The Story of Orange Avocado Jewelry...
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My Story
Published Jul 08 2015 in My Story
A customer, Nicole, took this picture from a roadside fruit stand in San Francisco and sent it to me. For those that don't know the story of why I named my jewelry company after two yummy fruits here it is. I have two children who are now 15 and 17 years old. When they were small little toddlers they loved food and trying new things all of the time. My daughter Erin loved oranges and my son Aidan loved avocados. These were simple pleasures for them. They were always open to trying new foods and eating whatever mom put in front of them. I have always loved food and trying new things as well.
My kids are growing up too fast, but those memories of oranges and avocados allover their little faces and everything else that I did with them will stay with me forever. I love those memories and I love my kids.
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Zebra Double Love and A Little Love Necklaces
Published Jun 06 2015 in Philanthropy Jewelry
I am very excited to announce that I will be partnering with the The Zebra Child Protection Centre and Zoofest at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. I have designed two necklaces for this event which can be purchased either on my website under Philanthropy Jewelry here:or at Zoofest June 20th at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Zebra Child Protection Centre. To learn more about what this Edmonton based non-profit charity and its community of professionals do for children reporting abuse, please view this video:Their website is: www.zebracentre.ca -
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.
