behind the scenes: may trunk shows

may has been a busy month. I had two trunk shows, one in new york city at sprinkles cupcakes and another in greenwich, ct at the women against MS luncheon. here's a peak at show prep and the shows!:

mini cupcakes from sprinkles with my new logo

pieces from my year-round collection

adore these stripe straws

me with the mini cupcakes

yay sprinkles!

the blake necklace from my fall 2012 collection and a red velvet cupcake

making another seconsett necklace before the next show

cutting more tags!

my table at the women against MS luncheon

my newport necklaces were a big hit!

multi gemstone necklaces

jewelry boxes

the seconsett necklace was also a big hit

how to wear it: waikiki necklace

1. katie bartels waikiki necklace // 2. kate spade tiki bar clutch // 3. j.crew pleated chiffon dress // 4. warby parker liv sunglasses // 5. deborah lippmann nail polish in on the beach // 6. musa metallic leather sandals

just click here to start shopping :)

behind the scenes of summer 2012

I am proud to say that I still make all of my jewelry by hand (its honestly one of my favorite parts about my job). I thought I'd give you a peak into the behind the scenes of my construction of the different designs. enjoy!

step one of making the newport necklace

stringing the three strands

crimp time!

ta da!

the newport necklace

hyannis necklace in the works

the hyannis necklace

oahu necklace, step one

stinging the oahu necklace

the oahu necklace

permanent summer collection

a few years ago I made a few necklaces with coral and gemstone starfish and they were such a success that I decided to make them part of a permanent summer collection. the designs are inspired by childhood summers in rhode island and cape cod, and recent summers in the hamptons and nantucket, where most days were spend playing in the ocean. these preppy statement necklaces are perfect for an afternoon by the pool, cocktails on the beach, or a clambake. 

me wearing the seconsett necklace poolside in amagansett

the chatham earrings

fantastic seafood in montauk

my mom wearing the hyannis necklace poolside in nantucket

the newport necklace

afternoon at the beach in nantucket

the montauk earrings in amethyst

my mom and aunt sport my multicolor and kauai necklaces in nantucket

introducing: summer 2012!

I'm really excited to announce the launch of my summer 2012 collection!
oh, and my new ecommerce site!! 

my summer 2012 collection was inspired by my travels in hawaii. I loved the contrast of the green and brown palm tress against the gorgeous blue sky during the day and vibrant sunsets in the evening. my collection is made from coral, wood, and coconut palm (purchased on the island of maui!).

kauai necklace

oahu necklace

maui earrings

oahu bracelet

stunning hawaii sunset

goodbye april, hello may!

april brought lots of cool projects and exciting new opportunities. here are some highlights:

I launched my first wholesale site on Joor! check it out here

a few of my favorite designs are now available on a great website, designer social !

and, last but not least, I styled the jewelry for a photo shoot with Miss Universe. soooo exciting! she wore some awesome necklace combinations and I can't wait to share the photos soon.

the designs I brought to the shoot

and may has exciting things on the horizon: I'll be launching my new ecommerce site (!!), my summer collection will debut, and I have some exciting trunk shows.

here's a peak at me making a piece from my summer collection