Palettes and Petals Blog

Two chunky turquoise bead necklaces

All About Turquoise: History, Beauty, and Uniqu...

At Palettes and Petals, I'm all about gemstones that have a story to tell, and turquoise is one of those stones that has captivated me for a very long time. My...

All About Turquoise: History, Beauty, and Uniqu...

At Palettes and Petals, I'm all about gemstones that have a story to tell, and turquoise is one of those stones that has captivated me for a very long time. My...

Funky and Chunky Gemstone Necklace Collection: Feel Good Fashion with a Heartfelt Purpose

Funky and Chunky Gemstone Necklace Collection: ...

If you've been following along for awhile, you know that my journey in to making jewelry didn't start recently. It actually started in junior high when I got in to...

Funky and Chunky Gemstone Necklace Collection: ...

If you've been following along for awhile, you know that my journey in to making jewelry didn't start recently. It actually started in junior high when I got in to...

Why I don't Sell on Etsy: Pros and Cons

Why I don't Sell on Etsy: Pros and Cons

  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Castro | Handmade Jewelry & Homewares (@palettes.and.petals)     When people find out that I make and sell earrings,...

Why I don't Sell on Etsy: Pros and Cons

  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Castro | Handmade Jewelry & Homewares (@palettes.and.petals)     When people find out that I make and sell earrings,...

NoIssue: Sustainable Packaging

NoIssue: Sustainable Packaging

  I recently have the amazing opportunity to be featured in a NOISSUE Creatives Article with my best friend and branding designer Hey Hannah.‘… It was so special to get...

NoIssue: Sustainable Packaging

  I recently have the amazing opportunity to be featured in a NOISSUE Creatives Article with my best friend and branding designer Hey Hannah.‘… It was so special to get...

Why Creatives Should Take a Break

Why Creatives Should Take a Break

Personal Intro. Skip ahead if you just want the recipe ;) Hey, hi! It's your pal Sal checking in. How was your July? How is summer treating you? Do you...

Why Creatives Should Take a Break

Personal Intro. Skip ahead if you just want the recipe ;) Hey, hi! It's your pal Sal checking in. How was your July? How is summer treating you? Do you...

What is sustainable jewelry?

What is sustainable jewelry?

What makes Palettes and Petals earrings sustainable? I use sustainable materials whenever possible: materials that have a low environmental impact such as recycled metals, glass, gemstones, and natural materials like...

What is sustainable jewelry?

What makes Palettes and Petals earrings sustainable? I use sustainable materials whenever possible: materials that have a low environmental impact such as recycled metals, glass, gemstones, and natural materials like...