Nova Skye Designs

10/20/2026

✨ **AND THAT’S A WRAP!** ✨

The last event of the year is officially in the books, and what a wonderful way to end the season! 💜

The holiday show at the Alaska State Fairgrounds was amazing yet again! I met so many new fans of Nova Skye Designs and had the absolute pleasure of seeing so many familiar faces, too. I truly can’t tell you how much it means to see you return, stop by, share what you’ve been up to, and spend time chatting with me. You make these events about so much more than selling jewelry! 🥰

I also loved getting to know new fellow artists and makers while catching up with the seasoned vendors I’ve come to know and appreciate over the years. There’s something special about being surrounded by so many talented, creative people who share a passion for what they do.

A special **THANK YOU** to the staff at the Alaska State Fairgrounds for putting on another wonderful event, and to everyone who stopped by, shopped small, supported handmade, or simply took a moment to say hello. Your support means the world to this little handmade business! ❤️

I’ll be sharing photos of some of my favorite pieces that found their forever homes this weekend. Some of these designs took hours of weaving, wrapping, and shaping, and while it’s always a little bittersweet to see them go, knowing they’re off to be loved and worn by someone new makes it all worthwhile. ⚔️✨

**So, what’s next for Nova Skye Designs?**

While my in-person event season has come to a close, the adventure isn't over!

📍 A limited selection of my pieces can be found exclusively at **Meadow Lakes Market in Wasilla**, so you can still discover a little handmade magic in person.

🌐 I'm also working on getting some pieces listed on my website for a **November 1st drop!** Keep an eye on this page for updates and a chance to shop from wherever your own adventures take you.

As I close out the 2026 event season, I’m feeling grateful, inspired, and already dreaming up what comes next. Thank you for being part of this journey and supporting my little corner of the handmade world.

⚔️ **A Little Warrior Wisdom** ⚔️

*Be strong in who you are. Be courageous enough to walk your own path. Be resilient enough to rise when life knocks you down.*

*Your warrior spirit isn't measured by how fiercely you fight, but by the strength you carry, the courage you choose, and the resilience that keeps you moving forward.*

**Reflect Your Inner Warrior.** 🖤

Until our paths cross again, may you walk boldly, stand proudly, and never forget the strength that lives within you.

10/13/2026

⚔️📣 DATE CORRECTION! I GOT MY DATES CROSSED! 📣⚔️

Well, warriors… apparently my calendar and I have not been on the same page! 🤦‍♀️😂

I've accidentally been sharing the 2025 dates for the Holiday Bazaar at the Alaska State Fairgrounds, and I owe you all a little correction!

🗓️ THE CORRECT DATES ARE Saturday and Sunday OCTOBER 17–18!

📍 Alaska State Fairgrounds
🛍️ Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
🛍️ Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM

This is my final scheduled show of the year, and I'd absolutely love to see you there! I'll have my wire-wrapped treasures, new creations, and plenty of Viking and Celtic-inspired jewelry ready for you to explore. 🖤🐉

If you've been planning to stop by based on my earlier posts, please double-check your calendar and save the CORRECT dates!

Thank you for your patience with this slightly frazzled jewelry artist. Apparently, I can weave wire into intricate patterns, but keeping dates straight is another skill entirely! 🤣

Share this post to help spread the word, and I'll see you October 17–18! ⚔️✨

🎁✨ The Holiday Bazaars at the Fair are back this October!
🛍️ Shop 100 local vendors featuring clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork, books & more. Admission to the bazaars is free!
Refuel at your favorite food trucks, including Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Baby Cakes, Barbecue Babes and Senior Moose Tacos.
📍 Raven Hall & Hoskins Building
📅 October 10–11 & October 17–18
🕙 Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Kick off your holiday shopping early, support local vendors, and make memories with the whole family!

