baubles & bibelot: from bona drag

This time of year we start to go a little crazy. We are so mentally ready for warmer weather that we find ourselves desperate to find ways to pass the time.

We find a good browse of Bona Drag, one of our very favorite online stores, very therapeutic. Naturally, we begin to make wish lists. Here are four of our favorite pieces from their current offerings:

maniamania room 631 brass necklace

karen walker helter skelter sunglasses

maniamania initiation necklace


aesa black freshwater pearl cuff


image credits: all bona drag

a few of my new necklaces

g r a y l i n g: cathedral necklace


g r a y l i n g: gold fire necklace


g r a y l i n g: lichen necklace

g r a y l i n g: voyager 10-in-1 necklace

VIEW MORE NECKLACES HERE

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a few of my new earring designs

g r a y l i n g: long caviar earrings

g r a y l i n g: falcon earrings

g r a y l i n g: moon earrings

tranquility earrings

VIEW MORE EARRINGS HERE

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g r a y l i n g: summer lookbook

palms necklace + earrings


palms necklace + earrings


azure necklace


azure necklace


natura necklace - coming soon


natura necklace - coming soon


luminescent necklace + diamond one earrings
coming soon


luminescent necklace + diamond one earrings
coming soon


MORE LOOKBOOK IMAGES HERE

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baubles & bibelot: draugsvold jewelry

What do you think about these numbers from Draugsvold? I sort of love how they combine old bits and parts to form an entirely different look (the bottom necklace even looks like it has tiny owls in it).

There are more great finds on their website here. And p.s. if it's good enough for Beyonce it's good enough for me. xx

photos - all draugsvold

nice pair: rachel comey barbaros croc

Rachel Comey: Barbaro Boots in Black Croc

$ 330.

at le train bleu

local love: august veils

Lately, it seems everyone is getting hitched.

Therefore, it's no surprise the inquiries for custom bridal jewelry have been rolling in. (Is finding good jewelry really almost as hard as finding a good mate?)

Naturally, working with brides has piqued my interest in other aspects of wedding planning. Luckily, there are a ton of wedding photographers, make-up artists, and talented designers in Portland!

I just got off the phone with Andrea, the Owner of August Veils. Andrea has been creating veils, tiaras, and hairpieces for over ten years. She is a partner at The Bridal Loft (a co-op of kick-ass wedding planning angels, if you will) and I love her work.

I considered wearing a veil for my 2005 wedding, but fell short on time and resources. If I had to do it all over again (minus my joyful sobs throughout the entire ceremony) I would definitely go with this beauty from August Veils:

Image courtesy of August Veils

If you're working within a tight budget (who isn't?) you should definitely check out the DIY kits Andrea offers!

sneak preview: grayling summer 2010

moon earrings

lichen necklace

caviar long earrings (also available with short tassels)

cathedral necklace

All styles coming soon to
my online store:

http://www.shop.graylingjewelry.com/

first glimpse: summer collection

Available online and in stores, June 2010.

super psyched !!!

JEWELRY IS NOW

AVAILABLE ONLINE!

missing, but in action

One of my favorite images from a recent photo shoot

I haven't had the time to write.

My blog posts have slowed down because I have been spending my time doing other things (you know, the kinds of things with deadlines).

For the past five months or so, I have been building a new business from the ground up.

For those of you who don't know, I design a jewelry line by the name of g r a y l i n g. My line is a blend of limited edition/seasonal pieces and key styles/looks I produce every season. I wholesale to boutiques who sell my jewelry in their stores. I love my boutiques.

Occasionally, I do a show where I sell direct, but I am primarily a wholesaler. However, in the next month, the grayling ONLINE SHOP will open. I will be able to reach a wider audience, and I am very excited to launch the collection online.

In the meantime, I have pages and pages of lists to cross off. There are photogaphs to sift through and descriptions to be written before my online shop can be launched. I have to purchase raw materials, finish my custom work, and produce and ship my new orders. There are customers to stay in touch with on both the retail and wholesale side. There are hands to shake, people to thank, and new stores to hunt down.

Perhaps I am a little overwhelmed at times, but I would not trade this for anything.