Read this great article about Yoana Baraschi.  Sixty percent of Yoana’s fall collection was made in NYC.

I visited Sicily in April to visit family and went to Milan on the way back.  Of course, I visited Carmen at her store.  Here are some pictures of the beads which she uses to make her gorgeous necklaces.

She gave me a sneak preview of her fall collection….some very beautiful pieces are coming.

Definitely one of the highlights of my trip.  Being the in the store and looking at all of her necklaces, all of the pretty colored beads–so much fun!