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Last week, I got a thick package in the mail. Inside were a collection of travel tokens collected for a best friend's wedding. The bride and groom love vintage - not faux vintage, but the real thing. They're getting married in an old train station and arriving in a beautiful old Studebaker, restored by the groom himself. I love this couple - even having never met them, I adore them and was honored to work on the project! We kept it simple - starting with the tokens from Santa Cruz, San Diego, Sacramento, San Mateo and Crescent City, all from...

We had an excellent time at the Handcar Regatta - not only was the entire crew amazing, but the world of costumes and contraptions was beyond inspiring. Very Ren Faire meets Burning Man Lite. Sort of a reminder how much we all really want to dress up - and need more opportunities to do so!Summer show season is coming to a close - just one show left before Christmas Season kicks off with the Bizarre Bazaar in December.Come visit Compass Rose Design Jewelry this Friday from 3pm until 8pm in San Rafael for a North Bay Etsy event!There will be...

After a year in business, I'm taking a step back to reflect and make some improvements.Mostly finished with the long overdue website update: www.compassrosedesignjewelry.comIt took 350 packages for a pair of cuff links to get mashed on their way to Ireland. Luckily, this groom planned ahead, so we had plenty of time to send a replacement pair:So - I upgraded my packaged to include gift boxes - I'm still waiting for my black ribbon, but am happy with the improvement:Lots of new items at the Compass Rose Design Etsy shop - Check it out! www.etsy.compassrosedesignjewelry.com10% off my direct Compass Rose...