OK, so there’s no way to rhyme that title with store displays. Believe me. I tried. The natural elements in these jewelry displays are representative of the organic trend in merchandising and an extention of eco-awareness and repurposing. Though using wood, rocks, shells and sea elements are not new to displays, I am choosing to share a few nice examples to show their usage.

Citrine Boutique - Victoria, BC (upper) Adrift - Laguna Beach, CA (lower)

Citrine Boutique, in Victoria, BC, takes a simple, yet sophisticated approach to their displays. Adrift, located in Laguna Beach, CA, has a raw edge to their wood displays, as you may expect in a So-Cal lifestyle boutique.

In my last blog post, I gave you a shopping list for display props to look for at thrift stores. For these wood displays, you need look no further than your backyard. Krazy Mary’s Boutique in Sacramento, CA, uses a twig, placed upright in a glass vessel, to give shape to a ring display. They chose a small, raw log to drape vintage-style necklaces, adding dimension, as shown below.

Krazy Mary's - Sacramento, CA

Shine Collective - Baltimore, MD (left) Kick Pleat - Austin, TX (right)

Unfinished woods are finding their way onto retail walls, as well. The Shine Collective in Baltimore, MD, secures a rustic shelf using visible iron brackets that add a rugged touch to the look. As an added display feature, they use old books, with the binding side up, to display necklaces. Wood planks are mounted flush on the wall of Kick Pleat in Austin, TX, providing a display area for belts and handbags. The impact here, comes from placing them on an otherwise blank wall.

Crush Boutique - Boston, MA (left) Sweet Pastry Shoppe - Laredo, TX (right)

Seeing double? I stumbled on pictures of  how two very different stores use virtually the same display piece. Crush Boutique in Boston, MA, features shoes on theirs while the Sweet Pastry Shoppe in Laredo, TX, displays party favor treats that they prepared for a bridal shower.

Stylish Stork - Boise, ID (left) Crush Boutique - Boston, MA (right)

I’m ending this post with a couple of lovely props. Both have pretty designs and interesting shapes while providing multiple levels of display space. The Stylish Stork in Boise, ID, groups boxed baby items on the three shelves of this white piece. Crush Boutique in Boston, MA, recently sent me pictures of several new display pieces, including this flower cart. One of the nice features of both of these displays is that they are “open” and can be used against a wall or stand alone as multi-sided fixtures.

  Thanks to all the retailers and showroom managers that send me pictures every day. Please share this blog with your friends and colleagues. Join the Retail Details Facebook page for bonus pictures and discussions. You can also comment below any of my posts by clicking “comments”. I love hearing from you and appreciate all your sharing of ideas. As always, stay display inspired!

~Becky

Tags: Adrift Laguna, Citrine Boutique, Crush Boutique, Kick Pleat, Shine Collective, Stylish Stork, www.swirlmarketing.com

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