Etsy active once again!

Dear friends of Isabella Jewelry,
We're back on Etsy! Original designs, vintage touches and wearable styles make this batch of earrings and necklaces a must-see. Staying true to our Isabella mantra, we have something for everyone. Check out our latest on Etsy HERE

xoxo Isabella
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryIsabella

Isabella in the Sunday Pioneer Press

We are very excited to announce Isabella Jewelry was chosen as a feature vendor in the Pioneer Press coverage of 2010 Maiden Minnesota. The article written by Allison Kaplan showcases two pieces the Izzy Amethyst and Jade Necklace ($80.00) and the Izzy Big Gold Hoop Earrings ($40.00).

So check us out and thank you to Allison Kaplan!

And also...COME TO MAIDEN MN!

WHEN: THIS THURSDAY November 4th from 5PM-10PM

WHERE: Graves 601 Hotel, 601 First Ave. N. Minneapolis

WHY: To support a great charity, Free Arts Minnesota and check out 36 local women-owned companies

TICKETS: $20.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door ORDER AT www.maidenminnesota.com

New Isabella Facebook Event CHALLENGE

Isabella CHALLENGE: "The Green Necklace"

Dig deep in those closets ladies, because "THE GREEN NECKLACE CHALLENGE" is on!




RECYCLE AND RECIEVE A FREE ISABELLA TWO-DROP NECKLACE!



Fall fashions are well underway and we are looking for your mother's grandmother's and great aunt Martha's old clip-on earrings, pins and broaches.

......

Here is how it works: You send us three or more pieces* and we will send you back an Isabella Two Drop Necklace, our most popular item COMPLETELY FREE. You choose silver or gold.



Send to: Sarah at 19400 Park Ave, Deephaven MN 55391



If you have any questions, reservations, or comments please don't hesitate to e-mail, info@isabellajewelryonline.com or call Sarah, 612-247-5017


*a pair of earrings=one piece



IF YOU HAVE A BOAT LOAD OF OLD JEWELRY: Please e-mail or call us so we can discuss a reasonable compensation. Sarah at 612-247-5017 or info@isabellajewelryonline.com

Isabella in Deephaven Life

As September Issues are weighing down our mailboxes, beach bags and briefcases and Vogue Editor Anna Wintour is filling our minds with thoughts of Autumn jewel tones I MUST direct your attention to DEEPHAVEN LIFE.

We are excited to be the featured Young Achievers in the September 2010 Issue and encourage you to read the copied article below. (Unfortunately there is not an online version of the publication as of yet)

Deephaven – You don’t need to look very hard to find Deephaven’s best kept secrets, the neighborhood beaches, boutiques and yoga studios are around both corners! But keep your eyes, i-pads and mice peeled because Deephaven natives Natalie Judd and Sarah Welle are approaching the one year anniversary of their locally designed and crafted online jewelry venture, Isabella Jewelry LLC.


To know the faces behind Isabella Jewelry is to know that their story involves not just two girls close in age, hair-color, texture and straight teeth. Although they do share a dentist, they also share families better described as relatives you can choose.

Friends PK (pre-kids), Natalie and Sarah’s parents met in Excelsior and raised their kids mostly at Deephaven Beach. Both Natalie and Sarah have referred to Wisconsin and France as home at different times in their lives, but for now they are back to their roots in Deephaven and happy to be close to family and friends while searching for what the next chapter of life will bring.

Down to some real business, Isabella Jewelry was born of an idea to encompass women’s various style personalities (t-shirt, work, bold and occasional) under one brand. The four styles, Liz (t-shirt), Elle (professional), Izzy (bold) and Bella (occasionally special) are all found under the same brand, Isabella, and can be bought online at their website or on etsy.com, the booming online marketplace for everything handmade.

Throughout the past year Natalie and Sarah have been busy hosting home parties throughout the metro area, selling online using Etsy, as well as building their own website. Isabella Jewelry is anxious to start breaking into local art fairs and expo shows while keeping up an online marketing plan and their strong social media presence.


Don't know where Deephaven, MN is on a map? Check it out!

When you feed a mouse a cookie...

she will probably ask you to go to the NORDSTROM anniversary sale.  The season of change is upon us. It starts with Fashion Week and then the sneak peak sales get you all excited to wear your FRYE boots, except it's 90 freaking degrees outside, then Natalie starts classes in PRAHA, football two-a-days begin and before you know it you're sitting in a sales meeting discussing holiday liquor merchandising. What woven webs we weave.

Although I cannot explain the previous paragraph I will tell you "I'm out for a walk, but I'll just stop by and buy some jewelry shoppers" ISABELLA HEADQUARTERS have moved locations to Park Ave. If you have any questions e-mail us at info@isabellajewelryonline.com.

Enjoy this wonderful month!

and keep an eye out for new product, we are getting excited for FALL TRENDS!

SALE SALE SALE

Thanks to Isabella's dear friend, Allie Baba, we were able to get a sneak preview tour of the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Pre-odered items include:

• Michael Kors gray skinny trouser pant
• Frye over-the-knee boots
• Calvin Klein patent leather black flats
• Frenchi cardigan
• Gold aviator sunglasses

Sale starts Friday and I recommend heading to our last great department store before all the goodies run out!

"Miss Pillsbury"

For all you Gleeks-doesn't this scream Emma Pillsbury, the guidance counselor?! I was inspired...

It's party season!

June officially means the start of endless parties... whether it's a graduation, marriage, or a perfect summer night (or day for that matter) Isabella is adding JEWELRY to the list of celebrations.

