Krista Faye Knows Love...and Necklaces

One of my favorite lines in the shop is a local one, vintage jewelry designed and handcrafted by Ballard's answer to Kenneth Jay Lane, Krista Kenner.

Krista's jewelry is sold under the name KristaFayeKnowsLove...I'm not entirely sure why, but this seems a good time to find out. (I'll keep you posted!) She scouts amazing vintage components--beads, chains, random decorative items like a jeweled "VOTE" charm--and combines them with new finds to make truly unique, fresh, and whimsical designs. She has a great eye for color, and I am always surprised and delighted by each new piece she brings in.

The latest batch of new pieces, which we just received last week, is my favorite to date. And the star of the show? This necklace. It must be mine. Oh, yes, it will be mine. (Luckily she can make a few more.)

The beads themselves are dyed magnesite that are a dead ringer for turquoise but cost less (i.e, "recession turquiose"), and the vintage chain is gold-plated. The shape of both the beads and the chain links causes my heart to flutter.

Not pictured are some fabulous coordinating pieces of turquoise and vintage coral: earrings, another necklace, and a necklace that converts into a bracelet.

Krista Faye does indeed know love-ly. And you need to know Krista Faye!

UPDATE: This just in, from the mouth of KristaFaye herself:

"I started a faux love advice (with terrible advice) column back in 2005 -- it's how I met my husband. He wrote in (thought it was funny) and the rest is history...

The column has been on hold --- I don't mix business with pleasure -- but I think I'll integrate vignettes of funny advice (blog style) when we launch the KFKL website. :)"

And now you know the rest of the story. (Apologies to the late Paul Harvey.)

What's New

It's that time again, time for us to give a shout out to our favorite new items at the shop. Here's what we're currently excited about:

Bold, colorful new baubles from the singular costume jeweler Kenneth Jay Lane...we've got incredible rings, chunky necklaces, glam cuffs. Truly beautiful pieces await you, so get 'em while you can. Our last shipment sold out in no-time flat.

We also have a number of new side table options, including this mirror-topped model sporting legs incorporating--yep, you guessed it--a greek key motif. Have we mentioned that we're fans? I thought so.

And though we have seen these around here and there, we are still excited about these clever elephant side tables, perfectly sized to hold your favorite cocktail while you lounge in a decadent wing chair, entertaining yourself with the latest political debate--not hard to do, these days.

We also have back in stock a few popular table/stool options, including this perennial favorite from Shine Home, available in a number of different colors.

Also back are the upholstered X-base stools, available in white or black faux croc, as well as faux python. (We've got the white and python currently in stock.)

Check out this incredible adjustable counterbalance brass and fabric pendant:

This vintage hall mirror and bench pair is such a wonderful scale but packs in a huge amount of glamour... we love the idea of using it in a dressing room, or in a space to create the illusion of a dressing room.

Also new to or back in stock at the shop:

Red lacquer mirrors in rectangular and square styles, to be used alone or together to create a dramatic installment.

More stag heads, in three different sizes. We thought they had run their course, but customers continue to request them, so we continue to oblige.

A pair of beautiful vintage cocktail tables procured at an East Coast auction, with handpainted Asian scenes on the lower shelf and aged mirror tops. Photos can't do these justice...they are truly lovely and a wonderful scale to fit in most any setting.

More colorful ceramics from PTMD, the perfect holiday or housewarming gift.

As always, there is more than we have the energy to share, so come by soon to see it all in person.

This Just In

With the fabulous Seattle weather comes fabulous new inventory at Revival Home & Garden. Some of our favorites:

Set of turquoise porcelain vases of assorted sizes, beautiful as a grouping or individually.

Cowhide ottoman with iron "X" base, one of two we have in stock. Perfect at the foot of the bed or tucked under a console.

Graceful side table, the perfect size to work in any space, alone or in a pair. (We think everything else in the photo is pretty fabulous, too.)

We're now carrying jewelry from Kenneth Jay Lane; we've long admired his incredible cocktail rings on the pages of almost every fashion mag we can think of, and now we're selling them ourselves. The KJL items have been flying off the shelves, so we'll be placing another order shortly.

Set/3 gilded bamboo nesting tables (the medium-sized table is shown here).

One of a pair of canary yellow table lamps.

White twig mirrors and pair of decorative mirrored towers--great on a mantle.

Vintage Louis chair (one of two) and Jonathan Adler greek key pillow (we have an extreme greek key obsession).

Vintage French glass chandelier

Vintage ornamental iron piece and handmade concrete pots of various sizes.

Incredible vintage tufted leather porter's chair, used by doormen of yore to guard against wind and weather while awaiting door activity inside and out of most likely a swanky Manhattan residence.

Pair of nickel sconces...very glam!

Pair of vintage chandeliers, newly refurbished and rewired. Somewhat gothic in feel.

Incredible set of 4 vintage dining chairs from the 1950s/60s with ORIGINAL upholstery still intact! Nailhead trim and charming details make these to die for, especially with the white lacquer dining table on the floor.

"Zebra" wool rug from Jonathan Adler, a much more humane (and humorous) interpretation of the zebra hides we've been seeing everywhere.

As always, everything looks better in person, so come on in and see for yourself.