Tell us a bit about yourself.
Ahoy! My name is Telle. Together with my husband Rex, we are the creative madness behind ISWAS+WILLBE. We are based out of Portland, OR, where we moved in January of 2011.
After spending a number of years in unsatisfying jobs while poorly nursing our creative minds on the side, it suddenly became clear to us: the time to hesitate was through. We impulsively made the decision to leave behind our familiar lives on the East coast, pack all of our earthly possessions and our pup into our tiny car, Jareth, and head west.
Rex is from a small village near Charlotte, North Carolina, where he lived most of his life. In fact, his bloodline has lived in the same 30 mile radius for some 220 years. His roots are deeply Southern, like sweet tea and biscuits.
I tend to stumble when people ask me where I’m from, as I’ve lived in six states, two countries, and counting! Traveling and relocating were common themes in my upbringing, which may explain my affinity for change. I’ve infected Rex with the traveling bug, and we are always on the lookout for an adventure. We have the attitudes of pioneers; we’re always seeking out the great unknown, excited to make a discovery few others have made.
As a husband/wife team, we seek to represent balance within our designs. My love for antiques, the humanities, and life’s idiosyncrasies are evident in my designs; I represent the rustic, nostalgic, worldly, and subtly bold side of things as “ISWAS.” Rex infuses his love for biological processes, space travel, and natural history into his jewelry designs; he represents the calm, minimal, strategic side of things as “WILLBE.” Together, we amalgamate into the delicate balance of time and space that becomes ISWAS+WILLBE.
Apart from creating things, what do you do?
Borrowing a quote from the film Eagle vs Shark: “I guess I’ve got to keep creating or I’ll just die.” With minds running as much as ours, it’s sometimes hard to remember that there is a whole other world out there beyond our studio.
When we aren’t working on our latest designs, you can find us enjoying the arts of others: catching an indie flick, seeking out enticingly obscure music, and delving into a variety of novels — our taste ranges from vintage sci-fi to modern sociology. We even have a few of our own manuscripts in the works.
We are paleo diet and small space enthusiasts. Currently, we are brainstorming our future 260 square ft. home, called LuchtHuis. You can read more about it here.
What would be the title of your memoir? Why?
I would title my memoir Martha Sawtelle terHorst Lefler, which is my full legal name. There is a whole book’s worth of stories in that lengthy moniker.
Rex’s memoir would be titled Mondays Are OK, because he believes the beginning of something is the most exciting part, and he also likes to stick up for the underdog.
Where does your inspiration come from?
We are inspired by a broad scope of things, including but not limited to: prehistory, celestial bodies, and Brian Eno; antiquity, modernity, and infinity; gritty old industrial ghost towns and beautiful beaches in the off-season; life, death, and the nature of things.
We are also very inspired by our fans. There’s something terribly exciting about learning who is attracted to your art. I like to imagine all of these brave women roaming the globe on thrilling adventures, wearing little ISWAS+WILLBE creations around their necks or swinging from their ears. When we are creating, we infuse our designs with a sense of wonder and edginess; when a piece is purchased, it begins a new life with its owner, who then infuses it with her own inspired energies.
I also want to mention how awesomely motivating the community is here on Etsy. It’s electrifying to be part of a global movement, this beautiful and vast entity that is changing the shape of the global handmade market. We came to you with ideas and dreams, Etsy, and you gave us resources, support groups, inspiration, and dear friends! Um, we love you.
What does handmade mean to you?
Integrity. Intimacy. Honesty. Respect.
Who has been most influential in your craft?
Growing up, we both spent a great deal of time in the woods building forts and romping through shrubberies, so we feel that we can accredit a certain amount of our creative gusto to the all-powerful, awe-inspiring Mother Nature. We were also both encouraged by our mothers to develop our artistic natures; enrolling us in extra-curricular art programs helped us find our creative identities at a young age.
When did you know you were an artist/maker?
I always remember there being an innate feeling within, an irrepressible desire to express myself through creating. Rex likes to think of himself as an “earth manipulator.” He remembers crafting as a child, he explored the art of glass blowing as a young adult, and also feels that creating is something he has always done. Making the move out here to Oregon was his first conscious decision to pursue the arts as a living.
