Candace Rose

Happy Halloween!

Freddy Romo has ceiling eyes!, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

This photo was taken a year ago today of my little monster, Freddy dressed in my Dallas Cowboys outfit that I wore as a baby! Today he stands at almost 6 ft tall! Time sure does fly!!!

I hope you have a very Happy Halloween and that the SF Giants win tonight :)

CSN $55 Giveaway! - CLOSED

I'm excited to be hosting my third giveaway with CSN Stores and awarding one of my readers with a $55 gift card! If you haven't had a chance to browse CSN - you MUST! From platform beds, cookware, baby furniture, pet supplies and more, CSN has something for everyone!!!

 

Here are a few of my * favorite things *!

 

Jura Capresso ENA 5 Espresso Machine in Black - CSN Stores

 

Tribest Personal Blender - CSN Stores

 

ProToast MLB Toaster - San Francisco Giants - CSN Stores

 

This would be so cute in a SF Giants themed kids bedroom!

Guidecraft San Francisco Giants MLB Fun Fan Collection - CSN Stores

 

Twinkle Living ZigZag Pillow in Navy - CSN Stores

 

Red Star Traaders Oasis Cabana - CSN Stores

 

Mascot Old School Repp Pet Collar in Green and Pink - CSN Stores

 

Classic Retro - Retro Pedestal Dining Table in Bright Chrome - CSN Stores

Bai Design Cubist Retro Modern Wall Clock in Turquoise - CSN Stores

 

Shine Company Inc. Turquoise Westport Adirondack Chair - CSN Stores

Here's How To Enter:

• You must follow Candace Rose on either twitter, facebook, rss feed or google friend connect to enter. Please leave a comment letting me know how you follow. 
• Follow Candace Rose in more than one network for additional entries. Please leave a comment letting me know the additional way you follow. For ex: If you follow on twitter, facebook, rss feed and google friend connect you would leave 4 comments giving you four chances to win!
• Tweet about giveaway, blog/link to giveaway and leave a comment letting me know along with the link for additional entries.

Contest is only open to US & Canadian Residents and will close on Sunday, November 7th at 6pm pacific time. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be announced on Monday November 8th!

 

GOOD LUCK! :)

San Francisco's Prestigious 29th Annual Antiques Show

If you're in San Francisco, CA. between October 28th and the 31st you'll want to stop by the 29th annual San Francisco Fall Antiques show benefiting "Enterprise for High School Students" at the Festival Pavilion of Fort Mason Center. As the the oldest and most prestigious international antiques fair on the West Coast, this is a must not miss with this year's theme being, Chinoiserie: Rococo to Eco. 

"Each year, the Show features an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts, representing all styles and periods including American, English, Continental, and Asian furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, paintings, prints, and photographs.Returning exhibitors include Kevin Conru from Brussels, Kentshire from New York, and Steinitz from Paris; among the new exhibitors are Michael Goedhuis from London, Hostler Burrows from New York, and Hackett|Mill from San Francisco."

 

Some of the gorgeous antique jewelry being exhibited....

"Kentshire: An Art Deco diamond and carved rock crystal brooch of open circular design, in platinum. France. Approximate total weight of diamonds: 3.60 carats. H-J Color; SI1/SI2 - VS1/VS2 Clarity. Dated from 1925."

 

Gioia: Diamond "Wing" Earrings. Circa 1950

 

  "A Pair of large Jhumka earrings. A fine and exceptionally large pair of earrings set with Burmese rubies and foiled emeralds. South India 19th Century - Length: 7cm - Width: 3.5cm"

 

Honorary Chair, Derek Lam

Honorary Chair, Derek Lam

For more information and directions to Fort Mason click here

 

On My List Wednesday

I am loving everything at Anthropologie right now! This season has to be their best yet!

Here are a few of my absolute favorites---

Love this strapless floral inspired top with bow detail from Anthro!

Porridge - "Wildflowers-In-Flight-Top" (Purple Motif) - Anthropologie

 

Leifsdottir - Twisted Birch Shell (Dark Grey) - Anthropologie

 

Capote - Caidal Top (Wine) - Anthropologie

 

Deletta - "Strong-Of-Will Top" (Green) - Anthropologie

Leifsdottir - Eyelash Lace Corset (Black) - Anthropologie

 

Coquille- Layered In Slate Skirt (Dark Grey) - Anthropologie

Autumn Honey Brown Leather Jacket - Anthropologie

 

Is it just me or does this coat remind you of Lucy Ricardo aka Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy? I think that's what makes me love it more!

