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Ballet & Black Rhodium

 

 

THE PALETTE: BALLET & BLACK RHODIUM

            Millenial pink may be having a moment as fashion’s color du jour, but we’ve always had a soft spot for rosy shades from blush to petal. And we’re not the only ones — the color first gained popularity during the Rococo period with Madame de Pompadour, the notoriously stylish mistress of King Louis XV, commissioning a set of Sevres china in her very own shade of pale pink.

            Our classic Ballet — a gossamer hue recalling pointe shoes’ silk — makes for jewels that radiate a universally-flattering glow. This fall, we keep reaching for pieces that pair Ballet’s delicacy with the deep gray of rhodium-plated silver: a combination that tempers pink’s saccharine sweetness, giving the color a whole new attitude. A little bit ladylike, a little bit tough, it’s a pairing that proves pink can be so much more than just pretty.

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Ballet & Black Rhodium

Catherine

Our Classics Reimagined

Named after Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), King Charles II’s (1630-1685) wife, the Catherine collection is inspired by jewelry made popular in 17th century England and reimagined for today's modern woman. Crafted from 18k yellow gold washed sterling silver or black rhodium washed sterling silver, the collection features scalloped, bezel settings lined with our signature foils, and flat-cut white quartz. These design elements, which were prevalent during the 17th century in both sentimental and heraldic jewelry, continue to endure as the cornerstone to our reimagined classics collection.

“By incorporating timeless design elements, the Catherine collection offers modern women a way to embrace the elegance and sophistication of the past, while expressing their own unique sense of style.” Emily

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Color Blocking

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THE PALETTE: Color-Blocking

            With winter’s chill starting to fill the air, ‘tis the season for layering — and that includes your jewelry. It’s no secret that we at Larkspur & Hawk are big fans of color, and lately we’ve taken to combining pieces in varying hues to create an eye-catching, color-blocked look. It’s an incredibly versatile styling trick, ranging from subtle tonal mélanges to bold, contrasting combos, that hits a festive note which is perfectly suited to holiday parties.

            We love the vibrancy created by mixing bright colors, like rose, cobalt, and grass. The multicolored combination is an ideal antidote to dull, gray days. There’s a lovely autumnal glow achieved by layering rich jewel tones like bellini and scarlet, gentle peach paired with a deep wine red. Or for a more understated effect, try teaming pieces in a spectrum of pale shades like pink, gray, and beige — the subtle variations in tone make for a radiant, multi-dimensional mix. Whichever route you take, it’s pretty hard to go wrong. Remember that when it comes to color-blocking, more is definitely more.

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Color Blocking

Cora

MEET CORA

Classic but contemporary, elegant yet unconventional — Cora ups the ante on traditional silhouettes by combining a painterly mix of materials. Equal parts gilded and graphic, Cora's opulent solid gold settings get a modern twist via geometric color-blocked stones. In addition to our classic foiled quartz, this collection features a dynamic mix of sapphires, moonstones and chalcedony in shades ranging from dusty rose to royal blue. 

Classic but contemporary, elegant yet unconventional — Cora ups the ante on traditional silhouettes by combining a painterly mix of materials. Equal parts gilded and graphic, Cora's opulent solid gold settings get a modern twist via geometric color-blocked stones. In addition to our classic foiled quartz, this collection features a dynamic mix of sapphires, moonstones and chalcedony in shades ranging from dusty rose to royal blue. 

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Cora

CURRENTLY COVETING - Convertible Earrings

 

 

Go Your Own Way:  The Convertible Sadie Earring

 
​     We, of course, love a beautiful earring. But a beautiful earring that you can make your own? Even better.

​     Personalization has long been a hallmark of luxury, from family crests to couture suits, and now more than ever, individuality reigns. Our newest Sadie earring features four separate elements that can be combined to create over seven different styles, going from delicate to dramatic, day to night, by adding or taking away the removable drops. We provide the tools, how you wear them is entirely up to you.


​​     Lately, we’re drawn to designs with a nuanced asymmetry and the Sadie earring is a prime example, finding a harmonious balance between oval, pear, cushion and kite-cut stones in various coordinating hues. Each stone has been thoughtfully chosen to be eye-catching in any number of combinations. Whether you’re feeling bold or demure, this one pair of earrings affords you the ultimate luxury: choice.

 

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CURRENTLY COVETING - Convertible Earrings

CURRENTLY COVETING - Painted Jewelry

 

 

 

 

CURRENTLY COVETING: Painted Jewelry

 

            The term “wearable art” art gets thrown around a lot when talking about jewelry, but our latest truly embodies the concept. The new Cora collection introduces a first for Larkspur & Hawk: a limited-edition selection of jewels that are backed with hand-painted art rather than our signature colored foils. While it may be a new addition to Larkspur & Hawk, painted jewelry’s roots go back to the 16th century. Painted portrait miniatures, like those pictured above, were the precursor to the modern photograph; they were the only way for, say, a noblewoman to get a preview of potential suitors.

            Our painted Cora pieces draw on the same technique: clear quartz stones are backed with intricate paintings rendered on a miniature scale. Rather than a portrait, the Cora pieces utilize paintings inspired by the work of abstract expressionist Paul Klee, known for his dreamy juxtapositions of colors and shapes. These original artworks were all specially commissioned for Larkspur & Hawk using enamel, gold, and palladium leaf. And as each piece contains its own unique painting, every item in the painted, Cora range is one-of-a-kind. Like the portrait miniatures before them, this collection toes the line between fine art and fine jewelry, bringing a bit of that allure off the wall and into the everyday.

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CURRENTLY COVETING - Painted Jewelry

Emily Loves: Artful Imperfection

Missoni, Lisa Corti, Sanayi 313, Les Ottomans: courtesy of the brand; Hirota: courtesy of Sara NYC; Line Vautrin: courtesy of 1st Dibs; Seletti: courtesy of Michele Varian; Dries Van Noten: FirstView

Artful Imperfection

         The Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi celebrates the organic, irregular beauty of everything from a wildflower's naturally varied hues to the unique crackling in a ceramic's glaze — an appreciation for nuances beyond the Western ideal of flawless symmetry. It's an idea that feels especially relevant in our increasingly digitized age, when computer-generated perfection is just a click away. Now more than ever, I am drawn to pieces with a slightly askew, hand-hewn character. While designing the latest Sadie collection, I had tremendous fun coloring outside the proverbial lines, combining colors, shapes and scales that don't traditionally go together. I love the unconventional chic of an outfit composed of seemingly contrasting colors and prints, a set of glasses in subtly varied patterns, or a dish juxtaposing two wildly different styles. Does it match? Does it matter? These pieces prove that perfection is in the eye of the beholder.

 

 

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Emily Loves: Artful Imperfection

Emily Loves: Fall Florals

Photos: Alain Simic

 

Emily Loves: Fall Florals

             While I think most everyone can agree on the beauty of flowers, I’ve always found them particularly inspiring. Coincidentally, Larkspur is the colloquial name for Delphiniums — so flowers are pretty much an essential part of Larkspur & Hawk’s DNA. Despite my personal affinity for florals, I’d never referenced them directly in my designs until creating the newest Sadie collection. For this latest iteration, I drew on some of my favorite florals of all time: the freeform, elegantly disheveled arrangements of Dutch Old Masters’ paintings.

            These vanitas were wildly popular throughout the 17th century, depicting the exquisite flowers, fruits and decorative objects that were prized by high society. Beneath their seemingly innocent subject matter, Dutch still-lifes captured symbols of life’s fleeting nature — like a delicate bloom that is destined to wilt. As such, these florals were rendered in deep, moody tones that lend dulcet bouquets a darker appeal. It’s precisely those hues that color the new Sadie collection: rich burgundies, dusty pinks, burnt oranges. To help bring them to life, we created a few vanitas of our own by photographing the collection amidst sumptuous arrangements crafted by Nicolette Owen of Brooklyn’s Little Flower School and photographed by Alain Simic. Shadowy and serene, these images capture everything I love about those old-world floral masterpieces.

 

 

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Emily Loves: Fall Florals

Estrela

Estrela, meaning ‘star’ in Portuguese, is inspired by the magic and mysticism of a beautiful night sky never ceasing to beckon. As the winter solstice begins, we welcome longer nights, which are an especially fitting time to bedeck ourselves in the sparkling light of jeweled stars, echoing the celestial spectacles that shine from above. 

This five-silhouette group pays tribute to the ancient belief in the influence of stars over human destinies. Handmade of diamonds, rainbow moonstones, and foiled lavender moon quartz, the gemstones were selected for their celestial symbolism as well as our adoration of the milky beauty of 18th-century Portuguese opaline jewelry.

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Estrela

Everything Old is New Again: Anna Gray

Everything Old is New Again: A conversation series that explores the distinction between reinventing styles from the past instead of simply reproducing them (an endeavor near and dear to everything we design at Larkspur & Hawk), featuring inspiring women with different approaches to breathing new life into vintage and making it feel uniquely modern.

The first installment features Anna Gray, a vintage industry veteran and founder of Club Vintage. Read on for Anna's expert tips for making vintage look uniquely modern, and to shop her favorite Larkspur & Hawk pieces.

 

 

Tell us about your relationship with the world of vintage. 

Secondhand shopping has always been a part of my consumer habit, but when I moved to NYC for college and started working in fashion I realized I absolutely couldn’t afford the things I was hired to sell. Of course, personal style was/is paramount in this here industry so thrift stores let me experiment with weirdness without blowing my income. Then I started researching the environmental impact of clothing and I essentially stopped buying new in 2018 (I yield to new socks and underwear). 

Going back to style, figuring out what looks good on your body is more important than whatever is happening in trend reports. I’m not spewing any innovative wisdom here but I really think one’s early investigations into what fits where and why on the body and in the psyche is what creates interest and elegance. Ultimately, cool style is just confidence (sorry, do I sound like Seventeen mag?).


What advice do you have for styling vintage (fashion and/or decor) in a way that makes it look uniquely fresh or modern, i.e. reinventing styles from the past as opposed to simply reproducing or mimicking them (which can feel more like a costume)? Any particular strategies or tips? 

My first suggestion is to mix eras. 70s with 50s, 00s with 40s. It’ll always look fresh because you’re interpreting the garment’s original intention in a new way. My second suggestion is that if it fits you really well, it will always look more contemporary than something ill-fitting. My third and least surprising, is that if you add jeans or sneakers your outfit will feel newer (also more casual. Is “casual” synonymous with “modern”?).

 

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Tell us about the vintage wardrobe items you wore in our shoot.

There’s the very epic sheer, blue, puff sleeved organza YSL top I found in a vintage store in Miami for $80. It has incredible oversized mother of pearl buttons. I don’t know the exact collection but it’s from the 70s. The skirt is tag-less but I got it from one of my vintage pop ups for $30, I think. I pulled my tights up to my ribs (pro tip: look for tights on The RealReal — they’re cheap and designer) to make the skirt look more high-waisted and then I paired with these insane giraffe-print pony hair boots I also found in Miami (on a different trip) at Fly Boutique. Miami has great vintage because all the snowbirds realize they don’t need their winter gear anymore.

 

Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you chose and the way you styled them.

I saw the opportunity to sparkle and I took it. The heart earrings and necklace are grown-up versions of the plastic things I wore as a kid. I am wondering if there’s something to elevating nostalgia that creates a beautiful straight line between childhood and true adulthood? Anyway, when it comes to Larkspur & Hawk, more is more! Jewelry is fun because you can match its intensity with your clothing or not. A couple of these necklaces will totally transform a T-shirt as easily as they will a strapless velvet gown, you know?

