local goodness from tasi designs

i’ve been working on a pretty exciting new project this week (details to come) that has made me remember just how much talent there really is in this city of mine.  i never thought of portland as a hot spot for design until i lived here, but lately, it seems every time i fall for a piece of art or jewelry in a local shop, the designer is a fellow portlander.

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last week, i was strolling through one of my favorite local spots, a shop called noun (“a person’s place for things”, they call it…so clever).  i freely admit that i’m often there because they happen to share their shop with my favorite local purveyor of sweets, saint cupcake.  but on this visit, i did more than lightly browse, and i have to tell you, it was hard not to walk out of that store with a new set of vintage glassware, an antique lusterware elephant teapot, and at least three creations from local jewelry star tasi designs.

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these pretty, pretty pieces – which do not, for some reason, photograph well – are designed by two sisters, both local, and i’ve fallen pretty hard for the whole line.  i love that the foundation is oxidized silver, which gives these an edgy, vintage quality (and means no polishing).  and i love the geometric elements of each piece.  their earrings tend to have such great flow and movement, they seem practically in orbit.  and the necklaces are made with the most gorgeous gems – i love that they choose stones with dapples and raw edges to give each piece such personality and texture.  that necklace in the center has me in such a flutter, i can hardly contain myself!

if you’re in town, i cannot recommend a stop at noun highly enough – they have an amazing selection from the line (and cupcakes!).  if not, you can pick them up from another local boutique (with an online shop), tilde, or from tasi’s etsy site (though again, the photos just do not do these pieces justice).

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