this year is the first year in i don’t know HOW long that we didn’t zoom off to my favorite place on the whole planet! our little vero beach home away from home. i miss it. so. much! i’m literally always trying not to fall apart in my own ocean of tears each time we drive away after a wonderful visit, because i only get there maybe once a year, and it’s just such a beloved sanctuary for me and my whole family. it’s one of those places where the second you arrive, you feel like you can breathe again, not even realizing how much weight and tension you’d been carrying in your chest!
my mom, however! she got to be there for her birthday this year… which was such a tease for her, i realize! her birthday is in february, so it was nice down in south florida… buuut still cold at home. i knew it would be hard for her to come back after getting that time to defrost and unwind!! i felt it for her! i was like, get cozy! stay! take your time! but actually, come back! i need you! moms are NEVER off duty. sorry, mom!!!!!
anyway, i was so excited when i was able to connect with dune jewelry for a special birthday gift for her once she got back. their jewelry is made with sand [or other elements] from your favorite spot on the map! you can pick from their sand banks, or even mail in your own. i think this is brilliant! what a great way to keep your favorite place with you all the time.
they offer tons of beautiful options, but i fell in love with the rope inlet cuff! it’s so something that either of us would wear. i took it to her first thing one morning after she got back, and i got it all wrapped up! it looked super cute with her pink cozies, and i was like time out: gotta portrait mode this scenario!
they sent this bracelet c/o, but as i mentioned in my emails with them… i have some elements of my own that i would love to have set in jewelry, so i’m excited to explore some more options with them in the future!!
check them out if you want! i just think this is the sweetest idea for anyone who leaves a piece of themselves at their favorite getaway spot. it’s also always been really important to me, personally, that the jewelry i wear has meaning, so… kinda perfect!
thank you so much, dune!!
and ps. i love you, mommy dearest. 🙂
That is just the coolest idea! Who knew it was a thing!? And excellent choice it’s so beautiful!
right?! and i’d love to see something done with elements you’ve collected and sent in, you know? i have seaglass that i’d love to do something with, but i’m not sure if it’s too big!