RED GIRAFFE DESIGNS
Columbus, Ohio
Like the necklaces above? So do I. Which is why I’m so excited to announce that I’m giving away Red Giraffe Designs Ohio charm necklaces to three lucky readers!
Enter the giveaway by “liking” Girl About Columbus on Facebook here and leaving a comment on this post. I will announce the winners this Thursday, October 10th. Good luck!
Read on to learn more about Kate Stevens from Red Giraffe Designs as she shares a bit about herself and her jewelry:
Tell us a little bit about Red Giraffe Designs (what you do, what your inspirations for starting the business were).
I always knew I wanted to start my own business, I just didn’t know what that business would be. I grew up taking clothes and jewelry apart that weren’t quite my style and then making them into something more “me”. I never thought that something I have done for years just for fun would eventually turn into my full time job. I have a degree in Retail Merchandising and Fine Arts and that has helped significantly, but I’m continuing to learn new techniques and how to work with various materials. A lot of my pieces are made from scratch, but I still love taking apart old jewelry and turning it into something more fresh and modern.
I have to ask, how did you come up with the name, “Red Giraffe”?
Pretty simple: Red is my favorite color and my favorite animal is a giraffe. 🙂
What’s your favorite piece from your collection?
I’m making new things all the time so my favorites are always changing. I made a pair of gold hammered hoops with raw quartz pieces hanging from them that I love – but ask me in a week and I’ll probably have a new favorite!
What are some of your favorite (local or non-local) places to shop for jewelry and accessories?
I can’t say I shop at many places for jewelry and accessories. I tend to wear things that I make and things that were my Grandmother’s. However, I do love Wholly Craft and Simply Vague! They have an amazing selection of jewelry and accessories from so many talented local artists – I could be in those stores for hours!
Any other local businesses that you adore?
Bink Davies is great – they have so many unique gifts. I recently bought a few things for my friend’s bachelorette party and they were a hit! I also love Homage. I pretty much live in their tshirts and hoodies when I’m making jewelry. And of course I love Three Dog Bakery (and my dog Max loves it too).
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Been looking for these necklaces in a couple shops with no luck…would love to win one.
Liked on fb. Love the charm necklaces!
Perfect necklaces, can’t wait to win one!
Always great to know more about local businesses and business owners! I’ve seen RGD out and about before, just haven’t been able to decide on which piece I want…so many great options! 🙂
Liked on FB!
Love these necklaces ! And your blog as I miss Columbus you keep me in the loop 🙂
Love Local Talent, Supporting Small Business Owners(I too have a local business)and was born and raised in Ohio! Moved away to NYC for 17 years to pursue my fashion career. I am back and as they say or the song goes….”Why, Oh why, did I ever leave Ohio?!!” Love the necklace, would love to Win!
I love it! It’s so danty and pretty. I would love to win!
I love how dainty and simple these are. Perfect way to show some Ohio pride!
Love her designs. I always look for the RG booth at Columbus events!
Love her designs. I always look for the RG booth at Columbus events! Hope I win!!
I’m born and raised in Columbus and take every advantage to play up the great aspects of this city. This would be a great conversation started, so I can continue to share what there is to love about the Heart Of It All!
I love Red Giraffe Designs! Last year I sent my sister the wire state of Ohio necklace since she is serving in the Air Force far away from the O-H. I’d love to have a charm for myself! Hope I win!
I looooovvvee RGD and rock her recent do what yoou love, love what you do bracelet always, one of mu favorite locals for gifts too 🙂
What a super cute necklace! Thanks for having the giveaway kris at kristinephoto dot com
Great necklace!!
I buy your pieces as gifts often. I’d love to gift myself with one!
Awwww!!! They’re so cute and tiny and adorable FREAKING FANTASTIC! I love checking out Red Giraffe at the local festivals – always something new and beautiful.
I’m giving my sister a lot of small “favorite things” for Christmas this year. This will be a perfect addition. Even though we both moved out of Ohio it’s still where our hearts are.
These are adorable! Do they sell them in any stores around Columbus?!
Hi Lindsey!
They are just the cutest! You can find a list of shops that sell Red Giraffe Designs here: http://www.redgiraffedesigns.com/p/blog-page.html .
Very cute! I’d love to win one!
This necklace is adorable! The perfect addition to any outfit.
Love these necklaces! Great way to represent OHIO while up in Chicago 🙂
So cute!!! I want one! 🙂
Want a little OH around my neck
Obsessed with these adorable necklaces! OH-!
First time visiting your blog and after seeing these necklaces you posted, I’m sold!!
Love these necklaces!!!
I love bink davies too! Glad to see them showcasing local artisans!
Love these charms!!!
Such a cute necklace! Love your blog!
Absolutely love these necklaces and your blog! If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t know about all the neat places around Columbus! Thanks gac 🙂
Such adorable necklaces! I would love to get matching ones for myself and my daughter!
Absolutely love these!
Liked on FB. I am recently transplanted to Toronto from Columbus (July) and I miss my home so much. I am lucky enough to get to come back often, though. I will be dragging my new Canadian running friends to Cbus in 10 days, as we will all be running the marathon:)
Love the idea! Perfectly represents our city as authentic and unique!
Love these! I moved to Columbus from California for college 3 years ago and I’ve definitely found a second home here!
Would love to win one of those necklaces! So cute!
LOVE the necklaces and this post!! Keep up the great work… So lucky to have your inspiration in and around our great city of Columbus!!
Love love love the necklaces! Love you more xoxoxo
Very cute stuff! I like the heart 1 the best.
So pretty and dainty! They are perfect! Love them.
So pretty! I would love to win one! 🙂
Would love to wine one of these and rep ohio:)
Love it! …love your page, too! 🙂
I liked the page, hope it’s not too late. Saw this necklace at Miami university last weekend and fell In LOVE!!!
I Love RGD!!
Love your site..and the necklace is adorable too!