Blog – Page 7

Rebranding: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted by Scott Kerns · November 21, 2018

The before and after of our website, prior to our rebrand and post rebrand.

Having just run the gauntlet of a successful brand relaunch, we find ourselves with lots of insight to share. We never thought the process would be an easy one, but in hindsight, a number of strong lessons stand out.

Adding Color to Your Wardrobe

Posted by Dominique Taglianetti · October 31, 2018

Adding color through your accessories is a great way to break up a black and white monochrome outfit.

It seems inescapable this time of year; everyone forgets how to add color into their wardrobe. The plague of dark clothing is everywhere, especially here in New York. How many times have you…

Small Business Growth

Posted by Dominique Taglianetti · October 31, 2018

Saskia speaks about the growth of her business at meet the maker

Last week Saskia spoke at a Meet the Maker event put on by her local Etsy team, NY Handmade Collective. We had a wonderful turnout, and want to recap the highlights for you.

Traveling on a Budget

Posted by Scott Kerns · October 31, 2018

From Scott & Saskia's trip around the world before starting their handmade jewelry business.

Before we left the US - back when we first decided to travel - we made a pact: we would travel as long as our money and willpower held up. After selling whatever we could…

Booth Building

Posted by Scott Kerns · October 31, 2018

Our Grand Central booth once we finished building it.

We pride ourselves on display. A space that invites you in and encourages you to stay and browse is an essential part of any retail experience.

A History of Pearl

Posted by Scott Kerns · October 30, 2018

We don't often use pearls in our handmade jewelry, but it doesn't mean we don't love this breathtaking stone.

Recently we started to think a bit more about the only birthstone that really isn't a stone at all. Why do we walk through the "Pearly Gates"? Is pearl really the "queen of gems and the gem of queens"?