Jenne Rayburn jewelry and fashion accessories are designed for the fearlessly fashionable with a vintage taste. Using both found objects and her own line of vintage inspired pieces, Jenne crafts unique bracelets, earrings and necklaces designed around eye catching focal points that are both unpretentious and elegant. Colorful enameled flowers and rhinestone floral spray brooches often take center stage, motivated by a passion for antique and estate jewelry, and a love of gardening, especially the flowering Clematis vines that bloom in her back yard all spring and summer. “Nature is a primary source of inspiration for color, texture and form combinations, says Jenne Rayburn, founder and designer of Jenne Rayburn Handcrafted Jewelry and Fashion Accessories. Whether I’m driving New England back roads or wandering conservation land near our house, the juxtaposition of colors, textures, shapes, and symbols are endless.

Growing up in the rural farming country of southeastern Washington State, Jenne Rayburn recalls that the thrift store was one of the most interesting places to shop. However, it is not just the thrill of the hunt for unique jewelry and home accessories that Jenne loves; it is the places the hunt takes her, and the wonderful people she meets along the way. While her specialty is vintage accessories, jewelry and vintage cloth, circa 1890-1960, she also loves mid-century furniture and antique lighting. I am endlessly inspired by the gorgeous materials and craftsmanship found in antique and vintage objects, and in their stories or the stories I imagine, says Jenne Rayburn. “I’ve loved antiques since the first time my grandmother recounted the story of her heirloom furniture that was buried in her familys back yard to escape the Chicago fire. For me, wearing vintage jewelry is like traveling back in time.

An avid traveler, Jenne has lived abroad and she travels extensively, continually honing her unique style and intelligent eye, and with impeccable taste replenishing her collection of vintage and limited edition materials. Scouring local and global markets, auctions, and galleries for eye-catching vintage and antique components, Jenne carefully hand-selects pieces with special details or that have an elegant flair. These enchanting finds are then playfully combined with sometimes unexpected colors and textures to create distinctive, timeless designs. One might find a strand of old Venetian glass with an antique bronze pendant or vintage Swarovski crystals with a japanned black lacquer brooch. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with care in the designer’s Malden, MA studio.

Whimsical yet sophisticated combinations of color and texture play a huge role in the unique personality of each piece and in the success of a statement necklace. Our customers are intrigued by the vintage craftsmanship mixed with the contemporary creativity of the collections, explains Jenne Rayburn. “Our handmade pieces are wonderfully original, combining artistry and imagination with functional details.” Also motivated by the desire to create comfortable jewelry women can wear all day, Jenne continually works to create unique jewelry collections that are bold yet versatile and easy to pair with any outfit. Ergonomics and wear-ability is carefully integrated into the unique personality of each piece, resulting in handcrafted jewelry with personality that you can live in.

Its every womans dream to own beautiful, confidence building jewelry. The right accessories can transform a simple, everyday top or dress into the outfit everyone remembers. While each woman is different, being genuine and original is key to a successful style. Rayburn advises, Be true to yourself, and try not to be concerned with trends or the opinions of others. Whether you love big, bright, contemporary statement earrings, or your grandmothers favorite necklace, accessorize yourself with what brings you happiness. Jenne believes that every day brings a new opportunity for self-expression. Adornment should be inspiring and a reflection of your individuality. When you feel good about yourself, you approach the world with confidence, which is the ultimate in polish and style.

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About:

Jenne Rayburn is a Boston-based jewelry/textile artist who also studied interior design and architecture, and her work evolves from the overlap between architecture, design, technology and art. Jenne is known for her designs made from reusing vintage textiles, findings and components, found while foraging in antique shops and vintage markets. A graduate of the University of Washington where she studied metalsmithing and fiber arts, and of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a MS in Design, Jenne has been designing jewelry and apparel for over 20 years. Perpetual curiosity and a passion for experimentation resulted in her first jewelry collection made from etched copper and brilliantly colored enamel. Since then Jenne has created six distinctive collections that combine careful workmanship with unique materials and designs. It is her hope that the wearers of her pieces will find joy in a delightful artistic statement, and also something that enhances their individuality and confidence. Her work is carried in local galleries and online. Please visit jennerayburn.com for Jenne Rayburns online flagship store. For wholesale information, please visit jennerayburn.com/wholesale

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Spring has finally come to the northern hemisphere, and that means warmer weather, more daylight and bright bursts of colorful flowers to chase away the winter blues. The team at Viator.com the leading resource for researching and booking more than 9,000 tours and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries has compiled a list of destinations where travelers can enjoy the best sights and scents of the season as Mother Nature puts her best on display.

Tiptoe Through Tulips in Holland

The Dutch tulip is spring specimen of world-class renown, and Holland is home to the worlds largest flower garden, the Keukenhof, in Lisse a short drive from Amsterdam. Through late May, travelers will see fields of tulips bloom in myriad colors on Viators tours to Keukenhof like the Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields Tour, which includes a visit to the vast grounds featuring over 7 million flower bulbs. Talk about blooms: Floriade is the world’s largest flower and gardening exhibition held only once every 10 years and Viator has skip the line access. Floriade 2012 World Horticultural Exhibition: Day Trip from Amsterdam brings flower lovers to Venlo, three hours from Amsterdam, to experience the world’s most exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruits and vegetables across 163 acres. The Amsterdam Super Saver: Keukenhof Gardens and Floriade 2012 Day Trip combines the best of two floral delights at a 15% discount compared to buying the tours separately.

Daffodils in Englands Cotswolds

As one of the first flowers to bloom every year, bright, cheerful daffodils signal the end of the bleak winter months. Through mid-April, travelers can enjoy sweeping rows of daffodils that paint the English countryside a lush yellow on Viators England in One Day Trip, which departs from London and stops at Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds famous for rolling hills bursting with wild daffodils. Viators new two-day Costwolds, Bath and Oxford Small-Group Tour from London lets travelers escape the hustle and bustle of London for two days visiting rural villages and small towns full of history, tradition and bouquets of daffodils.

Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo gave 3,000 Yoshino cherry trees to the U.S. as a gift and today these trees flank historical monuments and the shores of the Potomac Rivers tidal basin in the nations capital. The best time to see the spectacular displays from thousands of blossoming cherry trees is during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, through April 27. Viators three-hour Washington D.C. Cherry Blossom Trees and Monuments Tour lets visitors admire the beautiful flowering trees as they visit key attractions such as the US Capitol, the White House and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo, Japan

Spring is practically defined by the cherry blossom, an indigenous tree of Japan that blooms prominently throughout parks, gardens and temples from mid-March through mid-April. Viators Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour includes a tour of the cherry blossoms in Sumida Park along with a visit to the Imperial Palace, where snowdrifts of petals cover the wide paths of the complex. The Tokyo Tower and Tea Ceremony Day Tour also includes a stop at Sumida Park and the Imperial Palace, along with other city highlights such as Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyos oldest Buddhist temple featuring a dense concentration of white and pink cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Bluebonnets in Texas Hill Country

Everything is bigger in Texas, and so is the states concentration of its official flower the bluebonnet, which begins blooming in mid-March. On Viators Hill Country Magic Tour, travelers will see these colorful wildflowers lining the highways and carpeting the fields and prairies as they head into the heart of Texas Hill Country outside of San Antonio, with stops at LBJ Ranch and Fredericksburg.

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