On the "Rode" Again

Our trunks are packed (almost) and our spring trunk show series is nearly off to a running start! Our first show of the season will be a two-day event this Friday and Saturday (the 26th and 27th) at Rodes for Her, one of the oldest and most respected clothiers in the area.

We’ll be pairing up with Rebecca Hook Jewelry, another local designer (who just happens to be family!) and showing off our latest spring collections. We’d love to see you, so stop on by between 10 and 6 either day for a chance to see the jewels and visit with us!

Martha, Martha, Martha

She is more than crafty with scissors and glue…and makes a feast for any occasion…and her Weddings…well, let’s just say that more than a few million brides have followed her and her style team’s helpful hints. Martha Stewart knows her nuptuals, which is why we were over the moon about being included on her Bride’s Guide wedding blog this week!

We love helping brides and bridesmaids alike with fashionable accessories for the big day, so a big thank-you to Britni Wood, style expert for Martha Stewart Weddings for the mention!

The Mrs.

You’ve never met a Mrs. quite like this…she has impeccable taste, is generous with style, and rhymes to boot! She’s loves and lives the good life, filled to the brim with color, confection, and class…and her assortments of fanciful fashion and fun are to die for. Mrs. Lilien is, in short, “visual brilliance.” Fall in love here.

Pioneer Days

We love how a love of beautiful things can bring people together. Enter Katie, the NEO-traditionalist blogger (but she’s so much more!) who posts about fabulous design of all kinds—from bookends to beach towels—and offers her own assortment of fashionable flea-market finds to the mix (and those are for sale!) One look at her blog, and we knew we liked her.

Her most recent Monday posts have introduced readers to Plucky Pioneers, women “on the design frontier,” and we were both thrilled and honored to take part in the series. The interview questions were such fun, and we can’t thank her enough for asking us to be involved. Check out the interview, our cheat sheet of favorites, and Katie’s shop …if you love beautiful things, you’re sure to become a fan, too.

Sophisticated Spring

Sophisticated Living’s March-April issue has arrived, and we were delighted at the fashion spread that included a few of our designs! They look lovely with the beautiful clothing from some of our favorite boutiques, and a few of the designs are available at our beloved Clodhoppers.

Spring is close to springing, so be inspired by the sophisticated styling in the glossy pages of this great magazine, and add some Elva Fields to your ensembles.

Designer Label

After much prodding and suggestion from friends, customers, and business advisors alike, we’ve added a new feature to all Elva Fields necklaces: a logo tag! From now on, each necklace that leaves our studio will feature a gold or silver tag that proudly displays our fun Elva Fields logo. We take great pride in our unique, one-of-a-kind designs, and these metal tags will serve as our signature on these handmade creations—distinctive from others in quality, style, and originality.

We hope you’ll appreciate and enjoy this addition as much as you do the jewelry itself!

Glam Slam Thank You Ma'am

We’re really looking forward to next week’s Glam Slam event with Underwired Magazine and hope to see you there! We’ll have some great designs (at great prices) and will even have a fantastic giveaway to enter, so stop by the Elva Fields Jewelry display at the Mellwood next Thursday, February 25th from 6 until 9 to say hello!

Purchase tickets in advance (save $5!) here.

The Inside Source

We’ve known for a while that eBay was a treasure trove for hard-to-find gifts for hard-to-shop-for friends and family…and a great source of vintage clothing and accessories…but who knew they had a trend-spotting newsletter? It certainly makes sense—with millions of members buying and selling across the globe, they are well positioned for scoping the latest and greatest trends in retail. Enter The Inside Source, and we were honored to be asked to contribute some thoughts on one of our favorite trends: repurposed, eco-friendly jewelry.

Check out the article below…we even picked out a few fun items currently up for auction on eBay especially for the feature, and we loved learning about a few other designers with their own, unique take on “green” jewelry. Elva Fields enjoyed being a part of the inside track on eco-friendly with the Inside Source.

