The Linnet Bird's Story

"Inspired by the painted desert of America’s southwest, The Linnet
Bird was born. As a
recent transplant to the Seattle area, Carly Jane Lee recalls the
varied hues of the Mojave desert on childhood trips with her family.
“My dad would love getting up right at dawn & would encourage my
brother & me to go with him on hikes into the desert.” It was from
these visual images of colored sands and multihued canyons that the
palate of The Linnet Bird’s pieces would take shape. “I wanted to
create pieces that would embody the
dazzling serenity of the desert.” Incorporating influences from a
foreign geography might be risky to those used to the temperate
climates of the Northwest. “Beauty is universal, whether they
originate from drier climates or from the oceans & mountains.” It’s
this inclusive beauty that the Linnet Bird endeavors to showcase
throughout it’s collection.

The Linnet Bird’s name originates from bird watchers & collectors from
Europe’s royal families. Beginning in the 15th century, those who
appreciated linnet birds, prized them for their ability to always
carry a beautiful song. This capacity to sing despite being
domesticated were valued to those who sought after the petite
red-breasted bird. Even during the colder and darker months of the
year the linnet bird would continue to sing it’s cheerful song.
“Everyone, not matter their success level, needs encouragement
throughout their personal and professional lives,” says creator Carly
Jane Lee. It was with this perspective in mind that the earrings in
her collection celebrate the strong, simple yet enduring beauty
derived from the linnet bird. The stones and desert gems are partnered
onto these silver frameworks that
emulate their strength from a small endearingly happy bird. "

By John and Carly Lee

@thelinnetbird

The Linnet Bird is now on Twitter! We are gearing up for a fabulous event on Tuesday 26th of July that you won't want to miss. We will have noshes from Serious Pie, drinks from Dry Soda, fashion from Queen Anne Dispatch, East Pike Vintage and C. Mor. Threads as well as preview products from YWCA’s 9th Annual Closet Treasure Sale and local designers such as Sarai Pearl Jewelry, The Linnet Bird, Moorea Seal Jewelry, Baby & Co., and Nakate.

CRAVE & aLIVE

http://thecravecompany.com/seattle/2011/07/19/alive-fashion-show-a-unique-perspective-through-a-collaborative-lens/


Photography by Kristina Krug

Runway: aLive Fashion Show

http://www.seattlemet.com/blogs/wear-what-when/alive-fashion-show-415-westlake-baby-and-co-pike-vintage-july-2011

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Photo: Kristina Krug

Pardalote Rhodes

Whimsical Rhodochrosite pared with silver wrapped Amazonite swung from a tiny sterling silver chain. Named for the lifelong mated pardalote.

Rhodochrosite is formed as stalagmites in Inca silver mines abandoned in the 13th century, it is sometimes called Inca rose. Today, the world's main deposits are still found in Argentina. Rhodochrosite welcomes all change. It urges us to pay attention to our hearts and those things we hunger for. It brings out the adventuresome qualities in us. It gives us new chances. When change calls to you or falls into your life, rhodochrosite can help you open your arms and embrace it.

Lory Turquoise

Large teardrop magnesite stones hugged in silver make an impressive statement for work or for play. Named after the vibrant and lively lorikeet found in Australia and the lesser known Nevadan magnesite.

"Native Americans, including the Pomo Tribes of California, carved white magnesite gemstones into beads for jewelry and currency. The currency beads were traded individually versus by the strand like most other valued beads. Magnesite is a magnesium carbonate with the same crystal structure as calcite, a calcium carbonate with a hardness and texture similar to turquoise and marble. Magnesite forms when magnesium-rich rocks such as serpentine or dolomite are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Major deposits of white magnesite can be found in Austria, Italy, Poland and the state of Nevada."