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Los Angeles based textile / multi media artist Tanya Aguiñiga shares some inspiration behind her ideas in this video. She's come a long way since the video was made- see her work for Of A Kind here.

There's another video in the series about an amazing sculpture artist whose work I really like, Anna Sew Hoy . S+F jewelry be sharing space with Anna and a ton of other artists I know and love, some who have also shared their work at Sword+Fern over the years, including: Azsa West, Sarah Faith Gottesdeiner, Lovers, Eden Batki,Tara Jane O'Neil,Eve Fowler, and more at a newly launched shop/gallery in L.A., OTHERWILD. 
Visit proprietresses Marisa and Rachel and see new works from these artists whenever you are in East HW+ support their new feminist artspace!

Meet me at the ocean, the river, the bluffs, summer is here

So many new things in the shop this week- new re-stocks in vintage, apothecary, jewelry, and more:

hand painted metal tulip planter

chrome terra cotta planter/pot

gradient washed turquoise/white ceramic cup

pair of cobalt blue checkered teacups

stacks of japanese partitioned ceramic white plates

set of 4 handmade ceramic blue-washed mugs, so much prettier in person!

vintage metallic twine from Malaysia,gold, green, or black

brass money clips,axe shaped or fancy rectangles, plus simple, plain engravable ones

brass dish with Egyptian goddess/god detail, prolly King Tut, R.I.P., the fateful boy King..

two new Debbie Carlos photo prints, forest and trees in a clearing

I brought back a very limited supply (only 5 bottles!)of 14 ml.French lavender essential oil from the flower markets of Nice, France--reminds May of her Grandma in Grenoble..Lavender oil is a natural bug repellant and my favorite, simple, clean scent for every day.

S+F New World Apothecary signature all-purpose healing balms, Easy Mind(lavender), Forest View(fir+ginger), and Strong Heart(rose)

hand harvested white sage, cedar,desert sage, and juniper smudge wands from First Nations People of California. This Buffalo sage (Salvia apiana) is re-planted as it is being harvested on Native land.Smells mystical burnt or unburnt..

palo santo/holy wood incense sticks from Peru - such a strong, musky, smoky scent.Wrapped in bright cotton. Burn this to bring good energy and de-toxification into your space. I have also read that it has anti- cancer medicinal qualities.

triple-wrap cotton bracelets made from reclaimed sari textiles.

lots of ocean-hued, new pieces of recycled glass jewelry

new design- the Libra necklace- it slides around and lands in balance however you wear it. In amethyst purple,ocean green, clear blue, sky blue

giant golden goddess hoops with rough amethyst and turquoise gems

this is what it sounds like in the shop these days

new summer hours begin JUNE 20! Now open wed-sun from 11-7!

some sounds to start your summer with.. Gui Boratto + ocean waves in your ears..CU SOON 

Sword+Fern is hiring!

In honor of the amazing transition of Venus and the Sun today, I am officially putting out the word that I am looking to find the perfect person to be my new shop caretaker!
I am looking for a part time sales person, two days a week, possibly three, with the possibility of expanding our relationship to an overall general assistant.
I'd love it if you had previous retail/customer service experience in an independent boutique. I'm also looking for someone who can commit to working through the winter holidays of this year, though the days can be flexible.
You will have the pleasure of working in a relaxed, simple studio/shop environment, amongst some of the city's most interesting shops owned by the friendly and super creative people of the 811 building on East Burnside.
If you are: detail-oriented;excited about art/design/interiors/plants/quirky vintage; thoughtful, helpful; positive; self-motivated, and above all, genuinely love people, please submit your resume and a cover letter including current references and reasons you might find it interesting to join me via email:
ebaker@swordandfern.com, send it in the mail to shop, or drop it by in person, Tues-Sat from 12-6. 
Looking forward to meeting you.


more about this Venus transit:

"In most basic terms, Venus will be moving across the face of the sun which will appear like a small black dot in front of the sun. This occurance is called a “Venus transit” and happens in pairs, with 8 years in between.

