Bella and Will at Unicorn Bar

May 13, 2026Joanna Bliss

This past April we were lucky enough to put together an awesome team of local Hudson Valley Queer and Queer affirming vendors, models, and makers for an unforgettable styled shoot at Unicorn Bar in Kingston, NY.

Thanks to Brea Warren Photo and Daniel Blake Photography for their artistry in capturing the day.

The goal for the shoot was to create something nature inspired, magical, and filled with queer joy. Each piece of jewelry we chose and styled reflected these themes.

Moonstones and Labradorites have always held a sense of magic, with their deep internal glow and flashes of color due to the way in which feldspar is formed. We loved seeing the magical glow that these necklaces and earrings added to the day.

For the rings we featured our nature inspired Vine Bands in Sterling Silver and 14kt Yellow Gold, paired with a Green Sapphire Vine Ring.

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-8.jpg

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-14.jpg

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-11.jpg

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-46.jpg

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-34.jpg

unicorn-bar-kingston-new-york-wedding-photography-35.jpg

The team of vendors that came together to make the magic happen:

Coordinator & Jeweler: J Bliss Studios

Venue: Unicorn Bar

Florist: Atelier Marguerite

Hair: Becca Beauty

Makeup: Ghosti Glow Beauty

Clothing: Reracked Vintage

Cake: Spiritually Sweet Bakes

Photographer: Brea Warren Photo

Photographer: Daniel Blake Photography

Models: Mariabella and William

Shop the full Jewelry collection:

Little Deep Photo Shoot

November 20, 2024Joanna Bliss

This fall we had the pleasure of working with Sarah Jay Halliday Photography on this magical photo shoot at the Sawkill Creek, a place near and dear to our hearts, as Joanna’s family settled along the Sawkill Creek over 100 years ago. We wanted to be somewhere that felt like home outside our studio walls, and this was the perfect place.

Celebrating 10 years married and 8 years business partners with a studio in town, this photo shoot encapsulated not only us as a couple, but our individual personalities and artistry that makes J Bliss Studios what it is.

sarahjayhalliday.com

Unique Engagement Rings Under $2000

July 26, 2023Joanna Bliss

If you love unique, alternative engagement rings made with recycled gold and ethical, natural gemstones made for everyday wear, these are the rings for you! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite gold diamond and sapphire engagement rings all under $2,000