I’m a big proponent of  giving and receiving presents for no actual reason. It’s so nice to know that someone is thinking about you, not because they have to, not because it’s your birthday or a holiday, but just because.

A few weeks back, I received just such a present from my boyfriend. He called me after work, and as we were making plans to go see a movie with some friends, he casually mentioned he had a small present for me. I got quite excited and figured he got me something little and cute. When he handed me the cute little box, I was so surprised,  I didn’t expect to get a beautiful silver pendant with semi-precious gemstones. The pictures below really don’t do it justice, it’s much more antique/vintage looking and quite a sturdy piece of jewelry. Unfortunately, I haven’t worn it yet, because I keep forgetting to buy a chain or velvet or leather rope, but hopefully I’ll have some time to do that this weekend.

Hey Readers!

Ever been surprised with a gift, just because?

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Candid shots with the Heart and Key Rosary

Today’s post comes in the form of a homework assignment, issued by IFB, the Independent Fashion Blogger community started by Jennine Jacob of The Coveted blog. I’m not the most active member, but having a little assignment for my blog is fun, and it’s always interesting to read other interpretations of the same thing. Anyway, the project is to find a prized possession a family member gave you and discuss what makes it special. Since I am in between apartments, and most of my stuff is in boxes, I will talk about one item that isn’t in storage, but is also extremely special.

The Heart and Key Rosary, by Skyler Man, was given to me by my sister and has become my favorite piece of jewelry. I literally wear it almost every single day. When I’m not wearing it, I even confuse my 3 year old niece, who looks at my neck and asks “but where is the key?” as she is so used to seeing it on me. This necklace has become my signature piece of jewelry, a piece of my identity.  It’s special to me for a multitude of reasons. It was probably my first piece of expensive jewelry since I was a kid and it was given to me by my sister, which is the most special thing about it. It represents so much to me, and wearing it reminds me of how loved I am by my family, and how lucky I am to have siblings that are so f*cking cool and amazing, and to have siblings that I’m actually close to, since so many people have such horrible relationships with their siblings and families. And of course, knowing the designer makes the necklace just that much more special, something to wear and keep forever.