MOMENTS TO REMEMBER IN WHITE

I fell in love with this fresh breezy feel of white. With the natural mixture of browns, blues, and yellows it became my new go to outfit with a subtle twist of bohemian flare. Free People scarf, Ophilya Jewelry, Anthropologie dress and belt.

Xo.OPhilya

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LEATHER

This is the process of selection for the materials used in both my hand-crafted handbags and shoes. The leather warehouse in Elgin, IL has become the perfect place to give me the variety of choices. Although I love color I draw towards deep browns and rustic shades.

Xo.OPhilya.

VACATION DAYS AT THE BEACH

Our visit to Savannah GA. Twenty minutes from the downtown area of Savannah is the beach at Tybee Island. This was a great chance to let loose and take a day of rest while building sand castles, laying out in the sun, and splashing in the ocean waters. I take any chance I can get to have a that special beach day.

   xo Andrea

WELCOMING KNITS TO THE WARDROBE

The days still linger with a chill in the air. So I am still welcoming knits to my wardrobe, and top it off in a bright pink warm knitted scarf. The outfit is simple, comfortable, and great for city trends. Freepeople dress, Anthropologie pull over sweater, and a Freepeople knitted scarf.

Xo.OPhilya.

RECIPE: BLUE & RED MASH ON TOAST

I can not stress enough on how bored I am of my usual breakfast routine. Coffee & biscotti one day, the next is coffee & a hard boiled egg, but if I want to get real crazy (obviously being sarcastic) I have some coffee & an english muffin. Crazy!!!

I needed to get out of my morning slump. I needed some excitement to my routine and this is how the red and blue mash on toast was born. 

Ingredients:

Handful of fresh Blueberries

Handful of fresh Raspberries

1 Tablespoon of Honey

Toast (I used country white bread)

Mix the fresh fruit and honey in a bow and mash away! You can use a potato masher or the back of a fork as I did. Spread this sweet delicious mixture on your piece of toast but be prepared to have an explosion of fruity goodness in your mouth with just a hint of toasty crunch:) Ok, ok, ok, yes, way too excited on this simple concoction, but my routine is forever changed! Yay!

A super easy way to spice up that morning piece of toast and for the gal on the go, a great way to eat some fresh fruit fast. A must try.

COLOR AMONGST THE CITY STREETS

It is now considered spring. But with that last snow fall and the chilled wind in the air I bundled up in the warmest of clothing but considered the color palete of spring. The sweater is from Freepeople, scarf from a small boutique shop in Savannah GA. and the accessoized wooden lathe necklace is made from yours truly, Ophilya.

 Xo.OPhilya.

OPHILYA

  

I am the one labeled as Salvage, but you may also call me Ophilya. I have started the brand-name "Ophilya" which is all handmade products made from luxury leathers and exotic woods. Graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Accessory design I found my passion and calling in working with my hands to create unique hand-crafted accessories. 

Due to my rather spontaneous and corky personality, I attempt to reflect the love and spirit of creating these wearable works of art. At the moment my dream consists of pushing the boundaries of wearable art. By starting with simple leather and wood accessories I find this the perfect opportunity to progress in the skills of the craft. But it only gets better from here! With time and patience I will expose this beaming light of knew possibilities of the handmade accessory. 

Come dream with Us!!

Ophilya.