These hand crafted accessories by Rare Indeed are in fact, rare indeed! It’s always exciting to stumble upon one-of-a-kind pieces by artists on Etsy, and we’re feeling particularly fond of these illustrative items as they remind us of some of our favorite designs.

This striped circus tent brooch would liven up any outfit, especially if attending a circus-themed party (see our new Big Top kids birthday party invitation!)

No summer vacation is complete without a trip to the beach and these anchor stud earrings would be the ultimate accessory. Or, for all you Cape Cod brides, these studs might make the perfect gift for bridesmaids!

Our new Adventure wedding invitation has been a popular addition to our collection, so we can definitely see this hot air balloon necklace making a splash.

To view the entire Rare Indeed collection, click here!

We are so excited that one of our favorite local jewelers will be joining us in the studio this Saturday for SFMade day. Come early and snag some beautiful jewelry along with Hello!Lucky goods. We chatted with Leslie Yang, the force behind feistyelle, about sustainable design, how she got her start, and what she loves about style in San Francisco.

When did you start feistyelle and what’s different about your designs and materials?

I started making women’s accessories out of felted merino wool in 2005 but over time felt (no pun intended!) that it wasn’t scalable as a business, meaning I was working too hard for too little. I took a year off, told myself to be open to new ideas and ways of making things. Near the end of that year, I discovered how to lasercut wool felt based on my own designs. The Dahlia design was one of my first designs and it’s still our bestseller!  Feistyelle designs are different because we’re deeply committed to using eco-friendly materials like vegan suede, wool felt, and bamboo ply throughout our jewelry, accessories, and home decor lines. No one else really is making and mixing sustainable materials specifically in jewelry and accessories quite the way we are. Our jewelry is above all else: playful! All of our pieces are colorful, fun, super light, AND you can stack, swap, and flip our earrings.

 How does creating in SF impact your final product and design? 

I make a very conscious decision to make as much of my product and packaging in San Francisco. It matters to me that I can meet the vendors I work with, see their employees’ working conditions, as well as make sure that the money I put into our community stays in the community.

 Tell us about your new collection. 

We just launched our new collection: Glimmer & Cream. I’m ridiculously excited about every piece! Featured throughout the collection is the new material of our dreams: vegan suede. Our vegan suede is incredibly light, soft and, like leather and suede, thin but strong with a touch of stretch. Made from recycled polyester film and plastic bottles, this is our most eco chic material ever.  Our new Stacked Lotus earrings come in a selection of creamy pastels and coral, which we screened with gold water-based ink on one side making reversible earrings (6 earrings in 1). We also screened neon pink and yellow on light gray vegan suede for that neon pop to your color block (outfit). We also have some new long necklaces, perfect for wearing every day over tunics or shirts.

What do you love most about style in SF?

I love that everyone in SF celebrates holidays as an excuse to put on a costume. Along that same vein, there’s a lot of love for color, individuality, play, and rule-breaking. We’re not terribly snobby about our style and because of our microclimates, we’re pretty cozy chic and clever with our layers. I’d say SF has been a good influence on feistyelle!

You can meet Leslie and snag some of her beautiful goods this Saturday, May 12th from 11am – 5pm. Visit us at 977 Howard Street between 5th & 6th.

As artisan printers and paper enthusiasts we feel an instant connection with artists who share similar interests. The incredibly talented paper aficionado Chloe Fleury has literally blown us away with her paper constructions. Recently featured in Anthology Magazine, the French born and now San Francisco based artist creates one of a kind paper sculptures. If you haven’t visited her website by now, you must.

She even created a stop animation video trailer for issue no. 6, highlighting up-close details about each paper piece. Check it out here.

Her San Francisco neighborhood posters are definitely a favorite.

La Boutique in San Francisco is hosting a solo exhibition of Chloe’s work! If your’re in SF be sure to stop by the gallery and check it out, it’s located at 414 Jackson Street, Suite 101.

To see more of Chloe’s work, click here!

When we pictured the workspace of the talented illustrator and our guest designer Anne Smith, we imagined a the kind of place that makes you feel inspired to create something beautiful. These pictures from Uppercase reveal exactly what we imagined, only better. From the colorful arrangements of fresh flowers to the towering collections of books, we’re feeling quite at home in the studio of our dear friend Anne.

The launch of our Anne Smith wedding designs earlier this year brought a fresh new face to our collection, especially with her delicate watercolor illustrations and bright color palettes. We’ve received an outpour of enthusiasm for her designs such as Southern Belle and Wildflowers, and still gush over the nautical details in Cape Cod.

To view more photos check out the entire spread featured in Uppercase!

Saturdays at the historic York Hall in London’s East End may usually be associated with boxing matches and Turkish baths but last weekend it was the venue for the first Most Curious Wedding Fair in London. Rather than the 3-day events this was just a single afternoon but after the doors opened the hall very swiftly filled-up.

It was lovely to see so many small independent traders there nearly all with something unique and charming on display all with a distinctly vintage theme. For our own booth we created a fold-out screen in calico and then hand-drew picture frames onto them and mounted the invitations onto acetate sheets which we attached using upholstery tacks secured by a small cork at the back. Larger suites of invitations we just laid-out on the table in the front for the guests to handle to feel the quality of the cardstock.

