The Story of Orange Avocado Jewelry...

• The Story Continues...

  Published Apr 30 2015 in Events, My Story

  

  My story began with a little bead shop in Kailua, Hawaii and a handful of beads over 10 years ago.  Travelling to Kailua every year to visit my sister I became a regular visitor to this unique little store in the heart of the town.  A stash of beads in one hand, metres of chain in the other with flip flops on my feet I was set to make another collection of jewelry. Now, many beads  and thousands of hours later of metalworking, I am still working at my craft of hand made jewelry. Creating something for you that is unique and wearable continues to be my daily challenge.

  Wrapping up my spring jewelry show this year I am so thankful for all that I have.  I have so many friends and family to thank for helping me on this busy day:  Tracy, Lisa, Diane, Jackie, Catherine, the staff at the Derrick Golf & Winter club Angie and Joseph and my family Debbie, Roma, Aidan, Paul and Erin.  I cannot say enough of my new and regular customers who support my little jewelry business.  Over 100 attendees for my spring show purchasing pieces for friends, family and themselves: I am overwhelmed with gratitude.  It is you that motivates me to continue to spend hours a day creating daily jewels for you.  It keeps me young; you keep me young!  So, until my next story...

  
  

• SPRING SHOW - Wednesday, April 29th

  Published Apr 27 2015 in Events, New Collections

  Here's a little synopsis of just a few of the things that you will find at my Orange Avocado Jewelry Spring Show Wednesday, April 29th at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club, 3500-119th street, Edmonton.  There is lots of parking and All are welcome!   Find something unique and special for Mother's day gifts and yourself!  Featuring one of kind pieces, show specials, draw prize for a necklace and many sale items. Just click on the following link to see!

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• Kate's Family Necklace

  Published Apr 24 2015 in Custom Pieces

  

  I receive many orders for custom pieces.  I love these projects because it helps break up my regular work day of metalworking pieces for my current jewelry collections.  Kate contacted me about a family necklace piece she wanted me to metalwork.  We discussed what elements of the necklace she wanted; what each component meant to her.  It was very important that the three links were entwined and that the last one was different that the other two.  The first two links represented her children while the last link represented herself and her husband.  She wanted a classic yet unique piece of jewelry.  She loved how the links were assymetrical and how the fine silver nuggets complemented the fine silver trio of links.   Thank you Kate for entrusting me with to make something that reminded you of family; one of the most important things in life.

  
  

• Spring Summer 2015: SOUL Collection

  Published Feb 19 2015 in New Collections

  

  "SOUL"  - A person's moral or emotional nature.  The essence of humanity; the quality of being alive.

  My SOUL Collection is composed of pendants inscribed with the inspiring and romantic Latin sayings that have stood the test of time.  

  "AMOR VINCET OMNIA" - Love Conquers All

  "VITA DULCEDO SPES" - Life, Sweetness, Hope

  "VI ET ANIMO" - With Heart & Soul

  Colors of the sky with my aquamarine semi-precious stones are sprinkled throughout this jewelry line.  It evokes a calm and healing quality in the pieces.  Contrasted with the warm gold tones of 24 kt gold swarovski crystals, bronze handcrafted pendants and links, these pieces will be everlasting.  The "Vita Dulcedo Spes" bronze eternity pendant is smooth to the touch, with irregular curves to entwine your fingers through.  

  

  Unexpectant uses of leather and gunmetal complement the bronze pendant

  "Amor Vincet Omnia" and handmade fine silver links.   

  

  Druzy Quartz stones in golden teal tones complement the entwined bronze links and pendants.  

  Each piece is metal worked and handmade with every line & curve made with intention and artisanal love.  

  

  For love has no boundaries

  Hope has no time limit

  And your soul is forever.

  As all good things must pass…The Soul Collection is nolonger available. 

  
  

• Staying Good; Staying True

  Published Jan 04 2015 in My Story, New Collections

  

  I just spent the last 10 days over the Christmas holidays regenerating my soul & taking a break from jewelry requests. My jewelry business has grown over the last couple of years to working full time most days.  Breaks are long overdue as each jewelry piece is handcrafted and metal worked; every line and curve made with intention and artisanal love.   Renewal and regeneration means to me biking, swimming & running with my family; then exploring the many eateries in Edmonton (my 2nd passion). My jewelry room gets a long overdue cleanup which helps me clear my mind for the next season's jewelry designs. I can't wait to show you what I have in store...some romance, some edginess. Let's just say that my kiln has been working over the holidays!  Here's a sneak peek...hope to reveal in the next couple of weeks.  Staying good; staying true. xo