Berry Bowl Dessert Set

November’s surprise has arrived and we think you’ll be thrilled with it just like we are. If you’ve been looking for that perfect piece to add a splash of color while entertaining your friends or just want to add a bit of charm to your afternoon snack, we think this berry bowl will do the trick.

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Like most of the Fair Ivy items, this piece was designed just for our subscribers. This handmade pottery is sculpted from white stoneware and fired with a food safe glaze. A stamped texture adds extra detail and has been carefully applied to each piece by hand.

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Completing this sweet little berry bowl set is a matching scoop. The scoop also features a hand stamped texture and is sized just right. We admit that this piece is great for special occasions but are thrilled that it is dishwasher safe and truly designed for everyday use.

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The hands behind this ceramic bowl belong to Natalia Martinez, owner and artist at Misfit Dynamo. Her pieces are all handmade and created in small batches so that each detail can be carefully crafted. Her shop is filled with beautiful pieces of ceramic ware designed to bring warmth and charm to your everyday life.

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If you’d like to see more of Natalia’s work or shop for some great pieces to compliment your berry bowl, be sure to visit her at www.misfitdynamo.com. If you are a Fair Ivy subscriber, there is also a special discount on this month’s artist card.

Gold bunting necklace

September may bring cooler weather and falling leaves but here at Fair Ivy, September means our subscribers are getting some shine, sparkle and a bit of glitz added to their everyday style. This mini bunting necklace is sweet with just a bit of edge and was handmade just for Fair Ivy. Read on to see the adorable packaging and this little bit of handmade loveliness.
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Arriving in the tiniest box ever, the monthly gift box for September is brought to you by Bunnies in LA, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. We simply love the mini bunny stamp adorning each little box and the artist card.

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Carefully tucked inside, Fair Ivy subscribers will find this lightly hammered bunting necklace. Each triangle is formed by hand and gently hammered to add a little bit of texture to the front surface. The necklace itself sits along the collarbone and has a lobster clasp to keep it firmly in place.handmade-gold-necklace

In business since 2012, Bunnies in LA makes necklaces, charms , rings and other pieces. Their designs are a little bit of dainty and a little bit of edginess, with an easy to wear style. Although this bunting necklace was made just for Fair Ivy subscribers, be sure to check out the Bunnies in LA shop to see all of the other lovely pieces they offer.

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The Perfect Espresso Cup {Rosemary Subscription}

This month brings our Rosemary subscribers something to make the mornings a bit brighter and to delight coffee lovers with a lovely handmade espresso cup. Like all of the items in our gift subscriptions, the March surprise is made by hand and packed with care. Scroll down to find out more about this month’s Rosemary subscription, the artist of the month and the demitasse cup chosen exclusively for our Fair Ivy members.

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Even before the box is opened, you know it has something special inside. Resist the temptation to shake- contents are fragile!

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The first glimpse inside the March gift box gives our Fair Ivy subscribers a glimpse into the creative process and a bit of info about the artist of the month, Marianne Tolosa of White Peach Pottery. Be sure to read the artist card for care tips and an exclusive code to use in her online shop.

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Just a peek of colorful wrapping and whimsical hearts. Carefully wrapped, this surprise is just waiting to be opened.

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This petite espresso cup is hand crafted on a potter’s wheel, fired three times and painted by hand with 14K gold luster. Accompanying each demitasse cup is a matching dish, formed from a slab and decorated with a heart of gold. Marianne Tolosa is the artist behind White Peach Pottery and is based in Virginia. Her work is influenced by Japanese techniques and the natural beauty that surrounds us, resulting in pieces that combine simplicity with whimsical touches and are designed to make everyday moments special.

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handmade pottery

To see more from White Peach Pottery stop by her shop where she offers handpainted pottery pieces crafted by hand, one at a time. Like the espresso cup made just for our Fair Ivy subscribers, all of her items have simple lines with touches of color and unexpected whimsy. We hope you enjoy this piece of handmade pottery and find that this demitasse cup brings joy to your morning routine.

