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New Monthly Series: Gems from the Vault

New Monthly Series: Gems from the Vault

If you’ve been here for a little while or seen me at a show you might know about my beautiful enhydro quartz pieces. Each piece is millions of years old and has the most magical energy. I’ve been wanting to share small batches of stones monthly that are available for custom pieces and I am so excited to share that I have the next couple of months planned out now.

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March Event List

March Event List

Here's where you can find me in March. If you have any questions at all just send me a message anytime.

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FAQ - What's the difference between solid gold, gold filled, and gold vermeil?

FAQ - What's the difference between solid gold, gold filled, and gold vermeil?

Since I did so many in-person events in 2024 I thought it would be fun to answer some of the most commonly asked questions here on the blog. 

Over the past few years, I've seen so much jewelry marketed as waterproof and safe to wear in pools. I get asked about it all the time and my answer is layered and not as simple as some other marketing makes it seem.

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February Event List

February Event List

Here's where you can find me in February!

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2024 Reading Roundup

2024 Reading Roundup

One of the things that feeds my soul, my heart, and my mind is reading. I didn't read as much in 2024 as I would have liked. If you've followed my book posts in the past you might have noticed my reading is pretty heavy on nonfiction, but I was sure to include some fiction and poetry in the mix.

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Resources to help LA ❤️

Resources to help LA ❤️

I struggled with what to share besides resources to help LA grieve, recover, heal, and rebuild over the past week. We are just at the very beginning of all of this. I keep hearing reminders from organizers to remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. We are all at different points with this. 

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Vault Sale to Help LA heal

Vault Sale to Help LA heal

I planned to start this sale on the 7th but the city I have called home for 20 years is on fire and all work was paused for a week. 

This sale includes so many great styles that will go into the AKL vault and be retired after January 31st. 

See everything that's on sale here

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January Event List

January Event List

Here's where you can find me in January. If you have any questions at all just send me a message anytime. 

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December Event list

December Event list

Here's where you can find me in December. If you have any questions at all just send me a message anytime. 
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

If you want to place an order after any of the shipping deadline date has passed pleas...
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November Event List

November Event List

Here's where you can find me in November. If you have any questions at all just send me a message anytime. 
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October Event List

October Event List

There are so many places to find me in October. If you have any questions at all just send me a message anytime. 
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Free Fallin' Trunk Show Saturday

Free Fallin' Trunk Show Saturday

Join me for my first event of the Fall at Twig and Willow in Long Beach 🍂
Come out for a day of shopping, sipping and snacking! With pop ups from a few of our favorite small businesses.
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September Event List

September Event List

There are so many places to find me in September. From pop ups to art walks to a bracelet making workshop. 
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I'm teaching a jewelry making workshop

I'm teaching a jewelry making workshop

Join me for a 90-minute Jewelry Making Workshop where you'll learn how to string a beautiful beaded bracelet from me.

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Join me for the Montana Avenue Art Walk

Join me for the Montana Avenue Art Walk

Save the Date: Saturday September 28th 11am-6pm

Montana Ave will be closed so you can shop artists, local businesses, enjoy the wine garden and live music. Plan to come out with your friends and family. This event was so fun last year. I am so looking forward to it.

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Come Together Market this Saturday

Come Together Market this Saturday

Join me this Saturday in Redondo Beach for super fun Come Together Market. You'll be able to shop vintage and handmade goods. Plus there will be super fun booths like hair tinsel, tattoos, permanent bracelets, puppy adoptions, delicious food and more. 
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Shop the annual Birthday Sale through July 23rd

Shop the annual Birthday Sale through July 23rd

It's that time of year when I celebrate another trip around the sun with a sale for all of you! If you've had your eye on something this is your sign to treat yourself or pick out that perfect gift. 
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Join me for the Summer Arts Crawl this Saturday

Join me for the Summer Arts Crawl this Saturday

I'll be popping up at Retreat in South Pasadena for the Arts Crawl Saturday. Stop by and check out all the fun and art this weekend. See you soon!
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Get your tickets for Magic Market Los Angeles!

Get your tickets for Magic Market Los Angeles!

You're invited to join me for a Summer Solstice celebration. Frolic through the enchanting Heritage Square Museum and connect with other like minded souls at Magic Market.

 

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