Clean Out the Cobwebs / A Shop Update.

It's funny how it happens.

The cycle of the year.

The end of so many things.

Sometimes the celebration of accomplishment, but all too often the feeling of failure.

Then the fresh start and the newness of being.

Juxtaposed in just a span of a few seconds.

I came back from Holiday renewed, but not ready.

I spent my first week deep cleaning.

Preparing my space and myself for 2016.

I was just mentioning to someone that this year feels so different than the last January.

I feel confident.

My skills honed.

I have a lot to learn.
I'm not trying to sound cocky, but I'm also recognizing how far I've come.

I'm allowed to do that.

I should do that.

I can't wait for this year, but first I had to deal with the past.

Remove the scars from my soul and the stains from my bench.

Store away the lessons I've learned, and organize the unused pieces.

Clean my soul and my studio.

... 

This shop update is the result.

Things I've had around.

Bits and pieces I found in the deep clean.

And ideas I felt I needed to try before moving on.

I hope you enjoy!

Available at 7pm PT until sold here. 

You can see more photographs of this piece here. 

(Please note, this surfite piece does not have the stone set. You'll be able to choose to have it completed in your ring size or as a necklace) 

♥ Carin

Ride The Waves - A Surfite Shop Update

I often find myself dreaming of more peaceful days. The chaos of this time of year never fails to overwhelm me, and right now, more than ever I wish to set sail on a smooth glassy lake. 

I suppose it's hard to appreciate the rocky, tippy nature of life. Just as you catch your breath, you can feel the tides changing, the white water bubbling, and another big roller is coming your way. 

But I've made a change recently, rather than allow the waves to swallow me whole and sink me deep, I'm gonna surf. Like a world champion I'll sail across them with grace and poise, I'll make it look easy. 

Available at 7pm PT here. 

♥ Carin

Reclamation // A shop update.

For those times when we feel undervalued and under appreciated.

May these nuggets of beauty remind you to reclaim your spirit.

Stay true to your bold, beautiful and unique self.

Orientate yourself towards positivity.

Seek a haven where you can shine just like you always knew you could.

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Reclaimed.

Recycled.

Renewed.

From trash to treasure these surfite stones have found their haven.

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More on those stunning special stones: 

Surfite is a brand spankin' new material! These are some of the very first ever pieces made with it. It is the resin and epoxy that has gathered after glazing surfboards. It was collected and cabbed by a lovely artist couple out of California!

It is a similar idea to Fordite, which is left over car paint that artists have been cabbing for years. This is so much prettier though! The coloring for one is spectacular. Bright glittery pinks, olive greens and bold blues. The clear portions of the resin allow the back of the sterling silver setting to shine through.

Available on 5/11/15 at 1pm PST at www.jonesingforjewelry.etsy.com

Carin