Carrying Dad With Us
A huge thank you to Amber Beckham who was kind enough to share this touching story about how she and her sisters keep the memory of their father close to their hearts by wearing matching Antique Brass Insignia Charms on the Baby Ball Gold Chain Necklaces and allowing us to pass it along to you...
When we were in Florida for our annual trip with my eldest sister's family, Lesli, she, in her most amazing gift giving way, pulled out a present for Briana and I one evening as we sat on the couch. She began to explain that it was "an early Father's Day gift."
My heart skipped a beat half in fear and half in excitement thinking that we were celebrating him a month before it was time for that holiday to be here and really, that we were approaching the subject of Father's Day as sisters. It made me happy and sad at the same time.
Lesli has an incredible way of finding unique, beautiful, and meaningful gifts. And this time would have to top any others she has pulled out of her hat. We opened small boxes to find an engraved necklace with the letter, "D" on it, for "Dad" and his initials and dates on the back all in gold and silver. It looks like the old fashioned mail seals that you would use to send a letter to someone. But as I write, I think how funny that is...and ironic, that it's a necklace, but it looks like a wax seal. It's like dad is sealed on our hearts as we remember him every day we are alive, not just on Father's Day.
What an honor to wear this. I am thinking of dad today in a special way, somewhat sad and contemplative...but I remain nostalgic. I know I can speak for both Briana, Lesli, and our brother Zach that we are carrying dad with us today. Happy Father's Day...We love you, Dad.
Waxing Poetic a Lucky Top 10 New Boutique
Lucky magazine named Waxing Poetic as one of the top ten new boutiques in the country in their August issue Shopping Report. We are delighted that Lucky editors chose our new boutique tucked in California wine country’s Los Olivos that features hand-carved woodwork, "frescopauge" walls, and of course our signature wax seal inspired jewelry. Find out more about Lucky's favorite combination--Waxing Poetic Healing Gems Necklace with Baby Block, Storybook Pages, and Monogram Charms--that was featured in the article and pictured above.
Staff Favorites: Amanda
I have always loved my Risk Spirit Stamp Charm on my Twisted Link with Silver Rings Chain. This combination describes my outlook on life. I try to live my life by having a little fun and taking risks.I love this chain, because it is unique and not something you see every day. It also complements the Spirit Stamp Charm well to make this look very simple yet still edgy. I also like combining it with my other charms and chains like my Realize True Riches Key or my Baby Insignia A to make a whole new look and new story.
I love that Waxing Poetic’s jewelry can be made into so many combinations that are fun and fit different personalities and stories.
More Than Words: Featured Retailer
We are thrilled that more than 1,400 stores across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and even Japan are carrying the Waxing Poetic jewelry line. We think you’ll love our retailers as much as we do, so we will be featuring one retailer each month here on Proof. We’re delighted to introduce to you More Than Words in Germantown, Tennessee!
Welcome to More Than Words! Thank you for joining us. What makes Waxing Poetic special to you? We love that friends and even strangers will ask to hear the story behind a necklace. It is a great conversation piece…who doesn’t like to tell their own story and talk about their family?
What are your favorite collections? We love the Square Insignia Charms with the serif letters. The lettering makes me think of kings and queens in their grand castles.
What are your favorite pieces? We like the Fleur de Lis and Cross Dog Tags for a bolder look. The Storybook Pages “When You Wish” and “Once Upon a Time” bring back cherished memories of childhood and fairytales.
What are your customers’ favorite collections? Our customers love the Square Insignia Charms, Round Insignia, and Baby Insignia charms. These are the foundation pieces of Waxing Poetic and they are still selling strong!
What are your customers’ favorite pieces? Our customers’ favorite pieces are the Large Rolo Chain and Medium Rolo Chain, specifically the 18”. They also like to add interest to their collections by adding gold charms.
What do you like about carrying Waxing Poetic’s line?
Quite often we get women who are so excited to start their own necklace, but are a little lost. They ask “Ok, so what’s the right way to do this?” or “How do I start?” They are always relieved that there is no right or wrong way to do it, that you can’t possibly mess it up. All of us at More Than Words LOVE the Waxing Poetic line! We are always excited to wear and show it because there is something for everyone.
Thank you, More Than Words!
Visit More Than Words at 2123 West St., Germantown, TN 38138, on their website and facebook, or give them a ring at 901.755.4388. Tennessee is not exactly in your backyard? Find a store carrying Waxing Poetic jewelry near you.
The Making of Fresco-cards
After seeing how well the new flagship store’s Frescoupage panels made for a backdrop to the jewelry, we were eager to try more things with the same imagery. In homage to books and words and poetry and ephemera, of course stationery was necessary. Plus now visitors can walk away with a piece of the boutique! I thought this assignment of creating fresco-cards was pretty cut and paste compared to wall sized interior panels but manipulating the fresco images into themes of gratitude, new beginnings, and celebrations was a challenge. Going to her roots, Patti inspired classic Italian messages; GRAZIE, BAMBINO, BUONA NATALE, AMORE, and BUONA VITA. Check out the finished cards to see how they turned out…
Wearing White & Waxing Poetic
The June issue of Cosmopolitan features cool styles for this summer heat in "8 Essential Summer Whites." This classic and sophisticated look lets your sun-kissed skin take center stage in a flowing cocktail dress by Donna Karan and silver Mother of Pearl Bracelet by Waxing Poetic.
True North
Why settle for a conventional dream? Pick your unique theme and set the course…and stay on target. The Your Heart is Your Map Pendants introduced in the 2010 line hold navigational messages to wear close to your heart or in a pocket as a symbol of life’s journeys. Patti [Patti Pagliei, Waxing Poetic’s CEO and Creative Director] and I started with an entire session spent just pairing words that evoke paths and directions and markers along the way. We referenced antique coin jewelry and engraved silver. The coin pendants feature a rotating bale to reveal the special message on back. These honorable medallions can be passed along or held tight to remind us where we’ve been and to keep moving: Your Heart is Your Map.
Who's Your Muse?
Jerry Hall should be pretty comfortable in the role of muse. Even though she had a very successful modeling career that spanned decades and was featured as a cover girl on more than forty magazines, she is most well-known for her long-time relationship with rock and roll icon, Mick Jagger. She has had (at least) two songs written about her, “Miss You” by ex-husband Mick Jagger for the Rolling Stones and “Kiss and Tell” by one-time fiancé Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music. She also appeared as mermaid on the cover of the Roxy Music’s album Siren.
So it should come as no surprise that InStyle chose Jerry Hall as their inspiration for this month’s your Look feature. 
InStyle resurrects this 80s Jerry Hall look with contemporary pieces and finishes it off with a Waxing Poetic Square Insignia Ring. It’s enough to make a grown man cry…
Welcome to Nota Bene (both Latin and Italian for “note well,” which we do around here!). At Waxing Poetic, we make things, and get the chance to see them made real (and loved, and changed – by all of you). Here you will find tiny actions, tiny pieces, and tiny particulars of our process – the small (and not so small) things that matter much.
Enjoy!
Patti Pagliei, Founder
