Philadelphia - November 13, 2006

Pound and Pulver-ize

Rebecca Pulver Jewelry

Boring small talk. Generic table wine. Pretentious people and lame meat ‘n’ cheese platters. Pretty much par for the cocktail party course.

Sure, you could spear a cube of havarti and let That Guy drone about his latest “masterpiece.” Or, you could turn the conversation toward yourself with one of Rebecca Pulver’s intricate jewelry pieces or unusual accessories.

In the mood to charm a few beleaguered guests (or take the attention off Drunk Girl Who Repeats Herself)? Snap on one of Pulver’s cast sterling silver giraffe tie tacks, and instantly, all eyes are on you. Looking to make a scene at the buffet table? Pick up that flaccid piece of pepperoni with a rabbit pick (it also looks great as a pin on a chunky knit).

And when you’re ready to take your “discussion” with That Guy to the next level, just slip on the Fist Full of Bunnies knuckle ring (plated in rose gold) and take him outside.

Suddenly, this party just got a whole lot better.

Available at Honeymilk at Vagabond, 37 North Third Street (267-671-0737 or vagabondboutique.com).