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Harvest the Seasons's Shiniest Pieces Now!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Shop our the latest pieces now! Fall is the harvest season and in Greece the fruits of the season are Pomegranates. Here at Greek Island House we...
Posted in Art, Arts, Cabochon, fall, Garnet, greek, greek island, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, harvest, Hearts, jewelry, Jewelry Trends, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, new, organic, Rings, silver, Sterling Silver Rings, Sterling Sivler

Viva la Dolce Vita!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
We had so much fun researching couture inspiration for you all last week that we couldn't help but share some more. This week our inspiration comes...
Posted in 14k, 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, art, arts, boutique, california, Church, classic, Couture, D&G, Dolce and Gabbana, emmy award winning designer, Fall Colors, Fall Fashion, Fall Fashion Trends, fashion, Gold, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand made, handmade, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Orthodox, Pendant, Religious Symbols, san francisco, Trend Report, women

Autumn Is Upon Us

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
The sounds of fall surround me as I write this blog today, the crisp wind whips around the chimney from Richardson's Bay, Canada Geese honk as they...
Posted in 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, art, arts, boutique, california, classic, Diamonds, emmy award winning designer, Fall Colors, Fall Fashion, Fall Fashion Trends, fashion, fine jewelry, Gifts, Gold, greek, greek island, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, jewelry, Jewelry Trends, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Trend Report, Valentino, women

SAY WHAT!?!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis

Posted in 14k, 18k, 22 karat gold, 22k, 24 karat gold vermeil, 24kvm, art, arts, california, Chain, classic, Copy, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, Gifts, Gold, greek, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, Hearts, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, Pendant, san francisco, scintillant studio, Tiffany, Tiffany's

Life's a Spiral

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Spirals have always played an important role in the Minoan Culture, as demonstrated through the presence of the labyrinth designs in the artistic a...
Posted in advancement, Ancient Bronze, art, arts, Beach, california, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Fashion Jewelry, hand fabricated, hand made, handmade, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, Spiritual Symbols, spring, sterling silver, Summer, turquoise, women

Off to the Beach!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Whether you are going to Turks and Caicos, Cabo San Lucas, Miami Beach, Aruba, Corte D' Azur, or Santorini, after you buy that ticket and book the ...
Posted in art, arts, Beach, boutique, california, Charm, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Gifts, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, spring, sterling silver, Summer, turquoise, women

Resurrection of the CROSS!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Inspired by the icons and imagery on the walls of the Greek Orthodox Churches of her youth, Maria-Tina Karamanlakis has designed this stunning ...
Posted in 18k, art, arts, boutique, california, Charm, Church, classic, Cross, Easter, greek, greek island, Greek Orthodox, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Minoan, Necklace, new, Pendant, Religious Symbols, san francisco, spring, women

Happy Vernal Equinox!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Celebrate the fertility of spring with this beautiful new Fig leaf Necklace from Greek Island House and Maria-Tina Karamanlakis.  A symbol ...
Posted in art, arts, boutique, california, Charm, classic, emmy award winning designer, fashion, Gifts, greek, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, Minoan, Necklace, new, organic, Pendant, san francisco, silver, Spiritual Symbols, spring, sterling silver, women

Get It Out of Your Head and Onto Paper!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
Thanks to all who attended our Business for Artists workshop last weekend! We had a fantastic time hosting the first class in our Artist Enrichmen...
Posted in advancement, art, arts, emmy award winning designer, hand fabricated, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, new, san francisco, scintillant studio

Business For Artists Workshop Just Around the Corner!

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
LEARN HOW to MAKE MONEY from YOUR ART or CRAFT!  Spread your wings and FLY Business Basics  for Artists  2/23/2013 ...
Posted in advancement, art, arts, california, education, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, new, san francisco, scintillant studio

Happy Heart's Day

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
  Celebrate the love of your life by giving them a gift as unique as they are! Maria-Tina Karamanlakis' sterling silver hand-hammered signatu...
Posted in art, arts, boutique, Bracelet, california, Charm, classic, Gifts, hand fabricated, hand made, Hearts, jewelry, Love, maria-tina karamanlakis, Necklace, new, Pendant, san francisco, silver, sterling silver, Valentine's Day, women

New Artist Enrichment Workshops

by Maria-Tina Karamanlakis
At Greek Island House we believe that art can only be fully appreciated when it is shared with friends, family and the rest of the world. I...
Posted in advancement, art, arts, california, education, hand fabricated, hand made, jewelry, maria-tina karamanlakis, new, san francisco, scintillant studio, women, workshop