I've missed styling some of our favorite jewels (maybe because I'm not going anywhere these days that requires actually getting dressed???) and decided to resurrect our "How We'd Wear It" series and rename it in case the posts end up being more of "Hey, look at all of these great and stylish things I've stumbled upon lately" than outfits or pairings with Elva. Nothing fancy, just some joyful finds. So, first up: a couple of easy basics I'd absolutely wear with The Fun One necklace from the Summer Collection. Enjoy!

Introducing...our very first NOTE CARDS here at Elva Fields! Inspired by my handmade You Are Collection collages, these are such a wonderful way to send and share some love. I partnered with a southern-based print shop (and a favorite friend from college who is an expert in all things paper!) to create these joyful notes, and I'm beyond thrilled to offer them here. I can't think of a better time to send a hand-written note to brighten a day, honestly.

Choose from two 8-card sets printed on textured felt paper (with the same finish as the original painted collages to show off brushstrokes and color washes) all with blank interiors for your own heartfelt words and accompanied by bright white envelopes. Send some love with style and heart - let someone know they are loved, kind, fun, or strong...and hopefully many more to come!

See & Shop the full collection here!

* Also, have a look at my very first effort at a stop-motion video above. I had a TON of fun putting this together to share the news about our debut paper collection here at Elva Fields. Enjoy!

Welcome to Summer, friends! I wasn't sure I'd actually be able to pull off any semblance of a "real" collection, since showrooms, markets, trade shows, and travel have been closed these past few months, severely limiting my ability to source materials for the jewelry I love to make. As it turns out (and like so many of us these days) I decided to get creative with the resources I do have, and I've had SO MUCH FUN designing a collection that feels rooted in the traditions of color and craftsmanship here at Elva Fields but also fresh and new - a shift from all of our previous collections, really.

I've rarely been able to create multiples of designs, simply because of the one-of-a-kind nature of the vintage components I typically incorporate, but this time around, I chose beads and materials that are vintage-inspired, but with availability that allows more than one of you to enjoy each design! Yes - all 10 of these Summer styles are small-batch beauties...some created in larger quantities than others, all created with love and joy, and all by hand with heart. 

You'll see glass beads from India, knotted nylon cording, hand-tied tassels, fun glass charms in the shape of fruits and veggies, patterned glass beads from Africa, and even a kiddo-craft-turned-favorite-summer-accessory. It all feels so fun and relevant right now!

The best part? I'll donate $10 of each necklace sold to your choice of among four phenomenal organizations working - each in their own beautiful way - for social justice and equality: The Loveland Foundation, Equal Justice Initiative, the National Bail Fund Network, and Change Today, Change Tomorrow. (You can read and learn a little more about each of them in each product listing in the collection!) 

Thank you for taking the time to see what I've created for you this season, and I hope the designs bring some much-needed uplift and hope to your days. Here's to celebrating life's vibrancy and variety right where we are, friends!

XO

Emily 

 See & Shop the Summer Collection