How would you describe your creative process?
My creative process has much to do with happenstance. I gather a collection of materials that excite me, throw them in a pile, and play around until something sticks. I don’t get too married to one idea because I find that the more fluid I allow the process to be, the more enriched the end result. Sometimes my eye will catch two materials haphazardly co-mingling and I will just fall in love with their odd relationship.
Rex likes to reflect on things that captivated him as a child and use those as inspirations for his designs. His muses range from centipedes to archaic land masses to scientific equations and beyond.
If you could peek inside the studio of any artist, designer or craftsman (dead or alive), who would it be?
Alphonse Mucha, an amazing Czech artist of the late 1800s to early 1900s. He inadvertently became the father of Art Nouveau, but he was very pragmatic about remaining loyal to his roots and preserving his image as an authentic artist. I have seen photos from his studio and I can imagine spending an entire afternoon rifling through his collections of props and fabrics and the sort.
For Rex, it would be the studio of Ernst Haeckel, a biologist/artist from the late 1800s. He studied life forms all over the world, translating their natural beauty onto paper with extreme accuracy and grace. He recorded nature as it was, letting the art of the biological world speak for itself.
What handmade possession do you most cherish?
Over the years, I have inherited a small collection of handmade antique and vintage apparel from family members, including a wedding dress from the early 1900s and a scarlet red velvet gown from the 1960s. Juxtaposing the quality of these garments with those of today’s industry standards, it’s astonishing and inspiring to see the level of handiwork put into these old, American-made pieces.
Rex’s favorite handmade possession is a Native American flute made by his life-long neighbor and mentor, Bill, who builds the flutes from his home as a hobby. It’s a beautifully crafted instrument with an ethereal sound, and it was obviously made with love and integrity.
How do you get out of your creative ruts?
Stepping away from our work and into a forest or onto a beach brings us back to the inspiration we find in nature. We’re inspired by the smell of freshly rotting earth, the sound of tidal waves crashing and the secret joy in finding a spot where human presence is nearly invisible. These are things that revitalize our creative entities.
Where would you like to be in ten years?
All modesty aside, in ten years I would like to have lots of power and money and be doing amazing philanthropic things all over the world. We got a taste of the power our art can have when we created a pendant for the Japan Relief Fund; leveraging our skills to create a product that we then donated the proceeds from was an incredibly empowering feeling!
When I asked Rex where he wanted to be in ten years, he promptly stated, “Barrow, Alaska.” We have a shared life goal of trying (nearly) everything once, including living in one of the northernmost cities in the world. But only for a year, just for the experience of 65 days of sun 24/7 and 85 days of darkness 24/7. The motto we created when we started out on our great western migration is also very important to us: “Be up for anything!”
224 comments
Sign in to add your ownSeaGlassJournal says:
Congrats on being featured intrepid artisans. What a fun article and your work is great. Good luck in your endeavor. g.
1 year ago
KristinaandJenney says:
Lovely Story! I hope you two do get to Alaska! That would be an amazing aventure! Congrats!
1 year ago
HouseOfMoss says:
Hooray for you, being featured! Your pieces are so unique and beautiful. Also, welcome to Portland! :) -Alison
1 year ago
VintageEye says:
Fabulous creations-even more fabulous people! Best of luck & congratulations on your feature!
1 year ago
artbyheather says:
ooooh, love your jewelry! Congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Your shop is beautiful!!! Congrats on the FS!!!
1 year ago
AmyJiggetts says:
This is great husband and wife working together to make one piece Awesome!
1 year ago
NangijalaJewelry says:
Very cool shop! Congrats on the feature guys :-)
1 year ago
snailboat says:
i love everything about your write up! nice going!
1 year ago
Joyousworld says:
I can so relate to your inspiring thoughts and feelings.... especially how you feel about your work as it goes out into the world. Hope you are enjoying the great state of OR and the Pacific NW.... especially on a fabulous day like today!
1 year ago
CountrySquirrelsRUS says:
Sounds like an awesome team! ♥♥ Love the name of your shop ♥♥ Congratulations as the newest Featured artist!
