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Vain Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

 

Hope you will be able to make it to the Ballard Art Walk this upcoming Saturday (Dec. 10). Jamie Cox of Deuce will be featuring her collection of jewelry. For as long as she can remember she has always had a thing for jewelry; you can even call it a sort of love affair. Jamie explains that ” earrings always had to be big, rings stacked, and necklaces layered.”

Her jewelry design came from this love affair, she explains “a girl’s jewelry box can only hold so much! So with love, creativity, and a vintage flair Deuce was born.” Jamie’s collection is a mix of new and vintage elements. You definitely don’t want to miss her work, you will find some truly special pieces of jewelry.

Join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for art, drinks, and some treats – 5401 Ballard Ave NW.

 

 

 

 

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Vain Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

This coming Saturday is the Ballard Art Walk and VAIN Ballard will be featuring the jewelry collection of Zerosept, the work is a mix of natural wooden elements that have been shaped into delicate industrial shapes. Audrey Lou of ZeroSept was born in France in a very industrial town, she settled in Seattle and fell in love with the Great Northwest natural beauty. She is an industrial designer by profession, but has her knowledge and creativity into a more emotional, down to earth and feminine adventure.

Her recipe to creating her jewelry is a mix of natural and industrial steps. She creates pieces from noble and unpredictable material: exotic wood. Audrey then creates contrast and modernity by drawing geometric shapes which will randomly fall onto the ever changing wood patterns. She utilizes laser cutting technology to create some precision as well as an industrial twist to her work.

The finishing touches are put together by adding silver and metal components to compliment the stunning raw beauty of the wood and all of  the magic (assembly) happens by hand.  It is truly evident that each piece that she creates is a result of her passion for proportions, natural beauty, and precision.

Rain or shine– we hope you will join us this upcoming Saturday (October 8th) from 6-9pm for art, drinks, and food.  VAIN Ballard: 5401 Ballard Ave NW


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VAIN Ballard: Featured Jewelers

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

The Ballard Art Walk is this upcoming Saturday (August 13) and we will be featuring two wonderful jewelers. Christina Kairuz of Dj Mixxtress Design is a DJ and makeup artist that started making jewelry this past year. Her works is inspired by hip hop and different cultures. She loves to work with various plastics to design jewelry that are fashionable statement pieces.

Make sure you come by to see her work alongside our VAIN hairstylists Carinn Boe‘s jewelry. Both of these ladies’ create work that is quite edgy and bold. We will also be celebrating VAIN Ballard’s 4th birthday with some delicious cupcakes.

I hope you will be able to join us this upcoming Saturday (August 13) from 6-9pm to celebrate our 4th birthday as well as enjoy some cupcakes, art, drinks, and food. – 5401 Ballard Ave NW

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VAIN Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

For the Ballard Art Walk this upcoming Saturday (July 9), make sure you come in and see jewelry made by one of our own VAIN hairstylists. Carinn Boe is not only the queen of big hair blowouts, but also makes some lovely jewelry. Here she is wearing a pair of her own earrings.

Carinn’s jewelry includes a mix of mirror pieces that have then been delicately wrapped with wire. Her earrings are bold, edgy, and fun.

So please make sure to join us this upcoming Saturday (July 9) from 6-9pm for art, drinks, and food. Plus you can also meet Carinn. – 5401 Ballard Ave NW

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VAIN Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Friday, April 9th, 2010

This Saturday as part of Ballard Art Walk, we will be unveiling the delicate designs of Elisabeth Percival.

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Elisabeth is a recent Seattle transplant from Omaha. Her meticulous work is sterling and gold-fill, incorporating antique components and semi-precious stones, with a focus on symmetry and an outstanding attention to detail.

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Join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for art, drinks, and chocolate covered strawberries – 5401 Ballard Ave NW.

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Shop local, handmade, and recycled

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Join us at VAIN Ballard on Saturday December 19 from 4-8pm for Luminaries in Ballard – an evening with hay rides through luminary-lined streets. Stroll the neighborhood, listen to carolers, and enjoy holiday treats at VAIN and other select merchant locations. We will also have wonderful handmade items by 3 local artists and lots of of other great holiday gifts.

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Using recycled bicycle chain rings Erica Gordon of Steel Toe Studio makes fabulous hand forged belt buckles and bottle openers. Also handmade belts in leather or recycled bicycle inner tubes are available.

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Incorporating upcycled vintage jewelry components, Krissy Maier of Orangebox Jewelry, creates eco-friendly yet very fashionable jewelry.

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We will also have wonderful Victorian inspired silver jewelry by Mary Powers who uses beautiful vintage buttons and thimbles in her work.

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