Catbird (Gatopájaro)

I’m not a huge fan of jewelry. At least not real jewelry. Maybe because I’m always broke. Of course, I’m in love with the Cartier “juste un clou” bracelet, but again, I’m always broke. That bracelet is one of the few pieces of jewelry I really covet. That and probably everything from Catbird. 

Last summer, on my trip to NYC I visited the quirky store in Williamsburg for the first time and fell completely in love. Of course, the only thing I bought was a card but I was in the tiny (but beautiful) space for a good half hour looking at everything. From rings and necklaces to soaps and every single card.

Vintage looking jewelry.

I was very attracted to the store because of its name. A while ago, I spent countless nights trying to sleep while a weird cat cried outside my bedroom window. I called him/her "Gatopájaro" (birdcat in Spanish) because of the strange noises he/she made. And then I found the store. I guess it was fate. 

 Sorry, I had to (you can find more creepy images of catbirds here, it's really funny).

Now, on to the important stuff: what to get. Well, if I ever get married, it has to be with this ring. Ever since I saw it in the store I knew it was the one (ha!). It is the perfect mix of vintage and new, so it’s perfect for me. I love that is not the exact same ring everyone gets and it looks like an heirloom without seeming outdated. I love it! (Note that I said "if I ever..." I don't see it happening anytime soon, first I have to rule the fashion magazine world.)

The most perfect engagement ring EVER.

I can’t wait to visit again this summer! And since this time I’m going with my parents, maybe I’ll get something more than a card, like the stuff below. But that perfect ring? It’ll have to wait.

 

Mom, can you get me this?

And, mom, maybe you can get this for yourself so we can share it?

Maybe I'll get this wishing bracelets for my friends. And then keep them all for myself.

 And these three rings, mommy pleeeeeease? All three, because they don't make sense by themselves.

It is such a beautiful and inspiring place that if I ever follow my dream of having a store (more on that later), this one will definitely be one of my inspirations.

*Images taken from their blog, website and this article.