1 year ago
bhangtiez says:
Great story! And welcome to beautiful Oregon! Thanks for sharing your journies and happy journeies to come.
1 year ago
rejive says:
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
Rosabellebyvasu says:
Amazing interview, i like the way you gather your inspiration, its such a beautiful moment when a idea clicks into the mind, i love ur work, very beautiful yet edgy. And i love your happy spirits, so inspiring
1 year ago
WalterSilva says:
Nice!
1 year ago
memeandmoss says:
Congrats! Love your colorful jewelry :)
1 year ago
TheZestyDesk says:
Thanks for the article and congrats to you both on your success!
1 year ago
redhardwick says:
Congrats on your feature! Welcome to the west coast!
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Congratulations!
1 year ago
KristyLynnJewelry says:
Congrats on being featured and all your success!
1 year ago
InspiredStitches says:
What a great team you two make! Great jewelry. Congratulations on being featured.
1 year ago
prunellasoap says:
Congrats Telle & Rex! Love the interview and you have done an amazing job with your shop and your jewelry designs! Yay!
1 year ago
ethanollie says:
just made the east coast to west coast transition two weeks ago. congrats! fabulous jewels and great look to your shop
1 year ago
EverandBliss says:
Great to hear of others leaving unsatisfying jobs for creativity!
1 year ago
flw4uaz says:
your story is fabulous. I love the shot of your work table. It quietly says his and hers (with the square bottom of the table runner on one side and the point on the other), without a letter. Lots to be said for your adventurous life, keep exploring and pioneering. congrats on the feature a treat for me to see for sure .
1 year ago
RareDesign says:
COngrats on the feature!
1 year ago
suzanneesme says:
Love the photographs, very unique and simple.
1 year ago
kararane says:
hii Frontier Pioneers** keep enjoying the adventure. lovely elegance + color on "Helsinki"~
1 year ago
needlenerd says:
congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
kararane says:
hii Frontier Pioneers*enjoy the adventure* lovely elegance + color on "Helsinki"~
1 year ago
AliceCloset says:
Congrats on your future!! Great interview :D
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
Great interview, cool couple, beautiful jewelry!
1 year ago
astarteearthart says:
congrats! Minerals are one of my favorite subjects :)
1 year ago
mamif says:
very nice
1 year ago
sonyarasi says:
Great work! Congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
theroyal says:
i like your style
1 year ago
Fruitfulhandproducts says:
Very interesting! ~KK~
1 year ago
GeorgieGirlLLC says:
Neat name. Congratulations!
1 year ago
KKSimpleRegalJewelry says:
I love the wonderful team you make! Fun! ~KK~
1 year ago
LoveYourBling says:
congrats!
1 year ago
allthingswhite says:
great story, great shop !!!
1 year ago
AccentsandPetals says:
Interesting interview. Thank you for sharing your story and Congratulations on being featured.
1 year ago
BGBJewelry says:
Great read, Congrats on your move, I love Portland! Here's to your journey!
1 year ago
overthemeadow says:
Beautiful photos and shop! Love your work. Great interview. Congrats and much continued success!
1 year ago
overthemeadow says:
Beautiful photos and shop! Love your work. Great interview. Congrats and much continued success :-)
1 year ago
pillowflightpdx says:
Beautiful! I hope to see it in person here in Portland!
1 year ago
kjcreations2 says:
Awesome shop!! Congrats :)
1 year ago
theheirloomaddict says:
Your designs and the photography are breathtaking. You two definitely make a great team!
1 year ago
theheirloomaddict says:
Your designs and photography are creatively breathtaking. You two definitely make a great team!
1 year ago
thetarnishedhalo says:
Your story was so much fun, the interview had my full attention from the first sentence, I just wanted to gobble it up! Congrats on the Feature you two!!! Many wishes, and best of success on your ventures!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!
1 year ago
fantasygarden says:
it's so nice story i enjoyed it . And Wish you the best:)
1 year ago
JasmineLund says:
Love your story! I love the intense commitment you two have toward one another and your work. Congratulations on the feature! Blessings on you and yours, Hannah Jasmine
1 year ago
MootiDesigns says:
Congrats on the feature. Great jewelry. Good luck!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Congrats! love your adventuresome spirit! Your shop and work are great!
