come and take a voyage

When it comes to versatility look no further than the Voyager Necklace.

This necklace is one of our favorite pieces at g r a y l i n g to travel with. Why? Because if we're on a trip this is the ONLY necklace we need to pack.

The ten-in-one styling keeps you covered from day to evening. Dress it up, dress it down, long, short, you name it... the Voyager Necklace is here to make it happen.

the Voyager Necklace worn full length with all charms

the Voyager Necklace worn short with all charms

all charms are removable - mix and match depending on your look

single rock crystal charm worn on single short chain

Have fun and experiment with mixing and matching the charms and necklace lengths. Fun, versatile and fashionable, the Voyager Necklace is sure to become a staple in your contemporary jewelry collection.

Shop here for other great pieces to pair with the Voyager Necklace like the Eclipse Earring or Constellation Bracelet.

nice pairs: bata shoe museum

I think I might have found heaven on earth.

Hundreds of shoes (from a collection numbering over 10,000) are on exhibit at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronta, Ontario.

From the website:

"The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Footwear on display ranges from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three other galleries feature changing exhibitions, so there's always something new to see."

One of the 14,000+ pairs on site - by Designer Andre Perugia

Perugia was one of the most original shoe designers of the 20th century. From the 1920's on, his shoes were synonymous with luxury and avant-garde design, and he counted some of the world's most glittering celebrities among his clientele. His love of art was evident in his footwear design and many of his creations were influenced by the work of great artists. Perugia was also very influenced by contemporary design and many of his shoes are considered exceptional modern. (From "Icons of Elegance" by Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack)
More at http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/

photo - copyright Bata

it's been a month

As it turns out, I knew a few people, who knew a few people, and then, well, things just took off! The g r a y l i n g blog is now a month old.

I've had tons of fun compiling photos and links; the phrase "there's so much out there" doesn't even begin to describe it all! Fear not - the best is yet to come. I have several exciting stories and interviews planned featuring local and national designers, shop owners, and industry insiders.

In the meantime, I'll be updating my website with a shopping cart and working on a new cast metal line.

Thanks for reading - your support means everything!

-Katy

In closing, I thought I'd share some pictures from my trip to Montana this Summer.

Montana: home to dinosaurs, cowboys, and half my family.

A hard-rock hamburger and fries at the Earth & Sky Gem Show, held in Billings, Montana. The show brought more than 3000 rock collectors to town. I also snapped pictures of key lime pie, baked potatoes, steak, and sausages - all made of solid rock.

A handsome buck near the Stillwater River. There were nine in all. As cute as they were, I kept thinking how much I wanted a set of their horns for the wall in my office. Don't worry. I love animals and I would never do such a thing...