Summer, Sparklies, and Super Heros

My adorable niece, Summer, turns four this month. This kid brings so much sparkle to my life with the twinkle in her eye, her oh-so-grown-up vocabulary, the way she loves to try on all of my new jewelry designs (at once), and especially the way she plays "Super-Summer" and "Evil Boo-Man" with my husband in the back yard.

In honor of her birth-month (and super-heros everywhere), I'd like to announce the...

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New Designs!

I recently received a custom bridal jewelry request, and I have been very busy with these new designs. When I saw the photo of Kyla's gown, and considered her request for a great pair of chandelier earrings, I was immediately inspired and got to work.

Here is her gown...

And here is what I came up with...

I just loved the vintage feel of her gown, and I think the first pair really ties in with all of the beautiful lace on the gown. The second pair is centered around a gorgeous sterling silver filigree that has been oxidized for an aged or antique look (great for vintage looking bridal jewelry). The last pair was just for fun. They are very dramatic, and maybe a bit too much for this gown...but I love them anyway!!

I'll let you know which one she picks...and reveal the new "Kyla" earrings!

**Bridal gown is "Miranda" by Monique Lhuillier.**

Some Great Feedback

We received a lovely email from one of our recent brides, and I thought it was definitely worth sharing.

Dear Redot Designs,

First off, your website is beautiful. Very user friendly and easy to navigate. The pictures are clear and what I ordered looks exactly like what is shown. Second, I have both called and e-mailed and found everyone there helpful and friendly- something that I really appreciate!

With your product, that is where I was really impressed. The comb that I ordered is absolutely perfect with my dress and jewelry and I love the fact that I could customize it! There are a lot of websites selling bridal jewelry and you have definitely set yourselves apart!

Thanks for everything!

Karin

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A Golden Opportunity to Help

Yesterday, as I was catching up on my blog-reading, I read a post on Luxury is in the Details that gave me chills. Here is what I read:

A group of wedding photographers have started a project called Through Their Eyes Africa, where they will be documenting life there and teaching the children how to use cameras so that photographs can be taken from their perspective. Later, the pictures will be sent back to the photographers to edit and turn into fine art prints bringing the reality of this part of the world more into the public eye. The first project will take place in a village in Kenya where assistance for AIDS and malaria has not yet been received.

This project is the brain-child of David Hessemer, and you can read his entire vision here. It makes me so happy to see wedding industry professionals giving back this way, especially when we all know how much money is actually spent on weddings each year.

On Monday, David hosted a blog-a-thon to raise money for this cause, but I found out about it too late to participate. I still want to do what I can to contribute to the project in my own way, so here is my plan...


I have designed this special pair of earrings called "Golden Opportunity," and I am prepared to donate 50% of the $50 sales price to the project for every pair sold. These earrings are gorgeous and would be beautiful for a wedding, bridesmaid gift, or just a night out on the town. They are made with Swarovki's new Cosmic crystals in the color "Golden Shadow" and 14kt gold-filled metal.

If you would like to participate in this "Golden Opportunity" to raise awareness about what is going on in Africa, and also raise money for all of those kids over there, please click here to order these earrings for yourself or someone else!