An Outfit A Day

…keeps us all stylish! We’re always on the hunt for style inspiration, and if you’re in the same boat, look no further than Daily Outfitting, a blog full of fashionable finds that make the perfect ensemble.

This week they were kind enough to feature a pair of earrings from Elva Fields’s June line, and we can’t help but agree that they’re a great addition to any outfit. We love that they’ll take you from day to night without a hitch…or give you that tiny bit of sparkle when you need it most. Thanks to Daily Outfitting and keep the pairings coming!

Feeling the Love

We have loved hearing from so many of our customers—the stories, photos, and compliments have been heartwarming and inspiring. We wish it were Valentine’s all year long and hope you’ll keep the messages coming! Thank you for being so wonderful, and we’ll continue to do our best with the jewels. In the meantime, here are a few of our favorite Valentines:

“Here’s a photo of me wearing my Bursting to Tell necklace that I received for Christmas. I’m wishing for the Woodland necklace for Valentine’s Day! (Are you listening Chris?) It’s wonderful that you use these vintage pieces, they’re very elegant and good for the environment, too.” —Carol, New York

“Love your work.” —Cathleen

“Elva Fields is based in Kentucky
Kentucky is the most glorious place on the planet
Therefore, Elva Fields contributes to the fact that Kentucky is the most glorious place on the planet
(Not to mention Elva Fields designs are like snowflakes…each treasure is unique, and magical, and never last long (on the website)” —Scottee, California

“I carry you and your beautiful baubles close to my heart.” —Beth, Kentucky

“Oh how do I love Elva Fields! Because they are gorgeous, show-stopping, and you spend as much time making them as Carson did his crosses.” —Ali, Georgia

“I seriously want everything! I adore your work.” —Anne, Florida

“Elva Fields jewelry should be on the cover of Vogue every month!!! It makes an outfit.” —Hollie, Kentucky

“A few of these pieces are limited edition and already sold out, but for one to simply see the care, thoughtful detail, and inspiration behind each piece, it’s worth taking a peek. I hope this line does well, as I can’t wait to see new additions!” —Haley, Texas

“I LOVE all of my June earrings. They’re elegant and go with everything.” —Anne, Kentucky

“I first saw Elva Fields necklaces on the Oh Joy blog and fell in love with them; they’re just so perfectly beautiful and I keep checking and checking for new necklaces because all of the ones I coveted were sold! Tangled Up in Gold and The Sun is Shining were two favorites, and there was a breathtaking blue one which is no longer there. Then it finally dawned on me to sign up for the newsletter, and lo and behold an email this morning. I don’t have a photo since I don’t yet have and Elva Fields jewel, but any day now!” —Carla

“As an American girl living in Paris I am constantly put to shame by the glamorous French style. With my Elva Fields pieces I know that the outfit I pull together will make a statement. I have worn them to many a client meeting to give me that extra little bit of confidence.” —Sarah, Paris, France

“You make the most beautiful and unique jewelry. Every piece is on my wish list!” —Vanessa

“I received my first piece of Elva Field’s jewelry from the, designer herself, Emily Wheat Maynard the day before her wedding to my son. The second piece was a gift from my best friend for my birthday and I’m hoping the next piece will come from my Valentine of 37 years. Happy Valentine’s Day.” —Donna, Ohio

“This is the year I’m determined to get my first Elva Fields piece!” —Anne, Tennessee

“Fabulous!” —Maria, Portugal

“Ever since I saw your work at the Holly Day Market, I have been a huge fan. So, I’ll take one of everything this Valentine’s Day (if anyone is listening)!” —Stacy, Kentucky

“Haiku to Elva Fields Jewels

Deb is so retro
She is an organic gal
Fun, Stylish and Vintage

Elva is so unique
Attach the brooch or wear without
Act quick, she will sell out

June is a dangler
Sparkle, shimmer and shine
Keep those boys in line" —Gillian, South Carolina

“A confession: I hate to think about matching my clothes. I’m a tactile person – I just put on whatever feels good. Thank goodness for my Elva Fields jewels, which always seem to pull everything together and make me feel feminine and glamorous in every outfit.”
—Jacki, Virginia

