I have often said to my young adult children that when they are looking for a mate, a partner, a significant other –its wise to have a lot in common, but the truth is we are often attracted to the spark in someone else that we admire for the very...
Journal
Stay in touch with Maria. Her house, her table and her heart are always full. You are among friends.
Bold Bangles
Posted on October 02 2017
I have a friend who calls the stacked bangles on her arm her wonder woman bracelets. She tells the story that every time she accomplished something at work or just met a milestone in her life she would buy herself another gold bangle. They vary in design -- I...
Hoop Dreams
Posted on October 02 2017
No I’m not talking about my fantasy of playing on an NBA team, I’m talking about something that for some raises almost as great a challenge! Wearing hoop earrings! Do you have to have a long neck, a round face, does your hair have to be pulled back, so...
September Blues
Posted on October 01 2017
If you have them that means you have had a great summer! And nothing reminds me more of clear skies, calm seas and summerhouses like the color blue. If you were born in September your blues should turn into a celebration, as it’s your birthstone! Everyone seems to be able...
No Rules
Posted on September 23 2017
There are no rules, -just your own imaginative ways to create dimension to whatever you are wearing!! Today I still adhere to that philosophy! Play with your jewelry! The more rules you break the more you are playing with your jewelry --and not the other way around! I like to...
A Taste of August: Sunny Days and Sweet Corn
Posted on August 28 2017
Dinner is a time to relax and enjoy our friends and family. I love to celebrate the season with fresh corn, fish, tomatoes, and vegetables from the garden: it’s far table, usually in the same day! I love to create a warm palette of colors on the plate.
A Taste of Summer: Nectarine Salad
Posted on May 23 2017
I like to try a new recipe each year, which usually turns into a summer favorite. Last year, for the first time, I made a nectarine salad inspired by Green Kitchen Stories.
My Best Jewelry Designs
Posted on May 21 2017
From Fireworks to Blossoms, these are the five jewelry designs that I am most proud of creating.
The Best New York Lunch Spots
Posted on May 21 2017
I’m a great believer in lunch. Nothing makes my day like reconnecting with the people who inspire me most and lunch is the perfect way to spend time together and really talk. Over the years I’ve eaten lunch all over New York, especially in midtown and on the Upper East...
Summer Beach Essentials
Posted on May 16 2017
On summer weekends you’ll find me on East Beach in Watch Hill. I’ll be reading a book or maybe playing some paddle ball with the kids. Here's what I'll pack for the day: Leather Slide Sandals I live in simple sandals all summer but I don’t like rubber or plastic...
Maria's Story
Posted on May 01 2017
She has created some of the most enduring jewelry styles of the past 25 years, for the world’s top jewelry houses. Now she shines under her own name. Get to know Maria Canale, whose heart, home and table are always full.