Journal

BTS Photographing The California Scenario SS26

For this season’s campaign, a jaunt to warmer climes called… After scouting a few location options in the Southern California area, my friend Tamara turned me onto a little-known installation ...

Field Trip: Phoenix

My annual holiday sojourn to the Sonoran Desert always brings a bounty of inspiration. It’s a place that’s near and dear to my heart. From architectural sites like Cosanti by “arcologist”/archite...

Recent Custom Work: Winter 2025-2026

Custom work has become an important part of Talisman Fine Jewelry - i.e. creating one-of-a-kind pieces with clients who have a vision to bring something to life. Many times I'm even able to reuse ...

Talisman in the Wild: February 2026

It’s time for our version of “The Stars: They’re Just Like Us”… it’s our seasonal roundup of real people wearing real Talisman Fine Jewelry in the wild, doing real things… Anya Strauss...

For Your Ears: Deep Winter DJ Set Playlist

Dunno about you, but deep winter puts me in an introspective mood… For your pleasure, I put together a little playlist of tracks that seem to fit the bill for being deep in the feels. From new wav...

Holiday Pop-Up Party at Hygge Life

The Last-Minute Gift Guide

If you're anything like me, despite considering myself a “planner,” I still inevitably find myself desperately searching for the perfect gifts the week before Christmas. But fear not, Talisman has...

Austin Trunk Show with Ariana Boussard-Reifel

The Artisan Collective at Rembrandt Yard

Join Talisman Fine Jewelry and a curated selection of local, luxury artisans for a holiday market not to be missed… Rembrandt Yard presents the Artisan Collective, happening on Small Business...

A Trunk Show with Eleanor

Come join me in Louisville, CO on Friday, November 7th and Saturday November 8th for a fall trunk show with all of the latest creations. Eleanor boutique is an amazing source for elevated wardrob...