this started with my phone case...
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Hello Reader, I’m gonna be honest… the inspo behind my latest earring collection is pretty boring. I wanted to try some cane work (think slice-and-bake cookies, but with clay), and the pattern on my phone case had all these gorgeous flowers in my favorite colors. Easy. But then something happened. As I started building the pattern and watching it come together (inspired by the phone case, but definitely with a personality of its own), it started giving… early 1800s novel energy. Flower gardens. Long strolls. Parasols. The softest colors. Those scenes where everyone is wandering around in beautiful dresses and somehow everything feels romantic and a little dramatic. And now I can’t unsee it. These earrings feel like a way to take the garden with you. To brunch, picnics, high tea (low tea? is that a thing?), the art museum, or yes… to pick up another copy of Pride and Prejudice because this one has a prettier cover and obviously that matters. So if you’ve ever imagined yourself in a Jane Austen novel or a scene from Bridgerton, this collection is for you. There are minimalist studs, modern shapes with regency vibes, and even teapots for anyone who enjoys drinking… or spilling the tea. ✨ The Periwinkle Garden collection arrives Friday 4/24 at 8pm CST in my Etsy shop ✨ I’ve been sharing all the details over on Instagram, if you want to wander through the collection a bit early. I can’t wait to share this one with you 💛 Jen |
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this email may contain affiliate links Hi Reader, This year both of my kids are in the same school for the first time. My days have more space than they've had in a long time, but I'm still finding my footing, still working out what my days and routines look like, and reflecting on the big question: what now? It's a challenging question to answer, and I'm doing my best not to rush into a hundred new projects before truly reflecting on whether or not I really want to be doing those projects......
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