Ensemble - Cassonade Coat - Anthropologie

 

Lilka - Twining Tree Chemise (Dark Purple) - Anthropologie
 

Candace Rose Artfire

I recently opened a new shop on artfire, which I'm really excited about!!! Not only is it a great venue for handmade artists, it's fabulous for people looking to purchase as you don't have to be a member to buy and you can pay with paypal and amazon payments! I've added many of my photography prints from my etsy shop, as well as a few other newbies! In the next few weeks I will be adding hand knit scarves as well as turquoise jewelry and gold boho earrings! Thank you for your support in my new venture, it is much appreciated!

For the time being 8 x 10 photography prints are on sale at $5 off (price as marked) on artfire AND you get a FREE gift! Please be sure and check out CandaceRose.Artfire.com as new items are added on the daily! xoxo

Just a few of the 60+ photography prints and note cards available at Candace Rose!

Tennis Superstar Serena Williams Earrings Giveaway WINNER!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Serena Williams Signature Statement Bow Earring giveaway, I wish I could give each and every single one of you a pair! Be sure and tune into HSN on November 8th and 9th as Serena will be showcasing her Signature Statement collection.

 

 

Congratulations to Lydia A!

 

 

Interview: Celebrity Stylist to the Stars Julie Weiss

 

I recently had the opportunity of interviewing Celebrity Stylist, Julie Weiss who has had the pleasure of working on music videos, editorials and commercials with the likes of musicians and actors, Kanye West, Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Mandy Moore, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jessica Simpson and Terrence Howard to name a few. She was gracious enough to share her fashion tips for fall, define "fashionality" and more!

Julie was a Senior Stylist on MTV's Styl'd in November 2009 - MTV

Candace Rose: What is fashionality?

Julie Weiss: "What is fashionality? Well, I think fashionality is your fashion I.Q. I think it's a mix of function, style and individuality, and it's really about what makes you feel good, what you choose to put on, how you choose to get dressed and go out for the day, whether you part your hair down the middle, you put it in a ponytail, you wear a dress that day, you do a denim look with boots, you throw a bunch of accessories on, you throw on a really great poppy watch on to brighten up your wardrobe. It's just really about who you are and who you want to be and how you want to be perceived through fashion."

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss interview courtesy of Vidicom

CR: What does ones fashion personality say about them? Is it easy to classify one? Say you're an eclectic - one day you wear classic and the next day you're boho?

JW: "Well you know what I've actually put together five looks that I think are big trends for the fall season, that I classified that way into different titles so to speak, so I'm going to walk you through a few of the models that I put looks together for- 

 

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

First I have Stacy and she's in a little black and white dress, with a black leather cropped jacket, really fun and edgy for fall. I put a pink watch on one arm because it's a little bit glamorous, really girly, really fun, really poppy, so I'd say she's "rocker chic." So that's her personality and in my opinion with what I did with this look. I added some pearls to make it even more feminine because statement pieces this fall are huge, so wearing lots of accessories is a really big trend.

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

On the other hand you know maybe she's a little bit less girly and she's more rocker chic, so I put a black watch on the other hand and it has a little bit of pink detail and it's a nice resin band, but it's not as girly, so there's two different personalities you're getting out of this same exact wardrobe with these two different colored watches."

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

 

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

Then I have Nicole, she is the hipster of the group and I did two different variations on her. I did the orange watch which is really poppy and fun and great for Halloween and I did a bunch of really fun rhinestone and gold bracelets the kind of remind me of Rihanna, kind of have that urband feel. On the other hand I did a more green, more of the 80's revival look. It has the turquoise detail and the nice little silver metallic and green and blue mixture. It's just kind of two different looks with the same outfit; two dfferent personalities.

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

And on the third model I have something that's more straightforward that I feel more approachable for most women and most girls out there today and especially during the fall season. We did the skinny jeans with boots, a blazer, a t-shirt and a scarf.

Screen shot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview - courtesy of Vidicom

Screenshot of Candace Rose/Julie Weiss Interview courtesy of Vidicom

There's so many different variations you can work around this, with changing the scarf to the favorite color that you have or the right length blazer, whatever it is. And I put the silver watch with purple detail because I feel that's the most neutral of the bunch. So she's more of the laid-back, trendy but not over the top, but kind of the laid-back style personality of the bunch. So there's five different kinds of girls within three looks you can get out with these watches. Because they're all so different, and they offer different colors is really important and big about a person's personality, what they gravitate twoards, what kind of defines them, you know through their individuality, through their style and of course the function of the watches is another great thing to have as an accessory that is fashionable, where you can look down and read the time."

 

CR: Are there certain colors that say "certain things" about people? Say I like the color turquoise, does that say anything about me?

