We find a lot of people that have accounts with Rain Collection share their Wish List with friends and family. In this same spirit we have decided to share our Wish List with you just for fun.  These Lists will give you a peak into the personal style of various Rain team members. We hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we have enjoyed creating them!

We invite you to share your thoughts, opinions, ideas and even Wish Lists if you feel like joining us.  My Wish List can be found in our ‘Find a Wish List‘ feature.  Look for a new Wish List blog post each month throughout the summer.

My top five picks are in the images above. Happy Listing!

Sexy and smart, modern but delicate, Zoe Chicco has found the perfect alchemy of style and femininity women are looking for in today’s jewelry. In describing her work, Zoe, a trained goldsmith, says she looks for inspiration in her friends; dynamic and fashion-forward women who know how to put disparate styles, colors and textures together to create unique statements. Most of the pieces in her collection have been made with a particular muse in mind.

Zoe’s gift is an ability to create classic but versatile pieces that can be worn every day. Her philosophy, that every woman should feel special in the jewelry she wears, informs all of her work. With a small dedicated staff of artisans, Zoe pours her energy into creating pieces that are at once timeless but timely. Additionally, her meticulous eye for detail and quality insures every piece that leaves her Los Angeles studio has been carefully screened and lovingly hand made. She personally sets by hand each flush set diamond and purposely leaves the hammer marks made by forging the metal because she likes the authenticity it brings to her work.

Zoe’s designs are popular among star clients including: Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Hudgens, Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, Debra Messing, Uma Thurman, Sheryl Crow, Marisa Tomei and you…

-Zoe Chicco

Matt by Matt & Nat, designed by Inder Bendi, is the newest edition to the eco-chic and vegan-friendly fashion house, Matt & Nat. Staying true to the philosophy of Matt & Nat, this new line of men’s and women’s fashion accessories is created strictly out of eco-friendly materials following a 21 bottle initiative; lined with textiles made from recycled, plastic bottles and constructed from faux leather. It’s no wonder this innovative accessories designer has taken the fashion world by storm.

Pyrrha Design is a Vancouver, Canada based jewelry design company established and run by couple Wade Papin and Danielle Wilmore.  Wade and Danielle met in 1993 and after spending a year of relative isolation together, started creating their own jewelry designs and their own company.  The name of Pyrrha Design is derived from the Greek deity Pyrrha, daughter of Pandora, who is said to be an expert stone thrower.  Wade and Danielle are self taught jewelry makers who construct each symbolic filled piece at their studio in Vancouver by casting authentic 19th century wax seals.  

Danielle and Wade take pride in their company, Pyrrha Design, and have made it a priority to be environmentally responsible.  They make their jewelry without chemical cleaners, use biodegradable bags and containers to package their products and also use reclaimed silver and gold to construct their jewelry.  

Each piece of Pyrrha jewelry carries it’s own symbolic meaning which is depicted from the 19th century wax seals that years later still continue to symbolize the immortal struggles and accomplishments of the world.  The Carpe Diem Necklace embodies the timelessness that is Pyrrha Design.  The wax seal is that of an hour glass with wings, symbolizing the Latin phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ which translates to ‘Seize The Day.’

One of the key attributes of these designs is that they are versatile in today’s fashion world.  Go from drab to fab in a tee and denim with the Pyrrha Design Butterfly Necklace, which symbolizes the ancient Greeks interpretation of the soul as a butterfly.  The Pyrrha Design Five Fleur de Lis Crest Necklace, representing purity and light, is an admirable design that would profoundly compliment either a man or woman.  Or for an on-the-go look, try layering Pyrrha bangles with your favorite watch.

Even the celebrities can’t get enough of Pyrrha and their undeniably magnificent works of art.  Taylor Swift, Halle Berry, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon, just to name a few, wear the symbolic jewelry that is Pyrrha Design.  

It is said that history does repeat itself over the years and while that may be true in some instances, Pyrrha Design has created a piece of history that you can carry with you throughout all of time.  Danielle and Wade continue to look into the past to bring us inspiration into our future.

“Because we live in such a throwaway society, it’s necessary to create some things that can be kept.” -Wade Papin, Pyrrha Design

You’ve snuffed out your candle for the last time. So now what? You have this beautiful glass vessel and no wax to burn. This got us thinking - how can we recycle all of these glass candle containers?

Working with the team here at Rain Collection we have come up with a short list of ways you can reuse these beautiful pieces.

• Change jar for coins
• Burning tea lights
• Drinking glasses (especially k.hall)
• Potpourri
• Store seeds
• Candy dish
• Bath salts
• Forks/knives/spoons for outdoor entertaining
• Store cotton, q-tips and other bathroom items
• Vase
• Store nails, bolts, etc.
• Store seashells

This list is a work in progress for us. We are always trying to find unique ways to recycle the luxuries we enjoy. We hope this quick list will help you find ways you can reuse your beautiful glass candle containers too.

The Big Buddha Bags collection is a rapidly growing and vastly stylish line that was established in 2002 by Jeremy Bassan in his home in Santa Barbara, California. Since then, Big Buddha has grown tremendously due to their affordable, fashion-forward and multifunctional purses.