 

 

What inspires your jewelry style in general? 

My maternal grandmother is really into jewelry. I have a lot of her pieces that I treasure and many memories of my cousins and I poking through her jewelry boxes and picking out favorites. Jewelry can be both costume and heirloom. Like a watch or a Birkin bag, I guess, but tidier and easier to pack. Once upon a time I was engaged and I had a ring that really read as, “I AM ENGAGED” and I was surprised by my distaste for the automatic assumption that comes with wearing something recognizable, symbolic. That isn’t an insult to the ring — it was really beautiful. After I gave the ring back I started wearing vintage wedding bands on all of the fingers of my left hand so that categorization came less easily. If we were texting, I would insert the shrugging emoji here. 

 

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Everything Old is New Again: Anna Gray

Everything Old is New Again: Michelene Auguste

Everything Old is New Again: A conversation series that explores the distinction between reinventing styles from the past instead of simply reproducing them (an endeavor near and dear to everything we design at Larkspur & Hawk), featuring inspiring women with different approaches to breathing new life into vintage and making it feel uniquely modern.

 

Next up in our series is Michelene Auguste, the founder and thoughtful curator behind Dem, a vintage shopping wonderland. Discover the origins of Michelene's relationship with vintage and shop her favorite colorful Larkspur & Hawk pieces below.

 

Tell us about your relationship with the world of vintage. 
Growing up, most of what I owned was vintage or used. Sometimes resources and money are scarce in Trinidad, so clothes are passed down — nothing goes to waste in my family. I think this made me appreciate secondhand clothes and objects, things with history. When I started traveling I really enjoyed searching for interesting and unique pieces. It’s very important for me to express myself, and I feel through vintage I can do that. I love digging through trunks of old clothes. It feels like you’re hunting for treasures and untold stories. I put in a lot of time into curating the clothing and objects in my shop Dem because I want people to find something that they know is rare and was really searched for. Also, through Dem, I want to promote a lifestyle that isn’t wasteful.

 

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What advice do you have for styling vintage (fashion and/or decor) in a way that makes it look uniquely fresh or modern, i.e. reinventing styles from the past as opposed to simply reproducing or mimicking them (which can feel more like a costume)? Any particular strategies or tips? 

I’d say mixing a bit of old with some new gives a fresh look. Really it’s about experimentation and expressing yourself — some looks work, some looks don’t, but for me it’s just about the process, the trial and error of putting things together

 

 

Tell us about the vintage wardrobe items you wore in our shoot. 

I wore Roberto Cavalli, who I’m very inspired by. I actually found this blouse and another one very similar but in green at a charity shop, and I of course kept one and sold the other. I love Roberto Cavallo’s mix of prints as well as the details in his garments — the charms hanging from the cuffs in this blouse are my favorite! I also paired them with some Roberto Cavalli jeans I found, and some vintage cowboy boots I found upstate. 

 

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Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you chose and the way you styled them. 

I’m a Larkspur & Hawk kinda girl. The first thing that drew me in were the colors. Growing up in Trinidad, everything is filled with color — our people, our streets, our laughter, and our accents. We are a very resilient and joyful people, and we love to express ourselves. I express myself through my clothing, and though I’m a bit shy my outfit might say different. So for this shoot I chose to layer two necklaces, a beautiful pair of earrings, and then I couldn’t leave out the ringsss!  

 

What inspires your jewelry style in general? 

Jewelry has always been very precious to me. Most of my jewelry has come from either my mom or my grandmother or from very special people in my life. These pieces all have great memories attached to them. When I put jewelry on I feel connected to my family, and that makes me very happy. I love bold earrings, layers and layers of chains, and lots of rings, but some days I just love wearing one really special piece from a loved one. 

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Everything Old is New Again: Michelene Auguste

Everything Old is New Again: Ruby Redstone

Everything Old is New Again: A conversation series that explores the distinction between reinventing styles from the past instead of simply reproducing them (an endeavor near and dear to everything we design at Larkspur & Hawk), featuring inspiring women with different approaches to breathing new life into vintage and making it feel uniquely modern.

To conclude our series, we spoke with writer and fashion historian Ruby Redstone. Read on to hear Ruby's tried-and-true tips for wearing vintage without looking like you're in costume (hint: the right shoes are critical) and to shop her favorite Larkspur & Hawk pieces.

 

 

Tell us about your relationship with the world of vintage.

I have quite an intimate relationship with the world of vintage because I am both a fashion historian and an obsessive vintage shopper. I spend all day looking at and writing about old clothes for a living, and then I spend my free time wearing them! It’s a little bit of a vicious cycle but I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

I started working in fashion design when I was a teenager, and I quickly realized that my favorite part of the job was actually researching all the vintage items and historical images we would pull for inspiration at the beginning of this season. I also realized at this time that, especially on a teenager’s budget, vintage clothing was the best way to bring the ideas for outfits I had into reality. 

Now I’d say that at least three-quarters of my wardrobe is antique, vintage, or secondhand. I don’t follow any sort of trends but I am always collecting Victorian and 1960s pieces and anything even vaguely Rococo-influenced. However, I’m a big softie for any and all of history, and whenever I start a new research project, I end up down a rabbit-hole of wanting something from that period for myself. (A year of writing about the 1930s culminated in me purchasing a floor-length, acid-green 30s gown for a friend’s wedding this summer). I love working with clothing because it means that I can feel close to the people and periods I study on a very intimate level by wearing their garments–it’s a totally different experience from studying political history or even art history! 

I love vintage homeware as well, but I’m much more of a novice in that department. I’m starting to delve into the vast world of vintage furniture as I’m moving into my first apartment that isn’t a rental, and I’m both thrilled and daunted. My wardrobe has always been easy because I can pack it up and take it anywhere, but a couch is a different story…

 

 

What advice do you have for styling vintage (fashion and/or decor) in a way that makes it look uniquely fresh or modern, i.e. reinventing styles from the past as opposed to simply reproducing or mimicking them (which can feel more like a costume)? Any particular strategies or tips? 

I like to mix different periods of history when I style vintage, as opposed to just combining vintage and contemporary pieces. I think one of the coolest things about making an outfit with vintage garments is that a dress from the 1920s can ‘meet’ a blazer from the 1980s and move with you through the present-day world — it’s the story of history played out on your body! Whatever you decide to put together will undoubtedly be unique to your understanding of this history, and it tells a much richer tale than purely recreating a single look from the past.

Also, I always wear contemporary shoes. Unfortunately, vintage shoes tend to be uncomfortable (particularly if they’ve been broken in by someone else’s foot), and I think that a vintage shoe can really gild the lily when it comes to styling and take an outfit into costume-y territory.

 

 

Tell us about the vintage wardrobe items you wore in our shoot. 

For this shoot, I’m wearing a 1940s slip dress and a 1970s ruffled blouse. The blouse actually has a matching skirt, but certain items are not working on me these days because I am pregnant!

This slip was actually one of the first things I bought for pregnancy because it’s a bias cut, so it has a little bit of give over my growing bump. Also, I couldn’t resist the amazing extra-long blue bows that come down the sides! The blouse (and its skirt counterpart) were actually an emergency purchase I made when I was visiting my grandparents in Oklahoma. We had to attend an impromptu cocktail party with their friends, and I had only packed denim shorts and swimsuits but managed to find this set at the local thrift store. It was a huge hit at the cocktail party because it reminded lots of the attendees of the good old days, which I love. Great vintage pieces are always conversation starters, and I am particularly pleased when they open up an opportunity for someone else to talk about their past. 

I’ve paired these two pieces together because they’re both pink, and who doesn’t love a dose of pink in gray winter months?! Also, they both happen to fit me right now. Getting dressed while pregnant is both very simple and very frustrating in that way.

 

 

Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you chose and the way you styled them. 

I love that Larkspur & Hawk uses Georgian foiling techniques, as the Georgian era is a fabulous period in fashion history. Georgian women of high society had impeccable taste in jewelry and didn’t shy away from color and sparkle, which I obviously love. I was immediately drawn to the ‘I Love NY’ earrings partially because I’m a native New Yorker and partially because I adore anything heart-shaped. In the best possible way, these remind me of the clip-on earrings that went with princess dress-up sets from childhood, equal parts adorable and glamorous. 

I’ve also added a big pile of necklaces in every shade. In my humble opinion, pretty much every outfit can be improved by the addition of a bunch of different glittery necklaces. It’s so indulgent, but it also feels less fussy to have them all mixed together and interacting! I kind of think necklaces are better when they’re lived-in and a little tangled up. Finally, I added a green Posy ring to serve as a compliment to all the pink that I have on.

 

 

What inspires your jewelry style in general? 

My mom is 110% my jewelry inspiration. She and I are pretty different when it comes to our taste in clothes, but I’ve completely carbon-copied her jewelry style which means wearing the same combination of relatively simple, super sentimental gold pieces every single day. She gave me my first piece of jewelry when I was five: a little tiny gold ring which she had found in a grocery store when she herself was five! 

I literally never remove my jewelry (I’m too forgetful and would immediately lose it), so it’s come to feel like an extension of my body. I’ve been wearing a necklace with my husband’s initial on it since we met. I’ve had some of the same earrings in my ears since I got them pierced, but maybe I shouldn’t admit that… I love that the practice of wearing jewelry and having piercings predates even the history of clothing in most cultures. It’s one of the original methods we have as humans for decorating our bodies, which is so powerful. That being said, I also wear lots of jewels shaped like strawberries and daisies and clowns, so it’s not always that deep.

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Everything Old is New Again: Ruby Redstone

Illustrated

Known for its historical reinterpretations, fine jeweler Larkspur & Hawk expands into the decorative arts, one of founder Emily Satloff’s first and most ardent passions. The capsule collection is the first in an ongoing series called Illustrated, celebrating the multifarious ways in which Emily’s inspiration can take form. “It’s all about illustrating your inspirations in different mediums,” she says. The linchpin of the collection is a folkloric mural-like wallpaper boasting verdant gardens and lush vistas populated by a menagerie of animals conceived of by Emily and designed in collaboration with English artist Melissa White. From this whimsical romp into a landscape both vaguely familiar and utterly exotic, Emily has curated a collection of ceramic objects, stationery, finely embroidered linens, painted boxes, and, of course, has designed an expansive new line of jewelry in which these motifs resurface in novel forms.
 
Emily’s interests in the decorative arts are deep and varied, and it is through Illustrated that she wishes to explore the incarnations and the dimensions in which her inspirations surface. “It’s the idea that my passion can go from an object, to a painted wallpaper, to jewelry, to ceramics, to notecards.”
 
First and foremost, though, Emily’s Garden is a sophisticated, playful view into a cultivated natural world. Animals, not humans, preside over the scenery, ruling the landscape, gardens, seas, and architectural structures. “You see the presence of humans -- their architecture and jewelry, but it’s the animals that are enjoying it. They come out when the humans go in, having the time of their lives in this tamed, manicured garden,” says Emily. The personalities of the animals, from the foppish, jewelry thieving parrots to the cheeky fish, are fully realized in the jewelry Emily has designed, which were her initial inspiration for the Illustrated concept. Painterly, naive looking clouds and forgoing convention to scale add to the lyrical nature of the design. The color palette, rich but subdued, Melissa refers to as “faded opulence, like velvet that has been in the sun for too long. It’s romantic, threadbare charm.”

