make yourself at home, 'cause i'm going out...

as a test run for our new YouTube account (http://www.youtube.com/user/IsabellaJewelry), i uploaded a clip from last night's AMAZING Mason Jennings show at 1st Ave in Minneapolis- enjoy!

Deephaven Beach circa 1988

Twenty Years Later...do we look any different?

Isabella Photo Shoot!

We thought we'd go to our Deephaven roots and shoot some down by Deephaven Beach. A landmark to any native.

Natalie is wearing a new Isabella Vintage piece* and Izzy big gold hoop earrings ($42.00 www.jewelryisabella.etsy.com)

*starting at $50.00 there will be much more where that came from at our
Holiday Party Sat. Dec. 13th 1pm-3pm open house/market at the Judd's

a comparison for comparing

Shopping is like eating. 

You plan on it.  You make reservations, create an ical event...or not.

Shopping is like snacking.

You sneak off.  You open the cookie jar quietly, someone might try to stop you. 

Shopping is like dining.

You eat with fun people, you laugh and you talk and you almost forget you're eating. You eat a lot, you eat way too much, you eat more than you would if you were sneaking.

Shopping is like eating well.

All your favorite foods are being served, you eat them.  All your favorite people are talking, you listen to them.  You smile.

Eat and Shop and Live Well People.

a wellness note from your friendly jewelers:)

Introducing 'Vintage Isabella'

After finding the greatest vintage chains at a local antique store and unloading grandma's old broaches and clip on earrings, I decided it was time to create new statement necklaces. With help from classic pearls and bright amethyst beads I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful line of 'Vintage Isabella' pieces..

Welcome to Crazytown, USA

It has been a crazy past few weeks for Isabella.
4 parties in 2 weeks = insane!

Our fingers might be aching and bleeding by the time production is done, but we're happy to announce they are tears of joy sliding down our face.

Aside from production we are busy prepping for two photo shoots with a quick deadline. On December 13th Isabella will be featured in St Paul's Pioneer Press Business section in the column "Open for Business"-a weekly spotlight on local business less than 1 year old. So before it goes to print we are hoping to update our Etsy photos of our jewelry and get a couple good head shots of us for the article!

So amidst the party planning, production, and photo shoots we're squeezing in local boutique research, other publications to possibly feature Isabella, holiday party?, more designs, and the haunting fact that little brother will be home in 2 weeks for T-giving to reclaim his 'bedroom' aka 'Isabella HQ'.

With a stack of new holiday-inspired mags by our side (hello, SJP on the latest Elle?! gorgeous) we are experimenting with art direction, repeating our new motto "TIME IS MONEY" whenever a family member walks by HQ, and staying in good spirits thanks to Pandora Radio (and Sunday's Mason Jennings concert!)

A horse with no name

good song. 

I want to say hello and thank you, Erica for throwing an Isabella part-ay tonight in the SLP and to everyone who made it out to see the wonderful abode of E&P Nickstad and their new addition Mo the cat!  I hope you all had an enjoyable evening and found a lovely Isabella creation to take home with you.  

I sincerely apologize I could not attend the evening's gathering due to a previous obligation.  However, I reamin a little star-struck from this evening... I met author and proud son of MN, Vince Flynn and saw MN local celeb, Don Shelby as MC for a wonderful organization and their event, the MMAF.

It was an inspiring night and I only wish to have the kind of passion these men and women have for their work and service.

Thank you.

'Minnesota Nice'

They say we tend to show some 'Minnesota Nice' up here in the northern midwest, and Isabella witnessed it firsthand this weekend in Fergus Falls.

Sarah and I took our show on the road and spent the weekend in Fergus Falls where Sarah's aunt Emily (Auntie Em) threw our 5th Isabella party. After a lovely late afternoon show with the widest age range we've seen yet (7th grade to Grandmas) we were able to relax with the family and get some good feedback about Isabella.

Our last stop on the way out of town was a locally owned cafe/store called 'The Market' in downtown Fergus. The owner, Amy, generously agreed to show a nice range of Isabella pieces in her store! After sealing the deal she *nicely* eyed the bag we were carrying our supplies in, went and took 4 bags off the shelf of her store, and insisted that we use them for hauling our stuff from show to show. Not only are they fantastic bags (who knew recycled material could look so cute in bag form?!) but the sincere generosity floored us.

Thank you, Amy, for your kind heart. And thank you, Minnesota, for your down-to-earth kindness.

A match made in heaven

We all know that in order to create the perfect outfit one must consider every detail- the hair, the clothes, and the accessories. It makes sense that we try on so many different pieces before deciding what is 'just right'. With that being said, it is understood that some things will always go well together- a fantastic cocktail ring with a clutch purse, simple hoop earrings with a bold necklace, and pearl earrings with.. well, everything.

So when we were invited to bring our Isabella jewelry to a 'purse party' last night we thought, 'Well, yes, I think that would be a fabulous idea.'

And it was.

Not only was the idea of combining the powerful forces of gorgeous jewelry with bold bags enticing, but the opportunity to meet with more women and talk about their everyday idea of fashion was reason enough. All in all, we had a wonderful time showing our jewelry alongside some fantastic purses thanks to our lovely host, Amy.

And did I mention the best part of the evening?! Amongst the Louis Vuitton, D&G, Coach, and Prada emerged my dream bag reincarnate- the classic Chanel black quilted flap bag. Naturally I decided I couldn't live another day without this by my side, so at the end of the night the party turned out to be a huge success for both Isabella Jewelry and my soul.

A video presentation

Enjoy the video tour of our latest party!