05.01.20

Mother’s Day Reminder

Hello, everyone! Do you know what day it is? Because I don’t! I really have no idea. It could be Sunday, or Friday, or Monwedsmonth. I forgot our wall calendar in Old Town, […]
04.21.20

Ethical Sourcing: Wedding Bands

In continuing our Ethical Sourcing Series, I wanted to tell you a little more about how we create our wedding bands along with some insight into how we are continuing our wedding band consultations […]
04.16.20

Introducing: The Secret Shop

A few weeks ago, we tested a new concept for our little shop. Over a week-long period, I released five items each day with fabulous discounts, all shoppable exclusively online, with $100 of each […]
04.10.20

The Seedling Collective’s “We’re In This Together” Campaign

One of the less important but still kind of unfortunate effects of the coronavirus pandemic is that pop-ups like what we host at The Seedling Collective have come to a complete stand-still. It’s […]
04.08.20

“Little Breaths” COVID-19 Relief Bangles

When things really started breaking with this pandemic, I started to assess the various circles of needs around me that I could control. 1: Is my family taken care of? 2: Are my employees paid […]
04.01.20

How Are You Doing?

This week, I want to catch my breath. The last few weeks have been a weird mixture of intense focus and extreme disconnectedness. It feels like we are settling into a new normal […]
03.26.20

Globalization 101: How the Jewelry Trade is Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

Our little shop – like so many other retailers – has seen a roller-coaster ripple effect over the last week as the response continues to develop to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of our […]
03.19.20

An Update on How We’re Managing Things

I had a post for this week all written and in file for publication. Then, last week, I asked Leigh to add an advisory to it about our updated hours. Now, I have […]
03.11.20

Ethical Sourcing Series: All About Lab Diamonds

Ok, you want to know how to get a bunch of jewelers to immediately argue? Bring up lab diamonds. These puppies are beloved by some, hated by others, and misunderstood by many. So, […]
03.05.20

Updated Wedding Traditions

With spring wedding season just around the corner, I got to thinking about the many ways couples – myself included – integrate their own traditions and narratives into these special events. Today, weddings […]
02.26.20

What is Ethical Sourcing?

Ethical sourcing has become a bit of a buzz term of late and it’s a trend that we’re happy to accommodate; though, to be honest, calling it a “trend” is unfair to the credibility […]
02.21.20

The Two Items I Can’t Leave Home Without Are…

We love to find ways to have our readers get to know us a little more..so what better way to get to know who we are then for us to tell you the […]
02.19.20

Introducing: Viva Vida at The Seedling Collective & Alx&Co.

If you have visited South Royal Street over the last week you may have noticed a new face on the block: Viva Vida, our newest pop-up at The Seedling Collective. Owner Mary Sapountzakis is […]
02.12.20

Behind the Design: Lisa’s Hula Ring

Here at Alx&Co. we are fortunate to have a collection of wonderful clients who are not only supportive of our craft but who are also incredibly interesting, intelligent, and thoughtful people. How lucky […]
02.06.20

What’s Your Ideal Valentine’s Day?

As you know, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day a little differently this year at Alx&Co. by sharing our love with causes we love. That being said, there are about a million ways to honor […]


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