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Illustrated

Into the Blue

The Palette - Into the Blue
 

It's easy to see why blue is a universally loved color—captivating yet serene. Fittingly, we hear blue is the most liked color on Instagram. From cobalt to azure, every shade cures our not-quite-spring-yet blues. Discover your favorites. 

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Into the Blue

Larkspur & Hawk Coloring Book


Enjoy our Larkspur & Hawk Coloring Book, available for download here!

We originally created this packet for a Sadie collection launch years ago and we brought it back from the archives, thinking it would be a fun activity for adults and children alike as we all hunker down. You can print these pages out and color any combination in your imagination — or design digitally with a photoshop or markup tool. Either way, we hope this brings some distraction and stress relief to your day.

The book features our best-selling Larkspur & Hawk Sadie Collection, a fun and lyrical reinterpretation of our classic designs with asymmetric silhouettes and vibrant colors. Our hues are created through foiling, Larkspur & Hawk’s signature technique, an art form that was used prominently in the 18th century Georgian period.  The lost art has been resurrected to give stones a unique play of light and color. 

In these pages, we include black-and-white sketches so that you can sketch your own designs in a kaleidoscope of colors — just as we do at L&H. Have fun and we can’t wait to see your creations!

 

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Larkspur & Hawk Coloring Book

LARKSPUR LADY: Christine Cheng

We love Christine Cheng’s modern approach to antique jewelry. As Gallery Director of Simon Teakle, and with her background in fashion and media, Christine buys and sells vintage pieces with a discerning, fresh point of view. She’s full of interesting jewelry history and unexpected styling tips, combining the old with the new in true Larkspur Lady form. Read on for our chat with her about all things bright, beautiful and jeweled….  
 
Photo: Alain Simic

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing… Color and scale! Icy blue reads as a neutral but is a bit more interesting, especially when mixed with the other blues. And I love the grandeur of the necklace & earrings; I’m drawn to jewelry you can see from afar. 

 

They are perfect for… All-day glamour. 

 

My jewelry traditions... I always wear the jade bangle my grandmother gave me; it's a Chinese tradition for good luck and protection. 

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means…fresh take on antique technique and charm. 

 

My style in three words... Adventurous, romantic, elegance. 

 

What's inspiring me right now...“Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence,” a collection of Mughal artifacts (including plenty of jewelry!) that was up for auction at Christie’s last month and made history! Mughal style, superlative stones...it was a total dream treasure trove. 

 

My favorite color combination is… Silver and gold. 

 

My favorite flower… Cherry blossoms, which always bloom around my birthday. 

 

Something old I love… Old mine-cut diamonds the chunkier, the better! 

 

Something new I love… Instagram. Well, it’s a love/hate relationship, but for the most part I love it as a creative outlet and a way to connect with and meet friends. 

 

My love of antique jewelry began when… I first saw the Royal Jewels in London; my teenage self was mesmerized! 

 

Little-known jewelry fact… Midi/knuckle rings and stacks may feel like a new trend, but they have been a thing since the Renaissance! 

 

My favorite jewelry period or piece of jewelry is... Georgian! Because I love the charm and subtle sparkle of old cut stones (especially in closed back/foiled settings like Larkspur & Hawk’s). 

 

What’s next at Simon Teakle… continued hunt for the best quality, most beautiful antique and vintage jewelry. 

 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Christine Cheng

LARKSPUR LADY: Emma Elwick-Bates

Emma Elwick-Bates is the charming, lighthearted escape we all need right now. As a contributor for Vogue, born as a dual-natured Gemini, and having lived in the US and UK, she has a million interesting stories to tell - and starting...here! Read on for insider intel on the fashion industry, musings about Georigan era jewelry, and of course...motherhood. We wish her a very Happy Mother’s Day from across the pond and cheers to all of the British mamas celebrating on March 22. 

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewellery I am wearing... I am always drawn to linear designs. Classic tennis bracelets and of course, rivières. Translating as “river” in French, a clear blue seemed the ideal choice for the free-flowing gems (and for someone that wears a lot of denim!).

 

It is perfect for… Every day with a white T-shirt or silk shirt, and that speaks to me, but it is equally spectacular to pull out for evening. The rivière always circles back again in light of its simplicity.

 

My jewelry traditions... I am a firm believer in “one great piece” (I don’t like stacks, nor layering per se) and jewelry that’s not got a curfew. I love my mannish watches, so that’s the left arm’s solo prerogative. The right, a yellow gold Cartier Love bangle I’ve worn for over a decade. And my simple wedding band and engagement ring. I don’t even have my ears pierced- no fuss and nonsense. 

 

My favorite jewelry memory... My husband proposed without a ring, so we made a very delightful shopping pilgrimage to Grays Antiques Market in London where I found my Deco emerald-cut diamond ring. More recently, I styled the cast of the new “Emma” movie for American Vogue, and the film’s director Autumn de Wilde was the photographer. We had all the jewelry that had been custom-made to perfection to choose from. Emma Woodhouse was certainly a heroine of impeccable style.

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means... Modern grace.

 

How I first discovered Larkspur & Hawk... My adventures in New York when I joined Vogue.  

 

My style in three words… Birkin. Cobain. Deneuve.

*Franglais, denim, plaid, blonde with roots 

 

What's inspiring me right now… Two of the most exciting shows in London are at the National Portrait Gallery: David Hockney: Drawing from Life, for the colors and Britishness that are part of our patchwork, and the jaunty joie of Cecil Beaton’s Bright Young Things also quintessentially Brit and characterful in a different way. As he once said, “When I die I want to go to Vogue.”

 

My favorite artist is… a tie between the two titans of 20th Century art: Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. Their work, friendship, and estrangement are all fascinating with those intense, extraordinary art moments. My first Paris Fashion Week for British Vogue in 2005, I managed to see the Bacon/Picasso show at the Picasso Museum. An incredible memory, and the catalogue outlived my novice Fashion Week blisters.

 

My favorite color combination is… black and navy.

 

To me, a necessary indulgence is... black coffee.

 

Favorite animal... The whippet (although any hound will do).

 

Something old I love... Watching Sir Peter Ustinov as Poirot in Agatha Christie films.

 

Something new I love... Not necessarily new, but new in the grand scheme…the clothes of Grace Wales Bonner. Also I love The New Craftsmen.

 

A golden rule I live by... Try not to worry (says a confirmed worrywart).

 

How I came to have a career in fashion and jewelry... I studied English Literature in London and had a place at the College of Law. I was missing doing something more creative and wandered into Central Saint Martins when it was on Charing Cross Road to enquire about night classes…I met the legendary professor Louise Wilson OBE and ended up with an M.A. in Fashion.

 

The most surprising thing about my job... I always compare fashion to a carousel...an awful lot of work goes into making those gilded horses turn effortlessly.

 

The most surprising thing about being a mom… The increased adrenaline and energy…You must move forward and always be on form for your charge. The incredible sensation of a knee-high bear hug. And that our only child of 10 years, Beckett the Whippet, would be as in love with and protective of our son Hector as we are.

 

Something only my son could have taught me... Racing “speedy cars” is the most incredible fun. Red cars psychologically go faster. Alexander Calder’s animals can mesmerize all ages. Giggles are hereditary. As is a love of music. Ditto Paddington Bear.

 

Best advice my mom gave me...Kindness is not a weakness.” I actually quoted her words upon leaving a past job. Our industry has impressed me: over the 15 years I have been a part of it, kindness and community have started to be prioritized. The narcissism and power games of the past seem at best comedic and obviously dated.

 

New York or London... BOTH! As a Gemini, I wish one twin was ensconced in New York and the other in London. I also need my country time, so the twins will respectively go to Shelter Island and Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

 

What’s next for me... The rivière was popularized during the Georgian era and remains a timeless staple today, and appropriately…my next project is renovating a John Nash villa in Regent’s Park. Now the fun mood-boarding is over. Deep breath, roll up the sleeves and apply some elbow grease! 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Emma Elwick-Bates

LARKSPUR LADY: Franny Keller

        College junior and actress Franny Keller has passion and ambition far beyond her 21 years. Among her many pursuits are human rights, art history, literature, astrology, and athletics (fun fact: she’s #1 on her college squash team). She even has a small business of sorts, as a Glossier brand rep. This broad spectrum of interests will serve her well as a thespian — and also make her a clear Larkspur Lady.

 Franny Keller

Photos: Alain Simic

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing... The color is intense. Mysterious and cool while also elegant. 

They are perfect for… Everyday.  You can also layer the necklaces with something a little more dramatic to transition from day to night, like a choker with crystals or diamonds.

I am wearing them with... Yellow plaid pants from Opening Ceremony, a black velvet tank from Opening Ceremony and Zara boots. 

My daily jewelry rituals... I like jewelry that you don’t need to take off — simple and easy. I am drawn towards small, dainty rings and gold necklaces. 

My style in three words... Fun, relaxed, sometimes theatrical.

What's inspiring me right now... The Rihanna Savage fashion show.  1) I love her. 2) It featured women of diverse backgrounds and celebrated all body types, in a Garden of Eden sort of fantasy. 

My favorite vacation ever... Positano on the Amalfi Coast. 

To me, a necessary indulgence... Dark chocolate, Kristen Wiig interviews and skits, and my new puppy Hugo

Something old I love... My mom’s [stylist Elissa Santisi] vintage belts.

Something new I love... I just started the book Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler — impossible to put down and so relevant to our current political situation...It’s crazy!

My favorite color combination is... Burgundy and teal or burgundy and grey, inspired by Larkspur & Hawk to be honest.

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means...To be proud and elegant while staying true to yourself. Any Larkspur piece you choose becomes attached to you, and you can’t help but feel wonderful putting on something so beautiful.

My favorite movie(s)...

  • Call Me by Your Name
  • Thoroughbreds
  • Bend It Like Beckham
  • The Untouchables
  • Black Orpheus
  • Apocalypse Now
  • Rebel without a Cause
  • The Bourne series 
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
  • Grand Budapest Hotel

Actress with the best style... Man, I have no idea. I follow actresses for their acting ability, not their clothing! 

You are also clearly gifted in the flexibility department! Favorite dance move? Haha! I did African Dance for 10 years in school and then continued in college. A lot of my favorite moves are grounded in the floor and involve jump-stepping.

What’s next for me... Hopefully auditioning a bit more and taking more acting classes. I’ll be transferring to USC in January so that’s really what’s ahead! 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Franny Keller

LARKSPUR LADY: Jane Keltner de Valle

As Architectural Digest’s Style Director, Jane Keltner de Valle curates and tells stories about the most interesting, relevant things in design, which is an amazing, daily feat. What’s even more extraordinary is her careful regard for all elements of style with a capital S, on and off the pages of AD  fashion, writing, decorum, art, architecture, interiors…. It’s all connected and it’s all different, and Jane highlights that beautifully. We loved sitting down to get to know her as a Larkspur Lady. The holidays felt fitting  a time of year when tradition and memories abound, as Jane’s mom was Emily’s second grade teacher (young E was her favorite student, of course). Emily then met Jane when she was a baby  and all these years later, we chatted about everything from her own children to silver bells for Christmas.

Read on for more...

 

Jane Keltner de Valle

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing…

The colors are intoxicating, the shapes are timeless, and there’s a real weight to the pieces without them feeling overly precious or intimidating. 

