november in instagram

the hillary labradorite and chrysoprase bracelet 

in the works

organizing my nail polish collection

celebrating obama's reelection in times square

holiday trunk show!

sparkle and velvet ribbon necklaces!

holiday show at greenwich academy

tulle and ruby red slippers

holiday show at the stanwich club

my manhattan block is getting all festive!

working on a bracelet for zoe boutique!

twinkle twinkle

christmas in connecticut

mexican hot chocolate break with a friend

cornell vs. michigan game at msg (we won!)

festive wrapping for my jewelry

planning 2013 adventures :)

introducing: the samantha

I'm really excited to announce another addition to my holiday collection: the samantha necklace! made from faceted onyx stones and bright red, cobalt blue, and hunter green velvet ribbon, this fabulous holiday accessory combines sparkle and holiday spirit. 

available through the end of december!

shira necklace giveaway!

I'm very excited to announce my shira necklace giveaway on DomestiKated Life! head over to Kate's fabulous blog for details about the giveaway.

discounted sparkle

make sure you take advantage of my black friday and cyber monday discount! its the perfect chance to get your holiday shopping done (and purchase some sparkle for yourself :) !

trunk show

if you're going to be in CT for thanksgiving, stop by my stocking stuffer trunk show! I'll have lots of pieces that are not available on my website, so come check it out.

new sparkle!

I am so excited to announce the launch of a new necklace, the shira! 

made from gold or gunmetal sparkle glass and bright red, cobalt blue, or hunter green velvet ribbon, the shira is the perfect holiday statement necklace.

color inspiration: magenta

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rock the vote

get out there and vote! and obviously rock some sparkle while you do so :)

hannah earrings

color inspiration: marigold yellow

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rebuilding

as a new yorker, its been a really tough week. 

I have been extremely fortunate (even though my apartment is 1/2 block from the infamous dangling crane on 57th street) to have had no damage or major issues this week. but I have close friends who have lost water and power,  have been evacuated, and one who even had her house destroyed. so its been a bit of a roller coaster of emotions and the tough part of rebuilding is just beginning. 

between now and monday, 25% of all purchases from my website will go to the american red cross. in addition, I will also be donating 25% off all proceeds from my upcoming holiday trunk shows (shoot me an email at katie@katiebartels.com to get details) to the red cross. 

xoxo, katie

october in instagram

colorful fabrics in the D&D building

found the perfect clutch

a girl can dream...

working on a freshwater pearl and emerald for a customer

new project

hello fall!

shoe perfection

spoon gown

delicious brunch at five points

arm party with bracelets from india and vietnam adventures

housewarming party for a dear friend

final project for my interior design class

getting ready for holiday trunk shows

really cool graffiti in soho

obsessed with the chandelier at drybar

espresso and candy corn=morning fuel

making some festive earrings

uncommon iphone and ipad cases made based on my

fall inspiration board :) available here

#rockthevote

playing with labradorite gemstones

halloween 30/60/90 class

madeline weinrib sample sale!

camouflage door in the LES