December Photo-a-Day 2013: Days 19 + 20

I’m sharing more than two photos from the past couple of days. Because reasons. The first is from yesterday, the other three from today.

1| My new knuckle rings. 2| Self portrait. 3| Mah curlz. It’s a good idea to document them since I rarely have time to curl my hair these days. 4| Helen’s fake laugh. Silly-head.

2 Responses to December Photo-a-Day 2013: Days 19 + 20

1. Annie 
   December 20th, 2013 at 7:23 pm
   Love those rings! And your long pretty hair. And that adorable baby smile. I just love all your pictures. :)
2. Diane 
   December 20th, 2013 at 8:18 pm
   You’ve grown into yourself, Erica. Lucky Reuben. ; )

Earring Storage

While I’m just starting my earring collection, I’ve discovered a handy, pretty way of storing them neatly. I simply hang them from a lovely little bowl given to me by a dear friend.

Once my earring collection grows a bit, I’ll have to upgrade to a more substantial organizer. Like so: {link}

How do you keep your jewelry organized?

2 Responses to Earring Storage

1. Sarah W. 
   October 6th, 2011 at 11:21 am Moderate
   The organizer you linked to is super cute, and you could totally DIY!!
2. Crystal 
   October 6th, 2011 at 8:53 pm Moderate
   I did something similar to the link that you posted, but with chicken wire in the frame instead. There is a picture of it in my Facebook album “Crystal’s Creations.” I’ve also seen a picture frame with window screen on it that was really cute! :)

Engaged!

I am pleased and happy (excited!) to announce that I am engaged to be married! Words cannot describe my complete joy.

Here’s my gorgeous ring. It’s white gold with my birthstone (garnet) and two tiny diamonds on the side.

We have yet to do an engagement photo session, so ya’ll will have to be content with these photos for now. :)

With love,

Erica Lea

15 Responses to Engaged!

1. Caroline @ chocolate and carrots 
   April 6th, 2011 at 2:58 pm Moderate
   Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful!
2. Jayne (jaynerly) 
   April 6th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Moderate
   Many congratulations to you! What exciting news! Beautiful ring!
3. amanda {the habit of being} 
   April 6th, 2011 at 3:07 pm Moderate
   congrats to both of you!!!
4. Angela Faust 
   April 6th, 2011 at 3:09 pm Moderate
   Congrats to you both! Marriage is simply the best. :)
5. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen 
   April 6th, 2011 at 3:36 pm Moderate
   Congratulations! Very happy for you and what a lovely ring!
6. NicoleD 
   April 6th, 2011 at 3:46 pm Moderate
   Congratulations! I was wondering if something was in the works after you pinned those beautiful gowns on Pinterest :)
7. Rachel 
   April 6th, 2011 at 4:13 pm Moderate
   Yay!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow =)
8. Annie 
   April 6th, 2011 at 4:15 pm Moderate
   Dear Erica,
   I don’t think I’ve ever commented here, but I just wanted to say that you have an absolutely beautiful blog! Your photography is such an inspiration to me.
   Congratulations on your engagement! (You have a lovely ring!) I will eagerly wait more photos and your special story. =) May God bless you both.
   In Christ’s love, Annie
9. Kathryn Grace 
   April 6th, 2011 at 5:11 pm Moderate
   Congratulations!!! How very exciting! The ring is lovely…. can’t wait to see more photos! Blessings to you as you embark on a new season of life.
10. Ruth Ann 
    April 6th, 2011 at 5:13 pm Moderate
    Oh, my, Erica! Congratulations! How exciting. :) May God bless you both tremendously.
11. Emily O. 
    April 6th, 2011 at 5:30 pm Moderate
    Oh, congratulations to you both! So happy for you!
12. Noelley 
    April 6th, 2011 at 6:53 pm Moderate
    Congratulations to you both! Your ring is beautiful – the garnet looks especially pretty set in white gold.
13. Bethany 
    April 6th, 2011 at 7:06 pm Moderate
    Congratulations! I have been following your blog for quite awhile, but, as was stated above, I had not commented :) That is a beautiful and unique ring! Once again congratulations!
14. Rebecca Miller 
    April 7th, 2011 at 11:20 am Moderate
    I am so happy for you! You will be an amazing wife! What a beautiful ring! Congrats on PW mention also!
15. Anne 
    April 7th, 2011 at 3:59 pm Moderate
    Congratulations!
    Engagement (although feels like forever at the time) goes by way too quickly! Be sure to stop and smell the roses!!!

Thrift-Store Find

Amanda (my sister) and I found four lovely rings at a small thrift store. Here’s one of them.

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I can’t be sure, but I think it’s silver. I don’t know what the sparkly blue gems could be…

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© 2010 by Erica Lea

1 Response to Thrift-Store Find

1. Samantha 
   March 5th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
   WOW! It’s gorgeous Erica!
   My brother says to bite it to find out if its really silver. If it is, there will be bite marks in the ring (if you don’t want big teeth marks, bite lightly!). He said even the slightest mark means it could very well be real silver. You could also take it into a jewelers and see if they will give you their opinion. I think they’ll do it for free, but I’m not sure. As for the blue gems…aren’t sapphires blue? Otherwise, it could be sterling sliver or just sliver paint and paste gems.
   I’d say you two got a good deal anyway!