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Store opening: Alexandra Webb
Baltimore Sun
January 20, 2008
Baltimore Sun
January 20, 2008
Alexandra Webb's jewelry on display. (Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr. / January 16, 2008)
Alexandra Webb
5726 Falls Road, Mount Washington
Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through March 3; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday starting March 4.
410-303-1703 or alexandrawebbjewelry.com
Alexa Webb, 27, began making jewelry for friends and family while she was an undergraduate student. Because of the popularity of her
creations, she eventually turned her hobby into a side business, running a successful online jewelry store and selling her goods at
local events.
As a graduate student at the School of Education at the Johns Hopkins University,Webb experienced a serious health scare, which
persuaded her to leave her studies behind and pursue her jewelry business full-time.
"I realized that life is too short not to pursue what you're really passionate about," she said.
Last summer, Webb opened her own store, Alexandra Webb (Alexa's full name is Lindsey Alexandra Webb),which sells handmade
jewelry, accessories, furniture, candles and decorative items. She crafts all of the jewelry in a small studio on the premises, using
regular and colored freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, semiprecious gemstones and silver to make her jewelry. She also sells
fair-trade handbags and makeup pouches from Cambodia, candles with art imprinted into their glass holders, antique and replicated
antique furniture, and glass trays with colorful, translucent designs. Fifty percent of her jewelry is one of a kind.
"It kind of makes you feel special,because you have something that's uniquely yours," said Webb. Earrings cost $16 to $35, and
necklaces run about $25 to $265.
[Jennifer Choi]
Alexandra Webb
5726 Falls Road, Mount Washington
Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through March 3; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday starting March 4.
410-303-1703 or alexandrawebbjewelry.com
Alexa Webb, 27, began making jewelry for friends and family while she was an undergraduate student. Because of the popularity of her
creations, she eventually turned her hobby into a side business, running a successful online jewelry store and selling her goods at
local events.
As a graduate student at the School of Education at the Johns Hopkins University,Webb experienced a serious health scare, which
persuaded her to leave her studies behind and pursue her jewelry business full-time.
"I realized that life is too short not to pursue what you're really passionate about," she said.
Last summer, Webb opened her own store, Alexandra Webb (Alexa's full name is Lindsey Alexandra Webb),which sells handmade
jewelry, accessories, furniture, candles and decorative items. She crafts all of the jewelry in a small studio on the premises, using
regular and colored freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, semiprecious gemstones and silver to make her jewelry. She also sells
fair-trade handbags and makeup pouches from Cambodia, candles with art imprinted into their glass holders, antique and replicated
antique furniture, and glass trays with colorful, translucent designs. Fifty percent of her jewelry is one of a kind.
"It kind of makes you feel special,because you have something that's uniquely yours," said Webb. Earrings cost $16 to $35, and
necklaces run about $25 to $265.
[Jennifer Choi]
Baltimore Magazine
December 2007
December 2007
Baltimore Messenger
09/26/07
Small-business owner following family tradition
Mt. Washington's newest business owner and resident is Alexandra Webb, who recently opened an artisan jewelry studio at 5726 Falls Road next to
Garnish Boutique and Eastbank Hair. Light, airy and feminine, the studio affords customers the opportunity to browse and try on unique jewelry.
Alexandra handcrafts all her original pieces using sterling silver as well as stones from around the world.
Both of Alexandra's parents and grandparents owned small businesses, and she has always harbored a dream of owning her own studio. After
studying and working in clinical psychology, she decided to make a life change, take a chance and open her own store.
The result is a wonderful addition to the Mt. Washington business community. Check out her collection on her Web site,
www.alexandrawebbjewelry.com/studio.html.
[Eileen D'Andrea]
09/26/07
Small-business owner following family tradition
Mt. Washington's newest business owner and resident is Alexandra Webb, who recently opened an artisan jewelry studio at 5726 Falls Road next to
Garnish Boutique and Eastbank Hair. Light, airy and feminine, the studio affords customers the opportunity to browse and try on unique jewelry.
Alexandra handcrafts all her original pieces using sterling silver as well as stones from around the world.
Both of Alexandra's parents and grandparents owned small businesses, and she has always harbored a dream of owning her own studio. After
studying and working in clinical psychology, she decided to make a life change, take a chance and open her own store.
