Welcome to NANA November, friends!

I'm so glad you're here for the fun that kicks off TODAY on 11.11, and I can't wait to celebrate this new season with you.

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What's NANA November, you ask?

Well, in a nutshell, it's a stretch of a few weeks in which I plan to offer one Necklace and one work of Art each day until the end of the month. (Get it? N-A-N-A, Necklace - Art - Necklace - Art?!) The whole NANA reference seemed right on time, as the idea occurred to me on my grandmother's (Nana's) birthday, and since she helped me to start this business with a small loan that changed EVERYTHING for me 16 years ago, how wonderful to have an opportunity to honor her with two of her favorite things! You guessed it: art and jewelry.

How will it all work?

Great question! I'll post one necklace and one artwork each day, the necklace around noon EST and the art around 9 pm EST, all to our @elvaawesome account on Instagram. (Maybe turn on notifications if you'd like to be the first to know when the newness has arrived...) They'll each be offered at a super special price, and with just one of each available, it's a first come-first served kinda shopping deal. (More on staking your claim below!) Because each item will only be available for 24 hours, or until purchased (whichever comes first!) time is of the essence.

How can I purchase these NANA pieces?

Similar to our monthly flash sales on Instagram, the NANA November designs will be considered SOLD to the first person to comment "SOLD" on the post for the particular item AND to direct message @elvaawesome with their email address. I will then send an invoice to that email, and the invoice must be paid within 24 hours of our sending it or I'll offer the item to the next "bidder" in line. So, please, only comment SOLD if you are committed to purchasing the item OR if you'd like to be considered next in line should the original/first commenter fall through.

How can I pay my invoice?

The invoice may be paid online through the link I'll send to your email by any major credit card, Paypal, or you can even make arrangements to Venmo me if that's easier. We'll figure it out!

What happens to items that aren't sold within the 24-hour period?

While I'd love for these NANA designs to all find happy homes, some may not. (Welcome to the wild world of creating/selling art and fashion!)  Anything that isn't sold in the 24 hours during which it is posted will be removed from our @elvaawesome account at that point and saved for our website launch on December 4th. 

Is there a catch?

Um, sort of. The NANA goodness will be up for grabs at really great prices during NANA November. While it's a lot of work to prepare for an Instagram sale, it's not nearly as much work as it is to prep items for our website. Between the additional copywriting, photography and editing, and back-end logistics, so much love goes into readying and presenting our creations for a website launch. As such, I'm not able to offer the same prices on the Elva Fields website as I am on Instagram. So, when the designs launch on ElvaFields.com on December 4th, the prices will be a bit higher than they may have been in NANA November.

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I do my VERY best to make my handmade, one-of-a-kind, thoughtful, and unique creations available at accessible prices wherever they are sold, and the truth is, they should likely be priced much higher than they are. BUT - I don't want my jewelry or art to be off-limits for someone who really loves it. Aspirational, maybe. Unattainable, no. 

So maybe, if you're interested and aligned, jump in to NANA November to take advantage of the fresh designs, lower prices, and alternative shopping style. If you're more inclined to enjoy the more leisurely pace of traditional online shopping, I'll have plenty of goodness come December. Either way, I'm thrilled to be creating, connecting, and celebrating with and for you, friends. And thank you so much for continuing to support what I do. You are appreciated!

Still have questions? Email me! I'm happy to help!

 

Our next Elva Awesome Sale

on Instagram will be

Thursday, October 24th

9 pm EST

vintage finds / one-of-a-kinds / lots of fun

* follow along here to join in!



 

It's our Sweet Sixteen here at Elva Fields (can you believe if our business were a human, it could drive a car?!) and we're celebrating the sweetest occasion with inspiration from one of the "sweetest" books/movies we know - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
What does this mean, exactly? Well, cue the song "I've Got a Golden Ticket" and toss some golden glitter in the air : we're giving away SIXTEEN golden tickets, friends!

Yep, except we won't make you bring your Uncle Joe for a tour of the Elva Fields studio if you win...we've got way cooler prizes in store. (Like, gift cards to some of our favorite "sweet" spots, discounts on Elva fun, and even some jewelry!)

So here's how it works: 16 numbered golden tickets will be hidden in 16 different orders throughout the month of October. (So each and every purchase is a chance to win!) If you open your order and see that glimmer of golden awaiting (and it isn't just the jewelry you ordered sparkling inside) email us with the number on your ticket, and we'll send you the prize that corresponds with the number. Maybe a new pair of earrings? 40% off your next order? A $100 gift card toward designing your very own custom Elva necklace? We can't wait to surprise you - because you, after all, are why we're still here 16 years later, friends.

Thank you for loving us so well - we're so grateful to still be creating and connecting and celebrating with you.

