Lilify + Life

Jewelry is more than just adornment. Jewelry is fascination, memories and the purist personal poetry. A piece of jewelry, whether statement or subtle, new or heirloom, allows oneself to feel curated, charmed and confident. 

Jewelry is a story. Kristina Kada of Satomi Studio is a storyteller and jewelry designer whose work is modern and organic, simultaneously strong and delicate. 

Kristina is based out of Santa Cruz but has spent the last few years living, working and being inspired by her day-to-day life in Indonesia. Her newest work features shapes and silhouettes influenced by the beauty of Bali.

We are beyond excited to welcome her to Lilify. We invite you to join us, meet Kristina and explore her exquisite line.

Saturday, August 17th, 12 - 4. 

Lemon + Poppyseed

To suit the sweat of summer, we partnered with local soap maker Connie Mardon to create a soap that was uplifting as well as astringent. Lemons are such an iconic scent to the season and paired with poppy seeds offer an even more elegant, exfoliating experience.

Peony + Tangerine

When we collaborated with local candle maker Emmaline Molloy on this summer’s newest release, we sought to create a scent that evoked the sweetness of the season, a bright floral top note balanced with a touch of tang. When we finally arrived to our “Peony + Tangerine” we knew we had created a candle which embodied the essence of summer – floral forward but fresh.

Grapefruit + Geranium

As we explored blends with local body product maker Connie Mardon, we were thrilled when we hit upon a combination that was both tart and rich. Grapefruit, a circulation stimulant, married perfectly with leafy Geranium, creating a body lotion that is both energizing and regulating.

A great summer album is all about mood. It should sound good in an old car, cheap Bluetooth speakers at the beach or your best headphones. It can be uplifting yet mellow, inspiring yet familiar, trendy or a beloved oldie.

On the first sunny day of summer I find myself reaching for my ragged old copy of the soundtrack from The Harder They Come. The movie and album both star Jimmy Cliff and I find that arrangement of Reggae to be just the right way to slip into summer. 

Steep in that sweet summer sound.

JS

Summer days are longer, lighter and livelier. The delicacy and renewal of spring has transitioned to a bounty of brightness and activity. It is the season of sweet corn and watermelon, swimsuits and sprinklers, sleeping outside and staring at the stars.

In my garden, the cherry blossom, snapdragon and sweet pea have all disappeared and my poor pansies, so avid and abundant in March, slumped in unison as soon as touches of summer weather hit. Now it is time to cut back and cut down, with heavier watering, in order to welcome dinner plate dahlia, bachelor button and veronica – my flower babies who thrive in full sunlight and warm temperatures.

And, then there is my son, who expresses extreme disappointment in a day wherein we have not been to his beloved beach.

Here’s wishing you a barefoot July, with sticky berries, dreamy bonfires and bright blue skies.

HL

We opened Lilify in 2012, after a grueling two-year renovation of a dilapidated, uninspired building with beautiful bones. We dreamt of creating an elegant, yet understated, experience that would honor the detail and authenticity of handcrafted goods and highlight the talent and passion of independent makers. 

Lilify is a cultivation of our values, our aesthetic, our story, and the stories of the creatives that we spotlight. 

We have been thrilled to osmose, evolve and are ever inspired by our community and our customers. We explore an expanding collection of gifts, wares and wears while continuing to refine our perspective. 

In this new season for our shop, we are beyond excited to announce the launch of Lilify online! We are thrilled and humbled to invite you to immerse in our compilation of ethically, independently made, gorgeous goods.

HL