JW: "No, I love the color turquoise too. I think that's something about individuality which is really great that all these watches have all these different colors in them and they have two colors with each watch, so you really can find your favorite color. I don't know if that says anything about your fashionality, I think it's individuality but all colors are great and fun and turquoise is actually a really big color for fall. So lucky you, because you'll be wearing a lot of great pieces, a lot of fun turquoise in your wardrobe!"

Chloé 'Heloise' Leather Hobo - Nordstrom

 

CR: What are your favorite trends for fall?

JW: The military look is really great, I love feminine lace with the edgy leather pants, animal print. I always love leopard. Don't get rid of any leopard, it always comes back. Boho is a little bit big for fall which is ironic. The list goes on. Everything comes back. I hate to say, but it's great because you can hold on to pieces. For more information, if you go to the website Baby-g.com, there's a lot more information and fun stuff to read."

Boho and feminine lace for fall....

Free People 'Rajah's Boho' Jersey Blouse - Nordstrom

CR: Is there one trend you wish would disappear?

JW: "I don't love palazzo pants or bell bottoms. I think it's over the top. Let's go skinny or straight or maybe boot cut, but I think over the top with the 70's palazzo/bell bottom is not attractive, it's not my favorite look."

Say NO to Bell Bottoms and YES to Skinny Jeans!

Joe's Jeans Chelsea Skinny Jeans - Shopbop

 

CR: You were on MTV Styl'd last year, will you be doing any more reality tv?

JW: "I actually am. I'm working on a new show right now that will be out in a few months."

 

Many thanks to Julie Weiss! To learn more about Ms. Weiss, be sure to head over to her website, Julie Weiss Celebrity Stylist

On My List Wednesday

Is it just me or can one find the perfect outfit for every occasion via the J.Crew website or Catalog?! Torture, I tell ya! Torture.

 

Here are a few of my J.Crew Favorites!!!

Love this top dressed up or dressed down. It's perfect for the upcoming Holiday season!

Dulphine Sequin V-Neck Sweater - J.Crew

 

Love this sweater! I'd wear it with my destroyed (distressed) True Religion jeans and my funky vintage turquoise cuff bracelet!

Women's Amadé sweater - J.Crew

 

Love, love, love this top! Best part is it comes in a multitude of colors!

Women's Chevron Cami top - J.Crew

Another fun holiday top....

Women's Drapey Sequin Tank - gold (other colors available) - J.Crew

Love this versatile feminine top!

Women's Tissue silk posie shell - J.Crew

 

Women's Silk Taffeta Nannine Dress - J.Crew

I NEED this coat! I have a feeling my friends Erin & Laura need one as well!

Women's Stadium-cloth Peacoat (Nordic Blue) - J.Crew

 

Women's Stretch Vintage Bootcut Cord - J.Crew

 

Women's Studded Suede Ballet Flats - J.Crew

 

Be sure and Enter to win our Fab Giveaway with Tennis Star, Serena Williams new Jewelry Collection! You don't want to miss it!

Tennis Superstar Serena Williams Jewelry Giveaway! - Closed

Serena Williams for HSN - Serena Williams

 

If you're a faithful Oprah follower, you may have seen Tennis Superstar, Serena Williams in this gorgeous necklace from the Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection on HSN during their interview last month.

 

 

“I always try to make a statement both on and off the court. My passion and drive have enabled me to explore many creative paths throughout my life.  It makes me smile when I think back to when my mother and I used to sew all of our own clothes together.  I understand the talent and precision it takes to make beautiful things come to life.
Attending design school reminded me of my love for creating clothes, jewelry, accessories… you name it.   One of my dreams has always been to share gorgeous gifts of fashion and luxury with the world, which is why I have created the Serena Williams Signature Statement collection.  All of my pieces are designed with love to offer you feminine and elegant beauty that you can wear all of the time.  Know that a part of my heart goes into every piece and I hope my collection inspires you to make your very own signature statement for your lifestyle!”

    Grand Slam Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Serena Williams has been kind enough to offer a pair of her stunning Bow Earrings from her HSN Statement Collection to one lucky reader of Candace Rose!

Serena Williams Bow Earrings from the Signature Statement Collection

 

Here's how to enter:

• You must follow Candace Rose on either twitter, facebook, rss feed or google friend connect to enter. Please leave a comment letting me know how you follow. 
• Follow Candace Rose in more than one network for additional entries. Please leave a comment letting me know the additional way you follow. For ex: If you follow on twitter, facebook, rss feed and google friend connect you would leave 4 comments giving you four chances to win!
• Tweet about giveaway, blog/link to giveaway and leave a comment letting me know along with the link for additional entries.