1 year ago
RedorGrayArt says:
i really enjoyed your interveiw and absolutely love your creative pieces. The way you display your items on etsy is a work of art itself, happy Featured seller!!
1 year ago
LittleWhiteDresser says:
Super!!!!
1 year ago
LittleWhiteDresser says:
Super!!
1 year ago
StillWithYou says:
I love your jewelry! Congratulations, well deserved and all the best to you!
1 year ago
redtilestudio says:
What a wonderful feature! Congratulations!
1 year ago
Peachygirl says:
What a fun interview! Also, simple but skillfully, thoughtfully & beautifully made are to me the essence of "handmade" and your creations absolutely capture that spirit! Thank you for sharing your story...I really enjoyed it! *•.♥.•*
1 year ago
GloriousGirlJewelry says:
Courageous, Deeply Delving, Free Spirited & Oddly Unique - but even that doesn't begin to characterize the sum of all your parts....the type of folk I would enjoy as my neighbors - Thank You for the pleasant read.
1 year ago
MOAS says:
amazing couple!! love your creations and goals :)
1 year ago
inklore says:
congratulations to you! your styling is so fantastic!
1 year ago
shirinreen says:
The staging and presentation of the work is out of this world... GORGEOUS. Seriously amazing, kinda gives me shivers it's so cool. Glorious, so glad you guys made the plunge.
1 year ago
WatchWithDaDa says:
V. awesome feature! Love your stuff too.
1 year ago
lenamiller says:
I really enjoyed the simplicity of your jewelry style. Congrats on being a featured artist.
1 year ago
ashspartyinspiration says:
So excited and Proud of you guys! Even since a child Rex has always had such ambition and a creative nature! I hope all your dreams come true for you guys! Love Ashley
1 year ago
PIGandFiSH says:
Congrats Telle and Rex!! Loved reading and learning more about you - what a wonderful feature.
1 year ago
coolranchstudio says:
really love your shop! congratulations on the feature. :)
1 year ago
LynnsMix says:
very cool!
1 year ago
YQYJewelry says:
Great collection, inspiring stories, thanks for sharing and congratulations on the feature!
1 year ago
KateStealey says:
Congrats on your feature!
1 year ago
myAvonlea says:
Fantastic Story. I really enjoyed reading your feature. Congrats you both.
1 year ago
TCaponePhoto says:
Congrats on the feature! I enjoyed reading more about both of you and thank you for sharing your wonderful work :) *tracey*
1 year ago
myAvonlea says:
I really enjoyed reading this feature. Best of luck to you both.
1 year ago
mandaleighf says:
What a fun pair you are! Congrats!!!
1 year ago
ShelleAnne says:
Congrats on being selected and a great feature. Best Wishes to you!
1 year ago
HolmesandWatson says:
I was just browsing your shop the other day, what a delight to see you as a featured seller! Fabulous interview and such chic products. Congratulations!
1 year ago
TheTerrariumShop says:
Congratulations! I admire your spirit and resolve to follow your hearts!
1 year ago
LoveOfAllVintage says:
love your story and your adventurous nature!!
1 year ago
Modrn says:
Congrats on the feature - I'm a fan of your work! And you do seem like a lovely couple. :)
1 year ago
steampunkfunk says:
Hooray! I'm so glad to see you featured! I can totally relate to being nomadic, I grew up in Egypt, now live in Alaska. Congrats on you feature and much luck in your future!
1 year ago
Willow4u says:
What a team!!Enjoyed your feature!!
1 year ago
HHknits says:
Congratulations Telle and Rex! nice to get some more detail
1 year ago
RootsSoapCo says:
Congratulations! I love your incredibly unique artwork and am so pleased to see you as the featured seller for the week.