 

They are perfect for…

Everything. I love the way they frame the face.

 

I am wearing them with…

A Rosie Assoulin shirt and Co skirt

A pink de Gournay robe 

 

My jewelry traditions (or daily rituals)...

My wedding band and a great pair of earrings.

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means...

Modernity meets antiquity.

 

My style in three words...

Crisp, classic, feminine.

 

What's inspiring me right now.... (e.g. artist, exhibit, hobby, historical period, et al)

Cy Twombly’s villa in Gaeta, Italy.

 

My favorite vacation ever…

Disney World with our son, followed by a week at the Surf Club.

 

My favorite color combination is...

Powder blue and salmon.

 

My favorite flower…

Greenery.

 

To me, a necessary indulgence...

Weekly blowouts.

 

Something old I love…

Tapestries.

 

Something new I love...

A brand new date book. I may be the last person alive who still keeps a physical one.

 

My favorite thing to give for the holidays…

Silver bells monogrammed with my children’s names and the year. My parents gave me one each year growing up. They hold so many memories and make for beautiful Christmas tree ornaments.

 

My favorite thing to get for the holidays…

Anything my son, Roman, makes for me.

 

The best holiday party ever (is/was)...

Any party conceived by Bettina Prentice is always magical.

 

My interior design philosophy…

Rome wasn’t built in a day. The best homes are deeply personal and represent years of collecting.

 

My favorite home/interiors brands…

Carolina Irving and Daughters tableware and Paul Arnhold glass vases.

 

What's next for me (personally and/or at Architectural Digest)...

Our first Christmas as a family of four!

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LARKSPUR LADY: Jane Keltner de Valle

LARKSPUR LADY: Jessica Sailer Van Lith

           Women of character have always been central to Larkspur & Hawk. From the beginning, all of our collections have been given a different woman’s name, from Cora to Olivia to Sadie. Although these women are fictional, each one is an amalgamation of various historical females that I admire as well as their contemporary counterparts — the friends, family and colleagues that inspire me daily.

            Portrait of a Lady, named in homage to the classic Henry James novel and its free-spirited heroine, is a new series that highlights the real ladies of Larkspur & Hawk. We’ve asked friends and loyal followers of the brand to share a bit about their passions, their style, and how they wear Larkspur & Hawk in their everyday lives. Our ladies are a diverse bunch, running the gamut from bright-eyed students to powerhouse CEOs to trend-setting creatives, but the one thing they all share is a fantastically unique sense of style. I’ve always believed that jewelry is only truly complete when it is worn, and these are the incredible women who bring Larkspur & Hawk to life.

 

Jessica Sailer in Larkspur & Hawk Photo: Alain Simic

 

            First up is Jessica Sailer Van Lith, a veteran of Vogue who now works as the Creative Director of Maisonette, the absolute chicest destination for all your little ones’ shopping needs. Originally hailing from Arizona, Jessica currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son and two daughters.

 

Here she shares some insights about her work, her passions and what makes her a Larkspur Lady.

 

Name/Title/Job:  Jessica Sailer Van Lith, Creative Director at Maisonette

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing...   I tend to like classic shapes with something unexpected, so for me, it was wrapping a necklace that is typically worn long, and a classic drop earring that has a double stone asymmetric drop.

 

I am wearing them here with… A Brock dress

 

They are perfect for... Dressing up something simple and casual or layering on and making a statement.

 

My jewelry traditions or daily rituals...  My mother's pearl earrings and bangles with my children's names engraved on them.

 

My style in three words...  Classic, feminine, and Céline.

 

My passions are...  My family, making beautiful pictures and horses.

 

My favorite vacation ever...  Traveling to Argentina for the first time with my now husband and watching polo in the countryside.

 

My favorite color combination is...  Red and pink

 

My favorite flower...  Peonies, in any color

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means...  Small treasures that make everything more beautiful.

 

What I love about working on a children's line...  I LOVE clothes, I love shoes, and I love jewelry. When you have children, your focus, for better or worse, shifts to your kids; now I can to have fun in their space. If only they would let me choose their outfits!

 

The best thing I have learned from my children...  The most valuable thing on this earth is time, it goes by so incredibly quickly, and to not waste a second when you are with those you love.

 

What's next at Maisonette...  We've just launched Le Scoop, where you can hear from parenting experts, get style and design ideas, new recipes for your kids and everything in between.

 

 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Jessica Sailer Van Lith

LARKSPUR LADY: Kate Berry

        Meet our latest Portrait of a Lady: Kate Berry, Executive Creative Director at Domino Magazine. She’s an arbiter of all all-things-design and has an eye for the exquisite, from interiors to art. Kate also happens to be quite the city horticulturist, with a rooftop garden that would make any urban-dweller swoon (check out her #nygardeninthesky on Instagram to see what we mean). We were excited to chat with this multi-talented Larkspur Lady about what she loves and is inspired by right now….

 

 Photo: Alain Simic

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing... I love Old World and Victorian mixed with contemporary styles in home and fashion. Larkspur & Hawk elevates any look, whether I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt or a ball gown. It's the eye candy.

 

They are perfect for… Punctuating a look for day or night.

 

I am wearing them with... Levi’s, an old linen button up, Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet and a beaded bracelet my 5-year-old daughter insists I wear.

 

My style in three words... Comfortable, timeless, me.

 

What's inspiring me right now... During the London Design Festival, London-based Sigmar Gallery and Prague-based creative collective Okolo exhibited an amazing mix of brutalism, art nouveau and modernism pieces from the now-destroyed Hotel Praha. It was built in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s as a communist pleasure palace by all the best architects and artisans who were oppressed. The whole thing is crazy history and design.

 

 To me, a necessary indulgence... Caviar and champagne.

 

Something old I love... Jewelry, tabletop, furniture.

 

Something new I love... Jewelry, tabletop, furniture.

 

My favorite flower... An old-fashioned garden rose. The scent is intoxicating.

 

My favorite color combination is... Yellow and nude. Depending on the season, it could be mustard and apricot peach or citron yellow and the faintest blushy-nude. 

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means... Being a lady.

 

Some of my favorite brands for design and home... Buccelatti, Elsa Peretti, HermèsDedarSvenskt Tenn

 

A styling tip for a rental space... I don't love our kitchen backsplash, so I lined it with Hermès' Jardin D'Osier wallpaper and panels of glass. It completely transformed the wall. 

 

What's growing in my NYC rooftop garden... My garden is winding down but we've had a great season [with] sungold and cherry tomato, herbs, Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs, Japanese eggplant, Bosc pears, mini plums, fraises des bois, and various ornamental trees and plants.

 

What's next at Domino... Reimagining the creative approach for the brand.

 

 

 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Kate Berry

LARKSPUR LADY: Katie Danziger

           Our next Portrait of a Lady is Planned Parenthood’s Katie Danziger, a champion for sexual healthcare and reproductive rights for all. She is a force and an inspiration, having come from generations of philanthropic women (her mother was chair of the board of Planned Parenthood New York and her grandmother served on the board of Lincoln Center Theater). A Larkspur Lady through and through, Katie has carried on the tradition of giving back.

           Larkspur & Hawk's founder Emily and Katie grew up together and recently reconnected on Instagram. The conversation quickly evolved into shared passions, including supporting healthcare, women, and New York City — and a collaboration was born. Emily designed a special magenta pendant, a nod to Planned Parenthood’s signature hue, whose proceeds all go to the organization’s New York division. Given the auspicious digital start to this partnership, 20% of all Larkspur & Hawk online sales will also benefit PPNYC through September 12, 2018.

           Upon the launch of this exciting event, we spoke with Katie about her heroes (hint: they’re she-roes) and why reproductive healthcare is more important than ever...

Katie Danziger in Larkspur & HawkPhoto: Alain Simic

 

I am… Katie Danziger, chair of the board of Planned Parenthood of NYC

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing... When I saw this flower ring on Larkspur & Hawk's Instagram, it was me! I reached out to Emily and, soon after, we started talking about collaborating. She had the gorgeous and generous idea to create a pink piece to benefit PPNYC: the pendant I am wearing here. A beautiful way to sparkle and support PPNYC.

 

I am wearing them with... My go-to: white jeans and a comfy shirt.

 

My favorite flower... Peonies and lilacs were at my wedding, snapdragons remind me of my grandmother's garden, hydrangeas remind me of summer, and fields of sunflowers are magical....

 

To me, a necessary indulgence... My annual spa trip with all the women in my family.

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means... A sense of past and present.

 

What's inspiring me right now... I learned to be understated from my mom and to add glitter to everything from my grandmother — both are my sheroes! 

I also have a sense of resistance since staying silent isn't an option anymore; that can be with a wink and a nod — or direct (like my button).

 

Our PPNYC + Larkspur & Hawk collaboration is... A wonderful way to combine beauty and purpose and shows that there are many ways we can all help make a difference. AND, sparkle really does make everything better! 

 

Something most people don't know about Planned Parenthood... 1 in 5 women has been to a Planned Parenthood in their life.  It offers a full range of reproductive health care services.

 

Why PPNYC is more important than ever... There are more and more attacks on women, with more restrictions and obstacles to access care.  PPNYC promises to be there for each and every person who walks through their doors no matter what. So as more doors close to people for reasons ranging from immigration or insurance status to sexual orientation, we must be there to provide high-quality, non-judgmental care that everyone deserves. 

 

One thing anyone can do to improve sexual healthcare awareness... The more we talk openly, the more we remove stigmas and make sexual healthcare a part of the complete healthcare package.

 

What's next at PPNYC... There are still millions of people with no access to care, so we are looking for ways to expand our footprint and partner with others to reach more people and create more equity in healthcare. 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Katie Danziger

LARKSPUR LADY: Lauren Marrus

     Our Larkspur & Hawk collection is rooted in techniques from the 18th century, rendered in modern ways. Perhaps this is what bonded us instantly to Lauren Marrus when we met years ago. As Dempsey & Carroll’s CEO, she honors the exquisite tradition of luxury paper established by the 140-year-old-company, while making it relevant for today. We sat down with her to talk jewelry, the holidays and the art of letter writing….

 
Lauren Marrus & Benny
What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk rivière I am wearing… I love the colors of the foils, the antique-inspired design and the elegance of the look.
 
They are perfect for… Dressing up a white t-shirt, embellishing a white button down or wearing to a party with a little black dress.
 
My daily jewelry rituals… Many days, I decide which necklace or earrings I feel like wearing and then pick an outfit to work with it.  
 
My style in three words... Modern classics. Oops, that's only 2!
 
What's inspiring me right now… I am always inspired by water — the ocean, a lake, and even the rivers around Manhattan.  
 
To me, a necessary indulgence... Ice cream.
 
Something old I love… A second-hand, men's Rolex from the ‘80s.
 
Something new I love… My Caterina Y necklace. I have barely taken it off since I got it!
 
My favorite color combination is... Blue and blue.
 
My favorite flower… Peony.
 
To me, Larkspur & Hawk means… Sophistication, elegance, style, and beauty.
 
Best first anniversary present, for the tradition of paper… Couples correspondence on a luxurious 4-ply cotton fiber paper with a painted edge and custom monogram.
 
Favorite holiday tradition… Spending the Christmas week with my family in the Florida Keys as we have done for the past 23 years.
 
The best holiday cards always… Fill the recipient with joy and remind them of how important they are to you.
 
