Farm Fancy: Couture, Countryside, and Artisan Jewelry
Farm Fancy editorial in September 2025 issue of Vigour Magazine featuring Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s Drosera earrings, Desma bracelet and Dysis earrings. Photo credit: Julie Stanley/JULEIMAGES
Some days in the studio are all about quiet work—sawing silver, setting gemstones, polishing gold until a finished jewel comes to life. And then there are days when those pieces leave the bench and find themselves in unexpected places.
I’m so excited to share that my jewelry is featured in Farm Fancy, a whimsical new fashion editorial in Vigour Magazine’s September 2025 issue.
This story celebrates contrasts—couture gowns and artisan jewelry against the backdrop of farm life. Instead of spotlights and runways, the models tend the fields, hang laundry on the clothesline, and pause for a picnic of fresh fruits and vegetables. My jewelry adds its own sparkle, catching sunlight and weaving itself into the rhythm of everyday countryside moments.
Couture Fashion Meets Countryside Living
There’s something magical about seeing handcrafted jewelry styled this way. Gold that gleams with warmth, silver that dances in the light, gemstones that shimmer like drops of dew—each piece became part of a story where beauty belongs everywhere, not just on special occasions.
From Laundry Lines to Picnics in the Fields
The editorial captures simple joys—clothes swaying on the line, fresh produce laid out for a picnic, the care of tending the land. These everyday details created the perfect stage for couture fashion and artisan jewelry to shine together in playful, unexpected harmony.
Jewelry in Everyday Life: Rustic Elegance with a Sparkle
I’ve always believed jewelry isn’t just for grand events. It’s meant to be lived in, to become part of your story. Farm Fancy reflects this beautifully—showing how fine, handcrafted artisan jewelry can feel at home whether it’s glowing under chandeliers or sparkling in a sunny field.
The Creative Team Behind the Editorial
This editorial was brought to life by an incredible team of friends and creatives:
Photography & Creative Direction: Julie Stanley / JULEIMAGES
Models: Sophia Advent and Jeanette Thevenin
Hair: Brad Lewis
Makeup: Rob Thoma
Wardrobe: Tidal Cool
Textile Artist/Quilt Creator: Westfall Refinery
Jewelry: Michelle Pajak-Reynolds
Their artistry transformed the everyday into something extraordinary, blending couture, countryside, and jewelry into a seamless story.
Why Artisan Jewelry Belongs Everywhere
At its heart, Farm Fancy is about storytelling—how jewelry connects with life in all its forms.
From Runway Glamour to Countryside Charm
Whether on the runway, at a picnic, or in the rhythm of daily life, artisan jewelry carries beauty into every setting. My hope is that each piece I create becomes part of your journey, shining in the moments both big and small.