As we finish our full circle branding make-over Isabella is booking parties like whoa. If you are interested in adding your name to our list of summer hostesses, or want an e-vite to one of our already scheduled parties let us know! Send an email to info@isabellajewelryonline.com and we will get you set up

Weekend plans? Come hang out at the Expo!!

Isabella Jewelry is participating in it's first major expo show this weekend at the St Paul fairgrounds. The Women's Expo will be held Saturday and Sunday (yes, tomorrow) and is going to be really really great.

We have been working our little fingers tirelessly to have new vintage pieces, lots of inventory, and some new displays to show off. 

Check out the website for directions, time, and more information about all the vendors.

A fun video to liven up your Monday

Thanks to the lovely Heidi Z, Isabella has a video to prove just how much fun we have at any Isabella event.

Check it out here! 

Comment dit-on "par-tay"?

We have had a busy couple of weeks with Isabella gatherings- an "all French soiree" and a "neighborhood par-tay". Needless to say, our brains are fatigué as we continue to prepare for upcoming expo and art shows,  work on our new website (the unveiling to come in less than a month!), and shamelessly promote ourselves through various social media :) 
We tried to gather new pics of our pieces on..."models" at our recent show. This is what we had to work with:

the lovely Kate

scatter brained

A truely beautiful spring weekend meant being outside uncovering our gardens, sunburn on my pale Minnesotan skin and the continuous buildup of excitement over Opening Day in our new Twins stadium. Also, it left our brains totally scattered on this Monday 'back to reality'... so we are drawing a blank on locations in the Twin Cities area that would be ideal for hosting a large spring trunk show to spotlight our new line + our friends clothing line + be spring-y/fun

Any ideas?!
Go Twins!
Where's the aloe??

Spring is here and Mother's Day is fast approaching...

So if you are thinking of hosting a party don't hesitate to let us know. You can e-mail us at jewelry.isabella@gmail.com to schedule a party/trunk show at your convenience.

:)

Did I mention...

...how much we love chain?

Any chain, really-
Silver, gold, old, or new.
Nothing too frilly,
wear one or a few.

Feelin' springy

Spring fever has hit hard at Isabella HQ. Real hard.

I'm not gonna lie-its been a long winter, and with whispers of 70 degree temps next week we're feeling all giddy. People are taking long walks in the afternoon, little green things are popping up in neighbor's gardens, and I've even worn pink!

With that in mind, here's a sneak peek at our spring vintage pieces that we're making for our next party in early April (hurry home, chief!!!!) We're browsing antique stores, our grandmothers jewelry boxes, random old ladies' coats for must-have pins, broaches, and clip on earrings to use for the beloved statement necklaces that are literally ALL OVER the place right now.

On my honor, I will try...

... ok so I forget the rest of the "Girl Scout Code", but I will never forget Isabella's adventure to our neighborhood Daisy Scout meeting at our old Elementary School. Troop leaders Leslie and Lisa invited Isabella to talk to the 1st graders about being female entrepreneurs and to do a jewelry-related craft with the Daisies.

We started with a little dialogue on the carpet in hopes to relate to the young scouts--

Sarah: So girls, when Natalie and I were your age we had an idea for a great business. Can you guess what that was?
Daisy #1: Ugh, a jewelry business, duuuh.
Sarah: Not exactly. Any other ideas?
Daisy #2: A clothing business?
Sarah: Oooh good guess! Anyone else have an idea? No? We wanted to start a library! We named it "N&S Library" and made cards for each book.. does that still happen? When we were kids in order to check out books you had to sign your name on a piece of paper inside the book Everything is electronic now, isn't it? Oh boy...
Daisy #3: Did you have Dora books?
Natalie: Dora didn't exist back then... feeling old now.. OK LADIES, who wants to make a pretty necklace?!

We skipped the rest of our "Women can do anything! Female entrepreneurs, yay!" speech and went straight to the craft. The creative group definitely kept us entertained with their young reason and contagious energy.
The Daisies earned an Isabella badge for beautiful necklaces & putting up with Sarah's attempt to win musical chairs.

Working hard or hardly working?

2010 Women Entrepreneurs Conference

Isabella meets Project Runway's Christopher Straub

Sarah, Christopher, Natalie

Just a typical Sunday afternoon, chatting with this season's Project Runway fan favorite about fashion, Heidi Klum's quirks, Burberry, Minneapolis, and Tim Gunn's great uncle-vibe.

Showing his new line at The Hanger in Victoria, we were able to hear about his next steps as a designer, where he hopes to settle down (Minnesota, duh. He loves it here) and of course snap a few photos with him.

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT US!!

Check out Isabella Jewelry in the St Paul Pioneer Press business section TODAY!!

Click here to read the online article

but head to a newsstand, gas station, or coffee shop and grab an actual copy to see the lovely pictures included, too :)

Decking those halls

Here at HQ we are in full out production-mode in preparation for this Saturday's Holiday party. We are working our little fingers as fast as we can to ensure you won't leave our party empty handed.

Isabella has come up with some fantastic gift ideas that include:

• unique and quirky stem gems (for the sister, crazy neighbor, secret santa)
  
• meant-to-be earring/necklace sets (for the mom, mother-in-law, aunt, teacher)
  
• wine bottle stoppers (for the vino connoisseur)
  
• one-of-a-kind vintage pieces (for the people you really, really love)

Powered by holiday music, fueled by coffee and pain meds (kidding!), inspired by the blank canvas of your LBD and the colorful gems around us, we hope to see EVERYONE this Saturday afternoon (1-4 pm to be exact) for a holiday get together in the name of Isabella.