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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.

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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