Want to work with me this year?

It is NEVER too early to get your order in! Seriously! I am currently taking appointments for end of February and suggest getting in touch as soon as possible if you would like custom work or if you would like to order for a special event this year.

Here are some deadlines to keep in mind!

Mother’s Day: order between now and deadline of April 8th.

Graduations: order between now and deadline of May 13th.

Father’s Day: order between now and deadline of May 13th.

Wedding Bands: order at least two months ahead of wedding.

2021 Gratitude and Donations

What a year it’s been and I have all of you to thank for it!

I tried new business opportunities, met new people via online networking groups, took on projects I wasn’t sure how I would complete but got them done and learned new skills along the way, had a baby, kept working… what a year indeed!

I always spend a day at the end of the year goal planning and thanks to 2021, I have a pretty clear vision of where I want to take my business in 2022.

This year I was able to donate just under $1000 to various charities thanks to your support and love for my jewellery. Every year I list my donation receipts for full transparency (you can see them below).

My donations are usually tied to my jewellery collections and or special sales, but this year with having a baby, I wasn’t able to make as many collections as I would have liked. So instead I donated $5 from every sale and split the funds amongst different causes.

Thank you again for all your support! I look forward to what 2022 brings!

Christmas Deadlines

SHIPPING

Last year there were shipping delays. This year, they are predicting even bigger delays.

To make sure orders arrive in time, the last day to ship both nationally and internationally is December 1st and shipping costs will be more than usual.

After December 1st, there are NO GUARANTEES and shipping WILL COST MORE.

These aren’t just my rules! You will find that most people are in the same boat! So please, please get your orders in early if you intend to support my business over Christmas.

CUSTOM ORDER DEADLINES

The last day to place custom orders for fine jewellery is November 15th. Why? A piece that normally takes 3 weeks to make, may take an extra week or two because of how busy everyone is during this time of year.

The last day to place orders for sterling silver jewellery is December 1st. Why is this later than fine jewellery? Because sterling silver jewellery is less complicated. If you want a complicated silver piece, I might not be able to get it done in time. So please don’t wait last minute to ask!

After those days I may still be taking orders but whether I can get your request done in time will depend on what you want made or how many other orders I have. I already have 6 Christmas (that were placed by mid-October).

Questions?! Don’t hesitate to ask!

Blogtober: Green initiatives I practice in my business

People often ask what green initiatives I practice aside from recycling metal and donating to environmental charities. The question inspired me to make a list for blogtober!

  1. As already mentioned, I recycle metals whenever I can. I have always done this and it is one of the cornerstone’s of my jewellery-making process.

  2. Proceeds from each sale are donated to charity and I always post a list of my donations here on this blog because transparency is important to me. You can see a list of my 2020 donations here. I also donate to other charities at random throughout the year and will post it to my blog!

  3. I use less packaging and recycled options when possible.

  4. I don’t take plastics bags when buying supplies and opt for less bags whenever possible.

  5. I recycle bags when I do get them (I take them to the grocery store or any place that recycles bags).

  6. I recycle all batteries. I keep a box in my office and when it’s full, I drop it off somewhere that recycles batteries!

  7. I use consciously-mined stones.

  8. I purchase supplies locally whenever I can.

Want to do:

  1. Collect rain water

  2. Continue to find greener packaging solutions.

  3. More ideas to come…