I'm Down

Ok, so this isn't really about Ija, except that Ija is a one woman show and me, myself and I are the employees; so I guess it kind of is. Anyhoo . . . I just finished the most amazing book, I'm Down by Mishna Wolff. What makes this book amazing, besides the fact that it's heartfelt and hilarious, is that it is basically my life story. I grew up in the same neighborhoods, had the same upbringing (except that my family is totally honky, and I was the one who wished they weren't) and swam competitively my whole childhood. I even went to high school with Mishna's little sister Anora. Such a small world. So, if you're looking for a fantastic read and want to know what it was like to grow up a scrawny white girl in the inner city, you have to check it out.

People Style Watch!!

Be sure to check out the November issue of People Style Watch to see Ija's bangles listed on their "Easy Eco" page. I am so thrilled to be featured in such a fun publication, as I've been known to cozy up on the couch on a lazy Sunday and peruse through the pages to see what pieces are fancied by Hollywood's finest.

I was also stoked to see that they had mentioned how our studio is run on 100% renewable energy and that we always use recycled metals. I think we may finally be reaching a point in our society (and hopefully our world) where being green isn't a choice we make but simply a way we all live our lives.

Ija's Mirrored Disc Earrings in Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping chose to feature our mirrored disc earrings in their November issue. I absolutely love these little earrings as they are clean and classic and go with just about everything. The perfect accessory for us busy moms on the go!

Janell Snowden Steps Out in Ija

I was so honored when I found out that Vh1's Janell Snowden chose to wear Ija's white leather tassel earrings to the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors. I grew up in inner city Seattle and hip-hop was a way of life for me and is still my favorite thing to listen to. If you visit the studio on any given day you're sure to hear Tribe, De la, Black Star, Mos Def, Guru, all the way to the Fu-Schnickens. Thank you Janell for bringing Ija that close to the greats!

944 Magazine Features the Cuttlefish Ring

October's issue of 944 Magazine chose to feature Ija's Cuttlefish Ring on their "Mild Obsessions" page, right alongside Louis Vuitton's new book. Not too shabby company . . .

I was honored to have the ring featured in their design issue as I strive to create unique pieces that are a bit out in left field, yet still classic and easy to wear.

Fall Fest becomes Winter Fest

What an amazing weekend . . . I spent Saturday huddled next to my portable heater getting to chat with all my fabulous local clients and sling some bling. That night my daughter kept dancing around the house singing "It's going to snow, it's going to snow" and I thought, there's no way. Cut to Sunday morning when I roll over and look out the window to a brilliant winter wonderland; did I mention it's only October 4th?. My children were ecstatic and I was a bit less than.

I was so stoked to see that the tent was still standing and a little bummed when the final day of the show was canceled, (for obvious reasons). However, I got to spend the rest of the afternoon watching the kids play in the snow as my husband I drank some tasty vanilla hazelnut hot chocolates. There are worse things in life . . .

Thank you to all who braved the weather!!

Bend's Fall Festival

If you're around Bend this weekend, be sure to swing down and check out Ija at the Fall Festival. It sounds like the weather might be crummy, but what better excuse to pull out those fabulous boots and luxurious scarves? Even though the weather's cooler, Fall is my favorite time of year and I relish in afternoons spent drinking Chai and wandering around checking out all the art and fabulous kids activities. If you're looking for my children you'll be sure to find them at the Jumpers :). So it's decided then, come down in your finest fall digs with choice hot beverage in hand and enjoy 20% off all of Ija's amazing designs. I'll see you there. . .