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Mossflower Collection, Pt. I (Fourth Preview)

Mossflower Collection, Pt. I (Third Preview)

Mossflower Collection, Pt. 1 (Second Preview)

Mossflower Collection, Pt. I (First Preview)

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Sweet friends! I will be finishing up the last thr

Sweet friends! I will be finishing up the last three Mossflower designs soon: Beren Shield Necklaces, Tending Necklaces, and Ancient Oak Rings.

I plan to release them as they are finished. I will put up a photo here the day before they are going to land in the shop, letting you know when and where to find them.

And then, the Mossflower Collection will officially be tucked away for a few years. And I have to say, I already miss it!

I just realized that in all the rush and scatter o

I just realized that in all the rush and scatter of the Mossflower Part II release, I never showed you here what the backs of the Shade Garden Pendants look like.

Rough textured like weatherworn rocks, and a tiny sprout made of leaf-green gemstone unfurling towards the light.

New life beginning amidst roughness and shade. 🌿

What a wonderful weekend I had! The fella and I sp

What a wonderful weekend I had! The fella and I spent the weekend in the Catskills. Hiked to some waterfalls, discovered doughboys, and played endless games of fortunately/unfortunately with the best two kids in the world.

I am putting together packages for everyone who purchased something over the last few days, and I will have them in the mail soon!

I hope your weekend was wind-tossed and dressed in autumn leaves.

Coffee mug filled to the brim, purchases all laid

Coffee mug filled to the brim, purchases all laid out of my bench, and plans to get all of your orders in the mail by the end of the day!

Phew! What a whirlwind this collection has been! P

Phew! What a whirlwind this collection has been! Per usual, a flurry of leaves and sterling picked me up and carried me through the summer.

I am currently working on packaging up all of your orders (thank you, thank you!) while taking a sip of coffee at what seems a rate of 1/second.

And with each box I close and package I seal, I feel a tad wistful that I won’t be working with prehnite again for such a long time. It is an incredibly special stone to me. The first ring I ever made myself was a prehnite one. Prehnite was the gemstone I used while dipping my toes into creating a cohesive collection. It is the stone of unconditional love. And for me, the fresh green of spring and summer, new life amongst shadows, and the eternal light of Tolkien.

I am glad to have time to walk with other stones and ideas for a while, but goodness, I am going to miss having bowls of prehnite and dried leaves strewn about every surface!

And everything is in the shop!! 🍃✨🌿✨🌱

This Summertime Lilt necklace has stolen my heart.

This Summertime Lilt necklace has stolen my heart. The other versions of this design are smaller and feature a higher-domed gemstones. This one is larger and has the most beautiful cool-green checkers-cut prehnite. I’m in love, I’m in love!  Fifteen minutes until the shop update goes live, sweet friends!

Goodness, only an hour left until the collection r

Goodness, only an hour left until the collection release! And I have only JUST finished the photos of the Shade Garden Necklaces. Now to write the listings! It wouldn't be me if I weren't working up until the very last moment.

Are you hoping to pluck a piece from this collection? I would love to know!
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✖️Mossflower Collection Release (PART II): Sunday, October 4th, 7pm EST in the Etsy Shop✖️

Still writing listings for tonight's shop update,

Still writing listings for tonight's shop update, wish me speed and ample coffee!!

I am hoping to have a few minutes before the update to answer all the questions you sweet souls have sent me, I see ya! Time has just really crunched me these last dew days.
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✖️Mossflower Collection Release (PART II): Sunday, October 4th, 7pm EST in the Etsy Shop✖️

A few little reminders for the upcoming release:
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🔸 PLEASE double check your shipping address on your Etsy account before the release to make sure it is correct before you place an order.

🔸 All the pieces I have been previewing the last few weeks will be in tonight’s shop update. Everything lands in the Etsy shop at the same time, 7:00 p.m. EST. It is first come first served, to give all a fair chance to claim the pieces that are calling.

🔸 A few of the designs will only have 4-6 available. Sometimes I like to keep the run small, this makes it feel more intimate and special. Other designs I made 30+ pieces in the hopes that everyone who would like one is able to claim one.

🔸 Etsy is often slow with populating my shop after I publish my listings, I believe because I list so many pieces at once! So if want to try for a piece right at release time, start on the home page and move through the pages from there. If you click on the collection section on the left, sometimes it takes 15 minutes or so for listings to show up. A very strange glitch, but it happens often!

🔸 Make sure you look at all the photos of the pieces you are looking to purchase, because I try to photograph these pieces from every angle, in my hand for size reference, and in natural light, so you can see exactly what you will receive. I want you to be sure you are purchasing the perfect pieces for you!

🔸 That being said, an item isn't "yours" until you complete checkout. Meaning that other people can purchase items you are looking at, or that you even have in your cart. This is an Etsy feature that I cannot change.

🔸 My advice is that if you have a piece you have your heart set on, complete checkout with that item first. And then go back for the other pieces you want. Checking out separately allows you to claim your pieces more quickly, and you have less of a chance of a piece being scooped out of your cart.

Sweet friends, today is the day! The last schedule

Sweet friends, today is the day! The last scheduled Mossflower Collection Release for a few years. (Summer 2022 is when I will be returning to this collection.)

I will be working my tail off writing listings today, I have a lot on my plate, but hope to get everything in the Etsy shop by 7pm EST tonight.
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✖️Mossflower Collection Release (PART II): Sunday, October 4th, 7pm EST in the Etsy Shop✖️

And here, the surprise pieces for tomorrow night’s release!

🌿Summertime Lilt Necklaces🌿

An ode to the song of summertime: a glowing, green melody unfurling on the forest floor amongst the shadows.

I saved a few of my most beautifully hued prehnites for this design. Warm greens that look like sunlight through birch leaves, and cool greens reminiscent of new ferns unfurling on the forest floor. Generous cuts of prehnite faceted to catch and throw the light. And below each gemstone is a carefully sawn fern to spin and tip with your movement.   I have put these on long, adjustable chains (adjustable between 24-29”) so as to be tossed on over billowy blouses and floral print dresses.
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✖️Mossflower Collection Release (PART II): Sunday, October 4th, 7pm EST in the Etsy Shop✖️

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