Black Friday

Global H2O

I had a realization the other afternoon as I was watching my children run through the sprinklers; 1.1 billion people don't have adequate access to sanitary water and we live in a nation where we play in our clean water.  Wow, think about that for a moment.

In order to do our small part to help, Ija will be donating 100% of proceeds from our retail store as well as our website to Global H2O from August 8th through the 14th.  If there's something you've been eyeing, now's the time to shop.  Let's do our part to support our global community.

Flare Magazine

Canada's leading fashion publication, Flare chose Ija's Leather Tassel Earrings for a spread in July's issue.  These earrings are insane, and way too much fun.  I've found myself reaching for a pair every time I'm feeling blah as they're sure to boost your mood/sass and elicit a ton of complements from passerbys.  Especially men for some reason; they seem to be drawn to the tassels ;).

It's Official!

People Magazine's Most Beautiful People Issue 2010

Teenage cutie Selena Gomez was photographed in Ija's Small Gold Clasped Bangle for People Magazine's Most Beautiful People Issue! This piece is so clean and classic it's something you'll wear every day for years to come.

Whitney Port Showing Her Love of Ija!

So, imagine my surprise when I flipped on the tele the other night to watch the season premiere of The City and there was Whitney rocking Ija's Figure Eight Earrings! This isn't the first time Whitney has been photographed in our jewelry, she's been spotted in The Tinks as well as our bangles. I'm honored to have her as a fan of the line, as I admire her style as well as her tenacity and drive with her own line. Thanks for the love Whitney!

Ija's Swivel Hoops in Fitness Magazine

I spent my entire youth in a pool. Seriously, I think they let me out occasionally so I wouldn't shrivel to nothingness, but other than that I was swimming constantly. My whole family is pretty crazy when it comes to swimming, running and biking. Hence why I find it hilarious that my family freaked out over the fact that Fitness Magazine chose Ija's Fluid Hoops for their most recent issue. I swear even Vogue wouldn't have been as big a deal ;). These earrings are the perfect earring for everyday wear and would even be a fabulous accessory for an afternoon Spring run.

Who What Wear

Who What Wear is featuring Ija's Cuttlefish Ring as part of their Earth Day feature. I love it when the industry highlights how many fantastic companies are doing their part to keep us looking good and environmentally conscious at the same time. Ija is honored to be a part of that group. Happy Earth Day!!

Entertainment Tonight's Samantha Harris in Ija!

Entertainment Tonight's weekend host, Samantha Harris was wearing Ija's hand forged gold cuff on the show the other day! This piece is so phenomenal it's pretty much all the accessory you need. Whenever I put one on I feel like going out and fighting crime, or at least tackling a nasty Monday.

Huge News!!

Huge news!!! I've been so excited to share our exciting news, but had to wait to make sure it all went through. Ija is opening a studio/showroom in Bend! I've spent the last two years designing and fabricating everything from a tiny (I mean TINY) home studio so I am thrilled to finally have a place for Ija to call home. We'll be located at 17 SW Bond Street in the Old Mill Quarter, across the street from Strictly Organic Coffee.

This location is absolutely perfect for Ija. It was important for me that our beliefs and environmental concerns be reflected in the space we finally decided on and the Old Mill Quarter fits that idea beautifully. The building is a wonderful example of live/work space in the heart of town that allows for the expansion of local communities to have small boutiques, coffee shops and businesses that can be accessed via foot or bike. It's going to be fantastic to park my car this spring and not use it at all. I can bike to work in all of five minutes and drop my little one off at school along the way. The building itself is ahead of the game in it's design and materials and the builders won an award for Green Homebuilder of the Year the year the project was completed.

I look forward to early morning bike rides to work, organic coffee and the sun streaming in the 14 foot windows as I get to work designing and fabricating. Ah, life is good . . .

Vh1's Janell Snowden in Ija

Vh1 host Janell Snowden was looking stunning the other night and Ija's Figure Eight earrings were the perfect accessory. I love the fluidity and movement in these earrings, they are so light and multidimensional. A favorite of my daughter's kindergarden teacher :)

Distinction Magazine features Ija on the Spring Cover!