The result is a wonderful addition to the Mt. Washington business community. Check out her collection on her Web site,
www.alexandrawebbjewelry.com/studio.html.
[Eileen D'Andrea]
“My jewelry is for the woman who constantly changes her moods. Sometimes she wants to be funky, fun, rock ’n’ roll; other times
she wants to be sophisticated, refined, classic, and sometimes she wants to be beautiful and sexy.”
That’s why Alexa Webb creates each piece to be one-of-a-kind, “much like the women who wear them.” Now selling her creations
both online (http://www.alexandrawebb-jewelry.com) and in her new eponymous Mount Washington store, (Alexandra Webb), Alexa
first tried drawing and painting (and graduate studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Education) before a health crisis prompted her
to return to her true passion. Alexa’s highly wearable pieces are crafted out of sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, freshwater
pearls, Czech fire-polished glass and Swarovski crystal. Everything is as well-priced as it is well-made. Don’t miss: Her simple and sweet
earrings, a steal at $16 to $35. 5726 Falls Road, 410-303-1703
she wants to be sophisticated, refined, classic, and sometimes she wants to be beautiful and sexy.”
That’s why Alexa Webb creates each piece to be one-of-a-kind, “much like the women who wear them.” Now selling her creations
both online (http://www.alexandrawebb-jewelry.com) and in her new eponymous Mount Washington store, (Alexandra Webb), Alexa
first tried drawing and painting (and graduate studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Education) before a health crisis prompted her
to return to her true passion. Alexa’s highly wearable pieces are crafted out of sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, freshwater
pearls, Czech fire-polished glass and Swarovski crystal. Everything is as well-priced as it is well-made. Don’t miss: Her simple and sweet
earrings, a steal at $16 to $35. 5726 Falls Road, 410-303-1703
Mood Swings
Style Magazine - Smart Living in Baltimore
March/April 2008 Savvy Shopper
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Baltimore Messenger
02/27/08
Mt. Washington's Alexandra Webb will be hosting a trunk show for a good cause at her Artisan Jewelry Studio at 5726 Falls Road,
Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show will feature the designs and creators of As If! Bags, unique bags in a variety of colors,
shapes and sizes.
"As If" stands for Asperger's Syndrome In the Family, and a share of the profits go to organizations that promote an understanding of
Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
[Eileen D'Andrea]
02/27/08
Mt. Washington's Alexandra Webb will be hosting a trunk show for a good cause at her Artisan Jewelry Studio at 5726 Falls Road,
Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show will feature the designs and creators of As If! Bags, unique bags in a variety of colors,
shapes and sizes.
"As If" stands for Asperger's Syndrome In the Family, and a share of the profits go to organizations that promote an understanding of
Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
[Eileen D'Andrea]
A Touch of Color
I Do
Summer 2008
I Do
Summer 2008
Holiday Windows
Talk Shop: Janelle Diamond blogs about Fashion and Shopping
December 9th, 2008
Last week I bundled up and spent a few hours in Federal Hill judging window displays for the Yulefest.
There were some really beautiful windows but we finally selected our top three. So, if you get a chance
next time you’re in the neighborhood check out:
Best Overall: Love Allie (she made the sweetest wrapping paper dresses!) www.loveallieboutique.com
Best Holiday Theme: Alexandra Webb Artisan Jewelry (she had a gorgeous winter wonderland
theme) www.alexandrawebbjewelry.com
Most Creative: Funky Beehive (very fun candy row houses) www.funkybeehive.com
It was so much fun and took me back to my childhood. Almost every December around the holidays we’d
head to NYC to see a play—and check out all the amazing window displays at Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Barney’s, etc.
-JED
Talk Shop: Janelle Diamond blogs about Fashion and Shopping
December 9th, 2008
Last week I bundled up and spent a few hours in Federal Hill judging window displays for the Yulefest.
There were some really beautiful windows but we finally selected our top three. So, if you get a chance
next time you’re in the neighborhood check out:
Best Overall: Love Allie (she made the sweetest wrapping paper dresses!) www.loveallieboutique.com
Best Holiday Theme: Alexandra Webb Artisan Jewelry (she had a gorgeous winter wonderland
theme) www.alexandrawebbjewelry.com
Most Creative: Funky Beehive (very fun candy row houses) www.funkybeehive.com
It was so much fun and took me back to my childhood. Almost every December around the holidays we’d
head to NYC to see a play—and check out all the amazing window displays at Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Barney’s, etc.
