Item of the Week: Spring in the Park Necklace.

Posted by Barrie

It’s Spring time! But you already knew that. Either way, it’s the perfect opportunity to show off the Spring in the Park necklace as our item of the week.

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This little lady and all her besties (Summer, Autumn, & Winter) are the epitome of jewelry that is minimal but still makes a bold statement. A perfect semi-circle brass tube joined with an electric blue leather cord, accompanied by a leather wrapped center piece reminds me of all things crispy, sunny, aquatic, and relaxing. Let’s all take a moment to *breath in,* aaaand *breath out.* Namaste.

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***Check out these pics and more on our Pinterest page***

It wasn’t hard to picture the girl wearing this necklace. She has a nice tan from spending so much time in the sun. She forgets to comb her hair in the morning but it still looks great, then rides her beach cruiser to the park to hang out with her friends. She listens to the songs the birds sing, hears the playful cries of children, feels the cool grass between her toes, tilts her head back, closes her eyes, and soaks in that vitamin D.

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FEATURED PIECES

Crepe-Pocket Tank by Old Navy

High-waisted Silk Shorts from Leanna NYC

Mint Arrow City Tote from Tilde

Miss Brooks Sunglasses from Free People

Hala Huarache Flats from Bohemian

Leather Bangle by betsy & iya (in mint, sea foam & natural)

Badlands ring by betsy & iya

Double Talus ring by betsy & iya

Spring in the Park necklace by betsy & iya

Don’t you feel like going outside now (but only if it’s bright and shiny)? I feel like going on a bike ride, myself. All I need is a bike…

Happy Spring my song birds. May your lemonade be sweet and your shades be cool. B)

Springlove,

Barrie

***Song of the moment: Keep You by Wild Belle***

Outfit of the Day: Alyssa is Minty Fresh.

Posted by Barrie

Looks like we’ve entered that wishy-washy part of Spring: one week full of sunshine and birds singing, the next week it’s overcast and rainy with small patches of sun, then downpour a second later… How’s a girl supposed to know what to wear? Thank goodness Alyssa knows how to dress for the occasion.

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A fun polka-dot patterned cardigan with bright *mint* pants for the sun shine, but still keeps you warm when the rain brings a chill. Always a super-star, Alyssa.

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Mm mm MM!!!! WERK it.

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 WHAT SHE’S WEARING

Cardigan gifted from Mom

Minty Corduroy’s from Kohl’s

Boots by Nine West

Glasses by Warby Parker

Kacie ring by betsy & iya

Pathway necklace by betsy & iya

 

Happy Monday, everyone!

xo,

Barrie

 

***Song of the moment: Souper Trouper by Abba***

Across Seas: Betsy & Will in Europe.

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Will & Betsy left for Europe just over a week ago to spend some quality time together & with friends they haven’t seen in ages aaaaand because they haven’t been on a  real, real vacation since their honeymoon!? The only way the rest of the b&i crew can live vicariously through the bosses is to look at the pictures that they continue to send us. Since we’re still making jewelry non-stop over here in Portland, we couldn’t help but see our jewelry hiding in the essence of some of these images. See what I mean?

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I meeeeean….. come ON! How perfect is that?!

That last Talus-themed photo just blows my mind. Stay tuned and we’ll post more of these pairings soon! And don’t worry, you’ll be able to see plenty more of B & W’s vacation pics once they’re back in the States.

Do you have any pictures that you think match our jewelry? Pic-stitch it and post it on Instagram and hashtag “#betsyandiya.”  Who knows… if it’s truly-super-awesome-amazing you might just win a prize. ;)  I’m so sneaky!

 

Now go on an adventure!

Love,

Barrie

 

***Song of the moment: The Perfect Crime #2 by The Decemberists***

 

 

 

Short Story Contest Winners Strut Their Stuff.

Posted by Barrie

Everyone! Look at how gorgeous the winners of our Short Short Story contest look!

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WHAT THEY’RE WEARING

(from left to right, top to bottom)

TESS

Aztec Dreamcatcher earrings

Cathedral Park Hoop earrings

Girding Element necklace

Mighty Mighty Ship earrings

JESSICA

Talon Hoop earrings

MARISA

Deadly Nightshade earrings

Redundant Chevron ring in brass & silver

Excellent choices, ladies. You all look stunning! And just for fun, if you don’t remember their alluring entries here’s another reminder:

1st place: To Denmark

“I left my green flowered scarf wrapped around the empty whiskey bottle in the pocket of his leather jacket. He’ll find it when I’ve already flown away.”

2nd place: Packed and Ready

“Starr slips a note to the man at the bar.
She calls her girlfriend. Meet me at the bluffs.
They drink prosecco out of the bottle with the past, present, and future.
Laughter, tears, dreaming.
Let’s runaway.
I’m already packed.”

3rd place: An Invitation Abroad

“Reaching into her pocket, she felt the soft, worn edges of the letter he had sent months before. Her eyes wide with anticipation, she knew it was now or never. ‘Wait,’ she said, and she stepped out into the sun.”

 

Now, I feel like I need to go on an epic adventure to a far away land! Thanks for the wishful memories, ladies. We’re so happy to see that you’re enjoying your winnings and looking so good in them!

 

Kisses!

Barrie

 

***Song of the moment: Day Dreaming by Inf***