Southern lady who isn’t much into jewelry, but she’d still be tickled pink to receive something beautiful that the guest of honor actually made (and quite frankly, she already has plenty of the cute bath and kitchen products that are often given to shower hostesses).

9/30/09 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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Lorienne (message) 1,220 posts, Bumble bee

Oh, Ritual Adornment. That shop singlehandedly launched my obsessions with jewelry design. Their beads are wonderful and their shop is literally like a candy store. So great to see a pic of it on the WB blog!!!!

I love the looks you’ve created; yes, they are definitely tending toward the trendy side but I do think that if you explain that each one is a one-of-a-kind that was handcrafted for them in mind and that they are a “marriage” of traditional and modern trends, materials and looks, they’ll like it.

What does Mr. MB say, does he think this aunts and their friends would like them?

I think they’re beautiful!!! But I definitely love mixed metals (I’m a “matcher” and those give you more flexibility) and asymmetry, so….I’m biased

Awesome post!!

9/30/09 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

The necklaces are beautiful! Worst case scenario, they will only wear them occasionly? Personaly, my grandmother wears neckalces like that, so I can tell you that some members of the older generation would still love them!

9/30/09 @ 11:02 am (reply)

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MjBroksan (message) 173 posts, Blushing bee

I wouild love either of those necklaces as a gift. they are a little trendy but not too much.

9/30/09 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

I think they’re lovely. I have aunts that would adore the first one.. I think sticking to neutrals and simple will keep everyone happy, but don’t be afraid to be a little adventurous! These are great gifts.

9/30/09 @ 11:32 am (reply)

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Mrs. Sparkle (message) 37 posts, Newbee

Wow, the top one is amazing! I am SO jealous that you made those all by urself! I wish I was that talented when it came to making jewelry!

9/30/09 @ 11:34 am (reply)

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