Happy Holidays!!

New Letter Medallions!

We were getting several requests for the Filou Signature Medallions to come in letters...and now here they are! These make the perfect personalized gift and can be worn everyday (also great for layering!)

Available online at www.filoudesigns.bigcartel.com and select shops =)

Limited Edition Ametrine Collection

Ametrine is a crystal combination with purple amythest and yellowy citrine. I love raw cut stones!

Please e-mail us (admin@filoudesigns.com) for availability. We will sell the pieces in the order we receive requests. Thanks!

1. Leaf 3D Small with Tassels & Ametrine, 36 inch $110
2. Circle Twig with Ametrine, 18 inch $86
3. Damask Mirror Bird with Ametrine and Chain, 22 inch $134
4. Coral 3D Bronze with Ametrine, 18 inch $81
5. Double Flat Cable Leaf 3D with Ametrine, 30 inch $105
6. Wishbone 3D Bronze with Ametrine, 18 inch $72
7. Twig 3D Chameleon with Ametrine, 32 inch $127
8. Silver Medallion Swallow with Ametrine and Chain, 18 inch $98
9. Little Owl Hoop with Ametrine, 24 inch $143
10. Twig 3D Bronze Chameleon with Ametrine, 36 inch $114 SOLD
11. Heart Key and Ametrine Layered Necklace, 16/18 inch $88

Hidden Gem Soiree

hidden gem soiree is a series of fun filled evenings taking place in vancouver's neatest cafes, wine bars, galleries and studios. each evening highlights works of a small group of talented local designers in fashion, jewellery, accessories and home decor.

our next event is...

Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Raw Canvas
Street: 1046 Hamilton Street
City/Town: Vancouver, BC

featuring:

Filou Designs -handcrafted sterling silver and 24K gold vermeil jewelry
Rosy Designs - sweet cards and prints
L'arbre Love - original wood jewelry
& a Communal Canvas!!

Feel free to book your own canvas through Raw Canvas!

For more info: http://www.hiddengemsoiree.com/

Hope to see you there!!

The Tiny Fig

Here's a great little post by The Tiny Fig on Fab Fair !!

Wholesale

If you have a store and are interested in carrying the Limited Edition or One of a Kind pieces, please contact us at sales@filoudesigns.com to schedule a viewing at our Vancouver Studio.

Message in a Bottle

Limited Edition: "Message in a Bottle" Collection

The "Message in a Bottle" Necklace is the perfect necklace to go with your summer attire. On a 24" chain this piece is very versatile and easily thrown over summer dresses, tanks and bikinis! Each bottle is different. Some have a few grains of special "Hoshisuna" star sand collected from my travels to Okinawa, Japan; a little message on recycled cotton fabric paper from South India, a seashell, and a feather! Feel free to add your own little treasures!!

New Bronze!!

Beautiful, Beautiful Bronze. I am really liking this metal. It's different, it's vintage-y, it's earthy. The 3D pieces look especially nice in this colour. If you would like one in this colour please contact me!

Studio Pictures

More Reclaimed Seaglass Necklaces

Limited Edition & One of a Kind: Filou Reclaimed Seaglass

On my recent trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico (a fabulous and quaint island off of Cancun), I came across a beach that was full of seaglass. This beach was quite rocky and was obviously a place for party-ers to hang out, thus leaving their broken beer and liquor bottles behind. Something good did come out of it though. There are little treasures of seaglass sprinkling the shoreline. My favourite being the aqua pieces. The clean salt water has been washing over them for months...years maybe, which have softened the edges and give a nice smooth 'sand-blasted' texture. I love the rawness and irregularity to the pieces.

I was looking for something to add to the Filou pieces. I think Seaglass is a nice little addition. The pieces are one of a kind, unique and we are doing some good for the environment by reclaiming and reusing the glass (not to mention cleaning up the beaches a bit!).

The nature of these pieces are that no two are alike and when you spot one you like, you shouldn't let it go. The Filou Reclaimed Seaglass pieces are Limited Edition and One of a Kind. We'll be on the look out for seaglass on the beaches we travel to. Another excuse to travel... =)

Fun Little Slideshow !!!

Facebook Fan Page Contest

We just started a Facebook Fanpage, please join us!! We will pick one lucky fan in May who will win a Filou Designs Necklace valued at $50!! Click here to join!

Get the Look

Filou Designs new Shells 3D Collections was recently featured in TV Week Magazine! Get your hands on one here!!

Filou Bracelets!!!

Behold! The new Filou Medallion Hoop Bracelet (which is available in all medallion designs and in silver or gold vermeil)!!

I was out to design a bracelet that was sleek, non-fuss, comfortable and suited wrists of all sizes. I have to give a little credit to my husband Jim in helping me figure out this one =) I haven't seen anything like it so it's completely unique.

How does it work? Simply place the bracelet on your wrist and pull the end through the hoop. Then clasp on to any link that is comfortable. This bracelet is adjustable so you can wear it loose or tighter.

If you would like one, please e-mail me at admin(at)filoudesigns.com !

30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers

Thank you Vancouver Mom for this wonderful article and including Filou Designs on your list!!!

Vancouver Mom has some other great lists such as 50 Essential Vancouver Portrait Photographers. This is a great place to start in checking out Vancouver talent =)

A peek into the Spring/Summer 2010 Collection!

For the Spring/Summer 2010 Collections I worked on some special 3D pieces that are cast from my favourite shells collected over the years. Thank you Lisa for this lovely little article!

Here are a couple more pieces!



Cast from a branch found while strolling along Kits Beach.



For coffee lovers! Cast from a really bean!!

Filou in New York!

I have been very fortunate to travel with Filou and earlier this month, Filou took me all the way to New York to show at the New York International Gift Fair! Filou Designs was in the company of other amazing handmade jewelry artists from all across the US and Canada, including our friendly neighbour Jennifer & Irine from Matsu (www.matsujewellery.com). In my spare time, I enjoyed cupcakes at Magnolia, bruchetta and paninis at Cafe Ino, shopping in Soho, and watching "Wicked" at the Gershwin theatre.