Summer 2010 launch — Gemalicious

'These gems have life in them: their colour speaks, say what words fail of ...' George Eliot

It's one week until Spring. In honour of the changing of the seasons we have once again put our best foot forward in a celebration of colour to launch our new jewellery collection for summer 2010. All the creativity of the past few months has not been in vain and now it is time to throw the showroom doors open for all to admire and be inspired by the creativity that is, in a word, Gemalicious. Jennie and the team have been hard at work to make sure that this season's range reflects her signature style with a modern edginess that is sure to please even the most discerning of bead-buyers.

The new showroom is awash with Gemalicious colour and as any RB groupie already knows, there's nothing like taking a trip upstairs to soak in the atmosphere of the shop as the salty breeze wafts through the open windows. But don't fret if you are too far away to enjoy all the beauty that this small coastal town has to offer — you can steal your own taste of the new Gemalicous range in our online shop.

In the midst of all this design mayhem we have also managed to de-clutter a corner of the store and have introduced a new menswear range of fashion. Now there are no excuses for the mindful men passing by to saunter up the staircase and see what all the fuss is about - we dare you!

Sneak peak

We are now the other side of the solstice and as far as the ‘RB’ calender goes that means we are inching closer to unveiling our next collection.

Pictured here is just one of the pieces that will feature when we officially launch the ‘gemalicious’ range in August.

So for a hint of things to come…

It is bright, it is bold, it includes some newly designed classic Riley Burnett pieces to die for PLUS something else we are pretty excited about!!

This collection we are introducing a new budget conscious range - because we believe everyone deserves to be adorned in great pieces. They are colourful, accessible and still designed by head designer Jennie Riley and handcrafted in our Lennox Head workshop.

Check back in for more news on our Spring/Summer collection soon.

Bali and not beyond

Well it probably does not come as a surprise to many that the Bangkok trip was postponed. Our thoughts were with our friends and colleagues in Bangkok – we will be visiting very soon.

The Bali trip did go as planned but we have to confess it was not all work and no play. In fact it wasn’t very dull at all if you look at the sparkling water around our new favourite resort, Karma Kandara (pictured).

It was Jennie’s birthday so we just had to take a look. Anyone would, right?

Food was also a highlight on this trip (as it is on every trip). New to us was a food destination - Pili Pili Warung in Seminyak. Yum!

And we did work. Promise.

Jennie says it was all things woven that caught her eye on this trip - woven straw, woven metal, woven fabrics and chainmail.

“But best of all was the inspiration I always get from being in a beautiful environment, experiencing rituals and seeing how they enrich life. Observing the creating of the moment and then the enjoying of it. It slows you down, it connects you to your surroundings. It’s wonderful.”

One insight shared on the trip was a design forecast we never expected to hear from Jennie’s mouth. She uttered the phrase, “pastels are the new bright”. We don’t think we are going to hold her to it but on the other hand - you never know!