The first one (in our lifetime) occurred in 2004 and the second one is June 5th 2012! We will not experience this again in our lifetime!

"Venus correlates to the principle of relatedness, relationship, and relativity. Like attracts like; how we feel inwardly, how we resonate and energize from within, this then becomes the basis of our magnetic force-field. We create and materialize from this energy source. Venus is fertile and fertilizing. She creates and she perpetuates….”

“On June 5/6 2012, there will be a significant energy surge transmitted between our creator consciousness and instinctual desires. The creative potency is so dynamic, it is compelling enough to turn the conceptual into the reality, to bring that which we are resonating with into being.   Simply whatever it is that we have evaluated as most desirable and necessary for our continuance and survival is brought to the fore.”

“We now face a critical impact moment along our evolutionary time-line. Destiny can show up in terms of life events and opportunities, or it can draw key people into our life. It is forceful enough to create a momentous shift in our awareness and therefore, our reality base…”

“The youth of 1960’s raised their voice when Uranus and Pluto conjoined. Now Uranus and Pluto are aligned again, by the more urgent square angle aspect this time. Without a doubt, we, the collective, have come to a decisive pivot point…”

“…it’s a good idea to keep your channel as clear as you can.  All transmissions to the universe carry more potent impact now.  Set deliberate intention.  Stay conscious and focused.”

“What do you want for yourself?  AFFIRM it.  The rise of the solar feminine offers you an exceptional opportunity to bear witness to your creative potential, to demonstrate yourself as the divine co-creator you are and have always been.”

...“This current “doorway of Venus” is especially significant because it remains open until 2012 AD, the completion our current cycle of human evolution… or as the end of a period of human consciousness conditioned by separation and duality. The Mayans refer to this time as the Return of Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent, and look to this eight-year doorway as the timeframe within which the mass enlightenment of humanity will take place….”

“Let us come together during this time in gatherings throughout the world to celebrate love and beauty, light and unity. Let us work with these expansive cosmic energies to anchor them deep into the heart of Earth Mother, deep into the human collective consciousness. Let us translate these energies into art, economics, culture, politics, education and ecology. Let us bring transformation into every field of human endeavor.  Let us pray, each in our own way, for the emergence of the Golden Age, for enlightenment for all, for peace, healing, and beauty on the planet!  Le us pray for the unity of humankind.”-via mysticmamma.com

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tuesday through saturday, from 12-6pm.
call for appointments, and secret hours are always in effect..

Always Coming Home, Spring Equinox 2012 collection

New Collection/Lookbook is here.. Always Coming Home.
View the collection, online now.

Always Coming Home, Spring Equinox 2012:

A small, limited edition collection exploring my ideas of creating one’s sacred space+to celebrate Spring Equinox. Inspired by the book “Always Coming Home’ by Ursula K. LeGuin, and the celestial music of Glasser & the psych-folk singer Mariee Sioux.

The collection was born of recalling vivid dream-landscapes of forgotten ancient/ futuristic villages, and the hope that lies in all of us to build community and design sanctuaries within our spaces for work, rest, and creativity. Bright hand-cut leather recalls familiar triumphant shapes:the angular flags of home-base, shields of family names, and the ever-present circle, symbolizing unity of all people and civilizations.The pieces are held safely with darkened brass chain and hand hammered jeweler’s bronze.Each piece is one of a kind and limited edition, made to order.

With the kind efforts of these rad friends, the lookbook came together beautifully:

Photography: MINH TRAN; Styling/Makeup/On-Set Art Direction:  RYEN BLASCHKE using *PORTLAND BLACK LIPSTICK CO. ; Hair:  NAOMI RICCOBONO; modeled by artist MIDORI HIROSE; Wardrobe provided by: Stand Up Comedy, Rad Summer +Golden Rule; Concept/Layout Design:Sword+Fern

Lavender Mirror show tonight

We play at Holocene tonight with our friends, Pool of Winds (Bobby of Sexlife) and Onuinu.
Some spiritual disco times for your Late winter Tuesday...