*******Giveaway is Open to ALL Readers Worldwide!******

Contest ends on Sunday, October 24th at 9pm eastern/6 pm pacific, with the winner being chosen via Random.org and announced on Monday, October 25th! Good luck!!!

Grape Weekend :)

Heard it through the grapevine, originally uploaded by candy_rose.

 If you happen to be in Northern California tomorrow, October 16th, I'm having a show with my photography, turquoise jewelry and hand knitted fun scarves at a local Robert Mondavi winery, that's having a CHILI, SALSA & GUACAMOLE COOK OFF! For more information (and a FREE gift) be sure and check out my fan/like page on facebook http://facebook.com/misscandacerose!

On My List - Nordstrom T.B.D. Fall Favorites!

 

I was browsing Nordstrom.com last night and pretty much fell in love with half of T.B.D! A friend of mine in college who also happened to work at Nordies once told me that cutting edge clothing first makes its way to Savvy and once it's tried and true, it heads over to T.B.D.! Just thought I'd share that random tidbit with you on this very warm Wednesday morning in Cali. Have a great one!!!

Love this! I finally bought a pair of leggings last spring, this would look great with them!

Splendid 'Vintage Whisper' Tunic - Nordstrom

 

Love, love, love, love, love (a million times over) this top!

Splendid Drape Neck Thermal Top - Nordstrom

Loving this striped top! I would wear it with skinny jeans and boots or my flared dojo jeans and flats.

Splendid Rugby Stripe Dolman Sleeve Tee - Nordstrom

 

Free People - 'Scandalous Scoop Neck Lace Top - Nordstrom

 

Kensie Tissue Knit Drop Stitch Sweater - Nordstrom

 

 

Trouvé Ruched Shoulder Tee - Nordstrom

 

I own these jeans. I love these jeans. Rachel Zoe owns these jeans. Rachel Zoe loves these jeans. Enough said. :)

 

7 For All Mankind® 'Dojo' Stretch Trouser Jeans (Dark New York Wash) - Nordstrom

 

Adorable!

French Connection Lark Coat - Nordstrom

 

 

 

Your San Francisco Giants....

Congrats to los Gigantes de San Francisco (SF Giants) on a great series in Atlanta, and best of luck to you in Philadelphia!

You'll have to forgive me please for taking the day off but this video homage to my San Francisco Giants is just way too good to pass up. If you're a fan of the orange and black, you'll love it! Oh and long live Kruk & Kuip, I'm missing your commentary these days!

Don't Stop Believin'

 

 

 

 

 

Paris Fashion Week: Spring 2011 Chanel Runway Video

Happy Friday! Please enjoy this exclusive video from Paris Fashion week at the Spring 2011 Chanel Runway show!

  Chanel Paris Fashion Week -
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid605113940001?bctid=626350126001

Interview: Country Living Boutique Owner, Sandy Jurisich

    The historic and quaint town of Amador City is nestled in Amador County, just 45 minutes east of Sacramento and approximately 2 hours east of San Francisco, California. You may have passed through it on your way to Sutter Creek, Jackson, wine tasting or maybe even Tahoe. It's small enough to miss but I must say if you do, you're genuinely missing out. The best part of Amador City is not just the relaxing atmosphere, adorable 50's inspired diner, the genuinely happy people enjoying the beautiful elements or the Mayberry-esque park benches in front of the shops but owner, Sandy Jurisich of Country Living who greets you inside her "homey" boutique, makes you feel welcome and the soothing Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra & Platters  music in the background.

Owner, Sandy was kind enough to give us insight into what makes her a successful shop owner, entrepreneur, businesswoman, crafter and genuine sweetheart!

Sandy Jurisich owner of Country Living Boutique in Amador City, California

Candace Rose: As a bay area transplant, what brought you to Amador City?

Sandy Jurisich: "I always was interested in antiques and old towns, and when I was working as a sales rep in the 60's, I was advised that I should go to the old town of Jackson. So, I went there on a day off, in 1970, for the first time. I fell in love with the area, never dreaming I would one day live here."

Main Street Amador City, California  - Celebrate Big

Amador City Tourists relaxing on one of the wooden benches in the quaint town. - Celebrate Big

CR: How and when did you decide to become a shop owner?

SJ: "When I met my future husband in 1973 we thought it would be "so cool" to have our own store and since we were both "crafty" we thought we could make a living doing this full time. So in 1975, we bought our first home, and rented our first building in Amador City. We were just opening on weekends, because we had our "jobs"in the bay area, and would come here for a week-end "get-away"."

