Can you believe that it’s April?? This year is flying by, darlings. Or at least it feels that way to me.

If you’ve been following my Insta stories, you know I spent the weekend in the gorgeous desert near Phoenix for a friend’s wedding. I had an incredible time, and after going home for long enough to run a load of laundry I’m off to NYC to see some jewelry!

I’m also excited to tell you that I’ll be featured in a special guest appearance on the fabulous Engagement 101 Magazine! I’m going be chatting all things vintage engagement rings tomorrow morning via Engagement 101’s Facebook live at 11 am (that’s Tuesday the 4th).

xoxo,
Becky

Internets:

Exceptionally rare collection of star rubies (!!!) headed to auction in June.

The Real-Life Drama That Inspired Feud: Bette and Joan.

This badass 11 year old girl built herself a prosthetic arm that shoots glitter.

Beautiful waterfalls from around the world! Because they’re downright majestic.

Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry (aka Paper Boi) Wears His Mother’s Necklaces in Her Memory. This is fully heartwarming – there’s nothing like jewelry to connect you to lost loved ones.

16 pretty pink houses to lift your spirit.

This story about the Green Angels, a drug ring run by models, is bizarrely fascinating.

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Good morning, my darlings!

Today’s my birthday! I’ve run off for a long weekend away with Mr. DitL. A fancy hotel, a ticket to a wine tasting event, and three days of no emails. Perfection.

When I come back, I’ll have my full Miami Antique Show recap for you.

For now, please enjoy some delightful internets!

xoxo,
Becky

Internets:

Monastery adopts a homeless dog, who becomes Friar Moustache.

Here’s a whole lot of beautiful cakes shaped like unicorns. Because why not?

I chatted with JCK Magazine about the recent surge in the popularity of lockets! See the article here.

SO COOL: A Perfectly Preserved Shipwreck Found in Lake Superior.

Lady Jane Franklin, the Woman Who Fueled 19th-Century Polar Exploration: determined and dedicated to the sciences, she dispatched many a vessel to the Arctic.

Zoos Get Into Brutal #CuteAnimalTweetOff Battle, And It’s Exactly What The Internet Needed.

This artist collected discarded pearl necklaces to use as the raw materials to build ships made of pearls. Because why not?

This Harry Potter Cafe Serves Up Goblets of Fire.

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Hello darlings,

You may have noticed I’ve been posting a bit less often. I hate to be here with you less, but I’m doing so very many things now that I felt like I needed to reduce my blog schedule a little bit. I want to make sure I have time to put together quality content for you, rather than cranking something out just because I wanted to stick to my beloved 3 times a week schedule.

xoxo,
Becky

What I’m reading:

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. I started rereading this series last week, when I was flying all around from Tucson to Miami and back. They’re perfect travel books: light, fast-paced, and wonderfully distracting during air travel.

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare. Now that I finished Mortal Instruments, I’m reading my way through the companion book series. There are approximately a million of them. Actually I think there are four total – these two series, and then two more I haven’t read yet. It’s confusing. But if you like pretty (usually doomed) boys, fantasy, and dramatic plotlines, you should check out this universe of books.

Internets:

I’m speaking at the DC-area chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association on Friday!! Come meet me in person.

The rest of today’s internets are going to be an OSCARS JEWELRY roundup!! The Academy Awards were this weekend, and here’s all the coverage you need on the jewels from Hollywood’s biggest night.

I picked my top 10 using Instagram’s new multi-image feature.

The fabulous Ella Kay of The Court Jeweller did several Oscar jewelry recap posts, bringing us Necklaces of the 2017 Oscars, Earrings of the 2017 Oscars, Bracelets and Rings of the 2017 Oscars, and Hair Bling of the 207 Oscars.

Cheryl Kremkow declares the 2017 Oscars to be the Year of the Necklace…with ample evidence to back it up. She also did an overall best jewelry of the Oscars post.

The Adventurine looks at the statement necklaces, earrings, tiaras, and political pins of the 2017 Oscars.

Here’s Lauren’s favorite Oscar Jewelry looks on About.com!

JCK Editors Pick Their Favorite Jewelry Looks From the Oscars.

Tanya Dukes’ top 10 Oscar jewelry picks for Instore!

PopSugar’s Oscar Jewelry roundup: The Jewels at the Oscars Were So Blindingly Beautiful, You’ll Need Shades.

The Jewellery Editor’s top 5 picks.

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