Best thank you note I've ever received… Hillary Clinton thanking me for her stationery and wishing my daughter well as she set off to Wellesley College.
 
My favorite correspondence traditions… I love beautiful papers and I love any reason to write! “Thank you for hosting us for dinner last night.” “I miss you and just want to say 'hello'.” “Happy holidays — we look forward to seeing you at reunion!”
 
What's next at Dempsey & Carroll We are focused on making traditions modern — creating products that reflect the tradition of our craft and work perfectly in today's digital world.

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LARKSPUR LADY: Lauren Marrus

LARKSPUR LADY: Melissa White

During a trip to London a few years ago, Emily was captivated by her dreamy room at the Soho Hotel — and in particular, the wallpaper enveloping the space. She felt so connected to the artwork, a magical landscape of peacocks and pagodas, that she tracked down the decorative artist: Melissa White. It was kismet. The two formed a collaboration, anchored by custom wallpaper painted by Melissa entitled “Emily’s Garden,” a fantastical world of flora, fauna and jewelry. The landscape spawned a new collection for Larkspur & Hawk, Illustrated, including ceramics, linens, stationery, boxes, and jewelry inspired by the wallpaper. 

Melissa’s brilliance is captured in her artistry, but there’s even more to love when you meet her (a charming sense of humor, for one). We chat with her here to help you get to know the Larkspur Lady behind the paintbrush….

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing… I chose colours akin to our Emily’s Garden wallpaper. The watery opulence of the bracelet is a joyful accent against the chalky, matte finishes I use in my artwork.



They are perfect for… Instant glamour! Especially for a gal who spends most of her time in scruffy jeans and a paint covered apron.

 

My jewelry traditions... When I’m apron-ed up and in artist mode I’m jewellery free. I make up for it the rest of the time dipping into an array of vintage jewellery. I never got my ears pierced but now I’ve seen Emily’s Cloud Girandole Earrings I’m sorely tempted!

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means… A connection with the past traditions of jewellery making combined with the pure joy of creating beautiful things. Emily’s un-tethered delight in applying her imagination to her designs has been an inspiration.

 

My style in three words… Comfortable in (my) skin.

 

What's inspiring me right now… Some exhilarating recent exhibitions of the French Nabis artists including Vuillard, Sérusier, Bonnard, and Vallotton.  They were inspired by Japanese art, which I love, and they often depicted the interiors of homes rich in pattern, which is my first and foremost passion. Their jewel-like use of colour has been inspiring my work recently.

 

My favorite color combination is… Eucalyptus and coral.



My favorite flower… I grew larkspur from seed for the first time this year in honour of our collaboration. It’s really very lovely. Generally speaking, I love any flower that has a bee nose deep in the middle of it!



To me, a necessary indulgence… Coffee with friends, time in my garden, and a bar of very dark chocolate.



Something old I love… Tudor wall paintings, the 16th century’s version of wallpaper. Studying and reproducing these amazing, little-known designs is where I started out and where I got my painting style from. 

 

Something new I love… Digital scanning and printing, as it captures every brushstroke, nuance and blemish of my painting and translates it precisely into fabric and wallpaper. 

 

The most surprising thing about being an artist… I never know how a painting will look until it’s finished. I know the initial design, the colours, and the process, but the journey to the finished piece reveals surprises and discoveries, especially in a scenic design that involves painting into life new creatures and imagined vistas.

 

My favorite part of Emily's Garden… The menagerie of creatures, each with a story to tell. It’s wonderful how Emily has brought them to life in her own way.

 

The best thing about living on the Sussex Coast… The fresh air and breathing space —  especially after a day up in London!

 

A golden rule I live by… Be awake to life’s unfurling.

 

What’s next for me… Lots of top secret things I’m not allowed to disclose yet, but they mostly involve creating imagined worlds. Next year I’ll be working on two new wallpaper collections, some scenic, some patterned. 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Melissa White

LARKSPUR LADY: Rachel Garrahan


Meet Rachel Garrahan, who is the Jewelry and Watch Director at British Vogue, where, under the editorship of Edward Enninful, she has expanded the magazine's coverage of the subject, introducing Vogue readers to emerging talent and celebrating the best in design and craftsmanship around the world. She is the 2020 winner of the GEM Award for Media Excellence awarded by Jewelers of America. Her features and interviews have appeared in a number of publications on both sides of the Atlantic including the International New York Times, 1843 (The Economist), Financial Times, The Times of London, Vanity Fair, Tatler, Conde Nast Traveller, Robb Report, Wallpaper*, Town &Country and T Magazine.  Read on for more about what's inspiring her now and how she found herself covering fine jewelry for some of the best publications in the world from her experiences living everywhere from Los Angeles, New York and now London...

 

Name/Company/Title:

Rachel Garrahan, Jewelry and Watch Director, British Vogue

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing (in the portrait photo)...

I love to layer the necklaces and mix up the shades of blue to light up the face, particularly in a pale North European complexion like mine!

 

They are perfect for…

Dressing up or dressing down.

 

My jewelry traditions (or daily rituals)...

I always wear my wedding band and engagement ring in a stack with rings marking the birth of my three children. And earrings, pretty much always earrings.

 

My love for jewelry began when...    

I was very young. There are hilarious photos of me decked out in giant plastic jewels that at the time I thought were just heaven. 

 

My favorite jewelry memory...  

Is seeing the incredible Cheapside Hoard exhibition in 2013 at the Museum of London. It featured a rare collection of Elizabethan jewels, which was first discovered by construction workers in the City of London in 1912. Imagine discovering buried treasure like that.

 

My favorite jewelry period (or artist/piece of jewelry) is...because...    

I think it has to be Art Deco for its audacious modernity and bold lines.

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means...

A kaleidoscope of color and preciousness.

 

How I first discovered Larkspur & Hawk...  

It was on a visit to Fred Leighton when I was living in New York. I was intrigued by these beautiful contemporary jewels laid out next to the antique gems that inspired them.  

 

My style in three words....    

Clean, color, jewelry!

 

What's inspiring me right now.... (artist, exhibit, hobby, or historical period, et al)

I've just seen the Picasso on Paper exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. It's amazing that even after a lifetime of seeing Picasso exhibitions, I still saw pieces that I'd never seen before. His creativity knew no bounds.

 

My favorite color combination is...

Blue and white in clothes, interiors and jewelry of course. 

 

To me, a necessary indulgence...

Asian food and a perfect glass of sancerre.

 

Something old I love...

My grandmother's Star of David pendant. She was an Irish Catholic so it remains a mystery why it was the one piece that she always wore. I'm proud to say it's now mine and I'm planning to make it part of a charm necklace.

 

Something new I love...

Girl by Edna O'Brien, this year's Booker winner.

 

A golden rule I live by...

Do what you love.

 

How I became a jewelry and watch editor/director...

When I was living in LA, I was studying goldsmithing at UCLA and freelance writing. Somehow the two came together and I found the perfect combination for me.  

 

The most surprising thing about my job...  

That I get to do this for a living.

 

Los Angeles, New York or London?

Every single one please. LA for the weather (and sushi), New York for the buzz, and London for the history and my family.

 

What’s next for me...

I learn something new in my job every single day and look forward to celebrating the best of the industry in Vogue.

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LARKSPUR LADY: Rachel Garrahan

LARKSPUR LADY: Rahel Ghebremichael


Mother, model and master fitness coach, Rahel Ghebremichael knows a thing or two about getting things done. As we set our own resolutions for 2020, we turned to Rahel for tips on sticking to goals and staying in shape and learned about this lovely Larkspur Lady along the way. Read on…


What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing… The layering of Larkspur & Hawk necklaces and rings bold and elegant.


My jewelry traditions... It depends on which Rahel I am! I love a statement necklace. But Fitness Rahel loves earrings, rings and bracelets as they are easiest to take on and off.


To me, Larkspur & Hawk means… Elegance for every woman.


My style in three words.... Less is more.


My favorite art period is...the Baroque. I am really drawn to the extravagant style of architecture and paintings.


My favorite color combination is...Black on black, white on white, or red on red! 


My favorite flower… White roses.


My favorite animal… Mojo, Emily’s cat. (Is this allowed?!!)


Something old I love… Vintage tea sets.


Something new(ish) I love… It’s not a thing! My son. I absolutely adore him and he has shaped so much of who I am today in just five years.


My New Year's resolution… Reach out more. 


What's inspiring me right now… My personal workouts — I get creative with them this time of year and center myself. 


How I stick to my goals… Pen and paper. Ideas almost always come to me during a workout or run, so I write them down when I’m finished and get going from there!


A surprisingly effective workout for the New Year… Strength training with consistency.


My best advice for staying in shape… Exercise to energize your body and mind. When you focus on the positive benefits, it helps you incorporate exercise into your daily life.

 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Rahel Ghebremichael

LARKSPUR LADY: Ruby Kean

 

With the hope of transforming our bespoke Illustrated wallpaper into miniature works of art, Emily turned to Ruby Kean, an interior designer for Firmdale Hotels and independent artist. Together, they chose four words to highlight in special collages — elegance, confidence, harmony, and honor — values to aspire to inside and outside of the Emily’s Garden menagerie. The end result: one-of-a-kind framed artworks, launching today, featuring a three-dimensional world of layered imagery set inside painterly canopies. We were keen to catch up with Ruby as she quarantines in Manhattan (so close, yet so far!) and couldn't help but wonder how her creative spirit spends newfound time at home. Needless to say, we are inspired. Read on to get to know this imaginative #larkspurlady….

 

How I stay sane during self-isolation…Lots of walks and cycles. I live near the East River, so running or walking there around sunset is a really meditative part of my day. 

 

I have found creativity in quarantine by doing…embroidery. Apart from my collage work, creating bespoke embroidered table linens and tapestries has been a really calming creative outlet.  

 

My quarantine pastimes are…cooking, researching, and long evening walks. 

 

My favorite resources for creativity…I have a miniature library of interiors and art books that are really precious to me. I return to them time and time again for inspiration. One of my favorites at the moment is ‘Primer’ by Matthew Craven.

 

One Instagram account I have been following recently is... @_basketclub_: Basket Club was born out of lockdown by founders Adrianus Kundert and Jamie Wolfland, who started it as a means to create human connection though craft in a time where physical connection has been lost. Each week, a group of designers is invited to create a basket with a specific brief. From baguette bread baskets to cat baskets, the innovative creations are modern and fresh takes on an age-old craft. Each basket is beautifully designed and seemingly effortless. So inspiring! 

 

My at-home playlist includes…‘The Flow’ by Erika de Casier, ‘Misty Blue’ by Dorothy Moore, and ‘It’s Over Now’ by Deborah Cox.


The future adventure that I am most looking forward to… A trip to Hawaii — it has been postponed for now, but I can’t wait to lie on black sand beaches and step into its raw beauty and nostalgia. 

 

To me, the connection between art, interiors and jewelry is… Evocative. And they all traverse between maker and receiver. Whether you step into a space or create it, admire an artwork or bring it to life, design a piece of jewelry or wear it, it’s speaking a language that communicates the creator’s identity but the recipients’ own voice, too. That’s quite magical. Invisible connections are being made, born out of individual experience.   

 

 

What I love about the Larkspur & Hawk “Emily's Garden” collages I created…They are born out of a beautiful creative world that already existed. It was wonderful to bring the beauty of wallpaper artist Melissa White’s outstanding work and Emily’s imagination and make it into something more physical. It’s a little exploration into the garden using texture, collected papers, and the rich imagery from the wallpaper itself. 

