#HASHTAG: DANA GORDON

DANA GORDON, the founder and designer behind Dana Rebecca Designs (DRD), spent her formative years exploring the intricacies of her father’s Chicago jewelry factory. This year marks the 17th anniversary of her own jewelry brand, with a flagship showroom proudly situated on the prestigious Magnificent Mile—an embodiment of her commitment to family and her beloved city. Residing in Chicago’s iconic Gold Coast neighborhood alongside her husband and sweet daughters, Poppy and Lulu, Gordon’s city lifestyle naturally infuses each piece in her collection with the empowering essence of strong femininity. From the iconic Poppy Rae Pebble Hoops to the elegant Lulu Jack Bezel Bar Necklace, each design is named after influential women who have shaped her journey. For Gordon, Chicagoland is more than a mere backdrop; it’s a muse, infusing her collection with an undeniable authenticity and sophistication. Her legacy in jewelry speaks volumes about the profound influence of family on her life’s work. And that is exactly why Dana Rebecca Designs crafts fine jewelry as enduring treasures meant to be keepsakes for all of life’s moments. This Bannockburn native, shares how she stays current in a design-inspired world.

#ON MY NIGHTSTAND

On my nightstand, you’ll find my Flav City sleep gummies—a nightly essential I’ve stocked up on since they’re often in high demand. My go-to lip care is evolvetogether lip balm, crafted by a female-founded brand, and an Icelandic lip treatment, a treasured find from my travels. For relaxation, I am obsessed with my Nodpod (also female-founded), and of course, my Kindle is always within reach. I believe that your jewelry needs rest too, so you will find an array of delicate trays for my cherished pieces.

#ON MY MOBILE

My Instagram family knows they can find me popping in throughout the day to share everything from jewelry pieces to rating Swedish gummy candy with my girls. I run the dm’s for @danarebecca to connect with our community, dish out jewelry tips, or just share snippets of my day. In my downtime, I’m a fan of the Libby app and Goodreads, always on the lookout for my next read. And when it’s time to unwind with the fam, Rummikub on my phone is the go-to game, especially with my nieces and sister in New York City. And, of course, my photo app is where I stash all my inspo, product shots, and tons of pics of my little girls. It’s like a digital scrapbook of all the things that make me smile.

#IN MY EARBUDS

Believe it or not, I’m all about corded headphones. With my jam-packed schedule bouncing between meetings and appointments, they’re a lifesaver— mostly for work, but sometimes for a quick podcast fix. You’ll often catch me tuning in to Erin & Sara Foster’s podcast, diving into a gripping crime podcast recommended by my sister-in-law, or staying in the loop with The Toast to keep up with all the buzz at DRD!