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Valentine's Day always brings up the images of traditional "love" jewelry - hearts and perhaps diamond rings.  

But I think matching the person to the jewelry is more important.  

YOU are unique; shouldn't your jewelry also be unique?  

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“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” ~Gloria Steinem

That quote speaks to me, because I have always had a sense of imagination.  When I was young, I would make up fairy worlds in the forest or take my family on my imagining of the 100 Acre Wood on our property (I called it the Pooh trails...).  

Even now, I prefer to read the book over watching the movie because I make up the movie in my mind!  

And now, with my jewelry, I can imagine tropical ocean vistas and seaside vacations while we are in the depths of a deep freeze and storm warning!  

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I was looking at my Coral Life Ring III necklace today and noticed how the pattern on it is like a tiger.  I get curious and since my jewelry is ocean themed, I went looking for tiger striped fish.

And what do you know, there are several - from the Tiger shark to tiger striped catfish to a fish called a Tiger Pleco.  

So many things to learn by just being curious.  What "tiger" will you spot today?  

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Coral reefs are the most biodiverse marine ecosystem.  It is important that this biodiversity be protected and maintained.  

What can you do to help protect coral reefs?  As with most conservation actions, this starts with looking at how you live everyday.  Live sustainably by paying attention to your own actions by doing things like following the three R's: reduce, reuse, recycle.  And by limiting fresh water usage. 

How does a necklace help you to be conservation minded about coral?  Well, when you wear one of my coral frag necklaces, like Coral Frag III, you can be reminded of the beauty and functionality of coral reefs and of the small steps you can take every day.  

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"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever" 

~Jacques Cousteau

I remember watching his show as a young girl in the late '60's and being fascinated.  

That show and the Vancouver Aquarium (where I could see live orcas) hatched my love of the ocean and it's creatures.  Little did I know then, that I would create jewelry in homage to the sea.  The fascination continues...

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Most of the jewelry I purchase has a special meaning for me. What that means, is every time I wear that necklace or set of earrings, I am reminded of the place I was when I bought it, or the experience I was having.

My ocean inspired necklaces can whisk you away to your favourite beach combing beach.  Or perhaps they make you think of mermaid's tears and pirate stories.  

Or this necklace, my Coral Life Ring, could have you wondering about how all the coral reefs of the world are doing and inspire you plan your next underwater adventure - whether that be scuba diving, or a visit to your local aquarium!  

Weren't you just running off in your imagination?  What a great little adventure!  

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Yes, I have opened my new pieces up for everyone to see and shop!  

I am wearing Driftwood II; a necklace piece made from bronze and wrapped in bronze and steel wood grain patterns.  

These new pieces are all one of a kind.  Pick out your favourite now.  

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This week, I will be releasing six new one of a kind pieces.  

These two lariat style necklaces will be in that release.  I am calling them Coral Life Rings.  

Each necklace has a 28 inch chain; they are very versatile and can be worn several different ways.  

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This handful of necklaces will be released later this week.  FIRST to my Insiders on my email list.  And later, on the weekend, to everyone.  

All of these pieces are handcrafted by me in my Vancouver Island studio.  They are all combinations of bronze and steel in one piece and inspired by oceany things, like coral and driftwood.  

There is still time for YOU to get on my email list for this release on Thursday - just be sure you sign up below with your email by Wednesday at midnight.  After that, you will have to wait for the next release to be first in line.   

Winter is the time when thoughts of vacationing somewhere sunny and warm start to invade the consciousness.  Of course, this winter, vacationing is going to look a lot like staycationing.  What that means is that we must vacation is our minds....

Are you ready?  Ok, get your heat lamp, mix yourself an umbrella cocktail and throw on the Beach Boys "Kokomo" {Aruba, Jamaica....}.  Deep breath in and listen - hear the waves?  Good!

Now I have the perfect necklace to remind you of your little beach break.  Barnacle I is just waiting to keep your memories of the seaside close.  You can shop Barnacle 1 here.  

If you want other ocean inspired mementos, I will be releasing new pieces on January 28th - Insiders ALWAYS shop first, so type your email in the space below to sign up on my list.  

These two necklaces are like peas in a shell... Similar, yet not exactly the same.  

Both are combined bronze and steel pieces and both are at medallion length.  

They are, however, one of a kind and that means you get to choose the one that attracts you the most!  

These beauties will be released before the end of January.  If you want to be first in line to shop, then sign up and become an Insider!  {enter your email below}

One of the things the last year has taught us is that we must be versatile and adapt to our situation.  

Well, my Driftwood I necklace can do just that!  It can be worn as a long single chain, which is perfect over winter sweaters and high-necked shirts.  

Or, you can double up the chain for a layered necklace look.  

Driftwood I is available in my shop.  

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