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing…It’s really sculptural and elegant. It is something so special, but you can wear it every day and feel special.

 

What's next for me…We are building a new hotel in Tribeca so the Kit Kemp team is starting to conceptualize ideas, and I am continuing my collage work with an ongoing collection, although starting to work on a larger scale which is exciting.

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LARKSPUR LADY: Ruby Kean

LARKSPUR LADY: Sasha Sarokin

Sasha Sarokin was one of Larkspur & Hawk’s earliest supporters, understanding the vision of the brand and helping bring our collection to Net-a-Porter (a particularly exciting feat for a new business). Fast forward many years, and she continues to encourage emerging designers as Buying and Fashion Director of The Modist, the luxury e-commerce site dedicated to modest dressing. We caught up with Sasha across the pond at her London home, where she just welcomed new baby Chloe, and chatted about everything from fashion to being a mom….

 



What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing… I’ve always loved layering modern and antique jewelry, and these Larkspur & Hawk pieces are the perfect spirit of both — modern shapes and colors drawn from the beauty of the Georgian era.


They are perfect for… Finishing any look — everything from a T-shirt to eveningwear.


Here, I am wearing them with... A vintage cami dress and my Racil dressing robe. (In pregnancy, my staples were bias-cut dresses to flatter curves, as well as an overcoat or dressing robe, one of my favourite trends).  

 

My daily jewelry rituals…On a busy work day, I wear Larkspur & Hawk Sophia single drops in dove grey — they go with all looks.  If my outfit is simple, I spike it with layered rivières in different colors.


To me, Larkspur & Hawk means… At once sophisticated and classic, as well as bold and individual. The beauty of Larkspur & Hawk is that it reflects the woman who wears it.

 

My style in three words…Relaxed. Eclectic. Essentials.

 

What's inspiring me right now… Interior and furniture design: Carl Hansen, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe....

 

My favorite vacation ever was… Trekking to Everest Base Camp two years ago.  It was a formative experience that kicked off a love for the mountains and alpine climbing.

 

My favorite color combination is.... Neutrals with a single pop of color, like ballet pink, cream, and poppy red.

 

To me, a necessary indulgence is… Jewelry, of course! Clothing is necessary; jewelry is pure joyful adornment. I feel incomplete without it.

 

Something old I love is…Vintage Valentino menswear that I bought as a teenager and still wear.



Something new I love is…My Adam Lippes full leopard print coat is basically a neutral.  I wear it nearly daily.



London is best when… The sun is shining and I’m walking through Notting Hill in the morning with fresh vegetables from Ben’s Fruit and Veg.



Something that surprised me about motherhood is... It’s a new kind of love. It’s overwhelming and entirely disarming.



I love emerging designers because… It takes so much to be a designer beyond the talent and creativity — courage, conviction, dedication…. It’s a privilege to be able to support the next generation of designers.



What drew me to Larkspur & Hawk in its early days... Larkspur & Hawk is entirely unique and authentic.  Emily’s exquisite taste and vast knowledge of jewelry are evident in her designs and her interpretation of centuries-old techniques.  



Brands on the Modist are... Carefully selected because it’s both fashion and modest.  A few of the brands I’m wearing now are KASSL, Petar Petrov, and Giuliva.



What's next at the Modist… Bringing on more bleeding-edge designers as well as building Layeur, our in-house brand.  Stay tuned!

 

Check out our Portrait of a Lady series...

 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Sasha Sarokin

LARKSPUR LADY: Stephanie von Watzdorf


 

Meet Stephanie von Watzdorf, the inimitable founder and designer of Figue, a globally inspired and globally created collection of clothing, accessories, and market finds. Stephanie, in short, is the real deal. She grew up around the world, from Paris to New York, and constantly explores new places with an open mind and her unique point of view. We are all, in turn, the benefactors of her mélange of inspirations. So when Stephanie first asked us about styling our jewelry with her collection for an upcoming photo shoot, we said a resounding “YES!”. That initial shoot has evolved into a collaboration between our brands, with Larkspur & Hawk featured in Figue’s Resort 2020 campaign and sold on its website under “Figue Finds.” We are so happy Stephanie found us and love the fresh bohemian sensibility she brings to our colorful collections. Read on to get to know a truly amazing person….

 

 

 

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk jewelry I am wearing… Whenever I gravitate towards something it's a vibration. Color is a very strong vibration something that attracts you. I love the way the colors shimmer; each is so special independently and together. 

 

They are perfect for… Anytime. Actually, I think people should wear them for breakfast, lunch, the office, evening, with pajamas and coffee in the morning. You know? They should be part of every day because sparkling color attracts light and we all need light and extra color, especially when you live in big cities.

 

My jewelry traditions… I’m not traditional, let’s just say. Jewelry for me is adornment, it’s comfort, it’s energetic. It’s not just for show. It all means something to me and has a reason for being. Sentimentality is a big part of it. It’s emotional. 

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means… Taking a part of the past and making it very modern and authentic. I appreciate beautiful craftsmanship, which is the essence of anything I wear. Larkspur & Hawk fits into any style, which I love it just depends on how you mix it and how you put it on. 

 

My style in three words.... Global, eclectic, colorful. 

 

What's inspiring me right now.... I was just in Mexico City and was blown away by the color and the energy there. There's something really magical and powerful about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s art very layered, textured, and inspiring. And then walking around Tepotzotlán, the markets are full of artisanal, beautiful things weavings, carpets, crystals. It’s all so good.

 

My favorite color combination is… Pink and military green. Or gold with anything.

 

My favorite flower… Orchids and gardenias. 

 

To me, a necessary indulgence… Dark chocolate and tequila. 

 

Something old I love… Buddhist teachings and Matisse’s artwork. 

 

Something new I love… Sana Jardin fragrance. A female entrepreneur created the company in Morocco,  and the fragrances are made with recycled crushed flowers by a community of women. So it gives women jobs, it’s sustainable, and it has purpose. And the product itself is exquisite and delicious. 

 

I am a collector of… Everything. Pieces that make my heart beat faster from all over the world: evil eyes, pom-poms, tassels, elephant anything, jewelry, fabrics, photography, books, African beading, kimonos, bowls, sunglasses, anything that shimmers elegantly, beauty products with a purpose….

 

My favorite animal… Elephants in the wild and dogs at home. 

 

The most surprising thing about being a designer…  It’s not just about creating beautiful things it’s what you do with those beautiful things. You have a voice. You can message for the greater good. You can make people more conscious. You can advocate for a better planet.

 

A golden rule I live by… Be kind, be curious and be me. I can’t be somebody else. I just have to be real and who I am. 

 

The inspiration behind our Resort 2020 collection… Bohemian Rhapsody. I had just seen the Queen documentary, and their music captures the essence of Figue in a lot of ways. But it’s really about this eclectic diversity in the whole collection, from prints to colors to silhouettes. What can I say? It's a rhapsody babes.

 

Larkspur & Hawk complements our Resort 2020 collection because… It’s a good synergy. I could see instantly how Larkspur would mix with Figue clothes it brings out even more color and luminosity in the collection. For the campaign, we paired the jewelry with day dresses, which brought a feminine touch to something more street. It elevated everything. And then there’s part of the collection that has a lot of shimmer golds, ivory, black what one would be wearing for New Year’s Eve or during the holiday season. Why not something Figue mixed with beautiful Larkspur & Hawk earrings? 

 

What’s next for me… More focus on philanthropy, collaborations, and travel. 

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LARKSPUR LADY: Stephanie von Watzdorf

LARKSPUR LADY: Susan Unterberg

 

            We are honored to have the inimitable Susan Unterberg, artist, philanthropist - and Emily’s mom – as our Portrait of a Lady for Mother’s Day. An incredible role model and champion for women, Susan founded Anonymous Was A Woman, an organization awarding unrestricted grants to female artists over age 40, a time they are often marginalized. In its 20-plus years in existence, Anonymous has given over $5.5 million to 230 artists (and counting!), with Susan as the unknown (until recently) founder of the program. Read on for our candid conversation with her about work, motherhood, art, cats and much more... 

 

What drew me to the Larkspur & Hawk earrings I am wearing... I love all of Emily’s jewelry but I keep going back to these from some years back as my ‘go-to’ earrings, as they go with everything.

 

They are perfect for... Every and any occasion.

 

My daily rituals... Not much!

 

To me, Larkspur & Hawk means... Style, sophistication, and wearing a creation of my daughter’s.

 

My style in three words... Simple, understated, and minimal.

 

What's inspiring me right now... The Hilma af Klint show that recently closed at the Guggenheim.

 

My favorite art period is... No favorites. My love for art spans so many periods and styles and so many things continue to engage me.

 

My favorite color combination is... All of them!

 

My favorite flower... Sweet peas.

 

To me, a necessary indulgence... Nice sheets.

 

Something old I love... My collection of early-American portraits.

 

Something new I love... My Lady Emily charm necklace.

 

I started Anonymous Was A Woman because... Grants for mid-career woman artists were not addressed elsewhere – and government funding for individual arts had been eliminated.

 

I stayed anonymous because... I wanted the focus of the award to stay on the artists and the mission, and I didn’t want the award to influence how I or my own work was viewed.

 
To me, women are... 51% of the global population!

 

Best advice I gave my daughters and grandchildren... Just be yourselves and honor your passions.

 

What I've learned from my two daughters... So many things.. .kindness, love, and dependability.

 

What I've learned from my cat, Oliver-Tinto... Patience. I live on his schedule.

 

The most surprising thing about being a mother... The joy of seeing my daughters turn out to be such accomplished women – and how fun it was to watch them become such great parents to my five wonderful grandchildren.

 

A golden rule I live by... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

 

What’s next for me... Continue making art and pushing Anonymous Was A Woman forward.

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LARKSPUR LADY: Susan Unterberg

Lavender

The Palette - Lavender
 

Cleopatra used it for her sails and sofas, Empress Eugénie sported it in most every portrait she commissioned — the color purple has long been associated with royalty and power. Up until the mid-nineteenth century the color could only be procured through a complex and costly process, which meant it was exclusively reserved for the elite. Courts from Ancient Rome to Henry VIII had laws prohibiting anyone other than the imperial from wearing purple.

Thankfully, those days are long gone but, while purple is available for all to enjoy, it retains a regal allure. We’re particularly fond of the softer, desaturated hues: lavender, lilac, mauve, which have found their way into recent fashion collections — BrockMarkarianValentino — and art exhibitions, from the Etel Adnan exhibit at SF Moma to the Franz Marc and August Macke show at Neue Galerie. The palest shade that is visible to the human eye, gentle purples offer a refreshing counterpoint to stronger tones and add a lovely hint of color to the autumnal palettes of fawn and burgundy. At Larkspur & Hawk, we always love the way lavender-foiled stones play with light, emanating a delicate, dulcet glow that makes the wearer radiant.

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Lavender

Luzia

A love affair with 18th century Portuguese jewelry lies behind Larkspur & Hawk’s latest collection. The new designs have distilled, with a feather-light touch, that rich period of jewelry creation that came about specifically from the spoils of 18th century Portuguese trade routes, and the results are sumptuous but effortlessly contemporary. Called Luzia, the collection name literally translates to “sparkling light” in Portuguese.

