MEGAN AUMAN

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wearing my “pearls” in honor of Madam Vice President, Kamala Harris

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white gemstone statement necklace and kamala, michelle, elizabeth, ruth t-shirt

I don’t own pearls (I know, what kind of jewelry designer doesn’t have pearls?!? This one apparently!) but I’ve always thought of my Contra Composition necklaces as “a more badass pearl necklace” so that’s what I’m going with today. I wish I had something more profound to say on this historic day, but words are escaping me. (But you can read the essay I wrote last summer on the ways I see myself in Kamala Harris, or as we can now officially call her, Madam Vice President.) Instead, I’ll just say this: I’m very glad I took these pictures before the ceremony started, because I bawled my eyes out during!

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what I read in December

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December book list - art, travel, and business

I’m a little late on my December reading post, but I didn’t want to just skip it, because my December reading list includes one of my favorite books of the year. Truth be told, I finished less books in December than just about any other month this year, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. I actually started A LOT more books last month, but couldn’t get through them.

And for that, I blame The Women I Think About at Night.

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dressing up in comfort: floral midi skirt and colorful chain necklace

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comfortable dressy outfit: floral skirt and colorful chain necklace

Since the pandemic started, I can count the number of times I’ve dressed up on one hand. (And I can count the number of times I’ve worn jeans on one finger.) It’s safe to say, I’ve fully embraced all things comfort when it comes to my wardrobe. I mean, my day to day has been pretty much running shorts, joggers, and leggings for years now (that’s what happens when you spend your days jumping between working in the studio and coaching high school cross county and track) but now that I’m going almost nowhere (thanks pandemic), it seems my comfy clothes are officially here to stay.

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scenes from my studio (with chairs, plants, and colorful jewelry)

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artist studio with painted floors, metal chairs, plants, and rolling metal storage carts

I spent part of the day today tidying my studio and caring for my plants, as it seemed like a good way to wind down heading into the holiday and gear up for things I want to work on in the new year. And I think this pic pretty much sums up the vibe in my studio – painted floor, metal chairs, plenty of plants, and rolling metal storage carts.

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my new perfect bathrobe from Printfresh (and extra large red circle earrings)

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patterned robe from Printfresh and red circle earrings

Well, it only took me a year, but I finally found my perfect robe! Last year, when I went to Nevis, I fell in love with the gorgeous ikat bathrobe in my room at the Golden Rock Inn. And so after coming home, I made it my mission to find myself a perfect bathrobe to help me bring the spirit of travel home.

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The Evident earrings: colorful handcrafted circle earrings perfect for gifting and everyday wear

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The Evident earrings: colorful handcrafted circle earrings perfect for gifting and every day wear

The Evident earrings have proved pretty popular this holiday season (ok, and ever since I’ve made them) and I totally get why. I love them for every day wearing (yes, even if I’m just hanging out around the house) and they’re my go to gift item! So I thought I would put together a little video (which you’ll find below) sharing everything I love about the Evident earrings, including how they got their name!

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3 color combos that prove two Modular necklaces are better than one

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layered colorful chunky chain necklaces by designer and metalsmith Megan Auman

Last week, I shared a little video with four different ways to wear two of the Modular Necklace No. 2. But since I’m making the Modular necklaces in so many colors now, I thought today I’d share three different color combos that I’m loving when you want to wear two necklaces together. (I’m showing them each layered and long, but you can check out a few more styling options in last week’s video!)

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