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Look around! Inspiration is everywhere if you keep your eyes peeled open.
Not sure what colors go together? While looking for good props to photograph my
purple gemstone cluster necklace I noticed how rich it looks againts this clay pot.
Can't you picture wearing those reddish-orange-brown-colors with this necklace?!! Imagine a jacket,
top, or blouse with this necklace and maybe something in cream as well?!

Also this necklace comes in brown or black leather.

When our family dog died we bought a special book to read to our kids. But the 
 title on this book - Even Bad Dogs Go to Heaven - had me laughing out loud.
One of our 3 rescue dogs fit that category. He had a very difficult time adjusting and following the rules.
Bless his heart. My kids would have loved this book when he passed.

My copper rings were on my fingers as I thumbed through this book. (Those rings like to point at things;)
This book is from Mindfulnest in Burbank, CA. Since Covid it is now called Stay Home Friend . 
You can shop them online for more books, cards and artisan made gift items.

For info on my rings click on Wave Wrap Ring or Coil Ring here.

Did you know that the sun is your best source of vitamin D? When your skin is exposed
to sunlight, it makes vitamin D from cholesterol. That's something to feel good about!

 
While sitting there feeling the fresh air I couldn't help but notice that I had accidently coordinated
my jewelry with my ice tea. LOL! My reddish brown copper cuffs and ring are the same shade as my
favorite Paradise ice tea. Another good omen?

Sadly my favoite tea can no longer be purchased at the grocery store or online.
Unless you want to buy a massive quantity it is now only sold to restaurants. So I'm back to getting it
to-go. But my copper jewelry IS available in any quantity! And copper is an antimicrobial metal
which is another very good thing.

Shop Copper Cure Cuff Stack

Shop Copper Wave Wrap Ring

Coasters are really fun souvenirs. Always practical and useful too. The designs
shown here all feature sights, places and landmarks in Los angeles, Ca.  Coasters like these
also make for good conversation starters when using and sharing drinks with friends. I wan them all!

While rifling through through the coasters wearing my copper rings I decided to take a photo,
regardless of my chipped finger nail polish and need for a manicure! Lol.
You can's see all of them but you get the idea.

To shop these coasters visit Stay Home Friend

You can also shop my Hammered Copper Wave wrap Ring and/or my Copper Coil Ring

Pile on my skinny textured copper cuff bracelets and make a statement on your arm!
I love how they look and sound.  You can wear them all bunched together or spread them out.
Hiding down there on my hand is my very comfortable hammered copper wave ring. Even though
the metal is hammered is slides on smooth as can be.  

While I love mixing metals, sometimes I wear all the same. Copper is great metal and it also an
antimicrobial metal. That means it kills bacteria and viruses. So I encourage you to touch these
piece as much as possible!

For more details click here to see my copper cuff set 
and here to get ring info

Pretty up those bare legs with anklets! I usually forget im wearing one. Whether you opt for sparkle
or chain anklets they all add a lot of personality to your shorts, dresses, skirts and swimsuits.
Everytime you look down you get to enjoy seeing your decorated foot (or feet!)

For more details click on my Silver Chain Tag anklet or my Aqua Crystal Chain anklet

      Beacause why not? Whatever lights you up I say. I love these painted rocks. Seeing this one with a 
      whimisically painted golden sun that blended right in my cuffs and rings. Kind of a mixed metal look!

      This rock is from a little store in Burbank, California called Stay Home Friend. (you can shop them online) 
      They supporting local artists (me) and products made here in the USA. You'll find items with
      irreverant humor, the best cards, clever gifts and good music on its hard to leave that place. 

      After lfinally eaving I felt inspired to either start painting rocks or create a golden sun piece of jewelry!

      Until then you can click here for more info on my copper cuff set  and  ring collection

   These unique artisan rings are about form and function. The form is organic in shape & design.
   The function comes from these metals being antimicrobial, which means they are capable
   of killing bacteria & viruses (microbes).

    Before 1932 when antibiotics were invented being exposed to copper was the old version of 
    constantly using sanitizer on your hands. So these rings were meant to be touched as
    often as possible.

    Read more from the US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health and 

     Read more from the Smithsonian here 

     Feel free to browse my ring collection here.

That's why you need more metal in your life!
I have some good-to-know information about antimicrobial metals, what that means, how it has
helped others ...and why you NEED to be wearing and touching it as much as possible.

Lets talk Copper and its alloys Brass and Bronze.
These metals have a structural ability to kill a wide range of dangerous bacteria & viruses (microbes).
It happens quickly, sometimes within minutes.

 How does that work? Electrically charged particles (copper ions) are released when microbes
(transferred by touching, sneezing or vomiting) land on the surface. The DNA and RNA then become destroyed.

 Until 1932 when antibiotics became available, Exposure to copper was an early version of

constantly sanitizing your hands.

Read more from the US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health

Who has benefited already...

Did you know that during the cholera epidemic of 1854 and 1855 that deaths could NOT be found
among jewelers, goldsmiths, boilermaikers - all those who worked in copper. People in the army,
who played brass instruments were also protected. 

Over 100 years ago copper railings were put in New York City's Grand Central Terminal.
After checking on those rails a few years ago it was still found to be a durable, effective antimicrobial.
That's quite a testimonial!   Read more from the Smithsonian here 

Another study talks about copper and what it does to coronavirus.

What can we learn from this?

Wear and touch these metals as often a possible. If you don't play
an instrument or have door knobs and rails etc. you can always wear some antimicrobial metal jewelry!

My newest jewelry pieces were designed for touching so you can absorb as much as possible.
Weaing rings on your finger lets you touch and spin that ring.

Wearing the copper cuffs allows you to run your hands across them throughout the day.

The earrings aren't contacting your skin but you need some
complimentary earrings, right?! Plus you can reach up and slide your fingers across them too. 

To learn more details about the jewelry shown here click the link below.

 Pearl Copper Cuff Ring

Skinny Copper Cure Cuff set

Bronze Cuff Ring Set

Copper Lucky Bamboo Cuff

Copper & Gold Wired Cuff

Bronze Horsehoe Earrings

Copper Horsehoe Earrings

Hammered Wave Wrap Ring

Copper Coil Ring

Did you know that sand has healing properties? It's true. Sand is a natural exfoliant. 
After a day at the beach and rinsing off your sandy feet you'll find that your soles are usually a lot softer.

 It is important to exfoliate your body because you are simultaneously stripping away dead skin cells,
thereby making your skin soft to the touch, and also allowing your pores to breathe better. While the sand
can cake your feet at times you can still sparkle through with shiny ankle bracelets.

My anklets are can all be worn in the ocean, lake, river, hot tub or swimming pool. How you ask?
They are all made with a very hearty stainless steel chain that holds up. NO tarnishing with these and 
they are also hypoallergenic!

To see the anklets shown here click on
Tag Along Chain anklet 

and

Mellow Yellow Anklet