winter showroom party @ grayling

Please click on the little flyer below for more information. We hope to see you on December 4th (or before or after, of course).

happenings: temple st clair trunk show

from the Temple St Clair blog:

"... the new Odyssey Collection launched in August. A journey from East to West finding inspiration from the richness of the Persian Empire to the ancient city of Troy in Asia Minor, and the 19th century love of Orientalism. From signature rock crystal amulets adorned with sultry evil eyes to golden amphora vessels to Victorian inspired gypsy rings, this collection features exquisitely rare rubies, emeralds and sapphires."

Let me say I am in L-O-V-E with the ring shown above and the earrings shown below, both by Temple St Clair.

TEMPLE ST CLAIR
TRUNK SHOW
at Alchemy Jewelers in the Pearl District
Portland, Oregon

November 26 & 27, 2010
http://www.alchemyjeweler.com/

photo - temple st clair blog

baubles & bibelot: fall fete at narcisse

...featuring new jewelry from my friends brehan todd and jess of paper treasure, plus the fall line of clothing from noa noa.
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paper treasure

brehan todd


noa noa

{fall fete at narcisse}
saturday september 18 2010
~ 8 to late in the evening ~

1015 sw washington
portland oregon 97205

photos courtesy noa noa, brehan todd, & jess mcccloskey

the ultimate statement piece?

You know its been a long week of making jewelry when the necklaces you've created begin to look like a turtleneck on your form.

featured in: oregon bride

This month, the Caviar necklace made the cover of Oregon Bride Magazine!

And, there are more of my pieces inside. The Tranquility necklace and Celestial necklace were also featured! Awwwww, shucks!!

Thank you Liz, Kevin, Tiffany, Kristin, and Katie!

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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{all images copyright grayling jewelry 2010}

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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{all images copyright grayling jewelry 2010}

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

{all images copyright grayling jewelry 2010}

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/

local love: fieldwork floral

Megan Arambul is no stranger to the floral business; she was the buyer (and then some) for Sammy’s Flowers in Portland, Oregon for several years.

Season after season, Megan filled floral buckets for someone else. Now Megan now finally has a shop and studio of her own.

Fieldwork – A Floral Operation, is the newest to open in the airy Ford Building off SE Division & 11th Ave. (if you haven’t been to the building, you really should make the trip, you're seriously missing out).

Megan rotates her stock every day, so Fieldwork is naturally never the same place twice. You’ll find tight-headed peonies and sweet daphne one day, and lupine or Solomon’s Seal the next.

Megan loves creating bouquets and arrangements for weddings and anniversaries... or "just because" (boys, pay attention). She offers cut flowers several days a week around lunchtime and provides delivery, too.

mmmm, fieldwork flowers

FIELDWORK FLORAL
www.fieldworkfloral.com
Tel: (503) 719-1950
2505 SE 11th Ave., Portland Oregon 97202

*When it was originally built in 1915, the Ford Building at SE 11th Avenue at Division was just that: an assembly plant for Ford automobiles, and the only one in Oregon. (courtesy of Brian Libby http://chatterbox.typepad.com/)

trunk show: betsy and i(saac)

trunk show!

When: Saturday, May 22nd 5-8p
Small Victories
328 NW Broadway at Flanders

store it: flamingo jewelry box

4 drawer jewelry box with chocolate felt lining in flamingo

365.

Available at EWF Modern

1122 NW Glisan St. Portland, Oregon
503.295.7336

baubles & bibelot: sahlia michelle

I love the jewelry my friend Sahlia makes. Her designs are tough as nails yet still feminine, a good fit for a tomboy like me who is hard on just about everything.

I recently ordered the necklace on the far left with the oxidized circle, and I picked up some molten drop earrings which you'll find me sporting most days, including today.

Also on the order: stingray skin earrings (sounds gross, looks cool), white turquoise spike earrings (Sara R., if you're reading, you need a pair, too!), and a double silver spike necklace that hangs down to the button of my jeans.

I'm not alone in my obsession with Sahlia's jewelry, read more at Calculated Fashion.

on the job: jasin weiner

Jasin Weiner is an apparel designer and recent graduate of the Art Institute in Portland, Oregon.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Jasin worked in theater and costume design before moving to the Northwest. He's also helped at-risk teens who, "...were just like you and me, only they got caught", according to the often humorous Jasin.

Jasin's senior collection, named Pale Rider, took on an apocalyptic desert theme; part fantasy and part reality. His costume designer background is obvious his styling choice, but one can also pluck out simple pieces that would make sense in any woman's closet.

Pale Rider's abstract-armor meets mix-and-match sensibility contains several key details. Contrasting elements include pin tucked cheesecloth and organza offset by buffalo nickel buttons and leather.

from concept...

...to reality:

Catch Pale Rider on the runway during the

Portland Art Institute's 12th Annual Fashion Show

on June 5th, 2010.

super psyched !!!

JEWELRY IS NOW

AVAILABLE ONLINE!

giveaway winner

Thanks for all your feedback on my blog content. I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions, and I loved learning more about you. I can't wait to start writing again!

The winner of the Falcon Necklace Giveaway is...
k i r s t e n !!

Stay tuned to The Neat Sheet for another chance to win a piece from my Spring line in May! Thanks again...

-Katy

What do YOU want?

In an effort to make my blog better, I need feedback from you, dear reader.

Sometimes I sit behind this computer, head overflowing with story ideas, surrounded by magazine clippings of my favorite shoes and necklaces and the thought of putting words on the screen leaves me overwhelmed.

Then, it dawned on me. Why don't I just ask my readers what they want more of? Maybe they would be willing to share, I thought. Well, here's your chance to lay it on me.

To sweeten the deal, I'll award one lucky reader this necklace! You have to comment to win, so let's get started...

The Falcon necklace by grayling - $135

Please use the Comments section to respond:

1) Which of the following topics interest you?

A. Seasonal trends in accessories
B. What's new in shoes
C. What's new in handbags
D. My picks from other jewelry designers
E. How-to's (for instance, ways to tie a scarf)
F. Designer profiles
G. Interviews with Shop Owners
H. One-on-one chats with Style Insiders (photographers, stylists, etc)

2) What are your favorite blogs and/or magazines?

3) Where do you find your style inspiration?

4) How did you discover my blog?

Thank you! I'll let the lucky winner know on April 15th. -Katy

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.

more mink

Mink, one of my favorite stores for all things pretty and feminine (love the bubble bath and silky dresses) just got their second order of g r a y l i n g!

grayling front and center at mink

L-R: tranquility earrings, necklaces: continuum, illumination, mercury.


L-R: caviar necklace, quartzite necklace, illumination necklace