“My very dearest friend in the world is a young jewelry lover and product buyer from Korea who regularly sends me emails with names of exquisite jewelry designers whose collections she suggests that I explore (usually they’re French or Italian). Yesterday she sent me a link to a site for an jewelry designer whom I loved more than any other I have seen so far—in fact I was mesmerized by their pieces. They were feminine without being too precious, modern and entirely unique yet with a distinctive historic feel…in short, they were yours!” —Sara, New York

“Oh my! I just can’t wait to own one of these beautiful. All dressed up or just a jeans and t-shirt—-I’ll feel so girly & glam!” —Kelly S.

“I have been wanting an Elva Fields piece since her I saw her unique style in the Lexington Herald-Leader before Christmas 09. Please be my Valentine Elva and let me get one of your beautiful pieces to match my funky style!”
—Carrie, Kentucky

Be Our Valentine

We love our customers, and this Valentine’s Day we’re showing the love with a fun twist on the traditional Valentine exchange! Though we’ll miss the decorated shoe box “mail box” just waiting on our desk for those cute little cards from schoolmates, we thought we’d bring the idea into the 21st century and offer a “virtual” Valentine.

We want to hear from you—whether it’s just a hello, your favorite thing about Elva Fields, a top-ten shopping list from our online collections, or a photo of you in your most cherished Elva Fields jewel. So email us a sweet nothing, and, in return, we’ll send you our own Elva Fields Valentine that includes special savings towards your next online purchase at elvafields.com*! Treat yourself, a friend, your mother, an aunt, or your partner in crime—and enjoy the day of hearts, candy, and flowers in style. Send your sweetness to valentine@elvafields.com

(And check back with us over the coming weeks—we’ll be posting our favorite Valentines messages and photos to the blog for all to see and share!)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

*Valentines offer will be valid through Sunday, February 14th on online purchases with standard shipping.

To Market, To Market

We’re out of town most of this week at market, which is always a fun trip for us several times each year. We’ll be sourcing the most stylish and beautiful beads, clasps, and jewelry materials for our upcoming spring collections…and we’ll even stop in some of our favorite antique and flea market haunts on the way home. No doubt our shopping baskets will be brimming with fantastic finds for you all this season. (And it’s so nice to think spring in the midst of this arctic weather!) Check back with us soon for a Spring Preview coming next month.

—image courtesy of webstaurantstore.com

White Christmas

Happy Holidays from Elva Fields Jewelry!

We’re enjoying a few days with family after the mad rush of holiday orders…which means we’ll be out of the studio until next week. We are always happy to reply to e- and voice mails while away, but know we’ll be closed for the next few days to celebrate the holiday out of town (with lots of snow on the ground!) We hope that all of you are able to relax a bit this holiday season and enjoy life wherever you are. Thank you all for a lovely year—we’re already looking forward to a fantastic 2010 with Elva Fields!

Saturday Night's Alright

Photo courtesy of The Courier Journal

Saturday night is alright for lots of things, but why limit yourself? And if three hours is great, then 12 hours is quadruple the fun (or so our logic goes) so swing on by one of the most stylish (and friendly) boutiques in Louisville for an all-day affair on Saturday in celebration of last-minute shopping. Clodhoppers has fabulously fashionable clothing and accessories—and, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. this Saturday, they’ll have lots more. Between the complimentary treats and over-the-top giveaways ($500 gift card? seriously?) you’ll want to make plans for a stop at The Vogue amidst your frenzied holiday festivities this weekend.

Of course, the best part of the deal (well, tough to compete with a $500 gift card) is the Elva Fields Jewelry trunk show—the last of the year for us—where we’ll be showcasing exclusive one-of-kind designs and offering a rockin’ special savings for in-store purchases that day only. Try on some jewels, enjoy chatting with the designer, have a drink or two, and then take some baubles home wrapped up for yourself or someone else who loves jewelry as much as we do!

Hope to see you there!

