Elva Fields Blog
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WIYJB? - How it Works (In 12 Easy Steps!)
1. Find your jewelry box.
2. Open it—see what’s inside. (We’re betting there’s something great in there!)
3. Select a treasure or two that might be meaningful to you, but has perhaps gone longunworn. (Maybe an old brooch of your great aunt’s or a handful of beads from an MIAnecklace that broke years ago; a buckle you found at a favorite flea market or a string ofcostume pearls you just don’t wear much anymore…)
4. Order the WIYJB custom care box from the Elva Fields website.
5. Our custom care box will arrive at your door within 5 to 7 business days.
6. Pack your treasures carefully in our signature care packaging,
7. and send them to us from any authorized USPS location using our pre-paid shipping label.
8. Your treasures will arrive safe and sound in our studio, where the fun really begins.
9. In the meantime, begin brainstorming some ideas you might have for your treasures. Creating an inspiration board on Pinterest is always fun and helpful.
10. Back in the studio, we’ll begin sourcing materials especially for you, pairing your treasures with various beads and sending you our ideas via digital images and email.
11. Based on your feedback, we’ll create a proposal design (or two) using your selected treasure and materials.
12. Once we find the design you love, we’ll call it a win and send your finished creation to you, a one-of-a-kind heirloom to enjoy for years to come.
* Still have questions? Check out our WIYJB? FAQs to see if we have some answers!
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Fall Fashion @ barre3
Fall Fashion Launch Partybarre32400 Frankfort AvenueLouisville, KY 40206Wednesday, September 13th6 - 8:30
Join us for an evening of fashion, food, and fun! One of our favorite spots in town, barre3 on Frankfort Avenue, will be showcasing the latest fall looks in activewear, sampling delicious fall B3 recipes, and we'll be on hand with pieces from our latest Fall Collection!Hope to see you there, friends! -
Elva Fields Playlist: August 2017
Maybe it's just us, but the past few weeks have felt more hurried, more full, more hectic, even, than the slower days of summer. (Might have something to do with that whole "back-to-school" dealio that jump-started our August.) Nothing a good bubble bath or a mix of chill tunes can't fix. Or both at the same time if you're feeling super-slammed. We hope you'll enjoy the delightful tunes we put together for you in our first-ever Elva Fields Playlist on Spotify...bringing some relaxing vibes just when you just might need 'em most.To listen, click here. -
Elva Adventures: Summer Travels
When a family wedding (congrats, Tim and Ellen!) this summer inspired a trip to Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, I wasn't sure what to expect. I think my only previous experience with the state was a long-ago fishing trip to Lake Erie with my former husband that was less-than-stellar. (It was freezing. It was raining. I caught nothing but a cold.) I was certain this time around would be different. Mostly because it was July and not February, but also because a couple of days before departure, my older brother asked if I might be interested in taking a little cultural field trip the day after the wedding.
As it turns out, Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright creation that has been on my bucket list for years, was less than an hour away from the wedding spot. We made our way through thick forests, rolling farmland, hills of towering rhododendron in bloom, and winding roads to this architectural gem nestled in the woods. It was stunning and serene all at once: the rushing water, the misty, damp quiet of the wooded property, the preserved details in each room, from rugs and books to art and furniture. Even my 8-year-old was enthralled. (A few tips: make a reservation for the tour, enjoy lunch before or after, and wear shoes that will allow you to explore some of the surrounding trails.) What a treat to experience this beautiful place.
Later that afternoon, our family headed to the second half of our Pennsylvania adventure: Gettysburg. My mother has long been tracking down and documenting our family's history on Ancestry.com, a project about which she is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic. (Insert volumes, charts, piles of photos here...though I can barely keep all of the "greats" and connections straight past two or three generations.) It's amazing, really, what she's uncovered and discovered, and a story about our second great grandfather who fought at Gettysburg--and survived--brought us to the battlefield on a hot July morning for a guided tour.
We saw and stood where my ancestor likely camped during his time there (my older brother took the beautiful photo above of the spot) and despite the heartbreaking, awful stories, facts and circumstances surrounding this pivotal battle, it was powerful to hear, and, I think, important to know. We are who we are as both a people and a country because of the events and people who came before us. And, while my kids complained and picked wildflowers and really just wanted to get to the hotel pool, I was glad we experienced that place.Family vacations are never perfect, but we hit some highlights on our adventures in Pennsylvania...and I'm looking forward to our next trip. (Beach!) -
Sale, Styled: Transitioning to Fall
Our End-of-Summer Sale may have just wrapped, but as the dust settled after the last order shipped, I noticed we still had some pretty amazing (if I do say so myself) jewels left on the shelves that could be so great for the fall season. So here's what I decided: I re-taught myself the limited skills I had in Adobe InDesign and crafted this not-incredibly-polished-but-passable blog post that shows some of my favorite sale goodies with some of my favorite fashion finds around the interwebs. Perhaps it will inspire some fun outfits, maybe you'll decide to snag that necklace you've been eyeing after all, or maybe it'll just be incredibly obvious that I'm NOT a graphic designer. No matter, here you go, peeps. And...just for checking it out, any items of ours featured in the post will be an extra 20% off with code SALESTYLED at checkout, now through the end of the month. Enjoy!
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Tie-Sleeve Sweatshirt / Radiant Wonder Necklace / Vintage Céline Scarf
Go Against the Grain Necklace / Gingham Dress / Wide Leg Crop Pant
Vintage Bracelet / Limited-Edition Brass Bangle
Fatigue Boyfriend Shirt / Vintage Tassel Earrings
Vintage YSL Scarf / Flounce Dress
A Refreshing Twist Necklace / Cropped Tee
Sonja Dress / So Much to Say Necklace / Vintage Filigree Earrings
Ruffle Swing Top / Golden Starshine Necklace
Waves on Repeat Necklace / High-Rise Denim