1 year ago
LauraBoyea says:
I think I fell in love with every sentence in your article! Your jewelry is so stunning and unique. Shopping ensues... :)
1 year ago
andiespecialtysweets says:
It's been a fun adventure just reading your great interview! You're a great team, producing some great work together - congratulations! And we're passionate about the Paleolithic diet too, we just didn't know it was called that - - thanks! : )
1 year ago
andiespecialtysweets says:
Wanted to add, you do a great job styling your photos as well.
1 year ago
AltogetherLeather says:
I love love love your jewelry and the beautiful way you photograph it! Congrats on your fabulous feature!
1 year ago
BohemianEnigma says:
love it!
1 year ago
perfectwear says:
Congrats on being featured! You sounds like a fun team :-) with amazing products. Congrats again!
1 year ago
zanymoose says:
Love your motto and your enthusiasm! Having lived in Alaska for a long time, I have no desire to face a winter in Barrow...but, I hope you get to live out that dream and lots of others. All the Best!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Living in Alaska would make taking shop photos more challenging! Great to read your story, I love your zest for life
1 year ago
oddlyaddictive says:
It is so wonderful to see that you have become a featured seller. You surely deserve it. Congrats!!! Oddlyeven Supply Co.
1 year ago
Toshisworld says:
I love your jewelry design and colors! Congratulations!!!
1 year ago
nicolelias says:
wow what an inspiring story and what a fantastic shop!
1 year ago
Verdurebydesign says:
You make such a great team! Congratulations and all the best.
1 year ago
abolbas says:
love love love this jewelry. congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
BagNoir says:
Congrats to you both on your success! I love ur work :)
1 year ago
bddesigns says:
As a fellow Paleo, I'd LOVE to move to Portland!!! Was just there this month and fell in love - especially with your growing season! LOL! Best of luck!
1 year ago
CashmereJewels says:
Congratulations!
1 year ago
stringitalong says:
Congrats, nice shop!!!
1 year ago
Guchokipa says:
i really enjoyed your words. very funny and intriguing. sounds like you guys have it figured out. good luck!
1 year ago
BreitwaterWorks says:
Hello SuperRad Market Tent Partners! Congratulations on the feature - your distinctive style deserves the notice. Enjoyed your article too. Best to you both!
1 year ago
EmeraldCut says:
Congrats, you two! Have admired your shop for awhile now, and am so glad you're the Featured Seller.
1 year ago
LittleMissCards says:
You guys sound like an amazingly fun couple! I really like your work it's very beautiful. And congrats on moving to Portland, Oregon, I hope to make it there someday
1 year ago
CassiasGarden says:
Where would you like to be in ten years? "All modesty aside, in ten years I would like to have lots of power and money and be doing amazing philanthropic things all over the world. We got a taste of the power our art can have when we created a pendant for the Japan Relief Fund; leveraging our skills to create a product that we then donated the proceeds from was an incredibly empowering feeling!" Yep, 10-4 on that one! What a great interview and I really like how you also said our marketplace is electrifying. I couldn't agree more~! Thank you for being you you are and loving the little table where you must work together....;)
1 year ago
Epiphany6andCo says:
Congrats, Telle nd Rex! Love your story and your shop. Good luck with all your endeavors!
1 year ago
AlbertinesCreations says:
Lovely interview!
1 year ago
shaylen303 says:
Just amazing stuff, and love your collaboration! XD
1 year ago
adoodle says:
congratulations!!! great work! :)
1 year ago
girliepains says:
Cute workspace
1 year ago
feathertreestudio says:
congrats to you both! I love that you can work together and live together!
1 year ago
littleshopofphotos says:
Congrats! You are a very inspirational duo! Fabulous designs!!
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Great cameo and love your attitude. We're all pioneers, charting our own lives whether we realize it or not. Best wishes!
1 year ago
jewelsbymoon says:
Your write up is awesome! Similar story here, as a freelance interior deisgner and our market crashing and getting worse every year, lets just say surviving was getting harder and harder. Starting my jewelry line was the most wonderful refreshing creative outlet in my life. It has been my total passion and my sanity. Congrats! wish you all the luck and happiness. Moon
1 year ago
ShoponSherman says:
wow, what an interview. impressive. you seem like a very intelligent woman. independent and talented too. You actually want to live in 85 days of darkness/night??? that can't be good for a persons psyche. lol. Continued success with your shop!
