484 Main Street in Downtown Glen Ellyn

630-469-9800

Meet the Artist

Albert Konder will be in the store from 9am to 5pm Saturday, Nov. 22nd.

Trunk Show Special: Buy one piece at regular price and get a second piece at 25% off

Enter in our drawing to win Albert Konder Jewelry.

Envie in California

Meet our sister boutique in California - literally. I'm visiting my sister and mother in California right now and I'd like to introduce Envie and Envie baby to all of you. They've been open for three years and recently expanded. Envie is an inspiration to me and a great source of ideas. Envie is mostly clothing and some accessories. If you're ever in California, come visit them too!

Cab's Hephzibah Dinner a Success!

We had a wonderful turnout for the Hephzibah fundraiser. It was a fun night. Models wore pajamas from Knickers and accessories from Georgia Rae. Everyone was greeted with a glass of Champagne and delicious appetizers followed by dinner and of course, desert! Thanks to everyone involved and everyone who came to enjoy the night. Remember mention Hephzibah Thursday through Sunday in Georgia Rae and 10% of your sale goes to Hephzibah. Click on the Knickers link for more pictures!

Pajama Dinner at Cabs to Benifit Hephzibah

Please join us for a Girls' Night out at Cab's Wine Bar Bistro. Cab's, Knickers, Fuschia, and Georgia Rae are hosting a pajama dinner and fashion show on Wednesday, October 22 at 7pm.

Cost is $30 (Plus tip and tax) which includes passed appetizers, a choice of 3 entrees, and passed desserts.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Hephzibah Children's Association. Shop at Georgia Rae- Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26 mention Hephzibah and 10% of the sale proceeds will go to HCA.

Cab's is taking credit card reservations now! 630.942.9463

If you wear your Knickers pjs to the Pajama Dinner, Cab's will give you a $10 gift certificate to use at Cab's on another night.

New Gold Jewelry by Danielle Gerke

Handmade Gold filled necklace with Frosted Lava, Apatite Tear Drop, Pearl, and Smoky Quartz

I've been making silver jewelry since I was about 12 years old. It's all I've really worked with, but recently I've been seeing some really beautiful gold jewelry. It caught my eye and piqued my interest, so I ordered some gold filled supplies-gold filled is a metal with gold throughout so it doesn't wear off like a plate- and started working on some gold jewelry.

The earrings to the left are Gold-Filled with Rock Quartz stones

I'm bringing my style and designs from silver over into gold. It's so exciting to see what stones look great in gold. It adds a whole new warmer look to my collection and I've been really happy with the results. I hope you like them too!

Above: Handmade Gold-Filled necklace with Rutilated Quartz, Natural Turquoise, and Carnelian.

Below: Brushed Vermeil (gold over sterling silver) Hoops.

Don't forget about the October Drawing! Mention the blog in Georgia Rae and be entered to win a $50. Gift Card!!!

October Drawing!!

Anyone who mentions my blog while in Georgia Rae will be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Georgia Rae at the end of this month. Pass it on!

Congratulations To Our Winner

Thanks to everyone who came to the Albert Konder Trunk Show this weekend. Pat Rowland was the winner of these beautiful handcrafted earrings by Albert Konder. Sterling Silver and Citrine Cubic Zirconia.

Congratultions Pat!

Moyna Evening Bags

We just got in the cutest evening bags by Moyna. They come in tons of beautiful colors and shapes. I LOVE the peace sign bag. They will be a perfect addition to any outfit through the holiday season and beyond. Perfect for weddings, dances, dinner, and whatever else you can dream up. Each bag is lovingly handcrafted and unique.

Albert Konder Trunk Show

Preview Thursday, September 25th from 6-8pm

Friday, September 26th, from 10-6pm

and Saturday, September 27th from 9-5pm

Georgia Rae will host an Albert Konder Trunk Show. We will have tons of new pieces by Albert Konder and all his jewelry will be 15% off during this event. Please come and bring a friend! Albert Konder has been designing jewelry for more than 35 years. You will find new one-of-a-kind pieces and new designs in addition to classic Albert Konder pieces. Free gift wrapping and shipping. Everyone who makes a purchase during this event will be entered to win a piece of Albert Konder jewelry.

New Tylie Malibu

Beautiful new Tylie Malibu bags came in today. Black Patent Leather Utility with clear and smoky crystals on the strap.

Tylie Malibu Capri Applique in Brown soft leather with brass hardware.



Purple Suede Utility Bag with Amethyst Crystals. For more information about any of these bags, please call or stop by. (630.469.9800) Tylie Malibu does custom orders in tons of colors. They usually take 4-6 weeks. Below is the Equestrian Clutch in Gold.

Madonnari on Main

Elisa Singley

Barb Levin

Patricia Peixoto

http://www.pattyarts.com/

Madonnari on Main was a really great event. Thanks to Tracy and Carole, and everyone who made it possible. It was a great chance for people to express themselves. Patricia Peixoto, Elisa, Singley, and Barb Levin are all pictured in various stages of creating their art. It was such a hot day I don't know how they managed to finish the work, but they did and it was great. All three said they had a great time and are looking forward to doing it again next year. Watch for it next year, it really was a sight. There were 50 or 60 kids creations that were wonderful as well. We can't wait for next year!!

Madonnari on Main 2008

All three of Georgia Rae's featured artists will be doing street painting at Madonnari on Main in Glen Ellyn this year! Please stop by and check out this event.

Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Main Street will be closed in Glen Ellyn between Hillside and Duane for Madonnari on main. Artists from all over will recreate an original piece from their collections in chalk on the street. There will be shuttle buses from Madonnari on Main to the Festival of the Arts at Lake Ellyn.

Check out this link for more information.

http://www.chalklastrada.com/

Featured Artists from Georgia Rae:

Patricia Peixoto (http://pattyartsblog.blogspot.com/) and http://www.pattyarts.com/)

From Patricia's website:

I create painting, collage, painted bowls, and usable art.

I was born in São Paulo, Brazil. My first steps were drawing and watercolors. Later I got into costume design and graphic arts, working in São Paulo’s theater and in advertising companies. Since moving to Chicago in 1997, I have worked in a lot of different media, including collage, dolls Photographs, decorative art, wearing art and acrylic paintings.

I have been showing my art at several art spaces like, Galeria de Mexico in Chicago, Evanston Art Center, Friends of the Art Space, University of Chicago, Maria Pappas Office, restaurants and Numerous Art Fairs throughout The Chicago area.

Barbara Trock Levin

Barb also uses different medium, she creates multimedia collages, and paints.

and Elisa Singley

Elisa paints on glass with ceramic and glass paint and creates colored pencil art. Below is one of her paintings on a vintage window.

Summer's almost over!

We've started getting in our "transitional" pieces to go into fall. Can you believe it? Before we know it, it'll be time to go back to school!

Latico has some really great new colors and shapes. The Bettina bag in flame is pictured below. Flame, a rich burnt red-orange, is a new color for Latico and is one of my favorites. Perfect for Late Summer/Early Fall.

We've also just picked up a new line of bags, called Bobo Bags from California they use a beautiful Italian leather. Click here to read about the founder and the company. Bobo is an impressive mid priced high quality classic bag. The bag pictured below is the East West Satchel and we also have it in black patent leather.

New LODIS & Latico

We just got in some fabulous new clutches and wallets. The Dolce slim clutch (pictured above) is the cutest little clutch I've seen in a while. Lodis uses Italian Leather. The Sorrento Checkbook Cutch is so soft, you have to touch it to believe it! We have it in three great colors, Celery (green-gold pictured), Ochre (yellow-gold) and Black-gold.

Latico also has really great clutches in bright summer colors. Add a touch of color to whatever you're wearing with this great red patent leather "Scarlet Belted Clutch" or cute little turquoise Eel skin kiss-lock coin purse in bright turquoise. We also have clutches in the perfect summer color, the ever popular white.

Spring Sale at Georgia Rae

Print this card out and bring it in to take advantage of this sale! Time for an update to that Spring wardrobe. We have beautiful Spring handbags and jewelry to suit everyone's taste.

We'll see you soon!

Tsi~La Organics Eau de parfum collection

Tsi~La Organics, (Pronounced Chi-La) produce this all-natural perfume set. Sold as a set of 4 or individually. They are the perfect light, slightly floral scent for spring and summer. Each scent has a different tone. They are made to be worn together in layers or separately.

From their website: (http://www.tsilaorganics.com/products/mini_perfume.html)

"...Sophisticated and 100% natural. Untouched by alcohol, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colorings, this mini collection uses a moisturizing base of select coconut oil infused with botanical extracts of pink orchid flowers. The benefits of orchids are well known: They fight free radicals, increasing skin immunity and are rich in minerals, such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, enhancing your skin’s own natural mineral content. Perfect for travel and romance..."

Welcome Spring!

It's March 18th and Spring is almost here! We have lots of beautiful Spring accessories. Starting with these Junior Drake bags. They are nice soft metallic colors perfect for Spring. These little clutches are so cute and have a great lining. Perfect for a wallet or a night out.

Our Spring accessories also include great hats by San Diego Hat Co. (pictured below), New Jewelry by June Bijou, Albert Konder, and Danielle Gerke.

We also have great Tylie Malibu Transitional, Spring and Summer Bags now...like this one!

June Bijou--20% off through Valentine's Day

While I was in California, I visited the June Bijou showroom. Her collection is really beautiful. I'm excited to be able to offer a large selection at 20% off through Valentine's Day.

Pictured left is her Flourite and Blue Topaz Necklace. The chain is Vermeil-gold over sterling silver. It is stunning and has matching earrings.

From her website: (http://www.junebijou.com/) June Pillay, owner of June Bijou, was born in South Africa and raised in the United States. She began creating designs in 2001.

A repeating motif throughout the June Bijou collection is June’s love of circles. June believes, “circles are clean, classic, the perfect shape, and circles compliment most faces. They represent so many things, but most of all the connection we all share.”

This Lemon Quartz beauty also has matching earrings. Stop by today to see these pieces and more.

Make a Wish!

Make a Wish Necklaces from Dogeared Jewels are here. So cute and perfect for any occasion. They're on a colored string that has a clasp in the back. "When your necklace wears off, your wish is ready to come true!" At $26 they are a great gift.

Come see our selection, Lucky Bamboo, New Beginnings, Balance, Teacher, and Follow Your Heart to name a few.

Each piece is handcrafted in California. Dogeared also has a huge line of other beautiful pieces that we will see this year.






New Envirosax are also on the way!

We first introduced Envirosax in November at Georgia Rae. And it turns out they were a big hit. They are the perfect eco-friendly reusable bag to carry home your groceries in. The bag rolls up and snaps into a tiny package that you can carry with you wherever you go. When unrolled, it carries about twice the amount a regular shopping bag carries. Sustainable and so chic.