Memorial Day + K9s For Warriors Fundraiser

Patriotic Crescent Moon Earrings Today's holiday is one whose meaning is not lost on me, and I get frustrated every year seeing businesses using it as an opportunity to have a big sale and talking about "celebrating."

I have a friend who never made it home from his service to our country. He left behind a wife and a child he never got to meet. I also have friends who did not survive the trauma that they came home with. Today is a day that I think about them.

Southwestern patriotic fringe earrings

Since we do have another patriotic holiday coming up, I will be making a limited number of red, white, and blue earrings (possibly other accessories if I find time). I will be donating 10% of the sale from these from today through the end of June to a local charity that I love, K9s For Warriors. This charity provides service dogs to veterans in an effort to end veteran suicide. I've been on their campus, met several of their employees, and have met several of their warriors and canine companions, and they are an incredible organization. (Keep scrolling to see a photo I took a few years ago of one of their adorable service puppies in training at an event.)

By all means, enjoy your day today -- I myself will be enjoying some poolside relaxation -- but do remember those that today honors.

Football is Back!

Minshew Prayer Candles - BobbyK Boutique

Duuuval Pennant - Eyes Wide Awake

Since I am based out of Jacksonville, it should come as no surprise that the Jaguars are my team. Yes, we're often laughed at, dumped on for being consistently not great, and generally made fun of, but our fans have heart! I told myself I would design just one new piece for football season this year, and created a pair of Jaguar head and paw print dangles (far left in the photo), and then ended up also creating paw print hoops, daisy chain chokers, and a daintier pair of dangles. What can I say, our team has really fun colors and patterns to work with!

I haven't listed any of these items in the shop (yet), but you can message me on Etsy, Facebook, or Instagram to place an order. Go Jags! DTWD!

 

Just Listed: Colorful Southwest Necklace

This is now the third version of this necklace that I have made. The original came to be on an absolute whim one weekend; I had just bought a big mixed batch of glass beads, and I loved the bright, opaque beads in the mix that made me think of southwest-style jewelry.

Here's the other two versions:

Gifted

Part of my decision to take time off from the shop over the last few weeks was so that I could make some pieces to give as gifts. The turquoise and gold necklace is my favorite out of the bunch, I've already added a turquoise and silver version to the shop!

Which one would you like to see more versions of?