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New crystal necklaces are up in the shop!

Posted on August 19 2018

To celebrate my birthday, I recently drove up the coast of California and visited Monterrey, Carmel by the Sea, Big Sur, and Morro Bay. I was so inspired by the conservation efforts in Monterrey and the stunning beauty of the coast! Since I donate a portion of all sales to different charities throughout the year this reminded me that I need to add an environmental charity back to the list.

I've donated to Surfrider in the past, but if you have a charity that you love, please let me know by emailing hello@amandaklockrow.com.

My monthly reading recap for July

Posted on August 01 2018

So you want to talk about race is a book I think every white person should read, instead of asking a person of color on social media or your black friend to explain why they think something you did or said, or something you saw in the news was racist. Especially if you've ever caught yourself saying but I don't see color, I can't be racist because....., You're overreacting it's not about race, or even if you've thought things without letting them come out of your mouth.

My next event is Temps on Two July 20-23.

Posted on July 09 2018

Shirley DeMarco will have my line at the LA Mart Temps on Two show this month. This is a wholesale only show. I will be there in person on the 20th if you want to meet me and see what's new before the holiday season for your store.

My monthly reading recap for June.

Posted on July 01 2018

I kicked off my summer reading with these three books this month. Dan Siegel's "The Neurobiology of We" was fascinating. I love thinking about to how we really are all connected and to think about how modern technology has done some amazing things but has also isolated lots of people. The science of the brain and how it processes memories, trauma and connection is so interesting. I was surprised to learn how new so much of this science is and how not long ago no one understood PTSD and trauma at all.

My monthly reading recap for May

Posted on June 04 2018

The Goldfinch was recommended to me by a friend and while I really did enjoy it, I wish I had chosen to read the physical book instead of listening to it on audiobook. I didn't realize it was over 700 pages so I just got tired of listening to the narrator's voice. The story itself though was very interesting and I really enjoyed following along with the twists and turns of Theo's life and liked the fine art and antique furniture restoration details.

New styles up in my shop!

Posted on May 16 2018

Check out the new arrivals section to see some of the new crystal and stone pieces I've added.

Here are a few of my favorites that I've been wearing around myself.

Monthly reading recap

Posted on May 08 2018

I started reading a bunch of books in April but these are the one's that I finished or am not going to continue reading. Jewel's book was definitely a new favorite. I loved her music so much as a teenager so to read more of her story was really wonderful. She has had quite a life and really has a lot to teach.

Some of my favorite books I've read lately.

Posted on March 31 2018

I was always encouraged to read books and to see them as not only a form of education but also entertainment. How I read has changed over the years as I'm sure it has for a lot of you. I fought getting a nook or kindle for years, but now I love mine. Then I was not up for listening to audio books because I thought I needed to carve out time to sit and read my books. But I really love mixing in audio books now with my music and podcasts while I'm in the car or working in the studio.

"Where there is love there is life"-Gandhi

Posted on February 13 2018

Rose quartz is a great stone for self care and love. I've put my little rock necklace together with a few of my favorite oracle cards, heart and crystals.

1.This gorgeous crystal deck is from Lavish Earth.

2.The Love card is from Creative Thursday's oracle deck.

3. The felt hearts and crystal are from Lula Mae.

4. The Rose Quartz necklace is from my shop.

I hope your week is filled with love of all kinds this week.

Have a wonderful day,

Amanda

Trunk show at Artful Santa Monica on February 10th

Posted on January 30 2018

Valentine's Day shopping trunk show at Artful in Santa Monica on February 10th.

Balance & Adorn event at Lula Mae on February 11th.

Posted on January 29 2018

Balance and Adorn Event with Amanda K Lockrow and The Symbolic Life

Join us for Balance & Adorn, with Amanda K Lockrow and The Symbolic Life Space is Limited!

You will receive a Tarot Reading and Chakra Card pull with The Symbolic Life. This key Chakra card will allow Amanda to design and make a custom necklace just for you with a corresponding crystal that you are in need of at that time!

Gratitude Sale through Monday online!

Posted on November 25 2017

This year for the holiday season I am donating a portion of all sales to the Alexandria House here in Los Angeles.

I am so grateful for each and every one of you for your support through the years. To say thank you through Monday night at midnight you can shop online and save 20% and help spread a little more love and kindness in to the world through this charity that does amazing work.

Spreading a little extra love in 2017 by giving back

Posted on February 06 2017

It started with my second year of participating in the #goodkarmasale and donating a portion of all of holiday sales to charity. But this year I was compelled to donate to more than one charity and the donations have continued in to the new year.

See the Spring Collection at Las Vegas Market

Posted on January 08 2017

Las Vegas Market see the spring collection

Shirley Demarco and Associates will be back at the Las Vegas Market showing my line and lots of other in the handmade section of The Pavilions at the end of this month!

Please vote for us to be the next American Made winner!

Posted on September 22 2015

Voting is live now over on the Martha Stewart American Made site and your votes every day can help take my business to the next level!

Amanda K Lockrow has been selected as a Style Finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards!

Posted on August 27 2015

My company Amanda K Lockrow has been named a finalist in the Style category for the M...

Our new Shopify site is live and we're so excited!

Posted on July 27 2015

diamond stargazer sterling silver cigar bands

We'll be playing with the theme and updating products as we get more familiar with the platform. But we're launching it now so you have this new pretty place to shop and hang out with us.

Let's keep in touch!