Melanie Bilenker Jewelry

To say Melanie Bilenker's work takes dedication is an understatement. It also takes her literal DNA. The Victorians kept lockets of hair and miniature portraits painted with ground hair and pigment to secure the memory of lost love. Taking this inspiration, Bilenker has embedded her own hair into epoxy resin, recreating photographic images. The result is a floating, quiet, ordinary moment.





It makes me think of this trend happening in Tokyo with curio jewelry, these vintage oddities, mostly small dolls' hands and bronzed objects you'd find in an antique store.

Elsewares

Online shopping has less of that thrill of discovering something truly unique. With elsewares.com, it's a little easier to find better design for the home, wear and carry. They have jewelry, bags, t-shirts, decor, paper products, and tons of recycled pieces.


Acrylic Diamond Rings, AlissiaMT


"Bestow" Wall-Mounted Vase & Candleholder, Harry Allen


Dart Coat Hooks, Suck UK


Um Tote, Josh Jakus