Strange bedfellows

I like to imagine Mrs. Mandelbaum and Mrs. Lipski running into this fine gentleman on their evening stroll. Perhaps they'd enjoy a nightcap and some talk about the good old times, in a smoky, forgotten piano bar.

Maira Kalman Evening Stroll card, $4.95
John Derian gentleman paperweight, $30

Ladies & Gentlemen...

We are pleased to introduce our new friends, Conroy & Wilcox, in store today! and online so soon, we promise. Online now!

Sweet, simple with a twist. Or point, rather.

We originally spotted Fay Andrada's teardrop bangles on Sarah's blog and needed them. So we got them. You should, too, if you'd like. No pressure.

brass teardrop bangle, $25

Absinthe

A much belated thank you to those who came to our absinthe cocktail party, and especially to the lovely Leslie who was so sweet and gracious and made the MOST delicious cocktail ever!

Catbird's 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale!

(Sale is NOT extended to Sunday. We sold everything!)

This is it kittens - our one sale of the year. Come by this weekend (weather permitting) and pick up some stuff at kookoo-insane prices. Jewelry, gifts, home stuff, display items, tons of stuff... prices start at $2.

Saturday April 30 - weather permitting - from 12-6pm

If there is still more to sell, we will extend to Sunday May 1

219 Bedford Ave btwn North 4th & 5th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

This morning

Coffee and The Master Jewelers, courtesy of Claire, our master jeweler.

The Cherry Blossom Girl

We're blushing up a storm of roses over here. Such beautiful photos of our alphabet rings by beautiful Alix aka The Cherry Blossom Girl.

Catbird alphabet rings, photographs from The Cherry Blossom Girl

Blank Generation

Perfect follow up to Please Kill Me, a miss your subway stop kind of book Rony turned me on to. Sorry Williamsburg, but you've got nothing on downtown in the 70s.

Jazzy hands (title gods, forgive me)

Here's my hands, with my super-fancy wedding manicure, done right across the street from us, by the amazing Naomi, at Hello Beautiful. Squint, and you can tell that my left hand has my name written on my nails, and on my right, his. The best part: they last for a month! Oh, and I'm wearing my St. Kilda Rapture engagement ring, and my wedding rings: a Satomi Kawakita thin band, and a Catbird conflict-free eternity band.

April is the Travelliest Month

I guess catbirds migrate in April. Leigh is just back from honeymooning in Paris, Allison is in Barbados, Cat is Down South and I am on my way to Paris tomorrow to visit these fine fellows. May will bring some homesteading - and our annual sidewalk sale! Stay tuned, kittens.

Afternoon, delightful

Squealed with glee when I came across this photo of Sheila Marquez, looking stunning, with a belt bag from Catbird slung around her waist. Come get yours quick. Sadly, smoldering beauty not included.

Sheila Marquez from Hanneli

Invisible man.

Chinese artist Liu Bolin camouflages himself into any surroundings with paint. It can take him up to 10 hours for a single shot. WOW! 

Via Honestly...WTF.

We heart Refinery29.

See the whole post here. Turkmen jewels in store only. 

Also seen on the impossibly charming The Glamorai.

Return

Hi, kittens. I'm married and home from my honeymoon in Paris. Grand thanks to Aaron of Digby & Iona and Joanna of J. Lingnau for sharing their favorite spots with me. The Paris moment continues today with our grand re-opening party, sponsored by Pernod. Come play and have a cocktail with us.

Cheri Messerli for Thomsen

Our new digs.

Ya dig? Come by tomorrow for our cocktail party to check it out in person. Special prizes, and special cocktails. (Sponsored by Pernod.)

Hey Spring, We're Ready! (Part 4 of 4)

Cactus: Mixed Varieties

Clockwise from right to left:  Elizabeth Knight Mink Jaw Necklace,  Lauren Wolf Druzy Studs,  The Wild Unknown Large Prism,  Made Her Think Double Feather Chain Ring,  Blanca Monros Gomez Rose Gold Flat Band with Black Diamonds,  Unearthen Amethyst Necklace. 

Don't shop at catbird this weekend!

As much we would love for you to come see our new digs, look what two of our all-time favorite designers, Satomi Kawakita & Yayoi Forest, cooked up for this weekend:

Charity jewelry sale for Japan earthquake relief efforts at ABC Carpet & Home

Date: April 9-10th  2-6pm

Location: ABC Carpet & Home   

888 Broadway New York, NY 10003

 25% to 50% off from retail prices only for this event.

Jewelry designers have donated their pieces to support children who have been displaced from their homes because of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Shop with us and show your love and support to Japan.

We will donate ALL PROFIT to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief.

More details here.

Hey Spring, We're Ready! (Part 3 of 4)

Petunia: Waved & Fringed

Clockwise from right to left:  Claire Kinder Studio Amazon Feather Earrings,  Stephanie Simek Eyelash Necklace, Yayoi Forest Knot Ring,  Princess Fancypants Copper Postcard,  Catbird Alphabet Rings,  Catbird Tarot Deck Candle. 

Grand Re-opening Cocktail Party!

Come to our grand re-opening party, have some Absinthe and enter to win a very special prize!
Tuesday April 12th, 2011 from 4-7pm.

Generously sponsored by Pernod Absinthe^®

Hey Spring, We're Ready! (Part 2 of 4)

Aster: Snowball White 

Clockwise from right to left:  Satomi Kawakita Bar Ring,  Catbird Conflict Free Eternity Band,  Polli Peter Pan Necklace,  Austin Press Forever Thine Card,  Bittersweets NY Lily Royale Ring,  Max Steiner Origami Crane Earrings

Hey Spring, We're Ready! (Part 1 of 4)

Dahlia: Giant Supreme Mixture
Clockwise from right to left:  Evening Stroll Card by Maira Kalman,  Jezebel Bronze Butterfly Necklace, Catbird Gold Seahorse Studs,  Julie Nolan Astrological Necklace,  Saipua Rose Geranium Soap.