1 year ago
PattieJansen says:
I love the adventure aspect of what you do and your credo for living! Brings to mind "Westward Ho the wagons!" and stuff like that...Most excellent interview. And your creations have a raw, primitive, edgy elegance that intrigues me. Wishing for you astounding success!
1 year ago
POSTNOW says:
love your work! Thanks for sharing. adore the way you present each item for sale - it's so creative.
1 year ago
ElvenWreathsJewelry says:
LOVE the straight shooter earrings!!
1 year ago
DreamCake says:
Congrats on your feature! Also, you photos are fantastic! :D
1 year ago
Reinhabit says:
Welcome to Portland! I too was born in the south and love my sweet tea and biscuits. I recommend checking out Pine State and Screendoor. It will blow your mind, and your belly!! :)
1 year ago
petesbween says:
You kiddos are amazing! Reach for the unknown and feel the space that connects us all!
1 year ago
DecorLiving says:
Awesome!! Ps I live that image tale of a twister Kind regards, Decorliving
1 year ago
100applegate says:
Fantastic Story, love your work!
1 year ago
ClaudiaHorsey says:
amazing interview.
1 year ago
artXchic says:
gorgeous jewelry, especially love the champagne dreams necklace. great work!
1 year ago
sparklefarm says:
>> Your items are wonderful - I've been admiring you for some time! Congratulations. <<
1 year ago
lindaketelhut says:
Love your jewelry! Really fun read!
1 year ago
gretchenmist says:
such cool work! love your photos and creativity. congrats on the feature :)
1 year ago
BlueMoonLights says:
Very fun to read. Congrats to both of you!
1 year ago
ZoeWithLove says:
What an inspiring interview! Thank you! Wish you two all the best!
1 year ago
blueridgewoodworking says:
Good luck, been to Oregon... but home is in the south...I live only a hour away from Charlotte. I can not ever give up my Mountains and creeks, here....but there is "killer" places out there. Good article....and the best of luck.
1 year ago
notApplicable says:
sTeLLar shoP pHoTos!
1 year ago
thedaydreamer says:
"freshly rotting earth"...loved the contrasting terms
1 year ago
tomokotahara says:
Their creations are so unique, love them!
1 year ago
oneofakindgiftshop says:
Congratulations. lovely items
1 year ago
TheScarletSageTree says:
Congrats on the feature, and doubly so for a husband and wife team, yay! Especially loved the story behind your shop name! Wishing you continued success, joy and inspiration :) - Suzanne
1 year ago
msquaredj says:
:) congratulations! :)
1 year ago
ElisaGomez says:
I too will one day live in Portland....great article. I liked it so much I read it TWICE :)
1 year ago
katrinaalana says:
Lovely work! The so pieces are unique.
1 year ago
maeyingthai says:
Your shop is beautiful!! congrats on the feature!! :-D
1 year ago
AllthingsWood says:
Good luck on your journey, your great adventure through life!
1 year ago
FreshlySkweezed says:
Yay, you guys! Thanks for the peek into your world! I'm a sucker for anyone who looks out for the underdog. Rex, sticking up for Mondays is saintly. Congrats on your feature!
1 year ago
Samanthasporcelain says:
Beautiful and free! Enjoy!!
1 year ago
ConfettiWestern says:
hipster
1 year ago
SarahsSerendipities says:
Love your stuff. Rex, you and I are, I'm sure, distant cousins. My grandmother was a Lefler from around Faith, NC.
1 year ago
JulienDenoyer says:
Congrats on the feature!!! Love your shop and minimalism in general!!!
1 year ago
dabsh01 says:
These pieces are really beautiful.... Both of you make a great team....
1 year ago
dalilascloset says:
Love the way you display your necklaces....just perfect Dalila
1 year ago
TimeInMaine says:
Love your work!
1 year ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
Your designs are beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!:)
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Your earrings and necklaces are lovely!
1 year ago
Redolynnce says:
Terrific story. Really written well and very inspiring. Lovely items as well Thank you for sharing.
1 year ago
smallcouture says:
great work ! and I love the pictures of the jewels, very inspiring !