Big Buddha handbags are ideal for women of all ages. They have sophisticated and classic looks as well as fun and playful handbags. Big Buddha Bags are made for today’s women who may juggle their careers, their families and school. Whatever it may be that keeps you on your toes, Big Buddha Bags will help keep your life organized and in style. From totes to clutches, Big Buddha has the perfect purse for any event which makes the versatility of this brand phenomenal. They are not only practical and stylish but they are eco-friendly and will not break the bank.

Here at Rain Collection we have our favorite Big Buddha Bags for every occasion. If it is a day spent running around town the Big Buddha Downtown City Bag will help with keeping everything in its place. On the other hand, if you’re looking to purchase a gift for a woman in your life then the Big Buddha Mia Tote would be the ultimate selection.  The Big Buddha Serena Clutch is essential for a night out and will add radiance to your ensemble.

Here at Rain Collection, just as the seasons change so do our Big Buddha Bags.  Spring is right around the corner and as the flowers begin to bloom, so will our selection of Big Buddha Bags.  Check back often to see our newest arrivals.

Go green with style at Rain Collection.  Be green, save green and stay on trend with Big Buddha Bags.

As the morning sun rose and out came Punxsutawney Phil I pondered what would happen, if we would be doomed for another 6 weeks of winter, or, if by some miracle chance, spring would arrive early this year. Now although I don’t typically buy into this sort of American folklore, somehow I couldn’t resist the possibility of a miraculous outcome. Could it be that spring may just arrive early this year? Low and behold out came our furry friend Phil - six more weeks of winter before we feel a shred of warmer temperatures and sunny days.

As we enter February I begin to daydream about the hibernation season coming to a close. Anticipation sets in for the upcoming months and I can’t help but to begin acquiring my spring wish list. A must-have every spring is an Archipelago Botanicals Magnolia Candle.  The very fragrance brings me back to when I was just a child playing under the giant magnolia tree blooming in the front yard.

An absolute staple for this time of year is Fruits and Passion’s Baobab Whipped Body Souffle. If you are unable to vacation in the midst of the winter months, then this, my friends, is the next best thing. The luxuriously whipped body butter carries a delicate and tropical aroma that entices the senses and embraces the feeling of the Caribbean. So even if you can’t get away, there’s always the power of illusion.

And as the winter’s end nears and I attempt to dress lighter in this arctic weather we have been experiencing, somehow it just doesn’t seem to be fulfilling. I’ve even introduced my new pair of peep toe Michael Kors sandals into the blistering cold hoping that maybe, just maybe, if my feet can pretend that spring is here, then perhaps so can I. In the meantime, I’ll have to rely on my wish list, daydreams of tomorrow and fresh flowers in a whimsical vase from Fringe Studio.

My eye is always on something new at Rain Collection, and my wish list always growing.  I have this obsession for constantly reinventing my space and myself, and a love for finding the perfect piece for that perfect statement.

When the Jan Barboglio Pajaros Vessel first arrived I fell in love.  This type of love only comes around every so often, and I have already mentally placed this vase in multiple vignettes in my home.  As one of the most inventive and creative artists of our time, Jan Barboglio creates a world of perfect juxtapositions with each piece she designs: masculine yet feminine; rustic yet elegant.  An artist sure to bring a statement piece to every home, one to be loved and used time and time again.

Quartz Salt and Pepper Shakers anyone?  A perfect solution to having a set that can go from your cupboard to your dinner table in two seconds flat.  I love the natural raw element of the quartz this set brings to any situation, not only because it’s oh so elegant, but the risk of breaking these as they fall out of my overstuffed cupboard is highly unlikely (yes, this has happened one too many times).

And what woman’s wardrobe wouldn’t be complete without the perfect go to handbag?  When Rain Collection introduced Kisim last year, I made an omen to carry every bag in this incredible collection.  What I’m craving now?  Kisim’s Cutout Bag in Brown.  A menswear inspired, nylon tone on tone striped bag with leather trim.  Classic combination = Instant chic for a girl on the go.

The New Year always arrives with hopeful resolutions. Fresh ideas create goals to be set forth and conquered over the next twelve months. A time to reinvent and be proactive. What better place to start than your kitchen? The epicenter of your home, it’s the place where you enjoy time with your family and friends, host those special events, and indulge in your most tempting weaknesses. Reinvent your kitchen, reinvent your life. Here are some of our favorite ideas to get started:

Reusable kitchen accessories such as our Ceramic Memo Tupperware Collection introduces simplistic sophistication into your kitchen.  With a mini chalkboard on each ceramic memo bowl and canister your cupboard will appear instantly purified, organized and utilitarian chic.  Each ceramic memo bowl and canister comes complete with a durable plastic lid to lock in freshness.

Want to add warmth and comfort to your kitchen? Check out our favorite wooden storage accessories. From a classic wine cube made from recycled red wood to a practical and charming wooden spice tower, you can access your favorite items with ease and in style. Add our window sill herb holder to hold your basil and thyme plants next to the window for fresh herbs at your fingertips, or surprise your party guests and fill it with your favorite cocktail garnishes.  An organized kitchen is a happy kitchen, reinvent and start anew!