Carlie Merkle

Carlie is the creator behind Into the Pines Jewelry which is based in Chicago. She started this business by combining her love of crystals and geometric shapes to create simple, yet, eye catching jewelry. She loves to use different techniques such as hammering, hand forming metals, and patinas to create texture and ensure her pieces are unique and one of a kind.
Carlie's passion and goal in life, along with creating, has been to see as much of this world as possible, visit as many countries as possible, and meet and learn from as many amazing people as possible. She has been lucky enough to see so much of this world, though, now that she is a mother to two young boys, her idea of adventure has changed!
Carlie's inspiration for jewelry making and creating comes from the many adventures she's been lucky enough to experience as well as the wonderful, helpful, and generous people she's met along the way. Her dream is that all of her pieces go on their own adventure once they leave her hands. Each piece is made for your unique adventure.