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 . . .