Shop Update Heads Up + New Shop
The next shop update will be this Sunday, January 29th at 10am PST/1pm EST. Not only will there be brand new necklaces – including the clay beaded necklaces and a newly redesigned brass drops – but the shop is completely redesigned! I’ve been slowly working on this for ages and am launching this just in the nick of time before January comes to a close. The new shop is easier to navigate with larger photos and includes a slideshow with a lookbook. Plus, I finally redesigned my packaging as I thought it was high time.
Let’s talk about the new brass drops, as it’s my #1 best seller and I don’t want anyone to be worried about the change. The necklace has a new chain that’s now solid brass rather than plated steel, so the finish will last longer. I also hand oxidize each chain to get it to that perfect antique-like color that isn’t too shiny, but the more delicate chain does lend to a bit more of a classier look to the necklace. It’s still a perfect everyday necklace, but I think it dresses up a bit more than before. For the first time in years I’m raising the price just a little bit because the cost of the new materials is higher and takes much more time to create.
The ceramic woven necklaces now use the same chain as the new brass drops, and I shorted the chain just a bit* so that it hits on the breast plate a bit higher to show the colors off better. I’m experimenting with a few of them using brass beads as well and being a bit more dainty. (* The exception is H & I, which are leftover from the last update before I shut the shop down, fyi.)
Lastly, I’m retiring my signature classic woven necklace. It was what started it all, but interest in the other necklaces is higher these days and I’m ready to move on. If enough people are bummed out about this I’ll reconsider, but for now this feels right.
I hope you guys like the new shop – please let me know if you run into any issues! I’ll send out a reminder about Sunday’s update to my newsletter subscribers tomorrow.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
well hello california girl! your hair is adorable. style update post?
great work! i hope to wear one of your necklaces someday…
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January 26th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
What a talent! I love the new necklaces…. And the site looks great too.
I’m hope I’m fast enough on Sunday and don’t miss out.
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January 26th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
So pretty! I love the new site and jewelry and the packaging is so great.
Happy Weekend!
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January 26th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
Holy gorgeous! It looks wonderful. Congrats. And the packaging!– is that box stamped?…
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January 26th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
it is, thank you!
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January 26th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Love the new look of the shop! Congrats!
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January 26th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
The new shop looks great. And I’m loving the clay bead necklaces
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January 26th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Love the new shop, it’s gorgeous.
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January 27th, 2012 at 2:30 am
the packaging is really wonderful – and i am also about to redesign some of our packaging. so i am glad to see, how beautiful stamping on boxes can turn out :-)
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January 27th, 2012 at 3:23 am
Kate, the new shop looks fantastic !
Love the new packaging and logo as well, wow.
And the new necklaces are so beautiful, those colors…
Well done you, as usual :)
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January 27th, 2012 at 6:42 am
everything looks so great, kate! well done!
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January 27th, 2012 at 7:49 am
Gorgeous packaging!
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January 27th, 2012 at 8:54 am
aw! Kate! The shop look SO good. I love the new packaging too. I really want the peach and grey clay necklaces!
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January 27th, 2012 at 9:41 am
First, most importantly, LOVE. Can you ever do wrong?
Second, I know you’re probably tired of these types of questions but what do you use in your hair? Shampoo, hair products? I’m helpless!
Third, I’ve told you this here and there before already but I feel it should be said again: you’re so inspirational!!
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January 27th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Congratulations on the redesign! And the packaging… lovely! You truly are an inspiration with your creativity and your strength.
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January 27th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Hi kate. Your brand redesign process has been lovely to watch and that gorgeous packaging is just icing on the cake! I love the woven sweater (?) pattern in the background of the shop logo. It’s detailed and the texture it makes when stamped on the box is very nice. Congratulations on finishing such a big goal!
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January 27th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Kate, I love the new design on your site! So clean & simple, filled with beautiful jewelry that it’s hard to choose one piece, haha :)
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January 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
LOVE the new redesign + necklaces (as always).
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January 27th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
your new shop + new peices are the bees knees! xx
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January 27th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
I love the redesign of the shop and packaging! Your hair looks great, too.
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January 27th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
New site looks SO fab! Can’t wait to get my hands on that clay beauty you were sporting at breakfast. :)
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January 29th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
i love your new stuff, but i am a little bummed that you might be discontinuing the classic woven–i never got my hands on one, and now i won’t be able to! sigh…still, the new designs are lovely!
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January 29th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
The new redesign is amazing, as are the new necklaces! I have to echo the comments re: the retiring of the classic woven necklaces. They always sold out before I had a chance to get one. And I’ve been waiting in anticipation of the woven/leather bracelets but my guess is they are retired now too? Ah well, you’ve grown quite inspirationally with your designs :).
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February 3rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
OMG, love the packaging! I’d purchase the necklaces just for that box and satchel. So good!
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