1 year ago
PittiVintage says:
love it! very inspiring! thanks
1 year ago
ngchi says:
Congratulations!!!
1 year ago
vintagetouchjewelry says:
Wonderful energy coming from you two! Your photos and product are exemplary. You've landed in a wonderful place -- welcome to Portland!
1 year ago
FForrestCreations says:
So enjoyed your story. The two of you together will be successful for a long time. Best of luck with your future dreams. Seems like you will be happy together for a long time. Congrats of your featured seller status.
1 year ago
NsewFabrics says:
Love your items... & your interview is GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
ShwimmyKids says:
Inspirational story! I love you name as well.
1 year ago
riversongrapture says:
Hurrah! For these fun creative adventurous souls!
1 year ago
BonChatBoutique says:
Wow! Love your enthusiasm and enjoyed your story! :D
1 year ago
GrandOldTimes says:
A wonderfully creative couple. Bravo !!!
1 year ago
GrandOldTimes says:
A wonderfully creative couple. Bravo !!
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Congrats on the feature.
1 year ago
TheScarfTree says:
Love your jewelry! You have a great working space! Thanks for sharing! All the best!
1 year ago
TheScarfTree says:
Thanks for sharing your lovely working space. Beautiful jewelry! Thank you for sharing. Wishing you all the best.
1 year ago
Liduvina says:
Congrats! Great job!
1 year ago
AudiBryanJewelry says:
Good for you! I found your take on "things" inspiring. Do you have any practical advice for others who would like to incorporate devoting work, for humanitarian causes?
1 year ago
mindsigh says:
You two make a fantastic team. Congratulations on finding each other! I long for a collaborator.
1 year ago
siskothecat says:
This is hands down my favorite featured seller article. Thanksmso much fornthepeek into your life. Your photo staging is so original and refreshing :)
1 year ago
ITEMFACTORY says:
Cool Tips!! Thank you . I'm gonna give it a try
1 year ago
youreinmaine says:
Ahh! such a lovely couple.
1 year ago
botny says:
LOVE everything about you guys and your shop!!! Your work truly seems to reflect who you are! Such a deserving couple!! Congrats! :D
1 year ago
marbled says:
Congrats, nice shop!
1 year ago
TexturesofLife says:
Cheers to an inspirational couple! With Gratitude, Textures of Life.
1 year ago
Caradonnaphotography says:
Fantastic interview, extremely interesting! Congratulations on being featured. Your art is every bit as interesting as your lives seem to be! How motivating!! Thank you, and love your shop!
1 year ago
berryisland says:
Rex is a young doppelganger for the coach of the Vancouver Canucks...beautiful jewelery too.
1 year ago
sweetanthem says:
I have been a bit obsessed with this shop for awhile now! So glad to see them featured <3
1 year ago
asileoriginals says:
Great interview, congratulations!
1 year ago
lalamarino631 says:
Awwwww....I think that it is so cool that you two get to work together...it's very inspiring...my hubbie is a fisherman and Im a school teacher...im in a classroom and he is on the water...Its hard sometimes to BE together...He supports me so much with my new creative calling... Enjoyed hearing and congrats to you both!!!:)
1 year ago
MizunoAmi says:
Loved reading your interview! Your personalities really shine through. An inspiring, charming, informative read. :) Congrats on being featured!
1 year ago
GustoSpice says:
You guys are what the "American Dream" is to me - people getting out there doing what they love for the love of it and sharing that love with the world. Congratulations on the feature and best of luck to you both in your new state!
1 year ago
CoolWaterGems says:
Congrats on the feature! We are a mother-daughter team - love the team-work :)
1 year ago
StrongylosPhoto says:
Great, great interview. It's cool to be from the "I knew Rex when" club! (EF South) Sending out all good thoughts for as many sales as your hearts are wishing for! ~Kathie
1 year ago
giftshopbrooklyn says:
Your photos are amazing! A work of art in themselves. Love it!! Congrats!
