Silver Lining Decor

Silver Lining Decor is an adorable shop I found on Etsy, manned by Richmond native Rachel Quint. Silver Lining Decor features one of a kind handmade pieces made from vintage findings including earrings, necklaces, bobby pins, sweater guards, and vintage housewares. Rachel was gracious enough to take a few moments out of her day to answer some of my questions.

How did you get started making jewelry?

I am a child of the 80's so of course my jewelry venture started with the ever-popular friendship bracelets! Eventually my asthetic evolved and over the years I continued making jewelry. I did take a break from it during high school and college. When I started my Etsy shop, Silver Lining Decor, my intention was to actually sell vintage homegoods and fun finds, but I jewelry was always in the back of my mind. I started with a few pieces and just kept going from there.

Share your inspirations.

I love everything vintage: quirky, colorful, romantic, chippy, and old. I get my inspiration from the vintage pieces I find while antiquing. I love the idea of finding something another woman loved and wore many years ago, and turning it into something a modern girl would enjoy wearing now.

What 3 things can you not live without?

I cannot live without my husband, my family(including kitties), and color!! I know color is not technically a "thing" but it is what makes me happy. Beige scares me! I think you can clearly see that in my jewelry designs! I can't really think of a material posession that I couldn't live without if I had to.

 

Without giving away any particular secrets, is there a certain process that you use in creating your jewelry? Such as specific metals/indegredients that you like to utilize?

I can't say that there is a "process". Sometimes when I am out looking for new pieces I can imagine what I will do with it and what it will look like when it's done, and other times I have no idea what it will eventually turn into! Sometimes I will hold onto a piece for a while before it ever becomes anything, I just have to wait for the perfect combination!

Favorite RVA relaxation spot?

My family has a farm that has been in the family for generations. It is no longer a working farm, but when I was younger there were horses and cows. I loved it! There's nothing like waking up in the morning and jumping into a field full of horses. Most everything around it now has been developed, but it still stands as a beautiful piece of property and is my favorite place in Richmond.

Future business plans?

My profession is Interior Design, however I love making my jewelry. I would really like to expand my business and reach out to more ladies who would also enjoy wearing my items, which would include other local and online boutiques. Etsy has been the most amazing thing to be a part of. It has allowed me to reach out to so many amazing people, as well as other incredible talents. I have had so many great opportunities come to me through Etsy.

There are currently boutiques in New York, Kentucky, and Singapore who carry Rachel's jewelry, and she is working on reaching out to local Richmond boutiques as well. In the upcoming months select designs will also be sold through Shop Ruche. Be sure to check out some of Rachecl's pieces in the December issue of Richmond Bride!

You can visit Silver Lining Decor at Etsy to shop today.