-JED
Historic Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland (along South Charles Street) provides a trip back into time when entering the gracious all-
white French style decor of Alexandra Webb. Her unique jewelry and home accessories accentuate a purchaser’s quest for the “holy gift
grail.” Celebrating nearly two years of business success, Webb’s winter white retail showcase has a loyal following at her 1028 S.
Charles Street location.
She offers a myriad of shopping opportunities that range from custom made bridal jewelry to New York lines of purses. Boasting silk
purses from Cambodia and Philippines she has something for the rarest of preference and taste.
Sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Czech fire-polished glass, Austrian Swarovski crystal, and Balinese
sterling silver, are crowning jewels in her designs which captivates both young and sophisticated shoppers
On a personal note, Alexa perpetuates her family’s entrepreneur tradition as a fourth generation business owner. An unexpected health
scare at the age of 27, changed her life forever and she transformed a hobby into her life’s pursuit. According to Webb, “her success has
come from taking it slow and seeing people’s feedback to shape the way she designs.” Her creative motivations for many of the pieces
are the woman who experience changing moods which later become the masterpieces which echo her sentiments and become an
eclectic collection for all types of women.”
[Sarah Merrill-Sampson]
white French style decor of Alexandra Webb. Her unique jewelry and home accessories accentuate a purchaser’s quest for the “holy gift
grail.” Celebrating nearly two years of business success, Webb’s winter white retail showcase has a loyal following at her 1028 S.
Charles Street location.
She offers a myriad of shopping opportunities that range from custom made bridal jewelry to New York lines of purses. Boasting silk
purses from Cambodia and Philippines she has something for the rarest of preference and taste.
Sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Czech fire-polished glass, Austrian Swarovski crystal, and Balinese
sterling silver, are crowning jewels in her designs which captivates both young and sophisticated shoppers
On a personal note, Alexa perpetuates her family’s entrepreneur tradition as a fourth generation business owner. An unexpected health
scare at the age of 27, changed her life forever and she transformed a hobby into her life’s pursuit. According to Webb, “her success has
come from taking it slow and seeing people’s feedback to shape the way she designs.” Her creative motivations for many of the pieces
are the woman who experience changing moods which later become the masterpieces which echo her sentiments and become an
eclectic collection for all types of women.”
[Sarah Merrill-Sampson]
Alexandra Webb's artisan jewelry
Baltimore Accessories Examiner
January 7, 2010
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January 7, 2010
Women in Business
Baltimore Magazine
May 2009
Baltimore Magazine
May 2009
Alexandra Webb
Owner
Alexandra Webb believes that what we wear not only reflects who we are, but also has the power to
affect the way we feel. And her jewelry designs reflect the dynamic moods of her clients.
"Sometimes you want to be funky, fun, rock n' roll," she says. "And other times, it may be
sophisticated and classic, or seductive and sexy." Webb, who also creates bridal and
commissioned pieces, handcrafts her eclectic, one-of-a-kind jewelry from materials from around the
world: semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Balinese sterling silver, Czech-fired glass,
and Swarovski crystal.
Owner
Alexandra Webb believes that what we wear not only reflects who we are, but also has the power to
affect the way we feel. And her jewelry designs reflect the dynamic moods of her clients.
"Sometimes you want to be funky, fun, rock n' roll," she says. "And other times, it may be
sophisticated and classic, or seductive and sexy." Webb, who also creates bridal and
commissioned pieces, handcrafts her eclectic, one-of-a-kind jewelry from materials from around the
world: semi-precious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Balinese sterling silver, Czech-fired glass,
and Swarovski crystal.
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Katie Mcdonough Kutil
Glimpsed At Ignite Baltimore
November 01, 2009
Creative types are everywhere at Ignite Baltimore, an event that features speakers giving five-minute presentations on eclectic topics.
As 250 folks gathered at the Walters Art Museum for the most recent Ignite Baltimore, we "Glimpsed" an artfully dressed Katie McDonough Kutil.
