Holiday Shopping: Shanti & Deva Handmade Ethnic Jewelry and Formative Designs

Shanti & Deva Holiday Jewelry Boutique: Tis the season to make an impact with your holiday shopping. Shanti & Deva will host a Holiday Boutique this weekend of December 12-13th from 12 - 5pm at 2 Winslow Place,Scarsdale. Shanti & Deva, a socially conscious initiative, designs handmade ethnic jewelry that shares cultural stories and showcases traditional artisanship from around the world.

Check out the stunning collection of necklaces and bracelets made with artisanal beads here: These wearable artifacts are meaningful, handmade and woven with a unique story.

For the continued support of Nepal, a portion of the proceeds will be sent directly to those responsibly rebuilding local communities.

Holiday drinks and seasonal snacks will be provided, see below for details! Please send along to anyone who might want unique holiday treasures for friends and family.

Formative Designs in Scarsdale is holding an event and party on Thursday, December 10 which will bring some of New York's hottest designers to Scarsdale to showcase their work, including holiday gifts made exclusively for Formative Designs and not found elsewhere. Here's your chance to meet the designers and see and buy their art and accessories. Italian Architect Sergio Mannino, Furniture and Accessories designers Kate Casey and Ariane van Dievoet, the fresh new faces of American furniture design Evan Z Crane and Ethan Abramson will be on hand. Also featured will be other works by Formative Designers and dynamic, exciting art and accessories by local artist Shreya Mehta, the woman behind "Art for a Cause".

The event will be held in two parts, with an in-person sale throughout starting from 10 am to 2 pm, and an artist reception and celebration from 7- 9 pm in the evening. Drinks and snacks will be served.

Due to limited space, the evening event is invitation only. To attend, please email office@formativedesigns.com. For more information click here.  20% of the profits will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.