Announcement: Holiday Gift Market

Save the date…you are invited to join us for our Holiday Gift Markets! We can't wait for our THREE upcoming gift markets around the southeast. Come join us for a holiday shopping event that you won't want to miss. Shop for holiday ornaments, entertaining essentials and even gifts for the guys! We are really excited to announce that we are pairing up with our dear friend Hyla from Hyla Dewitt jewelry for the Raleigh and Charleston shows. If you have any questions or would like to receive an invite, please email us at info@opendoorshop.com.

A Giveaway: Hyla DeWitt Jewelry

We are SO excited to bring our Open Door readers another giveaway! We are giving away a pair of earrings and a $50 gift certificate to Hyla DeWitt Jewelry. Entering is easy, just follow us on instagram @opendoorshop to enter yourself for a chance to snag these gifts from our May Artist of the Month Hyla DeWitt Jewelry! We will draw from our instagram followers on Friday, June 7th at noon.

  50 Gift Certificate 

Giveaway ends June 7th at 11:59 AM EST. Open to Residents of the US only.  Prizes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.  Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified via the blog and Instagram. Winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. 

Artist Interview: Hyla Wooldridge

We would like to introduce you all to our May Artist. Meet Hyla Wooldridge, the mastermind behind HYLA DeWITT jewelry. From an early age she always had a passion of jewelry, and started making her passion a reality in high school. She continued to develop her line throughout college, and took it to the next level after she graduated. Her unique pieces make a statement, and can turn drab into fab.

Khaki Crystal and Tessa Bracelet

OD: What made you want to become a jewelry designer?
HW: I started making jewelry when I was in high school as a hobby to give to friends and family. Since then I would always find myself going back and enjoy creating new designs and techniques. Through the years my jewelry style has evolved into the Hyla DeWitt Jewelry Brand and I'm so lucky that I was able to create a small hobby into an exciting career.

Vic Aqua and Leslie

OD: Where do you get ideas for your designs?
HW: Everywhere. Color, textiles and architecture. I also love being inspired by jewelry from different centuries.

Citrine Tassels, Vine Blue Earrings, and Whitney

OD: I know you do all your own beading so is it hard to re-create the same piece multiple times?
HW: I use semi precious and natural stones which make every piece slightly different since each stone has its own characteristic, which makes the piece of jewelry unique and custom made for the owner.

OD: What is your dream home office like?
HW: Lots of space, something I lack now. I would love a super chic white lacquered wall with a super modern sleek desk and old antique Louis chairs. I love mixing old and new. Below is a picture of where I will pull my inspiration from.

 Source

OD: If you could travel anywhere to find stones, where would it be?
HW: I would love to travel all over! There are so many beautiful gems all over the world.

Grace Burgundy Calypso Blue Egyptian Crystal

P.S. Be Sure to check out her deal on People Style Watch- 35% off until June 10th!