I’m getting so excited for the summer holidays, who’s with me!? Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day are the epitome of summer fun. Nothing gets me more excited than to start thinking of and dreaming about travel plans, beautiful destinations and bathing suits.

As a lover of design and interior design, I love to see how people all across America are taking traditional themes and reusing them in modern ways.

Summers feel so patriotic with help from the good ol’ red, white and blue. This color theme sparks so much excitement and with Summer right around the corner I had to share some of my favorite images.

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As the Spring season slowly closes and Summer creeps up on us, I think it’s a great time to get a little re-energized. The first few months of the year are typically a whirlwind (who feels me?) and a little pick-me-up is always a good thing.

I thought this week I would share some of my current favorite inspirational images and quotes. They say you teach what you want to learn, and these past few weeks I have really needed some of this inspiration.

 Check out the below and let me know if anything is resonating with you. If it makes you feel good why not send to someone you know might need it too. Sharing is caring.

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It’s that time of the year again…Wedding Season. Love is in the air along with lots of travels plans. Everyone knows how busy this time of year can be for weddings because of the warm and predictable weather which makes for beautiful backdrops among many other things.

I love helping brides find a special piece for their big day. It feels so special for me to be apart of such occasions year after year, it never gets old. I also really love helping brides pick out one-of-a-kind pieces to gift their bridesmaids on the big day.

Gifting jewelry for me is so perfect because it helps define the memory in a tangible thing. Just think, every time one of these bridesmaids looks at that bracelet or necklace they can remember how special the bride made them feel.

This year during wedding season I decided to run a little special, well actually a huge special. For every $250 you spend you get $50. This is perfect for when buying multiple gifts and allows for you to get a little extra bang for your buck. So don’t hesitate because this special isn’t forever. Check out a few of my favorite gift-able pieces and enjoy the season of love.

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As Mother’s Day is fast approaching (it’s next Sunday!) I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all the moms out there, especially my own.

I have huge amount of respect for motherhood from witnessing my own mom doing everything she could to make sure I had all the opportunities to follow my dreams. She is the reason I’m here doing what I’m doing and loving every minute of it.

I also know it can be a thankless job at times but no matter what mothers push through fueled on the love for their children and the strengthen within.

Next Sunday is one of the few times it’s all about mothers. While we all get wrapped up in buying the perfect gift, I truly believe this is one of those holidays that is truly about the thought that counts, spending time more so than money is what really touches a mother’s heart. (While some jewelry doesn’t hurt either) Take the time this Mother’s Day to spend with your mom if it’s possible, I know I am.

This past year I’ve been so lucky to have my mom close and I’m soaking up every minute of it.

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Now that we’re all thinking about our summer travel plans the next logical thing to think about is what to pack. Vacation can be hard to pack for when you aren’t sure of where you’re going or what exactly you’ll be doing. The weather plays a factor too but one way I stay stylish is through my accessories.

Jewelry is so easy to pack and can completely change an outfit. I have put together some of my favorite combinations depending on where I’m going. My favorite vacation of late has been upstate New York. Dressing for the country has brought me so much joy and new creativity to my looks.

Check out my ideas for a few other favorite spots.

The Beach

The Country 

The Lake

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Spring is here and has been here in south Florida. The weather is beautiful and now everyone starts looking forward to the next big thing…Summer Vacation!

As a kid I absolutely loved summer growing up in the Midwest. Even though I live in sunny South Florida for most of the year I still can’t help but get excited at the prospect of Summer.

I know it might feel a bit early but I’ve been doing some research about summer adventures in the U.S. and I thought you might want to see. This country really has some amazing places to visit and I hope to get around to some of them.  See some ideas below:

Portland, OR

This city has some of the best farmers’ markets around so you can literally taste summer. Also known for some of the country’s best microbrews, you can grab a beer and a bicycle and see some of the most beautiful waterfalls.

San Diego, CA

Known for it’s year-round beach weather, San Diego is more than just a famous zoo. It’s attractions like SeaWorld and Legoland make it perfect for families and couples alike.

Denver, CO

An oasis for outdoor lovers, this city is full of fun activities. During the summer the friendly locals are out and about enjoying the fabulous hiking and mountain biking along with the visitors.

Minneapolis, MN

While it isn’t known for it’s overall weather, this city makes Top 10 lists all the time for summer travel. It seems that the harsh winters make the locals a little stir crazy and once summer comes around there is lots to do outside.

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For the past three years I have been spending my birthday weekend in Sedona, Arizona, it’s become my happy place. There are so many reasons I feel so connected to this place, you will see in the pictures below, but it’s the nature and energy that top the list.

This year we stayed at the Enchantment Resort and visited the Mi Amo Spa. I felt so relaxed and peaceful, I couldn’t have had a better birthday. As the years pass, I find that spending time alone with my husband feels right instead of a huge party.

Most of my design inspiration comes from nature and travel, and for a while now Sedona has been the source of that. The colors, the textures, the composition of the land, everything sparks my creative spirit.

Ok, enough of my rambling, check out the images I took from my last trip and enjoy the beauty that has become my home away from home.

A couple of weeks ago, Anthony and I took a little trip to the west coast of Florida for a secret project we’ve been working on. I wasn’t able to share it until now. As you can guess by the title of this blog, we launched a new collection exclusively for HSN, Stephanie by Stephanie Kantis.

The Home Shopping Network is a place that most brands dream of being a part of. When we got the call that they wanted to collaborate, I couldn’t turn it down. But then I realized, this isn’t just about me creating a new collection but also getting in front of millions of people to sell on live TV, whoa!

When the time came we headed over to St. Petersburg, FL and made a beautiful trip out of it. We stayed at the charming and peaceful Vinoy Hotel, which helped calm my nerves. When we got to the studio everything fell into place beautifully. The team at HSN made me feel so at ease every step of the way.

Below I have attached the link to the video and some of the pieces from the collection. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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Also, CLICK HERE to the see the collection online.

Just in case you haven’t heard or seen, the statement earring is the jewelry trend of 2017 and 2016 and even maybe a little of 2015. In short, if you haven't perfected your earring game you’re missing the boat.

I love this trend because it’s easy and uh so feminine. Earrings frame the face and bring attention to the neck, which I feel is one of the sexiest parts of the female body. I think a lot of people agree because this trend is going strong and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

One of the ways this trend has morphed in past seasons is the mismatch earring. Trend setters are wearing pieces that have a similar theme to unite them but are obviously so completely different.

I do this with some of the earrings I already own and it feels like I have a new piece of jewelry, which is awesome. I thought it would be fun to show you how I would mismatch some of the new Spring Collection earrings. Would love to hear what you think below.

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One of my favorite trips I take during the year is by far the annual gem show in Tucson, Arizona. It feels like the city is transformed into the biggest treasure hunt in the world. Everyone in the industry comes together to find the most exciting natural resources this planet has to offer.

You can see the jewelry trends happening a year before the pieces are even created. For me seeing all the raw unaltered stones sparks my creativity in very special ways. It’s at this show every year that I get some of my best ideas.

As Spring 2017 is here I thought I would tell you a little about the stones. Each one was picked for a special reason and it’s unique look. This collection wouldn’t have been possible without the following:

Blue Turquoise Howlite

Rose Quartz

White Howlite

When I knew my inspiration for this collection, I knew I had to find the most exquisite White Howlite to represent the water elements of the Asian Fusion. I think I found it.

Red Sponge Coral