In the 1700s, Portugal was a world leader, acquiring colonies and exotic trade routes. Among those was Brazil, a country still known today for a plethora of collectible gemstones of vast variety and color. In particular, this specific colony was responsible for giving 18th century Portuguese jewelry some very unique characteristics that collectors continue to covet today. Most notably, the jewelry was set with a very high ratio of stone to metal.

For Luzia, founder and designer Emily Satloff reimagines some of these specific codes of 18th century Portuguese jewels that she has long admired. She focuses on a favored stone color palette from the period as well as introduces her most detailed stone clusters which are meant to elicit the feeling of a multitude of stones set with minimal, almost invisible bezels. Luzia is an ode to a very specific period of one country’s adoration of extravagant jewelry from centuries ago, but also it is a contemporary take on unusual gemstones and color combinations.  

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Luzia

Pastels

 

EMILY LOVES…Pastels

            Pastels may be a perennial springtime staple, but these sugary shades are undoubtedly having a moment. This year, it seems as if everyone from fashion designers to florists have been viewing the world through rose- (and mint, lilac, and lemon) colored glasses. The latest wave of pastels reminds me of one of my favorite design movements: 18th century Swedish Gustavian style.

            Named after King Gustav III, a Swedish monarch who was so taken by a visit to Versailles that he decided to create the Scandinavian equivalent, Gustavian design is marked by pale, whitewashed colors (to counteract dark Swedish winters) and sleek, neoclassical lines. I love the effect of combing all those delicate, muted shades — think of the ethereal paintings of Agnes Martin — or simply adding a few pastel accents for a subtle whisper of color. Soft and serene, one can’t help but be charmed by these pastel beauties.

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Pastels

Sadie


 

 

MEET SADIE

Bold, irreverent, eccentric — Sadie plays by her own rules, juxtaposing shapes and colors to brilliant effect. Included in her mix, are the largest scaled pieces within our line, Sadie takes the building blocks of classic Larkspur & Hawk style and turns the volume all the way up. Whether it’s mismatched earrings or an asymmetric rivière, Sadie channels the rebel within us all.

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Shades of Glamour: Chloe Misseldine

Shades of Glamour: An exploration of how different women interpret what “glamorous” looks and feels like to them, as told through the lens of Larkspur & Hawk’s Faded Opulence and Estrela collections. One woman’s interpretation of glamour might involve a night out in velvet and multiple layered necklaces while someone else feels most glamorous cooking dinner at home wearing an understated pair of earrings. This series explores the depth of that variety. 

Concluding our series is American Ballet Theatre dancer Chloe Misseldine, wearing pieces from the Estrela collection.

 

Tell us about your relationship with the word “glamorous.” 

As a professional ballet dancer I think the perception would be that my life is a relatively glamorous one, and understandably so — I’m so grateful I get to do things like travel, attend red carpet events and galas, dress up in beautiful gowns and costumes, and spend time with many talented people. But to me the most glamorous aspect of all of this is simply the opportunity to be on stage and do what I love most, which is dance. I could be wearing sweatpants and it would still feel like the most glamorous thing in the world.

 

 

How — if at all — has your personal style changed over the last year, and how do you think that evolution will impact your style this fall and winter, particularly during the holidays?

I’m originally from Orlando, Florida but moved to New York when I was 16 for dancing, and that had a profound impact on my personal style. I’ve been exposed to so many new and different cultures here, and simply walking down the sidewalk is like attending a runway show, with so much outfit inspiration. I’ve never felt judged for what I feel like wearing, which is part of the beauty of it too.

 

 

Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you wore. How do they represent your personal style? What do they reveal about who you are?

As a dancer I’m asked to play many different roles in various performances. I could be a princess in one show and a villager in the next, and that requires me to be a bit of a chameleon. That’s why I fell in love with these pieces from Larkspur & Hawk’s Estrela collection — because they have a chameleon quality as well, pairing just as easily with a very literally glamorous setting like a black-tie event as they would with a simple black slip dress at a dinner with friends.

What inspires your jewelry style? 

I first became interested in jewelry when I was a kid and would rummage through my mom’s jewelry box. There was a particular pair of large drop studs that I especially loved, because she would wear them on stage when she danced with American Ballet Theatre. I used to dress up and play with them. Now she’s passed them down to me, and I am following in her footsteps as a professional dancer myself. I can’t wait to wear them on stage like she did.

 

 

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Shades of Glamour: Chloe Misseldine

Shades of Glamour: Lani Halliday

Shades of Glamour: An exploration of how different women interpret what “glamorous” looks and feels like to them, as told through the lens of Larkspur & Hawk’s Faded Opulence and Estrela collections. One woman’s interpretation of glamour might involve a night out in velvet and multiple layered necklaces while someone else feels most glamorous cooking dinner at home wearing an understated pair of earrings. This series explores the depth of that variety. 

Next up in our Shades of Glamour series is Lani Halliday, the visionary baker behind Brutus Bakeshop in Brooklyn. 

 

 

Tell us about your relationship with the word “glamorous.”

Glamour is within all of us — we all have a unique radiance — finding that thing is all about tuning in to ourselves, our features and our beauty. It's an everyday thing and it radiates from within. I certainly can feel just as glamorous as I move through chic parties as I do while walking through the park. My interpretation of glamour has evolved over time just as my personal style has refined over time. These days my clothing and jewelry pieces are all about complementing and accenting. Letting my natural beauty be centered. Glamour is wearing beautiful pieces, not having them wear you.

 

 

How — if at all — has your personal style changed over the last year, and how do you think that evolution will impact your style this fall and winter, particularly during the holidays?

My current mantra truly is, "Less is More.” I love fashion, I love watching trends, the colors, the proportions, but when it comes to my personal choices I tend to stick to tried and true things that flatter me for my daily uniform, and I get things popping with favorite jewelry — a copper cuff, super tiny gold hoops that I never take out, a midcentury onyx and opal ring in a setting I've never seen anything similar to. I love pairing my everyday jewelry pieces with more glam looks for going out. I think this holiday season will be all about pretty pieces that can be dressed up or down, in a color palette that harmonizes with everything in my closet. 

 

Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you wore. How do they represent your personal style? What do they reveal about who you are?

The Larkspur + Hawk pieces I chose hit that mark of pretty pieces with a bit of sparkle that I can wear every day, whether I'm off to an event or taking my dog for a walk in the park. And that's really what my personal style is all about. Sartorial choices that flatter, things that make me feel pulled together and pretty regardless of what I'm doing or where I'm off to next. I especially love the Bella Small Jeu de Paume Bracelet — it reminds me of a bracelet my mother gave me as a teenager — the settings and clasp are similar. It was sparkly too, I loved that piece. It once fell off my wrist at a crowded concert and I panicked — I ended up staying behind after the venue cleared out to find it and I was so relieved when I did that I put it in a drawer and didn't wear it again for years. I cherished it and was afraid to lose it again. The Jeu de Paume Bracelet reminds me so much of that piece that I'm actually gifting one to my mother for the holidays. I know she'll love not only the bracelet but the memories it conjures too.

What inspires your jewelry style? 

My personal style for jewelry is definitely form meets functionality. Honoring my version of glamour is really about understanding what works for me. I’ve tried out different styles over the years and regardless of trends I return to things that are pretty but not fussy, bold without being high maintenance. Is a feminine tomboy a thing? That’s me. That’s my influence.

 

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Shades of Glamour: Lani Halliday

Shades of Glamour: Wanyi Jiang

Shades of Glamour: An exploration of how different women interpret what “glamorous” looks and feels like to them, as told through the lens of Larkspur & Hawk’s Faded Opulence and Estrela collections. One woman’s interpretation of glamour might involve a night out in velvet and multiple layered necklaces while someone else feels most glamorous cooking dinner at home wearing an understated pair of earrings. This series explores the depth of that variety. 


Our first installment features artist and creative director Wanyi Jiang, who chose to mix together Sancerre and Cognac pieces from our Faded Opulence Collection. Read on for Wanyi's perspective of glamour...

 

Tell us about your relationship with the word “glamorous.” 

I think the idea of glamour used to be luxuriating in a fur coat with big rings and a gigantic hat riding on a carriage in the snow. Very old school, very old money. A lot of my ideas about glamour came from movies — think the lady who said "frost Yourself" in How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, or a bond girl in a slinky dress. But now I think of glamour as putting on makeup at home even when you have nowhere to go, just because it's meditative and creative. There's something glamorous about treating yourself well, about taking deep breaths, about being honest when you're having a hard time. Being free and unabashedly vulnerable is glamorous.

  

 

How — if at all — has your personal style changed over the last year, and how do you think that evolution will impact your style this fall and winter, particularly during the holidays? 

I'm a lot more comfortable wearing clothes that make my eyes light up. I stopped following an aesthetic that I used to think had to be me all the time. The chicest women seem to always stick to their tried and true look: Birkin with the jeans and white shirt, Bianca Jagger with her 70s suits. But now I'm much more experimental and I don't stick to one era anymore. I really love prints now, and I finally understand how to wear them -- and the trick is to not to intellectualize it at all. I wear what looks good instinctually when I gaze upon it, and not what I *think* will look good because it's a tried and true formula. For the holidays, I love a big ol' scarf. I can't wait to wear that for days with a full face of makeup.

 

 

Tell us about the Larkspur & Hawk pieces you wore. How do they represent your personal style? What do they reveal about who you are?

At first I chose all yellow pieces because I always liked yellow stones. The color complements my skin's undertones. I also like that yellow is an optimistic color -- not that one needs to be optimistic all the time (I love an onyx stone too) but it color is directly correlated to mood and I find the brighter color I wear, the more cheerful I feel, especially when I'm not so cheerful. The burgundy piece is complementary to my hair color, and it was fun to mix it together. It reminded me of when Carrie (Bradshaw. I know, Pat Field knew what she was doing!) wore two different colored Manolos in the episode where she goes to LA. Yellow and Burgundy go well together. It's an unexpectedly fun combination.

 

What inspires your jewelry style?

Honestly I love Egyptian history and jewelry. Something about the gilded gold is so rich in story to me. Nothing too smooth and shiny — I prefer when it's a little imperfect. Thus I like gold over silver because I always think of what Nefertiti would wear. A lot to say about this film, but the movie The Ten Commandments really stuck with me as a kid. I just loved the colors. Now, I'm into a lot more dainty jewelry because I like that they are easy to sleep in (I'm LAZY!) and I'm more into pieces that will last forever vs costume jewelry. When you know it's made to last, you'll wear it more. My mom used to have a necklace made of real pearls. They were misshapen and I still think about that necklace to this day. I love imperfect shapes, and imperfect lives, and imperfection overall. That's also very glamorous.

 

 

Shop Wanyi's favorite Larkspur & Hawk pieces below!

 

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Shades of Glamour: Wanyi Jiang

Tussie-Mussie

A joyful and vibrant collection that celebrates colors that bloom from the garden. Seagrass swaying in the warm breeze, scents of garden roses wafting through the air and effervescent sunflowers glowing on a sun-drenched day.  These are a few things that inspired Larkspur & Hawk’s spring/summer collection. 

This past year, while spending time at her family’s vacation home on the water, Larkspur & Hawk’s founder and designer, Emily Satloff, turned to nature for her latest collection.  Called Tussie-Mussie, it is a nod to the nosegays or bouquets of flowers carried during the reign of Queen Victoria. Both modern and delicate at the same time, this collection can be mixed and matched with our classic foiled styles. Ready to be worn straight to a summer garden party -- it's our language of flowers and herbs!

