Meet a Kitten: Jeanette

I could be biased, but I believe that of all the things that make our line unique, the ultimate factor is that it is made right here in our Brooklyn studio by an awesome set of local New York women. Did you ever wonder what went into making the elegant heart ring in your ring stack? New York City born and raised musician Jeanette knows because she just so happens to be one of the eighteen jewelers working out of our Williamsburg studio.


Jeanette and I spent Wednesday afternoon on a sunny bench outside of our favorite taco joint, La Superior. She brought along one of her most treasured items, an acoustic Takamine with photos of her mother pasted on the back, where they're close to her heart as she plays.

Job Title: Jeweler

Length of Time at Catbird: 2 years

Hometown: New York City

 

Astrological Sign: Scorpio-Sagittarius Cusp

Current song/album that you have on repeat: Album: Big Mama Thornton With the Muddy Waters Blues Band, 1966

Most vivid childhood memory: Playing in front of my apartment building in Hell's Kitchen with my two older brothers and older sister, as my parents and grandparents sat on the stoop talking to their friends in the neighborhood.

Hidden Talent: I play the acoustic guitar

What are you reading?: Her: A Memoir by Christa Parravani

Favorite film: 13 Tzameti

Most visited/fav neighborhood hangout: MoMA PS1

Staff Picks: 
Wwake Open Opal Ring
Catbird Rose Gold Dewdrop Bracelet

Jennie Kwon Pearl and Black Diamond Cuff

Laurel Canyon Dreaming Black Venus Transit Print

Catbird Maleficent Black Diamond Stud

Hortense Rose Gold Choupette Necklace

Meet a Kitten: Anna

Have you ever called Catbird and heard a cheerful voice greet you on the other end? Or perhaps you had a question about a rad ring, so you shot an email over to us and received a friendly reply. Well, chances are you spoke with our E-Commerce Manager, Anna. 

In the first edition of Meet a Kitten, we take a stroll around the neighborhood with Anna (and her ever-rambunctious chocolate lab Willy) to learn a bit more about her. Ya know, aside from her being a walking encyclopedia of all things Catbird, and all.

Job Title: E-Commerce Manager

Length of Time at Catbird: 3.5 years

Hometown: Pleasantville, NY 

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Current song or album that you have on repeat: Tobias Jesso Jr. "Goon"

Most vivd childhood memory: Motorcycle camping with my dad

Hidden Talent: Grandma dancing

What are you reading?: The Goldfinch, though it's kinda boring and slow... 

Favorite film: The Dreamers

Most visited neighborhood hangout: Lucky Dog or Old Stanley's 

Staff Pick: Sweet Nothing choker, Nova Charka perfume, Russian Caravan incense, Her Diamond Eyes ring, Goe Oil and John Derian Crescent Moon Plate.

BILL

If you ever thought that there was maybe a method to Bill Murray's particular form of Zen, Vulture has organized it into an easy to digest list! And at the risk of sounding like a book review cliché,  it really is surprisingly poignant. 

"So what’s it like to be me? You can ask yourself, What’s it like to be me? You know, the only way we’ll ever know what it’s like to be you is if you work your best at being you as often as you can, and keep reminding yourself: That’s where home is."

Read on for some positive Monday vibes, Kittens! 7 Steps to Living a Bill Murray Life 

h/t Vulture

xo,
Sriya

Happy Happy!

Happy New Year, Kittens!! 

xo

Rony

Debbie Harry clearly enjoying New Year's Eve. Image found here. 

Obsession: Alexandra Kehayoglou

Our resident lunch lady showed me Argentinian artist, Alexandra Kehayoglou's work recently and I can't believe my eyes. She makes carpets that look like magical secret gardens or the exact beach front I have been day dreaming about lately. Now this is how you can get some nature into your New York sized apartment.

Hats off to you, Alexandra. Truly a beautiful talent.

Photos found on the artist's website here.

XOXO

Rachel

Lunch Lady: Girl Crush

<3 <3 <3

So by this point it's pretty obvious that our obsession with Dina's taco truck (La Troca Del Sabor on N4th btwn Bedford and Berry) has gotten a liiiiiittle out of hand. At first it was maybe just a few of us waiting in line once or twice a week and now it's come to the point where if you even mention the word taco you will have a lunch list as long as Melissa's arm within seconds. Veggie Burrito- no rice, Pork Burrito- no cheese & extra sour cream, 2 Veggie Tacos- no peppers, Chicken Taco- extra onion & no cilantro, a million Coca Cola Classics, extra hot sauce, extra cream, etcetera etcetera. I have to say the orders get pretty wild sometimes and she never messes up.

Soooo Lizzie came up with the awesome idea of giving her a Christmas gift! Actually she's been talking about giving Dina a gift since like July or something, that's how far the obsession goes. So all of us Catbirdettes decided a cute pair of our SS Heart Studs were the perfect way to go. And as you can see she was beyond thrilled!!

So here's to Catbird's Woman Of The Year- Dina <3

We love you. Unconditionally. Forever and Ever. Until the end of time.

XoXo

<3 Ash, Rony, Leigh, Lizzie, Steph N, Steph G, Melissa, Lauren, Jules, Ilana, Elana, Courtnay, Anna, Emmy, Allison, Correy, Candice, Claire, RayRay, Rachel, Rosie, Meaghan, Maddy, Laila, Carolyn,  Maureen, Kristina, Joey, Julia, Liz & Genne!