Austin Show!!!

James & Lily is having a trunk show at Atown!

We are so excited to announce that we'll be at Atown Thursday January 23rd 

from 5-8pm.

 Come out and visit us and see some gorgeous new designs for 2014!

Atown
5502 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX

Go Big or Go Home!

Our love of all things Texas!  

So, I'm willing to admit it, I love all things Texas! I'm walking around New York City in cowboy boots and rooting for the Rangers!  That is exactly why I'm over the moon to announce that James & Lily Jewelry is now available at Atown in Austin, Texas! Stop into Atown and get your  "Lone Star Necklace" and show some Texas love!

xo,Kelly


Atown

5502 Burnet Rd

Austin, TX 78756
http://shopatown.tumblr.com/

Lockwood

We had a wonderful time last night at the Lockwood Grand Opening Party!

If you haven't already, you need to check out this beautiful new lifestyle store! Furniture, baby clothes, and a selection of jewelry from James & Lily. 

Enjoy!

xo,Kelly

Autumn Sky- In the making

I'm channeling all things Fall this week! Take a peak at a new ring in the making "Autumn Sky" this gorgeous one of a kind ring is Sterling Silver and features Amethyst and Raspberry Garnets!

Stay tuned for a few shots of the finished ring next week!

Happy Monday!

xo,Kelly

Friday Love Story:Where you least expect it!

                I hope my Friday Love Stories have given inspiration!  As I keep working on James and Lily’s new website, I get so excited looking at our new bridal pieces that will be available.  I know each ring will have its day to make someone very happy.  This week’s Friday Love Story is so cute I couldn't wait to share it!

Isabela was taking a routine trip to the dog park with her darling Keanga.  As she was traipsing through the park another dog took notice of Keanga.  The two dogs couldn't stop playing!  Finally the other dog’s owner, Eric, caught up with them and noticed the dogs were having such a good time they probably needed some water.  Well, when Eric asked Isabela if they should take the dogs to the water fountain for a drink, she though he said “would you like to go for a drink”.  Well if he was asking her on a date she said, “I can’t dressed like this”.  Through the miss communication Eric found that well if he asked her out she would wouldn’t turn him down!  With such a cute beginning Eric had to make sure the engagement was just as special.

                Halloween was around the corner and all the preparations were in order.  Eric made Isabela’s favorite dinner while they were tending to the trick-or-treaters.  It was Isabela’s turn to answer the door and standing there were a little boy and girl dressed as bride and groom.  The little girl handed Isabela a bouquet of roses and the little boy held out a box.  Eric emerged at her side on bended knee and opened the little box and asked her to marry him!

~Isabela and Eric

                Such a cute story!  Could you imagine how cute the two little kids were?!  This is such a special post because this June will be Isabela and Eric’s ten year anniversary!  Congratulations!!!!  

                                                                             XO,Kelly

Friday Love Story, Not according to Plan

 

The sun will not stop shining! Hopefully this amazing weather will keep going through this weekend, so I can get out and enjoy it.  I have another proposal story to share before the weekend starts.  It is such a great example that no matter how much you plan, sometimes things will not go accordingly…. But  it will be just as romantic!

           

I met Nyle while getting ready to have my appendix removed.  With all the hustle and bustle that goes on in an Emergency room I noticed his kind eyes and beautiful smile.  My brother in law worked with him and I insisted that he set us up.  Thank goodness he did!   As avid travelers, Nyle and I take every opportunity to pack our bags and head out.  We headed to Tulum to get some sunshine and good food.  Two days before our vacation was over we had an amazing dinner and stuffed ourselves!  Nyle kept trying to get me to go for a walk on the beach but I was insistent that I needed to lie down and wait out the overstuffed feeling.  Well… I was ruining his plan to propose, but I didn’t know!   No cute long walk on the beach under the moonlight!  He was determined to arrived back home engaged so he proposed while I was lying sick in bed.  It was the best cure for my stomachache!  I was just like how we had first met!   Even though I ruined his plans it was just as romantic with every word he spoke.  We were married September 5^th at a beautiful Chateau in the Loire Valley, France.

~Cristina

            Cristina’s proposal story is a story that makes me laugh.  Her story proves that even though Nyle’s grand plan was altered, it was still such a special and romantic moment for the two of them!

                                                                             XO  Kelly

Friday Love Story, Building Memories

            Hopefully your week has whizzed by as quickly as mine has!  Spring is bringing in some great new changes for James and Lily Jewelry…we will keep you posted!  To wrap up the week and bring in the much needed weekend we are so excited to share another proposal story.    

I was meeting Sean at our favorite restaurant for a date night. As I sat on the bench waiting for him to show up, all of a sudden my Mom walks up to me and hands me a red rose with a little note hanging from it! Then my Dad hands me one, then my Grandma and then my best friend and so on! Each note described how we met, something we experienced together and the things he loved about me. About 2-3 dozen roses later from all of my family and friends and a face full of tears from reading all the notes, I look up and I see Sean walking towards me. He hands me a white rose and gets down on one knee as he tells me that I am his soul mate and then asked me to marry him in front of everyone! He put so much thought into it....it was amazing! I loved that he included all of my family and friends to be part of our special day! We got engaged on October 23, 2009 and were married exactly one year later on October 23, 2010!

~Sarah 

            

I love how Sean knew Sarah would love to have everyone involved in their special day and did it in such a cute way with the roses.  It was so great how he built up from their favorite memories into creating another momentous one.  That is what makes their story so wonderful.  Happy Friday and hopefully this inspired someone to do something special for their loved one this weekend!

                                                            Xo,Kelly

Relax, but look amazing doing it!