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Valentina

As it is known to do, Spring fills one’s heart with optimism, simply through the appearance of long-slumbering blossoms and the promise of warm weather.  It gives us a resurgence of energy as we embark on what we believe to be the prettiest of seasons in New York City.  Valentina could not have arrived at a better time to be worn, as people begin to venture outside and reunite with friends, family, and favorite destinations, be it in New York City or anywhere in the world.

The Valentina fine jewelry collection is comprised primarily of our distinctive foil-backed white quartz with either black-rhodium or 18k gold washed sterling silver settings. The unique proportions of our heart shape reference the less-articulated stone cuts prevalent in 18th century jewelry, a form that is simultaneously bold yet soft and mysterious.


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Valentina

WANDERLUST - Amsterdam

 Photo: Courtsey of The Dylan

 

WANDERLUST: Amsterdam

Recent years have seen Amsterdam, The Netherlands’ crown jewel, accelerating into the future. An influx of new cultural institutions, hotels, and distinctly modern cafes, shops, and galleries have cemented the city’s place among the must-see metropolises of Europe. But even with all its new energy, Amsterdam still brims with history. The canals that define the city’s layout lend it an old-world intimacy — Amsterdam’s narrow, townhouse-lined streets are ideal for wandering, with charming, quirky gems to be discovered around every corner. The city’s rich artistic heritage offers a spoil of masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. The deep, moody tones of Dutch Old Masters’ paintings come to life when viewed in their place of origin, and continue to color Amsterdam’s new generation of creatives.

Below, Larkspur & Hawk’s guide to the highlights of Amsterdam’s past and present.

 Photo: Courtsey of The Dylan

 

STAY

Seven One Seven, a picturesque mansion in the heart of the Canal District, has the feel of a stylishly-appointed private home. Its nine guestrooms are filled with a refined mix of antiques and curiosities, for a quintessentially Dutch sense of coziness. Located in a former office building, the decidedly hip Hotel V Nespelin combines industrial architecture with eclectic furnishings. Despite being situated in the bustling city center, The Dylan offers a peaceful respite across two canalside buildings. Its airy, wood-beamed lofts are an ideal marriage of historic architecture and contemporary design.

Photo: Courtsey of The Dylan

 

SEE

Amsterdam’s art is not to be missed: the Rijksmuseum is the city’s oldest and largest museum, spanning works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century; the Van Gogh museum illuminates the artist’s life through an impressively comprehensive collection; the Rembrandt House museum allows one to view Rembrandt’s works in his actual home and studio, immaculately restored to feel as if you’re stepping back into the 17th century. The expansive Vondelpark offers lush gardens and an idyllic setting for bike rides. Beyond Amsterdam, Maastricht is a quaint destination for admiring an array of historic churches and world-class antiques while Delft, the origin of hand-painted blue and white pottery known as Delftware, houses centuries-old ceramics manufacturers and an arts center dedicated to Vermeer.
 

(left) "Festoon of Fruit & Flowers” Jan Davidsz. De Heem, 1660-1670
(right) “Still Life with Flowers & Fruit” Jan Van Huysum, 1721
Both photos: Courtesy of Rijksmuseum
 
 

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Gartine is a small, unassuming spot beloved for its traditional breakfast and teatime fare, and shabby-chic setting. A bit out of the way but worth the trek, De Kas is located in a soaring greenhouse with an on-site farm that provides fresh produce for an ever-changing menu of seasonal cuisine. Spanning five 17th century canal houses, D’Vijff Vlieghen serves classical Dutch dishes in sumptuous digs, embellished with Delftware tiles and original Rembrandts. For cocktails, try Bar Bukowski for a modern take on the traditional cafes where one can linger and people watch all day.

 

Photo: Courtsey of Gartine
Photo: Courtsey of D'Vijff Vlieghen

 

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Like a shoppable wunderkammer, the Renaissance-era cabinets of curiosities, The Otherist stocks everything from framed butterflies and beetles to locally-made cutlery. X-Bank is dedicated to contemporary Dutch design — encompassing fashion, furniture, art, and décor — in gallery-like space. Sleek, sprawling Mendo is a temple to design-minded books with a notable selection of rare, out-of-print titles. For antiques, Eduard Van Dishoeck is a fifth-generation dealer with a diverse mix of collectibles procured from all over the globe.

 
 
Photo: Courtsey of Otherist
 

Photo: Courtsey of XBank

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WANDERLUST - Barcelona

            Barcelona Tiles

            While designing the latest Sadie collection, Emily continually returned to her memories of trips to Barcelona and the city’s distinctive architecture. The sinuous lines of Antoni Gaudí’s buildings, in particular, are an endless source of inspiration. His otherworldly structures, with their rhythmic, organic forms, influenced the measured asymmetry that flows throughout Sadie.

            The cultural capital and lively heart of Spain’s Catalan region, Barcelona beckons with a unique blend of urban energy and Mediterranean ease. Medieval alleys, sun-dappled beaches, modern art, and a rich culinary heritage combine to give Barcelona a charm that is wholly unto itself. Whether feasting on tapas al fresco or pondering a Miró painting, it’s easy to be awed by the city’s many treasures. Below, Larkspur & Hawk’s guide to the best of Barcelona.

 

STAY

Housed in an 19th century textile mill, Cotton House marries neoclassical antiques with modern amenities for a tony respite after a long day of sightseeing. In Barcelona’s historic Gothic quarter, the Mercer Hotel is sleek and serene, featuring ancient Roman stonework and an airy, orange tree filled courtyard. The intimate Margot House has only nine, white-washed rooms, lending the property a cozy, home-away-from-home charm.

 
Cotton House
 
Cotton House Hotel

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Barcelona’s architectural treasures are not to be missed — dedicate a day to stroll through Gaudí’s magnum opus, the Sagrada Familia cathedral, as well as his other works: Casa Battló, Casa Milà and Park Güell. For art, the Fundació Joan Miró, designed by the artist himself, and the Museu Picasso offer extensive retrospectives of the Spanish artists’ works. Take a master class in Catalan cuisine purely by walking the halls of Mercat de la Boqueria, a long-standing market brimming with local delicacies.

 
Fundació Joan Miró
 
   
Park Guëll
Mercat de la Boqueria
 
Sagrada Familia

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Albert Adrià, brother of Ferran, whose recently-shuttered El Bulli was a Michelin-starred mecca of haute cuisine, turns out innovative riffs on classic tapas dishes at Tickets. Established in 1904, Can Pineda is a Barcelona classic beloved for its pitch-perfect traditional Spanish dishes highlighting local ingredients. Lavishly designed interiors and exceptional cocktails make Boca Chica a favorite boîte of well-heeled locals.

Tickets
 
Boca Chica

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Located in a hip neighborhood that’s becoming Barcelona’s destination for contemporary design, AOO offers an eclectic mix of home furnishings from numerous under-the-radar brands. La Manual Alpargatera has been crafting espadrilles since 1941 and stocks a dizzying array of the jute-soled shoes. Carrer del Petrixtol, known as the city’s “chocolate street”, is home to Xocoa, which sells a bevy of confections almost too pretty to eat.

 

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Take a cue from the colors of Barcelona’s cobblestoned, seaside streets with pieces in sunny neutrals and watery blues — all the better in whimsical, Gaudí-esque designs with asymmetrical lines such as the Sadie ring and 4-stone necklace. Opt for a bit a flamenco flair with the Caterina chandelier earrings, perfect for dancing the night away.

 

 

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WANDERLUST - Paris

 

WANDERLUST: Paris

            Ahh, Paris! What more can we say? Ever since Louis XIV endeavored to make France the cultural capital of the world, Paris has been synonymous with beauty. From art to fashion to food, Parisians have been setting trends for centuries. We can’t think of any other city that offers so many stunning examples of so many different styles, no matter what the medium: Neoclassical palaces mingle with Art Nouveau hôtels particuliers, intricate haute cuisine dishes are found as easily as homey, bistro classics, tony haute couture lives alongside casual-cool streetwear. Being such a sensory feast, Paris is endlessly inspiring — and no matter how many times she’s been, Emily always discovers a new reason to love the City of Light. Particularly in the spring, when the Tuileries’ gardens are blooming and friends are picnicking along the Seine, Paris is at its most enchanting.

            There are countless attractions to be seen, so rather than covering Paris’s most iconic destinations, here is an insider’s guide to Larkspur & Hawk’s favorite Parisian haunts.

 

STAY

If you fancy digs with a dash of Wes Anderson, you’ll love Hotel Thomieux's retro India Mahdavi-designed interiors. From the William Morris-meets-Mid-Mod wallpapered rooms to the buzzy restaurants downstairs, Thoumieux is rife with style. If your tastes run toward the traditional, nobody does it better than The Ritz. After undergoing a major renovation, this bastion of civility reopened in 2016 and, from the gilded faucets to the trellised garden, is more magical than ever. For luxury trappings that are more under the radar, La Réserve is housed within a 19th century palace with just 14 rooms and 26 suites. The whole palace is only open to guests, which makes staying there feel as if you’ve booked the world’s most opulent Airbnb.

Hotel Thomieux
 
 The Ritz

 

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Paris has no shortage of great museums, but the recently expanded Picasso Museum is a gem. The world’s largest collection of Picasso works is stunningly displayed throughout an airy 17th century Baroque mansion. The Palais de Tokyo’s grand Art Deco pavilions are impressive in and of themselves, but the exhibitions inside are not to be missed. As it doesn’t have a permanent collection, the Palais de Tokyo hosts temporary shows devoted to an eclectic mix of modern art and design. For a taste of Paris’s literary heritage, head to Maison de Victor Hugo. The Les Misérables author’s home is meticulously preserved and even if his life isn’t of particular interest to you, the fabulous interiors offer a snapshot of the past. Afterwards, take a stroll through the neighboring Place des Vosges, one of the city’s most enchanting parks.

Picasso Museum

 

Maison de Victor Hugo
Place des Vosges

 

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In South Pigalle, Pétrelle serves up seasonal French fare and whimsical décor with equal verve. Piles of books, vintage silver, and at least one friendly cat lend the feeling that you’re dining in the home of the quirky French aunt you never had. If you’re looking for a quintessential bistro experience, our favorite is Chez Julien, a fixture of the Marais for over 100 years, and known for pitch-perfect renditions of classics like steak frites and croque monsieur. The romantic interiors are also a fantastic place to have a drink and people-watch. To eat like a local, La Fronde is a wonderfully fuss-free neighborhood canteen that serves an impressive range of food and wine in an elegant setting.

Pétrelle

 

 La Fronde

 

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The sumptuous apothecary Buly 1803 is like a grown-up candy store with rows of dark wood and marble shelves stocked with exquisitely packaged soaps, oils, and other beauty potions. The intricately embroidered bags at Jamin Puech are works of art, each more tempting than the next. The brand’s Marais boutique is brimming with accessories in bold colors and unexpected textiles that add an instant dash of je ne sais quoi. One of the great pleasures of Paris is the locals’ appreciation for idiosyncratic crafts such as the superlative papers at Calligraine or the pastels and paints at Sennelier, an art store that has supplied the likes of Cezanne and Degas. And for those who love the thrill of the hunt, there’s no better city for flea market shopping. For the largest selection, wake up early and head to the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen where one can find treasures from furniture to jewelry and everything in between.

 
Buly 1813
Jamin Puech
Cailligrane
Sennellier

 

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