Looking for Swedish Hasbeens... We've found the next best thing: Sven Clogs!

This Memorial Day weekend only, May 28th - May 31st, get 10% off your custom order clogs!

Ooooh, Sven! You make the best clogs! We’re pretty sure we’ve found the most wonderful clogs in the world and are so happy to be able to offer them at Show Pony. What makes them so special? Well for starters, each pair is made-to-order especially for you.

Choose from among half a dozen adorable styles and three different heel heights. You could go low (but never lowly), for all you on-your-feet-all-day-gals out there. Maybe a medium-heeled strappy sandal number perfect with that breezy summer dress? Or go all the way with a 3½-inch patent-leather knockout in, say, lime green?? There are more than 50 colors and patterns to choose from, so it’s a pretty sure bet you can get exactly what you want.

We’re totally impressed with the quality here, too. Sven Carlsson, one of Europe’s finest clogmakers, came to the U.S. in the 70s and brought some wonderful craftsmanship with him. His company sources its wood from Australia and Sweden, its leather from the U.S. and Holland, and everything is made in the U.S.A. Only $160-$180 – for custom shoes. Sven, we’re gonna marry you

Grayling necklaces -- we're in love!

When a piece of clothing or jewelry has the power to change the way you think about a material or medium, you know you’ve got a good designer on your hands. That’s the way we feel about Portland jewelry artist Katy Kippen. Her fascinating, asymmetrical layering of chain is anything but heavy, while her incorporation of big ‘ol Swarovski crystals and gemstones is anything but bling.
Kippen, who began taking metalsmithing and jewelry classes at age 15, creates mixed metal necklaces using lightweight aluminum, sterling silver and brass. She says her unusual use of gemstones is inspired by her grandfather, a lapidary and “rugged tough guy.” Some are big statements, others are subtle and intriguing suggestions that can be looped and rearranged in plenty of wonderful ways. And her muted color palette is perfect for this season’s love affair with neutrals and grays. Rugged, elegant and versatile, oh my!

Mercury - $135

Illumination - $198

Tranquility - $176

"Art of Layering" article in NWsource: Insights from Show Pony!

Before becoming the new owner of Show Pony in Fremont, Stephanie Hara spent several years working in the jewelry business, where she learned a thing or two. "Use your imagination to create your own style," says Hara, another proponent of treasure-hunting in your own jewelry chest. She readily mixes gold, silver, gunmetal and materials such as ribbon, beads and crystals. She also likes combining high- and low-end pieces: "Pair an expensive designer piece with something 'cheap and cheerful' from H&M or Forever 21." To keep things balanced, Hara recommends keeping your earring choice simple, like basic hoops.

Layering article in NWsource