New York's Distinction Magazine featured Ija's Sarah earrings on the cover of it's Spring 2010 issue! These earrings were one of the first in the line and have held their own beautifully over time. My friends and family have multiple pairs in various metal/stone combinations, I'm really feeling the sterling and turquoise combination as we head into Spring. Ahhhh Spring . . .

Rachel Ray!

Ija has a brand new tribal inspired collection called "Coming Home". I've been really feeling the juxtaposition of textured metal with various natural elements (some natural in that they are recycled). One of my favorite pieces from the new line are the coconut earrings, and apparently they are one of Rachel Ray's favorites as well. She sported them on her show yesterday afternoon!

April's Issue of InStyle!!

I was so thrilled to hear that InStyle chose to feature Ija's Bone Earrings in April's issue! These have been my favorite stand by for the last couple of years. They are my go to gals every time something fun presents itself. My personal pair have been front and center at a Nick Cave show (on his birthday no less), partying in Vegas and out to numerous nights with the ladies. Love them!

Oh, be sure to check out what InStyle calls an "Amazing Tip": in order to keep track of all my personal earrings, I put some manzanita branches in a glass vase weighted down by river rocks. I then hang my earrings from the branches and it enables me to see all that I've got and it doubles as an art installation in my room.

Essence Magazine

April's issue of Essence Magazine features Ija's embellished leather tassel earrings as well as our brand new "Through the Looking Glass" Ring, which is insane! I love casting in cuttlefish bone as it allows me to recycle all of the sterling silver scrap in house and gives the most phenomenal texture and depth. This ring is entirely cast and the shape is one of a kind. Oh, and I'm getting those tights tomorrow, love them!

WNBC's Weekend Today Show Features Ija

"Eco Chic". Check it out,

WNBC's Weekend Today Show

Happy International Women's Day!!

I often get asked, "Why Ija?" People want to know what it stands for and how that relates to me. When I was thinking of a name for my business, I really struggled. I didn't want something too obvious and naming the business after myself wasn't really an option, (my last name is Hasler :) ). So I started going through things about myself that I would like to carry through with my business.

I was raised by a diehard feminist. My mom was a single mother who raised three children while going to grad school and maintaining a perfect 4.0. She is amazing. During my childhood, we were often reminded of the phenomenal opportunities women have today that they did not always have, and that those opportunities were won by the women who came before us.

I went on to study Women's Studies in college and try to be as politically involved as possible. Right around the time I started the business I had seen an HBO film about a group of suffragists referred to as the Iron Jawed Angels. These women fought severe adversity to protest for American women's right to vote. Through their tenacity and bold antics, they were able to witness the Susan B. Anthony Amendment become law on August 26th, 1920.

There is no way that a tattooed mother would be able to run her own business in our society if it wasn't for the women who fought so endlessly for women's rights. I think we've come quite a long way since the 20's, however I think we still have quite a ways to go. I try to make a conscious effort to support businesses that are women owned and run and feel that if others follow suit our daughters will look back in awe at the progress made in our lifetime.

Ask Melissa Features Ija as an Eco Chic Pick!!

Melissa Meyers of www.askmelissa.com chose to feature Ija Designs as an "Eco Chic" product pick during a shooting of NBCs Weekend Today Show!! Our rockin' swallow necklace was also chosen as their giveaway piece. Be sure to check out the link and get your name in the hat!!

Win Ija's Swallow Necklace

Art Hop Tonight at Hot Box Betty!!

If you're in Bend tonight you should come downtown for Art Hop and check out my little sister's paintings and music. Celeste is an insanely talented painter and musician and will be showing both forms of her art tonight at Hot Box Betty. We'll be down there and would love to see you.

Kristina Guerrero Decked Out in Ija!

Ok, so I should probably not admit to this, but I'm a sucker for the E! Network. After a long day of work, parenting and juggling life's madness it's nice to just zone out on some celebrity gossip. Which makes it all the more exciting when I heard that Kristina Guerrero of E! News was wearing Ija's Bone Earrings and Lariat Necklace on air. Always good to have some eye candy when you're getting your daily dose of gossip.