The 28-year-old co-owner of Chelle Paperie near Ruxton is a custom stationery and invitation designer. She describes her style as "creative with
no fuss - super-simple pieces with fun details." And many of those details she creates herself.
The look: Gray ruffle-edge cotton tank under a black cotton Mossimo short-sleeve tunic. Dark-wash Flirt jeans. Cranberry wool herringbone jacket
with ruffle neckline. White Burberry waxed-linen rose lapel pin. Smoky quartz and pearl drop earrings. Black woven leather peep-toe wedge
pumps. Gray Made by Hank clutch handbag. Nine West sunglasses.
Where it came from: Her tank and jeans came from Old Navy. She found her tunic at Target and her jacket at J. Crew. She made her pin. She
bought her earrings at Alexa Webb in Federal Hill, her shoes at the Aerosoles store and her sunglasses at Nine West. She found the handbag
at etsy.com.
No fuss means no muss: "I do a lot of work by hand. I'm a letterpress printer. I'm a knitter. I like my style to be fun and creative, but not get in the
way of what I'm doing. ... I definitely want to dress comfortably ... I don't want to be at work all day and worry about being uncomfortable or getting
ink on myself."
How she makes unfussy fun: "I always wear solid colors. I like my detail to be in the texture. ... I dress monochromatically, but I like to add bright
shoes or a bright jacket. I like to have one element of pop."
She creates her own accessories: "My mom and I have a knitting business. ... I make scarves. I just started making the [flower] pins. The first one
I made was for my wedding last year. I made a giant flower as my wedding bouquet. I made my husband's boutonniere and a hair clip for myself.
And now I make them to sell. ..."
Her favorites: "I love gray. It's my favorite color. I think it's a really sophisticated neutral. ... If I wear any bright colors, it's yellow, pink or orange ... I
like jackets because I think they can make an outfit look a little more dressy without much work. I think they're versatile."
[Sloane Brown]
Glimpsed At Ignite Baltimore
November 01, 2009
Creative types are everywhere at Ignite Baltimore, an event that features speakers giving five-minute presentations on eclectic topics.
As 250 folks gathered at the Walters Art Museum for the most recent Ignite Baltimore, we "Glimpsed" an artfully dressed Katie McDonough Kutil.
The 28-year-old co-owner of Chelle Paperie near Ruxton is a custom stationery and invitation designer. She describes her style as "creative with
no fuss - super-simple pieces with fun details." And many of those details she creates herself.
The look: Gray ruffle-edge cotton tank under a black cotton Mossimo short-sleeve tunic. Dark-wash Flirt jeans. Cranberry wool herringbone jacket
with ruffle neckline. White Burberry waxed-linen rose lapel pin. Smoky quartz and pearl drop earrings. Black woven leather peep-toe wedge
pumps. Gray Made by Hank clutch handbag. Nine West sunglasses.
Where it came from: Her tank and jeans came from Old Navy. She found her tunic at Target and her jacket at J. Crew. She made her pin. She
bought her earrings at Alexa Webb in Federal Hill, her shoes at the Aerosoles store and her sunglasses at Nine West. She found the handbag
at etsy.com.
No fuss means no muss: "I do a lot of work by hand. I'm a letterpress printer. I'm a knitter. I like my style to be fun and creative, but not get in the
way of what I'm doing. ... I definitely want to dress comfortably ... I don't want to be at work all day and worry about being uncomfortable or getting
ink on myself."
How she makes unfussy fun: "I always wear solid colors. I like my detail to be in the texture. ... I dress monochromatically, but I like to add bright
shoes or a bright jacket. I like to have one element of pop."
She creates her own accessories: "My mom and I have a knitting business. ... I make scarves. I just started making the [flower] pins. The first one
I made was for my wedding last year. I made a giant flower as my wedding bouquet. I made my husband's boutonniere and a hair clip for myself.
And now I make them to sell. ..."
Her favorites: "I love gray. It's my favorite color. I think it's a really sophisticated neutral. ... If I wear any bright colors, it's yellow, pink or orange ... I
like jackets because I think they can make an outfit look a little more dressy without much work. I think they're versatile."
[Sloane Brown]
Baltimore Magazine
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Voted Baltimore's "Best Locally Made Jewelry"
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