Had a Fine Time at Union Design

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From the top, some lovely things we spotted at the Union Design festival held yesterday in Hayes Valley:

- Matchbox necklaces by L.A.-based Jenny and Jimbob. We love how each of these includes not only a necklace, but also a handmade box and super-cute wording on the front of each. Love these as little gift ideas.

- We love how Harbinger Co.’s earrings feature hand-painted details on bamboo.

- Fringe makes us happy, so better believe we were oh-so-pleased to spot this piece from Hengst.

- Talk about eye candy. We just want to devour the vintage beads and baubles in the colorful pieces from Sora Designs.

- Recycled billboards, rock climbing harnesses, sails, seat belts and more become colorful (not to mention durable) messenger bags by RossCo.

- Lapels stand on their own as necklaces from Nous Savons.

- Feathers make our hearts aflutter in this wall of earrings from Kucoon Designs.

Want more pics from Union Design? Be sure to check out Lorraine’s recap of the event tomorrow on 7×7.com’s Glamwatch.

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Union Design Festival Pick: W.Ho Made It

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At the Union Design Festival on Sunday, we were taken with the jewelry holders and stands from San Francisco designer W.Ho Made It. Not only did they stand out from the crowd (we’ve never spotted anything quite like them at a local design festival or shopping event before), but we were enamored of their dainty practicality. We never seem to have enough storage space for our bloated collection of baubles. And unlike jeans or leather jackets (other things we have too many of), jewelry never looks better when it’s been beat up from overcrowding.

Looking sweet while solving a problem, the magnetic topper lifts off the Ring Holder above to allow finger adornments to stack around the bar rising from the center of an antique tea cup. In the four-tiered Jewelry Stand pictured below, an assortment of vintage porcelain pieces provides ample room for necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. It may not have the drawers and cushioned compartments of many jewelry boxes, but we love these handmade vintage jewelry holders for their ability to keep frequently-worn, everyday accessories safe and sound while still easily accessible.

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