The Colors of Sand and Sea September 15 2016

It's all about connecting with color at RTD for fall/winter. I'm focusing on how colors make you feel & the symbolism behind each hue. Coming soon to the studio: I'll be bringing home goods, gifts & one of kind jewelry pieces into the studio to shop in person. Every couple of months there will be a new color palette presented to shop at the studio. This time around is all about finding ways to take those beachy blue hues with you through fall & winter. Sign up for the mailing list to get the latest details on when the pieces will be available in studio. 

Photo: Rebecca Tollefsen

Rebecca Tollefsen on Buzzfeed September 02 2016

Playlist Summer 2016 July 25 2016

Summer 2016 Playlist - listen along right here.

No Good - Perfume Genius

Real Desire - Dan Auerbach

Pain - De La Soul with Snoop Dog

I Love You All The Time - Ed Harcourt

You Are Not Alone - Mavis Staples

Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye (Live) - Phosphorescent

(What's So Funny About) Peace, Love & Understanding - Shovels & Rope with Lucius

Tell Me (Live) - Sharon Van Etten

Snap That Chat May 01 2016

Most days I'm on Snapchat sharing behind the scenes of my work process, studio, upcoming work and other daily tidbits & funny antics you just can't capture on those other social media outlets. Find me at beccatollefsen or scan my code above.

2016 Mother's Day Bouquet Locket April 29 2016

Happy Earth Day April 22 2016

Happy Earth Day! While I am not a hardcore activist, I do believe that small changes can add up to make a big impact. When I started my line in 2008 I quickly realized that there are many ways to execute those types of small changes inside my business. One of the biggest areas I have focused on is my packaging. 

Since 2009 my paper packaging is all new but comprised of recycled materials. This includes the boxes and mailers I use for each package as well as all of my packaging inserts and jewelry cards. Before introducing any kind of new paper packaging I research my materials and ensure they are comprised of recycled materials. In addition, I purchase all of my boxes and the speciality paper used for my jewelry cards and packaging inserts here in New England. My business cards are also printed here in New England. They are all a bit more expensive then what I could find elsewhere but I chose New England based suppliers to reduce my carbon footprint. Finally, I do not print paper receipts to include in each package. I email all receipts directly to customers to save on printing mass amounts of paper.

All images: Rebecca Tollefsen via Instagram

Studio Move February 28 2016

I sure am going to miss this place. I'm saying goodbye to this studio space at the end of the week. A studio space closer to home opened up and of course I had to take it! I've been at my current studio for two years and it's been terrific. But my new studio has things that are too good to pass up! It will be housed inside my sister in law's yoga studio so I'll be close by to friends and family. I'll even be able to walk to work everyday which is a huge bonus!  

Once I'm settled at my new studio space I'll be launching my gifts & home collection. If you've been following along for a while (and thank you if you have - I love getting to know you!) you know I've been working on the gifts & home line since 2013. The line has evolved over time into so much more than I originally planned and I'm excited to share it with you! You may have also heard me mention that I've been hoping to open a brick & mortar location in the future. While I won't have a full on storefront at my new studio space I will be sharing a small, thoughtfully curated selection of items each month as well as hosting quarterly markets. The quarterly markets will feature a full selection of limited edition jewelry, homewares/decor and gifts for those on your list. To see what's available at the new studio each month (some of it can ship to you if you're not local) and to keep up with the dates of the quarterly markets you can join my weekly email list or follow along on Facebook & Instagram.

Images: Rebecca Tollefsen