Interested in being a vendor? Apply here: https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/events/2026-holiday-bazaar/

10/10/2026

⚔️🍂 **THE FINAL RAID OF THE YEAR!** 🍂⚔️

The booth is set, the treasures are ready, and Nova Skye Designs is officially at **The Holiday Bazaar at the Alaska State Fairgrounds!** 🖤✨

This is my **LAST SCHEDULED SHOW OF THE YEAR**, so if you've been wanting to see my work in person, now's your chance! 🙌

Come say hello, browse the new creations, and discover some fresh Viking, Celtic, and warrior-inspired wire-wrapped treasures. 🐉🗡️ From bold statement pieces to one-of-a-kind designs, you never know what might call your name!

🎁 **A little heads-up for my online shoppers:** My online shop will be taking a short break from orders until **November 1st**, so if you're local, come see me in person while you can!

Whether you're hunting for a unique gift, treating yourself (because you deserve it 😉), or just want to see what's new, I'd love to see you!

📍 **The Holiday Bazaar — Alaska State Fairgrounds**
⚔️ Find your treasure. Embrace your inner warrior.

**Come raid my booth!** 🖤🐉

10/09/2026

Reminder y'all!!!! This weekend and next at Raven Hall ...The Alaska State Fairgrounds Holiday Bazaar!!!

🎁✨ The Holiday Bazaars at the Fair are back!

🛍️ Shop 100 local vendors featuring clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork, books & more. Admission to the bazaars is free!
Refuel at your favorite food trucks, including Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Baby Cakes, Barbecue Babes and Nonkie Bè’s Cajun Faves.

📍 Raven Hall & Hoskins Building
📅 October 11–12 & October 18–19
🕙 Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Kick off your holiday shopping early, support local vendors, and make memories with the whole family!
Vendors, a few spots are available the second weekend, sign up here: https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/vendors/2025-holiday-bazaar-vendors/

09/12/2026

❤️ THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AMAZING SUMMER ❤️

As the summer market season comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say thank you to the people and communities who made it such a wonderful one for Nova Skye Designs.

A heartfelt thank you to the Willow Community Center, Willow Library staff, Willow Health Organization, and coordinator Tiffany Davidson for all the work you put into making the Willow Farmers Market such a welcoming place for local vendors and the community.

And another huge thank you to Judy and Rex Hunter at Meadow Lakes Market, LLC for hosting such fun Thursday Outdoor Markets and giving so many Alaska small businesses a place to share what they create. ❤️

To the Willow and Meadow Lakes communities, thank you for showing up, shopping local, stopping to chat, and supporting the artists, makers, and small businesses who put so much heart into what they do.

And especially to all of my customers—both the familiar faces who came back again and again and those who discovered Nova Skye Designs for the first time this summer...

Thank you. ❤️

Every purchase means something, but so does every compliment, conversation, smile, question, and “I saw this and thought of you.” Those moments are what keep us inspired to sit down at our workbenches and create the next piece.

And finally, a VERY special thank you to my fellow vendors. ❤️

Thank you for the encouragement, the help, the laughs, the advice, the shared snacks, the booth-sitting, and all those little moments of “I've got you.” What started as sharing a vendor space often turned into friendships, and that may be one of my favorite things about doing markets.

Artists don't create in a vacuum. Community inspires us.

I'm incredibly grateful to have been part of these two wonderful market communities this summer.

Here's to the pieces created, the treasures that found new homes, the friendships that began, and all the memories made along the way.

Thank you, Willow. Thank you, Meadow Lakes. And thank you to every single person who helped make this summer special. ❤️

— Raina aka
Nova Skye Designs ⚔️✨

09/10/2026

09/02/2026

🖤 HELP ME NAME THIS RING! 🖤

Many of you have seen me wearing this prototype and have asked when it would finally be available. Well… the time has come! 😉

Now it just needs a name.

It’s substantial, handwoven copper, adjustable, and definitely has PRESENCE.