More Magazine

More Magazine's March issue features Ija's Triple Strand Parisian Necklace on Lori Loughlin. I absolutely love this piece, it's feminine, delicate and the only accessory you'll need. I wear it throughout the winter layered over a turtleneck and in the spring and summer it's perfect over a simple sun dress or tank.

Speaking of spring, I think it may be just around the corner. My bulbs are popping up and the family and I enjoyed two gorgeous walks in the warm sun this weekend . . . thank goodness!!! I can't wait to get out in the garden! If anyone has tips or any good blogs on urban homesteading, I'd love to hear about them. Chicken coop here we come!

Win the Ahoy Necklace!

Ok girls, here's your chance to win one of our best sellers! Extratv.com is hosting a giveaway of Ija's Ahoy Necklace in sterling, just as Miley Cyrus rocks it. Be sure to get your name on the list before it's too late . . .

Vegas Baby, Yeah!!

Ija is rockin' it in Vegas this week! Anyone who knows me knows that this is very out of my element. I am usually at home with my kiddos, working or playing in the park. However, my hubby and I are kinda lovin' a few days in "adult disneyland" as we have renamed it. We've been eating phenomenal food, soaking up the sunshine and of course indulging just a bit ;).

Ahh, fun times, but now it's on to work. If you're a buyer in Vegas for Market be sure to swing by and say hello. We're at Pool Tradeshow, booth 808 and we'd love to see you!

Thank You!!

Just a quick note to say "Thank you" to all of my fabulous clients who helped make Ija's fundraiser for Yele Haiti an amazing success! We were able to raise more than I even dreamed of. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Tragedy in Haiti

I, as I'm sure all of you have been struck by the unfathomable tragedy in Haiti this past week. I've been racking my brain as to how I can help. I wish I was in a position to go down and help distribute food or even just love to those in need. Unfortunately that's not an option for me, but I can help in a small way.

I will be donating 100% of Proceeds from Ija's website this week to Yele Haiti. So if there's something you've been thinking about purchasing, now would be the time to do so. From today, 1-18-10 through Sunday 1-24-10 all of the proceeds will go to help those in need. Let's all step up to do our part to help our global community.

InStyle Features the Ahoy Necklace!!

InStyle magazine had a photo shoot with the Bachelor and six of the ladies vying for his affection and Corrie chose Ija's Ahoy necklace, (a favorite of Miley Cyrus as well) for the shoot! I think it was a fabulous choice to spice up her clean nautical look and it obviously worked because Jake later said she was his favorite of the day. Wow, I'm not sure I could handle that kind of pressure, but koodos to those girls for taking it on.

Woman's Day

Ija Design's Gypsy Earrings were featured in the February 17th issue of Woman's Day, (that's my birthday!). The Gypsy's are so fun and would make a fabulous edition to any one's valentine's outfit. I was just thinking the other day that I need to make some new earrings for myself, and what better than a pair with some beautiful glistening green amethysts?

Miley Cyrus Rockin' Ija!!

Miley Cyrus has been photographed lately sporting our Large Anchor Necklace about town! She does a phenomenal job of throwing together a boho chic look. I've been on the fence about the return of acid wash jeans, but Miley may be swaying me to the dark/bleached side :). Thanks for the love Miley!!

Life & Style Features Our Faceted Tear Earrings

This week's issue of Life & Style magazine features our faceted tear earrings in their makeover of the cast of Jersey Shores. Our earrings were chosen for the Megan Fox makeover of 'J-Woww', and I have to say she looked fantastic. It's amazing how stunning these simple earrings are when they're on, the faceting plays with the light to create a dazzling effect.

Our Wave Cuff in the January Issue of Brides Magazine

So I've been known to read a fashion magazine or two, (perhaps a dozen each month :) ) and it takes quite a bit to catch my eye when it comes to fashion shoots. I was blown away when I saw the safari inspired spread in this month's issue of Brides Magazine. The photography was phenomenal, the setting mind blowing and the styling was perfect. I was honored to have our wave cuff included in such a beautiful shoot. Now I only wish I had designed it in time to have worn it to my own wedding; oh well, maybe when we renew our vows in Bali sometime soon ;).