Sundays and Mondays are darkened

..because I am sitting in the magic seat, building new jewels to send out near, far, and to set upon the emptied shelves of the yesterdays.

here's a peek of the shop after dark..

the moontree knows all

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dark branches of nighteyes,arrangement of forced plum blossoms in white.

lonely leather+birch lamppost necklace

vintage brass money clips keep everything safetight

heather gabriel's smoky crackled dishes hold quiet

tillandsias stay awake through the evening

pattern after pattern, chained to the moon

seashells in a dish sing quiet nightwave songs.chocolate brown fern imprinted plate, by chayo wilson.

disco cotton wrapped bangles in nightclubbing bright colors

antique bottles, pyrite/fool's gold post earrings, a tiny dala horse are here to welcome you to the night rainbow.

dusk dancing succulent

a pendulum for the sleepwalker: guide necklace, $65.

the kaleidoscope origami globe tells all, $45.

from the apothecary: healing flower essences by shayne case.sleep to dream.$15 each.

sneak peek of first friday april's show: the accidental intentions of ms. dora morgan. found stencil remnants on wax paper.

handmade ceramic vases hold secrets.fern, rainbow, crystal, by megan bogonovich.$40.

cross pillow and organic lavender filled pillows, $30 each.

delicate porcelain chain whisper-swings from the ceiling. megan bogonovich, various prices.

rolls of vintage paper-brown, sliver, yellow mesh, lots of vintage maps.dreamjournal maker, come here.$2/foot.

call, email, or text me to make arrangements to visit the shop

or work on custom pieces at any odd hour. 
longer hours resume spring+summer.

503.683.FERN

ebaker@swordandfern.com

New Stockist: Alternative Apparel Store on Abbott Kinney in Venice

I'm excited to share that Sword+Fern jewels will soon be available at the new Alternative Apparel clothing store on Abbott Kinney in Venice Beach!
VPs of retail for the store came by the shop and discovered my line while in Portland over the holidays- they felt we had a similar voice and aesthetic and made contact.
I'll be sending them a collection of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in time for their flagship store opening on Earth Day this year-April 22.
I checked out their blog and photos of the store under construction- looks like they will use a lot of reclaimed woods and metals for the interior-so nice.
Here's a couple shots from their site:

the new sword+fern bracelets they'll carry

from their blog-
..."A reflection of his community-centered creative vision, [Co-founder+Chief creative officer] Greg Alterman says, “We wanted the space to serve not just as a retail store,” he emphasizes, “but as a community venue that really captures the creative energy of the Alternative brand and lifestyle.”

 The store's aesthetics are centered on creative and natural details that go beyond reclaiming old wood and recycled materials, though- they also plan to design a lush garden space where edible and organic flowers will grow for in-store arrangements, offer yoga sessions on the back deck, plan charity fundraisers, and exhibit art shows as well.. sounds like a few of my favorite things are going to be nestled right next to my jewelry in beautiful L.A.!
They don't know it yet-but they're going to get a sweet bonus in their shipment from me-a Lovers DarkLight album to play loud and clear at the opening party-!

Bracelets

pyrite, reclaimed glass,salvaged metals, vintage chain. 
$35-$42 each, now in the shop!

Warmth through Sound

it is 
just
too
cold
////
so here's a bit of heat to share through the speakers.
cuz i've got no hot tub and no fireplace..
bring on the spring sounds...i might just fill the shop with sequins..

PDX DJ Duo favorites//Linger+Quiet's podcasts get me through the grey quite often

King Sunny Ade

OG Chicago House Godfather, Jesse Saunders

All time Favorite, Larry Levan-hear the final nights of his residency at NYC's legendary Paradise Garage here//

                                                            

Liquid Liquid..New York's finest post-disco/post-punk, circa 1981,j'adore this incredible album art..

V.I.D.=Very Important Drums,yes indeed

The Giorgio Moroder produced/mixed Donna Summer classic track..yesss

Brazilian Samba Goddess Beth Carvalho

ridiculous mid 90's video effort but an amazing chill song from Orbital..

Echo earrings for sale on Fair Trade South American Artisan website-PeruvianConnection.com

My earrings are now being offered for spring in an online and print catalog called Peruvian Connection !

The catalog has been around since the 70's and was started by a mother/daughter team-it offers beautiful hand woven Peruvian textiles and works fairly and ethically with traditional cottage industries and artisans throughout South America- read more about their fair trade beliefs, their relationships with the artisans, and the ways they give back to the country here.

Under the Weather//Stuck in Dreams

Hi all,
I've been shot down cold with the flu for an astonishing 4 days.
I can't even remember when I was last this sick.
Not much work has gotten done around here, I've been up to my neck in tissue and yin chiao and blankets.
I have been cruising around the skies of the friendly internets searching for fun new things for the shoppe, however.
Hopefully, some of these will make their way through the doors for spring.(hurry!)