Among the many stands that took our eye were this fantastic paper artist called Suzi McLaughlin who creates the most exquisite works from folded paper and laser-cutting. We just adored the simplicity of the bouquet made from printed paper.

For an equally beautiful keep-sake Suzi also makes 3d books where the pages are folded over and have a cloud of butterflies (or anything else you may want) flocking out of them. Or this beautifully simple open book with a simple corsage. Just stunning!

Entertainment was provided on the stage throughout the afternoon with ballerina models giving a fashion show of vintage dresses, music from The Old Time String Band and from a couple of very saucy burlesque dancers! It was good to be at a show where there was most certainly something for grooms!

There were a couple of bakers and caterers that caught our eye. Christina at Feast Food certainly did both with her wonderful dress, fantastic display of delicious-looking goodies and the lovely old kitchen dresser . They cater any event and can provide the crockery and service to if needs be!

Pom Poms of a different sort from BeauButtons who create these fantastic bouquets from vintage buttons and notions; a truly inspired way to put Granny’s old button box to good use and to serve as a lasting memento to all those much-loved dresses and coats.

A couple of wonderful characters couldn’t fail but to catch our eye! For those of you wanting a totally unique service provided at your wedding, look no further than Reginald Spleen and his travelling snuff bar. Like a living cameo from a 19th Century state fair Mr. Spleen brings a wide selection of this delicacy from tobacco-free lemon snuff to deep, rich ‘knock your socks off’ Cafe Noir…the taste of which stays with the taker for several hours…trust me!

Lastly we couldn’t help but mention Pearls and Swine and its particularly colourful designer Bink. From all the wonderful fascinators and headpieces on her stall she chose this spectacular fruity model – and we are all very glad she did as it kept a smile on our faces all afternoon!

Congratulations to Gemma and Becky from Most Curious for putting-on such a pleasurable and successful event – here’s to the next one!

Photography Credit: Alex Dimopoulos of My Love Story

There’s something eerily beautiful about these rare moths photographed by Joseph Scheer. We can’t help but feel mesmerized by the bold patterns, textures, and striking color palettes. Each creature has their own unique markings, some even look like they were painted with watercolors. With so much natural beauty created in this universe, we’re feeling super inspired!

You can view more of this amazing work by Joseph Scheer over at Ruby Beets!

This week I’ve been getting into the idea of a fun and fresh spring wedding. It all started with the launch of our new wedding invitation lines with the ever fabulous Jacqui Lee & equally lovely Susy Jack*. From left to right and moseying down: Our brand spankin’ new save the date from the  Flora & Fauna invitation suite by Jacqui Lee, love this beautiful, beautiful girl – so happy! Details from this adorable wedding (shot by Sweet Little Photographs), this handsome guy is so casually hip (Jenna Trapasso of Red White and Green Photography), and a snappy striped bow tie from Forage. Fun, graphic shoes from BHLDN, polka dot blusher veil from Sibo Designs, this lovely bouquet by Flowerwild (photo by Jose Villa Photography), simple ruffles (photo by Elizabeth Messina), and Flyaway Confetti from BHLDN.   Susy Jacks*’ Daisy save the date from her brand new line with us! Love these plaid bows by the Belle and the Beau, and these cute graphic napkins from Merriment Events. Also love this fabric photobooth backdrop from Lena Corwin’s gorgeous wedding…and last but not least, how cute would this little vintage beetle be for a getaway car? (Stephanie Williams Photography).

When we spotted these silk screened cotton ribbons by Pikku on Parcel Post we stopped right in our tracks. Pikku has an entire collection of pillows, office accessories, ribbons, and wrapping paper! What a perfect coincidence it is that our custom birth announcements by Pikku go hand in hand with these accessories. We personalized our Mums birth announcement to match their lemony color scheme, and it’s truly a match made from heaven.

Check out the entire Pikku shop here, and our Pikku birth announcements here!

Can you say “Me-ow?” This new collection of silkscreened prints by the Lab Partners is majorly tantalizing. The series (printed in the USA!) features the many natural wonders of California. The best part? 5% of all sales are donated to the California Nature Conservancy. We love that they are contributing to a good cause, and can definitely picture these sleek black/gold printed pieces making a statement at home or in the office. Check out the entire shop here!

These photos from Nancy Liu Chin‘s Anatomy of Today’s Bride for Today’s Bride SF are to die for! We were approached by Nancy awhile ago in efforts to come up with a classic and whimsical invitation and day-of paper suite for her ultra-sweet photo shoot. It was a piece of cake once she shared her inspiration with us, and knowing which amazing vendors were also on board, we knew it would be a hit.

You can see our working files below. We were really into mismatched patterns and folded cards. If you look closely, the invitation reads Christian & Dior, tres chic!

Visit Nancy’s Brown Bag to view Anatomy of Today’s Bride Part I and Part II, and watch the amazing video by Luke Goodman here!

Photography by Kevin Chin