With a little travel and relaxation, I feel like a new woman! I'm channeling my inner Midwesterner and cherishing that slower paced life this week. Join me in loving the relaxed and unique impact these gorgeous new earrings are giving. These beauties are only available in limited quantities so stroll on over to James & Lily and pick up a few pairs.

xo, Kelly

What was under your tree?

I love waking up to e-mails from all of my sweet James & Lily Jewelry fans, especially when they share pictures of the jewelry treats they received on Christmas morning.

A big thank you to Lindsey Price for these great pics!

xo,
Kel

Holiday Style

'Tis the season for holiday parties and sparkle! We have put together a little style inspiration for your holiday ensemble featuring a few of our favorite pieces! 

We love seeing the traditionally casual chambray shirt paired with the more modern sequin skirt and leopard print booties. The bow tie feature is too cute! Accessorize with a wine colored clutch and (our favorite part) the Kelly Ring as well as the Truth Earrings to complete the look. So pour a glass of bubbly and cheers us to a festive and fashionable holiday! Cheers!

James & Lily Holiday Looks!

Xo,Kelly

Holiday Trunk show!

I'm so excited to share the holiday spirit with treats and wine and getting all that last minute shopping done!

Stop into SITE in Astoria and visit us for our last trunk show of 2012!

Site
35-11 34th Avenue

Astoria, NY


December 18th 6-8pm


For more details take a peek at the flyer attached
James & Lily Holiday trunk show!

Epic Black Friday Sale

Hey friends! The day has finally come...we are excited to announce our  BLACK FRIDAY SALE!! You've waited all year long for a sale like this! 

You've had sugar plum fairies dancing in your head while you dream of the Covet necklace and the Entwined love ring! So get ready to take 30% off your favorite James & Lily pieces! Use the coupon code BLKFRIDAY12 and make sure to get something for everyone on your holiday gift list. 'Tis the season! 

Stay tuned for even more exciting news from James & Lily Jewelry and happy shopping!

xo,Kelly

Happy Father's Day !!

Happy Father's Day  to all those amazing Dads from James and Lily Jewelry!

And a little extra love for my Dad! xoxo

XO, Kelly

"Tempest Collection"

People often ask me about the jewelry making process and what it takes from start to finish to create a collection. Here's a little sneak peek at the life of a gem and it's path to being a treasured piece of 

James & Lily Jewelry.

Enjoy!

xo,Kelly

These are the wax carved bezels for the earrings and the ring

Sterling Silver "Tempest Earrings " Rose cut Mint Quartz

Sterling Silver "Tempest  Ring "-Rose cut Blue Topaz

Entwined Love Ring

“Sweet, so would I,
Yet I should kill thee with much cherishing.
Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I shall say good night till it be morrow”

Juliet spoke such beautiful words to Romeo in the epic story of their forbidden love.

When Shakespeare composed this masterpiece, I wonder if he ever knew it would be a timeless piece of literature for all of eternity. I also wonder if he knew that the tale of star-crossed lovers would inspire me to make the Star crossed Entwined Love Ring.

It is evident that there is a buoyant spirit of youth in every line of Shakespeare’s, “Romeo and Juliet.” His words are a rapturous intoxication of hope, with a touch of sensual despair. What also a better articulation in describing the Entwined Love Ring, a timeless piece created for all women to harmoniously indulge in. I created the elegant band and added the bold stone to symbolize beauty and subtleness. Like Shakespeare’s legendary play, there is a smidge of sensual despair in this piece. I always say, ‘tis not a successful piece of art unless thus art moves you. The rope band can be worn as a casual every day look but the blue topaz adds a graceful twist for a more sophisticated occasion. Add this dainty ring to your collection and allow it to move you. I also hope that while wearing it, you feel the passion ignite in your soul like the love between Romeo and Juliet.

And so, I leave you with these words spoken by Juliet upon her first meeting with her Romeo: “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep.” Join me as I indulge in Shakespeare. Indulge in elegance. Indulge in James and Lily Jewelry.

XO,Kelly

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day !!

We at James and Lily Jewelry wanted to take a moment to show some love to all of the Moms out there! 

XO, Kelly

Phuong, Debra & Ashlea

My Grandma & Mom ( Joanne & Cathy)

Mama Rose & Annie 

The Sky is the limit!

"The stars are the jewels of the night,
and perchance surpass anything which day has to show."
- Henry David Thoreau

The brilliant Henry David Thoreau wrote such an epic statement in “Night and Moonlight”. He also stated that, “Nevertheless, even by night the sky is blue, and not black; for we see through the shadow of the earth into the distant atmosphere of day, where the sunbeams are reveling.” At the time, Henry had no idea that he was referring to the sky collection created by James and Lily Jewelry. Not only was he a prolific author and poet of his time, but he apparently also had a dash of ESP. It was so sweet of him to mention the collection. 

The sky collection was created for my fellow dreamers out there. Whimsical, serene, chic, and soulful are words that describe these beautiful pieces. I’ve always lived life without limits and hope that this collection inspires others to do just the same. As an artist and a dreamer, lots of heart and soul spilled onto each of these hand crafted pieces. When wearing the sky earrings, the light catches the dangling beauties in a way that seems angelic. They bathe in glimmer and dazzle no matter where you wear them. That’s particularly what I love about this collection. You can wear them for any occasion. 

When I created the sky bracelet, I imagine a woman wearing it not only because it makes her feel breathtakingly wonderful, but, because she can look down and use it as a compass in life and as a tender reminder to never give up hope. After all, the sky is the limit and you were made to do amazing things. My desire for you is to be fearless throughout life. And I only hope that you feel fearless while wearing the sky collection. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land amongst the stars…and some really fabulous jewelry.

XO, Kelly