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Crystal Bracelet

The October artist of the month hails from the Seattle area and has designed a lovely set for our Fair Ivy subscribers. Simple details with a bit of hammering and a bezel setting, this crystal bracelet and ring is modern, classy and full of warmth and light. Can’t wait to find out more about this month’s gift box? Scroll down to check out all the details and find out more about the artist of the month.

minimalist-jewelry

Each gift box has two items designed and made by Natalie at Modest Elements Jewelry . Both pieces are crafted from 14k gold fill and are lightweight pieces that embrace minimalist lines- simple, easy to wear alone and they play well with others too. Much of Natalie’s work incorporates natural materials such as stones and crystals and you’ll also find layered necklaces, geometric shapes and daintily linked chains.

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The ring in this month’s surprise package has been hand forged and lightly hammered on the ends to add texture and detail. Each ring is open ended to allow for a cozy fit that isn’t too snug. The thin gold band can be stacked with other rings to make a bolder statement or worn by itself for just a bit of shine.
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Along with the hammered ring, October’s subscribers received a delicate crystal bracelet, handmade from gold fill chain and set with a spring clasp. The chain bracelet has an understated elegance and is an easy to wear piece that is perfect for everyday use. With an extra long tail, this gold bracelet is a breeze to clasp and lets you find the perfect length for a comfy fit.

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If you’d like to see more offerings from Natalie, check out her Etsy shop  and be sure to follow her Instagram feed for updates on the latest pieces she’s created. For our Fair Ivy subscribers, a special discount code has been included in each package.

Zippered Clutch purse {The Thyme Subscription}

With August upon us and monthly surprises on their way, our Thyme subscribers will have their weekend look all zipped up. Lacy Lou Designs is the Thyme artist of the month and she has designed a fabulous zippered clutch purse exclusively for our Fair Ivy subscribers. Scroll on down to see all the details  this fabric clutch and the sweet little surprise that is hidden inside.

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vegan purse

Coming to you from northern Utah, the surprise for this month is a sleek clutch that is the perfect size for holding everything you need and versatile enough to go with you on morning errands and out with friends. The zippered closure keeps the contents of this clutch purse neatly tucked away and it is finished with a silver and white tassel.

CLUTCH PURSE

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Lacy, from Lacy Lou Designs, describes herself as a busy mom and self diagnosed fabric addict. Her items are all handmade and she offers purses, key chains, wallets and other items in her Etsy shop, Lacy Lou Designs. The clutch purse she designed for our Fair Ivy subscribers combines grey pinstripes and a white vegan leather in a subtle color palette that plays well with any outfit.

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Every Fair Ivy item is handmade, vegan, hand wrapped and chosen specifically for our subscribers. This month’s Thyme gift box is no exception and Lacy Lou Designs has include one final touch to make it even more special. After all, the only thing better than unwrapping one gift is unwrapping two gifts. Tucked carefully inside each purse is a pair of button stud earrings, made of matching pinstripe fabric with a clasp backing.

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Silver Horseshoe Necklace

Our Rosemary subscribers are enjoying their monthly gift boxes and the gift this month comes from Susi D. Jewelry in Valencia, California. Handmade and wrapped by the artist herself, this silver horseshoe necklace is feminine and playful. Keep reading to see the packaging and unwrapping of this month’s Rosemary subscription.
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Every monthly gift is handmade by artists, using vegan and cruelty free materials. Inside each box, you’ll find a gift exclusively for Fair Ivy subscribers and an artist’s card that tells about the piece and the story behind it. Susan, the face behind Susi D. Jewelry, officially opened shop in 2008 but has been making jewelry for much longer. Inspired by the unexpected turns and the beauty in life, Susan’s jewelry is feminine and elegant, with unexpected details that add charm and playfulness.

handmade silver necklaceThe necklace chosen for this month’s Rosemary box is hand formed and then hammered to add shimmer and reflection to the piece. The classic horseshoe charm makes this piece timeless while the hammered texture adds a modern twist. Sitting close along the neckline, this horseshoe necklace can be layered with other pieces or worn alone.

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A closer look shows the surface texture of the horseshoe and the warmth and sparkle that it reflects. In addition to hand crafted necklaces, Susi D. Jewelry also offers bracelets, earrings and other pieces. Her work includes silver, gold and other metals and many of her pieces incorporate semiprecious gems. To see more and shop her store, visit Susan’s shop at www.susidjewelry.com. As a Fair Ivy subscriber, be sure to check the artist’s card for a special discount.

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