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Stone & Honey {New In The Shop}

One of my favorite designers in the shop is Stone & Honey, designed and crafted in Portland Oregon by Teresa Robinson.  Teresa was in town last weekend for Feliz and stopped by our little shop to drop off our latest order.  Let me tell you, these pieces are amazing!  Come...
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Introducing Giza

I am so excited to announce that the Fall 2012 collection from fail, Giza, is now available online and in the store!  For fall I drew inspiration from ancient Egypt, its architecture, art and mythology.  From politics to mythological prophecy, Egypt is in the forefront of our consciousness. This season...
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New in the Shop

New designer  Alana Devrous’s pieces arrived in the shop a few weeks ago, and before we could even tell you about them, they started flying off the shelves!  Alana’s pieces are easily described as an edgy take on classic.  She prong sets rough cut semi-precious stones and shells, emphasizing their...
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fail F12 preview

I have been slaving away in the studio and have been a little radio silent of late.  It is all because I am about to unveil my F12 collection!  This collection employs new techniques and stone setting never before seen in fail jewelry!  Here is a small sneak peak.  Keep...
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Feliz Workshop Series

If you don’t already know, fail is participating in the Feliz Holiday Sale this November, and I am also excited to announce that I am teaching a workshop as part of the weekend long event!  Saturday November 3rd I will be teaching a 3 hour Riveted Pendant Workshop at Casa...
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New in the Shop {Metalepsis}

I just had to show you the latest addition in the shop and online, the Metalepsis Project! The Metalepsis Project is inspired by mid-century Scandinavian sensibilities in combining linear and curved geometries, and by the art and methodology of Sol Lewitt.  Often Lewitt’s works [such as DRAWING SERIES I, II,...
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Deco Collar Necklace {DIY}

I was challenged this week when trying to come up with a jewelry DIY as a guest post for the lovely Austin blog, If I Must Say So.  Instead of trying to find common yet interesting materials and incorporate them into a design that was worthy of being associated with...
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Renegade Austin

If you didnt get our email blast, then this is news to you!  We are trekking across Barton Springs Rd this weekend and setting up shop at the Renegade Handmade Festival.  We will be showcasing our new S12 collection and some fantastic one-of-a-kinds, and everyone’s favorite classics!  We’ll be sharing...
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We are making jewelry now…

Natalie forwarded me this sketch last night and I just had to share!  I recently started watching Portlandia on watch instantly and of course, I love it!  Honestly, the show could be called Austinia {yeah, it doesnt work as well} and it would be just as appropriate! Even though someone...
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Bridal Headpiece

I was approached by my good friend Jackie to create a custom headpiece for her sister Nicole’s wedding in Chile earlier this year.  It wasn’t a project I would have come to on my own, so I really enjoyed the challenge.  We had some inspiration from a local bridal shop...
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Emily Gibbons Bridal

We were all in awe of the amazing necklace that our favorite designer, Emily Gibbons, wore for her wedding last year.  At the time I thought it would be a great addition to the store, and now it has finally happened!  I am excited to announce that Emily Gibbons Bridal...
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fail S12

Well here it is, the fail S12 lookbook which just so happens to coincide with the launch of the brand new failjewelry.com!  I wont say much more but will try and let the jewelry and the images speak for themselves.  I am very proud of both and hope you enjoy...
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For Your Love

I wanted to bring in some special and meaningful pieces for both guys and ladies this V-Day so I stocked the store with some vintage lockets and Rare Shilouette Necklaces.  Check out our curated selection online but stop by the storeto see the entire collection. If you haven’t check out...
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Tool & Tack Pop-Up and Giveaway

I am so excited to finally give you all the details on the Tool & Tack Pop-Up shop happening this weekend.  Natalie and I have, in typical last minute fashion, finished all the pieces and are posting them online as we speak.  We were even lucky enough to garner some...
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New in the store {Stone & Honey}

Just got in these fabulous pieces from Portland designer Stone & Honey.  Come check them out in the store before they are gone! Filed under: jewelry
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Bracelets Galore!

Digging and Doing! Fall 2011 is definitely the season for the bracelet.  I have been seeing loaded wrists all around- from the pages of fall magazine, blogs, and on the wrists of my fabulous friends.  Here are just a few images inspiring me for fall. Now all I need is...