Best Last Minute Gift for the Beach Bum

Do you have a beach lover on your holiday list?  Who doesn't love the beach, right?  Well here's the perfect last minute gift--Dune Jewelry's Digital Gift Card.   Dune's jewelry is not only beautiful, it's meaningful, even aspirational.  Can't go to Tahiti this year?  Well, you can wear the sand from Tahitian beaches and transport yourself with a glance.  Even better--you've been to Fiji and brought back some sand.  Now you can have your own little time capsule.

The applications for this jewelry are as endless as your imagination.  I'm totally in love with this concept.  Dune Jewelry has the most gorgeous, unique and fabulous gifts for the traveler, the outdoorsy person, and people who appreciate the one-of-a-kind.   For people living in colder climates, how fun is that to have a piece of the beach for comfort all winter?   If your New Year's resolution is to go to Cote d'Azure, how cool would it be to wear the sand until the trip, like a talisman?

Each piece is custom made with your own sand that you send in, or from Dune's sand bank, with sand from all over the world.  It's solid, well made jewelry that feels wonderful in your hand.  It comes packaged beautifully in a box with a small description. 

While I think the presentation would be much better with the actual jewelry, timed just right--it's not too late to give an awesome and meaningful gift.  Get yours HERE. 

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Uncommon Goods: Compass Necklace

Do you have any outdoorsy people on your holiday gift list?  Travelers?  If you're reading this, I know you do.  Or you're one yourself.  Check out this fabulous Compass Necklace from Uncommon Goods.  What a perfect gift for hikers, travelers, and explorers.  And, really not just for those types, because compasses symbolize finding your way in life and the value of your journey, and it's a sweet sentiment for the people you love.  I can think of a hundred different ways this would be a beautiful gift.  It would make a great talisman for the new year, for instance, for embarking on a new project, adventure or goal. 

The actual piece of jewelry, made by artist LeeAnn Herreid, using eco friendly recycled materials, is very substantial in person.  It's small, about the size of a dime, but has a tiny heft to it--it feels solid in your hand.  The globe is glass, though, so be careful not to slam it down or be overly rough with it. The glass and shiny sterling silver make give it a quality look and feel, and it's about the size of a dime.  The compass is functioning, but not necessarily accurate, so not meant for self reliance out in the woods.  Find this awesome necklace and other great holiday gifts at Uncommon Goods, probably one of the top online shops for the best gifts you'll find, and full of eco friendly options. 

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Zulugrass Friendship Bracelets for Valentine's Day

Here is something you can find locally in time for Valentine's Day, these are cute little zulugrass bead friendship bracelets perfect for the little girls or teenagers in your life.  The great thing about these is that a portion of the proceeds go to support women in Kenya.

Founded in 2002 by Katy and Philip Leaky (son of well known anthropologists Drs. Louis and Mary Leaky), to create business opportunities for rural Kenyan women, the Leaky Collection utilizes found natural objects to create contemporary designs for the global market place.  It's a win win--helpful for the environment, local communities, and global connection.  Learn more at their website HERE.

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Eco Friendly Valentine Find: Lori Bonn Jewelry

Lori Bonn left the corporate world to follow her creative passions.  Now she owns one of the few eco friendly jewelry companies out there and produces some wonderfully unique designs.  She tries to keep it as green as possible with ethically sourced gemstones, responsible manufacturing practices, and some recycled metals.  There are several different collections to choose from, each with its own theme and feel and some collections feature stones exclusive to Lori Bonn.

I am especially fond of this Cluster ring from the Windsor collection.  It's a lovely mosaic featuring Amethyst, Alexandrite, Peacock Quartz and Sapphire.  It's very comfortable--not always the case with large rings, and heftier than it appears in the photo.  This is just one example of her imaginative designs.

Lori Bonn can be found online or at Nordstrom.  I think her jewelry would make a great Valentine's Day gift or--treat yourself!

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