Clodhoppers at The Vogue
3727 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY
502.891.0079

Cuff Love

We’ve started a new concept with Elva Fields Jewelry that brings the best of vintage your way! Because we don’t often make bracelets of our own, we love picking out beautiful vintage and antique bracelet styles on our buying trips and sourcing adventures. It has been great fun to scour the markets and auctions for fun designs, and we’ll be offering the bangles, chains, and cuffs on our website and at a few of our select retailers around the country. (At incredibly reasonable prices, we think, too!) Stay tuned and enjoy these special hand-selected “Vintage Finds from Elva Fields.”

Our Trunks Are Packed

The next few weeks will bring a flurry of activity…both in the studio and out…as we start the final stretch toward the holidays with a series of trunk shows in Kentucky and Ohio.

Our first stop is Collier West in Columbus, Ohio, where we’ll enjoy two days amongst the gorgeous wares of the Short North boutique. We’ll be at the shop on Thursday, December 3rd from 5 until 9, and again on Friday, December 4th from 11 until 4. (photo courtesy Collier West website)

This weekend we’ll be a bit closer to home in Lexington, showing off the jewels at one of our newest spots—AJ’s on Clay Avenue. Join us for a fun Sunday afternoon of shopping and styling!

Joining with local artists and vendors should be a fun time for all at 21c’s Second Annual Artists Market for holiday shopping.

Our last show of the season will be at local style spot Clodhoppers. Saturday, December 19th will be the perfect last-minute shopping occasion with lots of fun jewels to stuff those stockings or wrap with a bright bow. (Photo courtesy of The Courier Journal)

For more information about any of our upcoming shows, please contact us at sales [at] elvafields.com.

On the Cover We Love Her

The holiday issue of the Courier Journal’s Her Scene Magazine arrived in our mailbox last week, and we were ecstatic to see our jewelry on the cover! (In a great photo by Matt Stone.)

The issue is full of fantastic style tips, gift suggestions, party and entertaining ideas, and beautiful photographs of the latest fashions from some of Louisville’s great shopping spots. Of course, we’re biased and loved the “Mad Men” spread that included a few Elva Fields baubles, but the entire magazine is a must-have for the season. Pick yours up online or at local Borders bookshops, Carmichael’s Bookstore, or the Paradies shop at Louisville International Airport.

Jac in the Box

As we write, a box of goodies from Elva Fields is on its way down south to make its debut in Atlanta, Georgia! Jac, self-described as a “general store for people that like to look good, live well, and give great gifts,” is in the Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta (just east of downtown) and carries the cutest, most fun, stylish items for men, women, babies, friends, and family! A variety of Elva necklaces and June earrings can soon be added to Jac’s assortment list just in time for holiday shopping… Enjoy!

Jac
245 North Highland Avenue
Space 120
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.681.4696

A Sweet Shout-Out

We have been super-fans of Daily Candy since our days in Manhattan when we consulted their online guides for every facet of life in New York—from great new restaurants on the Lower East Side to fun new shoes at Barney’s, Daily Candy had the inside scoop.

You can imagine our excitement, then, to be on the other side of the guide with Daily Candy! Today’s Go Green or Go Home/Let’s Be Ecological gift guide included Elva Fields in its listing of fun, earth-friendly goods, and since it’s available online, you don’t have to live in a major city to enjoy the jewels (or any of the other fabulous eco-gifts they covered in today’s list!) Now that’s sweet.

Oh Joy!

We’re among the thousands that head to Oh Joy! each day to see what visual loveliness has been collected and featured on the fabulous blog by designer extraordinaire Joy Deangdeelert Cho.

Literally, we love every single thing she posts…and we love her own designs just as much. And we love that she liked our jewelry enough to feature it last week. An enormous thank you to Joy for such a fun surprise that led us to our new favorite thing—we only wish she weren’t so in-demand so she’d have time to post fabulousness all the day long.

So, if you must leave Elva Fields.com, head on over to Oh Joy!. You’ll join the thousands, too. But come on back for a visit with us soon—we’re updating the site all week.