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If you've scrolled down this far, you're either a super-fan (which is awesome, thank you, and hello!) or you're a Golden Ticket Winner (which is also awesome, thank you, and congratulations!) If you're the latter, look for your ticket number below and then email us (click here to send us a message!) to claim your Sweet Sixteen birthday prize!

01/16 -  $100 Elva Fields gift card

02/16 - $20 Elva Fields gift card

03/16 - 20% off your next order at Elva Fields

04/16 - a Birthday Bangle of your choice

05/16 - $10 Elva Fields gift card

06/16 - 10% off your next order at Elva Fields

07/16 - a pair of vintage filigree earrings

08/16 - a vintage velvet knot bracelet

09/16 - 40% off your next order at Elva Fields

10/16 - $10 Elva Fields gift card

11/16 - a pair of sterling silver love knot earrings

12/16 - $100 credit toward a custom design through our WIYJB? mail-in kit

13/16 - $50 Elva Fields gift card

14/16 - a pair of sterling silver love knot earrings

15/16 - a vintage velvet knot bracelet

16/16 - a pair of carved chrysoprase heart earrings

It's no secret that I'm a fan of vintage - my love and adoration of all things old is a major reason I started Elva Fields in the first place. (Those childhood flea market and antique shop adventures with my mom definitely shaped my preferences and inclinations later in life!) There's very little that gets my heart fluttering quite like discovering beauty and goodness during the thrill of the hunt at an early-morning flea market jaunt.

I had such fun collecting pieces for our most recent vintage edit; from bags to bangles, each item was selected especially for you all to enjoy this fall season and, hopefully, for years to come. Even if "vintage" isn't really your thing, I'd encourage you to consider the possibility of incorporating just a touch of something old in your every day. Why? Well, a few thoughts on why vintage is so wonderful:

1. Vintage fashion, like the jewelry and accessories in our Fall Edit, keeps these beautiful items in use and out of the landfill.  I'm hearing more and more about sustainable fashion (especially in light of pretty horrific reports from documentaries like "The True Cost" and books like Fashionopolis) and it's vitally important for me to, at the very least, consider the effects my fashion purchases may have on life on this planet - from a human rights AND ecological standpoint, among others. By choosing vintage, I'm prolonging the life of an item that might otherwise end up being thrown away, and I'm supporting a small business (from the tiny, often home-based vendors from whom I source these items) and you, in turn, are supporting a small, female-owned business (with a mindful, minimal impact on the environment and who pays a living wage to her assistants) rather than a large factory corporation without thoughtful, sustainable efforts in place.

2. Vintage fashion offers an opportunity for unique style. If you're hoping to show up NOT wearing the same thing as someone else at the party, vintage is a fantastic way to do it. I love incorporating vintage elements in my outfits (or, better yet, wearing a vintage outfit, too) because I find such joy in individuality and uniqueness. A touch of vintage - especially through accessories - shows your OWN particular style, not the handbag you've seen 982 people wear on Instagram. I collected our Fall Edit items especially for the woman who likes to stand out stylishly, who isn't afraid to mix up her tried-and-true denim with a stack of brilliant and bold bangles from the 60s or her basic LBD at work with a 1970s woven leather clutch to head out to an event right after office hours. Vintage allows me to express MY style confidently in bold or subtle ways, telling an interesting story that isn't a repeat or over-told tale.

 3. Vintage fashion is quality fashion. The phrase "They just don't make 'em like that anymore" comes to mind - and, rather than sounding like the old lady I may be, it's completely true! I'm endlessly impressed by the craftsmanship and quality of the vintage goodness I find and collect. The jewelry, the purses, the scarves - all of it was made with a set of values that emphasized and cared for craftsmanship, design, and legacy. The vintage items in our Fall Edit were not only beautifully-crafted and thoughtfully-designed in their own time, they are to be enjoyed today and for more years to come - and, because they are so well made, they can and will be. It is truly my hope that these fun finds (that each likely have a very colorful tale to tell from their previous experiences!) enjoy a new life with the beautiful customers who choose them from our collections, and are perhaps handed down as new/old family heirlooms one day down the road. History and style on repeat...and we're back to number one on the list, it seems. 

 

 

Great news for those of you who may have missed our last few Elva Awesome sales on Instagram...you'll have TWO chances to join the fun this month!

 

Wednesday, September 18th / 9 pm EST

Awesome Leftover Sale

 ~ No sloppy seconds around here...nothing but stylish staples! A slew of previously-unsold goodies from past Insta-action will be up for sale in this closeout flash fun, with most items priced at under $25. 

 

Wednesday, September 25th / 9 pm EST

Elva Awesome Sale

~ Our latest vintage finds, market favorites, and handmade designs, in our regular monthly(ish) flash-sale format!

Hope to see you there, friends!