Framed photos of Sandy & Husband, John in the 1970's when their shop first opened!

CR: When did you open your shop?

SJ: "I opened my shop in March, of 1975."

CR: You're very crafty, what inspires you in your craft?

SJ: "I feel I can make a hand-made item reasonably priced and of high quality. Usually you don't find this."

Just outside Country Living Boutique, all decorated for Halloween! - Country Living Picasa

Adorable pumpkin, black cat and other Halloween Decorations! Country Living Picasa

CR: As a shop owner, what inspires you?

SJ: "I love always finding new ways to decorate the store, plus always finding new and exciting items to carry in the store. I find it a challenge each and every day. You never know who is going to come in."

 

Country Living Boutique over the summer.

CR: I love your handspun yarn. How did you get started with it? 

SJ: "The yarn. In the early 80's, I was making alot of macrame wall hangings. I wanted to put something real different in it. I think I had seen a pic of the idea. So, I took a few lessons in spinning, and off I went. I learned natural dyeing at first, and I became so involved with it, I just kept taking it one step further. I learned more involved spinning techniques to name a few. I love spinning because it is endless in what you can spin with a wheel."

Gorgeous skeins of Sandy's Handspun Yarn. Many times when walking into her shop, you'll find her behind her spinning wheel, spinning away!

CR:  Is your beautiful handspun yarn available for purchase for my readers outside Amador City?

SJ: "Yes, my yarn is on my blog (sandyshandspunyarn.blogspot.com) and I have a video on the national geographic site (sierranevadageotourism.com). It is to view only on line as each skein of yarn is one-of-a-kind."

CR: Where do you see yourself in five years?

SJ: "I see myself doing just what I am doing at the moment, but I hope in 5 yrs I would like to work a day a week less. After working 42 yrs straight, it would be nice to have a little more free time."

Cozy candles for fall and winter! - Country Living Picasa

CR: What is your favorite quote or personal inspiration?

SJ: "My favorite quote comes from the Bible, which is, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And that He does!"

CR: What advice do you have for women entrepreneurs?

SJ: "My advice is to anyone starting a business-have a passion for what you are doing. You can't go wrong if you are doing what you truly love. Love is more than anything else."

CR: What do you wish you had known prior to starting your own business?

SJ: "I started in business with "gut" feelings and I proceeded with "gut" feelings. I didn't know there were a lot of things to learn. I just learned them along the way, by trial and error. I have loved the journey."

  Sandy only recently took up painting and painted this floral MASTERPIECE! Can I just say I am in LOVE with this painting!

CR: What are your favorite hobbies outside of your shop? How do you unwind?

SJ: "Both my husband and I love to go to flea markets, visit other stores, always to find motivation to keep on going. Always a new thought about something to make, or how to redecorate. We find a lot of enjoyment and motivation from this. We unwind by sitting on our wonderful porch, looking at the beauty of nature that surrounds us."

For those of you in Northern California or planning on visiting - Sandy will be having her annual Christmas Open House on November 6, 2010 from 10 - 5pm and her fabulous (and I do mean fabulous) annual porch sale at her house and in the town of Amador City the first weekend in June. FYI - You might just want to plan a trip to NorCal just for this! 

Country Living Amador City

14171 Main Street
Amador City, CA 95601
(209) 267-0874

On My List - Ralph Lauren (Discount & Donation)

Candace Rose loves Ralph Lauren! From his lovely Manhattan abode to his gorgeous home & fashion line! From now until October 11, Ralph Lauren is donating 10% to the Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Fund in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oh and I might add you save 25%! Enter code: RLGIVE2010

Further proof that I need this coat, did you see the little Yorkie? ;)

Ralph Lauren Rugby - Calvert Wool Pea Coat (Navy) - Ralph Lauren Rugby

Ralph Lauren Rugby - Suede - Patch Wool Dress - Ralph Lauren Rugby

Ralph Lauren Rugby- Wool - Blend - Ruffled Top - Ralph Lauren Rugby

Ralph Lauren Rugby - Double-Wrap Bridle Belt (Brown) - Ralph Lauren Rugby

Ralph Lauren - Pink Polo Match Polo - Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Blue Label - Classic-Fit Twill Plaid Shirt (Aqua/Wine) - Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Black Label - Luxe Wool-Blend Buckle Sweater (Light Grey Melange) - Ralph Lauren

Lauren by Ralph Lauren - Abril Silk Dupioni Wrap Dress (Lighthouse Navy) - Ralph Lauren

For those of us who love golf....

Golf Ralph Lauren - Sleeveless Tournament Polo (Windsor Navy) - Ralph Lauren