Antler & Chain - Nuggets of Glory

A friend sporting A & C at their 80/35 booth last Summer

 Antler & Chain is an indie jewelry line affiliated with Band of Gypsies, a handmade collective in Northeast Iowa. You may have shopped their booth at 80/35 and other pop-up crafty events.  Recently A & C set up at Hops & Crafts at the Confluence Brewing Co. along with Vitae's Decadence, Midcoast Design and other Midwest makers.

We had a chance to meet Olivia of Antler & Chain when she was last in town & had the opportunity to get some great stuff for the shop! 

The artist brings together natural elements in gorgeous hue and texture combinations.  You'll find dyed and expertly cut leather and Gold plated findings supporting gorgeous chunks of Amethyst and Quartz, along with  simple and at times deftly complex chain arrangement.  No doubt there's some antler and lace in there too -  that works.

 Come have a look at the great selection we've got for you. It's handmade Iowa goodness, and we're all about it. 

Fall Colors

Well, we must be feeling the Blue/Burnt Orange vibe based on these snaps of what the manne's are wearing this week at Vitae.

  

Is this color combo a thing? ?  

Likely as anything it's a reflection of the cool/warm tug of war going on with Midwest temperatures lately 

and the abundance leaves and pumpkins  and the deep blue sky. 

 OK we love it and it's lovely.  Autumn gathers us back in to schedules, traditions, recipes and romance like no other....time to dust off my 5 favorite pairs of boots - I've missed them:)

Acanthus Apparel's Aviator raglan looks sweet tucked into this cozy Pink Revolver skirt with a twice wrapped soft  scarf by Magpie.

This subtle chevron skirt by Magpie is made of 70's ribbed jersey and dresses up well with the Patsy blouse from Dear Creatures.