Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars on cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, Champagne, and whatever you can think of to celebrate Valentine's Day.  This year, I feel a definite need for celebrating LOVE, especially since we are almost two full years in to our COVID experience.  But what does Valentine's Day really mean?  And how has our culture portrayed the norms and customs associated with the holiday? I know that I am very excited to celebrate.  To honor the LOVE I share with my husband, the love I receive and give from motherhood, and the love I feel for my close ..read more

It was a stunning day in Santa Ynez Valley, specifically Solvang.  I had not ventured to my friends new home yet, but had meant to since she moved from Malibu back in February.  Her name is Amy Stuart-Gordon, founder of Stuart Style, and is a renown stylist for the like of Victoria Secret and more.   I walked into her home and from the moment I drove onto the property, I knew this place was special.  From the decor to the architectural design, I instantly fell in love.  High ceilings are my thing, and as a designer, the higher the ceiling the more inspired and free I f ..read more

One of the best things about fall is enjoying the bounty from our organic garden here in Malibu. My husband is one of the most talented farmers I know- and real estate agents too :)  And there's nothing quite like biting into a freshly picked vine ripened tomato.  I was recently asked to bring an appetizer to a dinner party for a friend's birthday at Paradise Cove.  It was the night they tested the rocket that launched up into the atmosphere and landed back on earth safely.  We ate amazing food (recipes included), drank some delicious wine, and walked to the bluffs to ..read more

California often times gets a bad rap for being a state without the fall season.  That is definitely not true, and it actually depends on where you are in the Golden State.  There are plenty of regions where you can witness stunning changes in the leaves of our native Sycamore trees.  However, just along the coast, you will not see too many color changes of yellow, orange, red or deep purple, like you would in Aspen or the East Coast. But what you will find along our coastline is a new type of "filter" that seems to be placed over the sun.  Everything looks c ..read more

I LOVE getting fresh vegetables from the garden.  They taste so amazing, and are wonderful to use for recipes for those amazing end of summer dinner parties or just a simple meal at home with the kids. Here is a pic of my last harvest, with my son Dakota... Here are a few of my favorite recipes to make with some of these treasures: PESTO:   (my own recipe) 2 cups basil from the garden1/2 cup olive oil 3 tsp. pine nuts or walnuts 1/4 cup parmesean cheese 1-2 cloves of garlic if desired Blend in blender and put in serving bowl.  I like to stir in extra parmesean, pepper to t ..read more

SUMMER LOVIN'...     Well, summer has been good to me, as I hope it's been for you.  I am so grateful to be a California native as each sun-soaked day with the kids is filled with adventure, and trips home from the beach with sandy toes and salty hair. However, twilight is my favorite time of the day, as everything winds down from the hustle and bustle of daily life.  The Santa Monica Mountains that surround my Malibu home burst with golden colors and I find solstice and contentment as my eyes gaze upon them.  My family loves to venture outside and breathe in the E ..read more

Lately I have been taking photos of my jewelry at various events and I just want to share them with you...  I love how my designs look when they are styled all together, layed out thoughtfully for clients who can't get enough.  Please let me know if you want to host a holiday trunk show party or just get some of your besties together for a night of shopping and hanging together.   I will bring the drinks and dark chocolate!! The photos below feature an event I did with Patsy Palmer, a famous actress from the UK, who I know as "Julie" and a good friend from my hometown Mali ..read more

At Heather Gardner jewelry, we are so in love with summer and getting out into the wild on adventures that create an inspired lifestyle.  It is important to intentionally practice gratefulness, and as we step outside into nature, it is easy to shift our often self-focused lives to one of outward focus. Here are some pics from our "Into the Wild" board from Pinterest that we hope will bring inspiration to you to get out there and find adventure!!  Follow our board here:  INTO THE WILD ..read more

The one and only @Gypsylovinlight adorned herself in Heather Gardner jewels to celebrate her 40th birthday.  Check out all the amazing images of her!!  Jewelry:  Goddess Lariat (gold) , Swarovski Crysal Choker (Gold CO Topaz) and Farrah Body Chain (gold)   For a more up close and personal view of her epic and inspiring celebration, see them from her Blog.   ..read more

Here at Heather Gardner jewelry, it's all about rocking that California style.  Born and raised in Cali, designer Heather has been inspired by years of exploring the beauty of the state, and incorporates that inspiration into all of the designs she creates.  Be sure to follow us on Pinterest- especially our California Lifestyle board- if you love all things California, as she does!!  ..read more