Eccentric jewelry brand Sleepy Mountain stands out in bold hues

By Lauren Johnson 

Founded in 2013, Sleepy Mountain is home to jewelry and accessories of bold botanical shapes and clever cinematic references. While earrings are the primary product of Sleepy Mountain, creator Thaís Marchese crafts an impressive variety of jewelry, ceramics, enamel pins, and other accessories

Sleepy Mountain owners Thaís and Chris

Once on her way to becoming a dental assistant, making earrings was originally just a hobby for Thaís. Inspired by her former workplace, she created teeth-shaped earrings, which turned out to be overwhelmingly popular. She soon found success in designing and selling jewelry and accessories full-time. While always a supporter, husband and photographer Chris Pinto officially joined Thaís at Sleepy Mountain little over a year ago, eager to contribute to the creation of innovative designs.
 
Originally from Florida and Connecticut, Thaís and Chris were drawn to the dramatic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Thais finds much of her inspiration in the dense and

pigmented Washington forests. Bright and vibrant hues can be found in all of her designs, but these elements are particularly showcased in her newest earrings from the “Blossom Collection”, which boasts a maximalist array of acrylic tulips, oranges, lemons, and strawberries.

Outside of the Blossom Collection, Sleepy Mountain has numerous variations of their iconic retro daisy shape, available in a myriad of colors and configurations. If flowers aren’t your thing, that’s all good. Sleepy Mountain has a little bit of everything, including monstera leaves, alligators, storm clouds, and lightning bolts.

But the eccentric designs of Sleepy Mountain aren’t just limited to botanicals and nature. Thaís also spends much of her time as a film-aficionado, drawing inspiration from Wes Anderson films, particularly in terms of their symmetry and color. Beyond Wes Anderson, Sleepy Mountain has something for all pop-culture enjoyers, from Kurt Vonnegut pins and Twin Peaks earrings, to oat milk charm necklaces.

Red tulip dangle earring by Sleepy Mountain

“This is An Adventure” enamel pin by Sleepy Mountain

Perhaps the positive energy that emanates through every Sleepy Mountain design is due to the passion and gratitude that takes place behind their creation:
 
“We love what we do”, says Thaís , “As a family”. Thaís and Chris are incredibly thankful that they are able to work together in their cozy studio along with their corgi, Ziggy.

While Sleepy Mountain has its full inventory for purchase online, these simultaneously daring and adorable designs are also carried in nearly forty stores across twenty-two states. Check out Thaís and Chris’ work at sleepymountain.com or follow them on Instagram @sleepymountain.