I’ve tossed around names like The Unbound and Ravenweave, but I think someone out there might have an even better idea. 👀

What would YOU name it?

Think strong. Regal. Mysterious. Powerful. A little wild. 🖤⚔️

Drop your ideas in the comments! ⬇️
The winning name may just become the official name of this new Nova Skye design! ✨

WireWrappedJewelry ReflectYourInnerWarrior

09/02/2026

🖤✨ SAVE THE DATES! MY FINAL IN-PERSON SHOW OF THE YEAR! ✨🖤

It's hard to believe, but my in-person market season is almost over! 😭

So if you've been wanting to come see Nova Skye Designs in person, try on some jewelry, find that one piece that speaks to you, or start your holiday shopping...

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! 🎄✨

I'll be set up at the Holiday Bazaar at Raven Hall, located at the Alaska State Fairgrounds, and I'll be there BOTH WEEKENDS!

📅 October 11th & 12th
📅 October 18th & 19th

Come wander through the Bazaar, shop amazing handmade creations, find unique gifts, and of course... come say hi! 🖤

I'll have plenty of handmade Nova Skye Designs jewelry with me—including new pieces I've been working on, returning favorites, and plenty of things you'll want to see in person.

And because this is my LAST IN-PERSON SHOW OF THE YEAR, it's the perfect opportunity to pick up those holiday gifts... or maybe just a little something for yourself. 😉

🎁 SHOP HANDMADE.
⚔️ WEAR YOUR STORY.
✨ REFLECT YOUR INNER WARRIOR.

📍 Raven Hall — Alaska State Fairgrounds
📅 October 11–12 & October 18–19

Mark your calendar, share this post with a friend, and come find me at the Bazaar!

I can't wait to see you there! 🖤

🎁✨ The Holiday Bazaars at the Fair are back!

🛍️ Shop 100 local vendors featuring clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork, books & more. Admission to the bazaars is free!
Refuel at your favorite food trucks, including Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Baby Cakes, Barbecue Babes and Nonkie Bè’s Cajun Faves.

📍 Raven Hall & Hoskins Building
📅 October 11–12 & October 18–19
🕙 Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Kick off your holiday shopping early, support local vendors, and make memories with the whole family!
Vendors, a few spots are available the second weekend, sign up here: https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/vendors/2025-holiday-bazaar-vendors/

09/02/2026

🖤 HELP ME NAME THIS NEW NOVA SKYE DESIGN! 🖤

I've created a new ring...

Actually, I've had the prototype made up for quite some time. 😉

Many of you have seen me wearing it, and quite a few of you have asked me:

"When are you going to make these available?"

Well...

The time has finally come! 🎉

I've been working on getting the design just right, and I'm getting ready to make these available at Nova Skye Designs.

It's substantial, completely handwoven from copper, adjustable, and has some serious presence.

It's not delicate.
It's not dainty.
It's got ATTITUDE.

And now I've run into one tiny problem...

IT DOESN'T HAVE A NAME. 😂

I've tossed around a couple of ideas—including The Unbound and Ravenweave—but I'm starting to think that maybe YOU can come up with something better.

So I'm turning this one over to my Nova Skye family.

🖤 What would YOU name it?

I'm looking for something that feels:

⚔️ Strong
👑 Regal
🖤 Mysterious
🔥 Powerful
🐦‍⬛ A little wild
🌙 Maybe even a touch mystical

It doesn't have to be Viking.
It doesn't have to be Celtic.
It doesn't even have to be fantasy.

Just look at the ring and tell me what name it deserves.

Drop your ideas in the comments! 👇

And here's the fun part...

The name I ultimately choose could become the official name of this design—and YOU could be the person who named it.

If you see someone else's suggestion that you love, give it a ❤️ too!

Let's see what names rise to the top. 👀

Alright, Nova Skye friends... you've seen me wear it. You've asked me when you could get one. Now help me give it a name.

What have you got? 👇🖤