1 year ago
swaggjewelry says:
This was an awesome interview. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. ;-)
1 year ago
DaniMarieVintage says:
Beautiful shop :)
1 year ago
ChristinaRomeo says:
Very unique and interesting designs! Keep up the fantastic work
1 year ago
bonnbonn says:
I love your designs and the thought you put into photographing them - wonderful!
1 year ago
pinksnakejewelry says:
Wonderful Article!!! Great Creative Works!! Best Wishes in All Endeavors!!!!
1 year ago
MissPattisAttic says:
My husband and I loved reading about you two!!! Thank you for sharing your great story and shop. Good luck on all your future projects!!
1 year ago
TresChicNmodern says:
WOWWWWWW YOUR STUFF IS SOoooOo BEAUTIFUL. i LOVEEEEE YOUR UNIQUE JEWELRY!! LOOKS VERY COOL!!!!!!
1 year ago
SlippinSouthern says:
Hey guys, Your story is so inspiring and kind reminds me of me and the misses. Good luck in the westies. SS ;)
1 year ago
trulyenchanted says:
I love that you two are both partners in life and business. It's inspiring and heartwarming. Best of luck!
1 year ago
PomLove says:
great interview, what an interesting journey. here's to much success here in portland!
1 year ago
amberandarrow says:
YES!!! Up up and away!!!
1 year ago
moonandlion says:
This is a wonderful feature! So happy to read your interview, Telle & Rex. Keep up the good work :) Salutations from your Neutrino friends.
1 year ago
MagpieWorkshop says:
Love your pieces and especially the organic way you present them. Fab article. "Mondays Are OK" with me too.
1 year ago
thefortunatehome says:
Much future success and luck in your adventures!
1 year ago
mylittlenaturalsoap says:
Wonderful! Congrats on the feature!
1 year ago
mark13148 says:
Very pretty!
1 year ago
nonporouscanvas says:
I so enjoyed your interview! You write so well. Congratulations on your feature! I wish you well, "Try everything once!" Well, said.
1 year ago
AKHBoutique says:
This is jewelry today. Unique, unlimited, and extraordinary. Simple, but not lacking in heart. I LOVE it! Well done.
1 year ago
melanierogala says:
Super congrats guys! I knew you two would feature soon! Good work+good people= appreciative etsy! May hearts widen and sales increase.
1 year ago
dmtgun3 says:
Yes,Fantastic ...I love pics..Talented and creative :))
1 year ago
therustpeddler says:
Power to you two! Really great job in the styling department...!
1 year ago
BodamerStudio says:
Congratulations on your move and your success! :)
1 year ago
reneahanna says:
Great interview and what an absolutely electric duo you two make! Congrats on the feature! You two are an inspiration. <3
1 year ago
InYourBones says:
Sounds like an awesome team
1 year ago
starrstores says:
love it!!
1 year ago
Saressa says:
Great feature guys! So glad to have you in PDX representing :)
1 year ago
KSDluxe says:
Beautiful woork...great feature...love Portland and hope to get home one day. Congrats!
1 year ago
doodleprincess says:
I like your items!
1 year ago
Britton77 says:
Really love my earrings from you guys. I wear my neo tribal earrings when I am off adventuring in the wilds! Love them and truly love your aesthetic!
1 year ago
StyleGraphicDesign says:
Congrats!!! Very pretty jewelry!
1 year ago
catiques says:
Very nice interview, and hopefully you will get to Alaska. The shop and jewelry is really nice. thanks for your story.
1 year ago
spinman says:
Your styling looks very nice. I'll tell mydaughters with kids where to find you. spinman
1 year ago
CircleandStoneStudio says:
i like your philosophy and very much respect what you do. congrats and good luck!
1 year ago
ShiraMazor says:
Great designs! love your work, true artists!
1 year ago
BleuOiseau says:
Yeah Telle!! How awesome is this :D Congrats, you guys deserve it!
1 year ago
Zhou Fang says:
Hi Telle and Rex, this is Summer from C3Events (Bend) and I love the jewelries you created ! Our Artist Vending is now open, please contact karin@c3events.com for more information ! Or simply jump to our website ! Thank you :D
336 days ago
Zandra Rincon from AllSheCraves says:
Amazing designs! your work is really beautiful!!!!!
226 days ago