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Meet our newest employee.

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

It didn’t take too much time to find her.  I knew right away that she’d be a perfect fit.  Introducing:

Daphne

Holler!!!  Also, you might be thinking, wait wait wait…I know Betsy makes jewelry, but I also see a dress and a sweet hat on darling Daphne. Weeelll…We have started carrying a handful of other local designers’ wares, including Seasons K Designs (the sweet sweet owner of one of the best stores in Portland) and Kori’s rad Flipside Hats.

On top of all the wildly awesome jewelry we’re making and selling, you can now pick up some of these things to go with your favorite new earrings:

(owner/designer, Kori, of Flipside Hats.  YES, they’re reversible.)

Come by the shop and see all the new goodies!!

***Song of the Moment: Tight Tee Shirt, by Benji Hughes***

Today is special for 3 reasons.

Monday, August 9th, 2010
(in no particular order)…

1) It’s the second time (that I know of) betsy & iya can be seen on national television.  (!!!!!!!!)

homemade cupcake brought to me by my shop building's maintenance guy. so sweet.

2) It’s the huzzy’s (not to be mistaken for ‘hussy’) birthday today.  This is the only month out of the year when we’re the same age.  And for some reason, I love that.  It’s like we’re playmates, like we’re meant to go out barefoot, hopping the rocks in creeks and skipping them in rivers, building drip castles in the sand and messing up each other’s hair, tickling the other to tears and laughing until we have wrinkles beside our eyes.

Then I remember…we do that all the time.

W pretending (slash: making fun) like he was being photographed for his own Outfit of The Day.

I don’t think one day has gone by since we’ve been together when he hasn’t told me I’m beautiful.  Even when I’m really not feelin’ it.

W, there is not a day that goes by when I don’t feel lucky to be your girl.

3)  Today marks ONE WEEK until this guy…

betsy & iya Vice Pres???

…packs up over at corporate America to join this little machine.  That’s right folks, W is crossing over to the light side and I. can’t. wait.  (details coming soon).

I couldn’t have dreamed up a better life than this.

Happy Monday to everyone and Happy Birthday to you, sweet William!

xo~betsy

***Song of the Moment: Today’s Undertaking, by M. Ward***

Outfit of the Day: charleston place.

Monday, April 12th, 2010
(Several days ago, I gave you an OOTD preview and then completely left you hanging!  so sorry!  Thanks for being patient.  Without further ado, I give you:  charleston place.)

We stayed at the historic Charleston Place hotel, right in the middle of downtown Charleston.  The moment we got in there, we were overjoyed with the decor—-the warmth, the detail, the tradition, mmmmm.  We immediately jumped into photo-shoot mode.  Seriously, for at least 30 minutes, my mama, sis and me took pictures of the gorgeous room and each other in it.

So. much. FUN.

Chocolates on your bed.  Whaa??  Who does that any more???  love.

That moment stood out as one of my faves of the whole trip.  I mean, what’s more fulfilling than being completely goofy with the ones you love most?  So I combined it into my Outfit of the Day.

girly dressFree People from Radiance in Hilton Head.  (a new boutique who will be carrying my line)!

graphic tights: from Philly’s Bus Stop boutique (another loyal betsy & iya seller)!

boots: Frye.

new earrings and necklace: betsy & iya

Turns out mama has some SKILLZ with the camera…go mama!!  I heart this new head shot!

And then…ahhh…my favorite shot of all—the real deal, iya.  Sis, you melt my heart.

More on this east coast journey to come (including: my trip to Etsy headquarters, the NU hotel in Brooklyn, and sweet memories of childhood beaches.  Also, I’ll be listing those new key/chain earrings for you today.)

I hope you’re holding your Monday’s hand and skipping all the way into the sunset!

***Song of the Moment: Blues for Mama, by Nina Simone***

Confessions: Unabashed Confidence.

Friday, February 5th, 2010

This morning I had this equally exhilarating and terrifying thought:

I am exactly where I need to be.

(And somehow that thought corresponds with this wicked picture I took of my good friend, SQ.  beautiful.  hard.  soft.  lovely.).

I hope you all have unabashedly confident weekends.

xox~betsy

***Song of the Moment: Godspeed, by Jenny Lewis***  (okay okay, I’ll switch it up next time.  I’m just really loving Ms. Lewis this week).