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You know that feeling when you want to kick yourself for doing something so stupid that you deserve the roundhouse kick you want to give yourself? Well, that’s how I felt this week…

I wish that it was a joke, but seriously I dropped a sterling silver ear cuff I bought from Hallo Jane into the garden below… because I got distracted while opening the packet… and their big puppy ate it. I’m concerned for the puppy but I’m also really upset with myself. I’m more upset with myself to be honest.

… you just can’t make this stuff up!

Let me show you what I did manage to buy during the Hallo Jane sale (that wasn’t eaten by the dog).

I have been collecting jewellery pieces since forever, but this year I’ve been feeling like adding more South African pieces in my collection. PS, I am not saying I’m buying designer pieces, but rather that I buy tiny pieces of wearable art.

It’s should be a surprise that I almost always wear a cowrie shell – since I love the ocean. The shell may be dangling from my ears, around my neck or even on my finger. However, I also like to wear something from my mom’s collection – even if it was something I brought back from my travels for her.

Lesson from this page of my life…

Sit down, sit still and do one damn thing at a time – ok!

I’m as sentimental as an old lady. Every single piece of jewellery my parents bestowed upon my younger self, I treasure. I have all my silver rings, necklaces and sometimes I still mix them in with my newer pieces.

When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out. – Elizabeth Bowen

When I saw Pandora’s latest Wish Collection I immediately opened my treasure box to find my “wish ring” (from the 90’s) and I smiled… wishes do come true.

What I love about Pandora is that I can build a collection for my 2 daughters so that one day they have all these amazing things that will remind them just how much I love them. I don’t have to buy a full collection, I can mix and match to suit each child.

The Pandora Wish Collection

Stack them, mix tones, wear them solo, minimalistic or blinged up – it’s all about self-expression. See the whole collection here.

Pandora Wishes Collection

These and more will be available online and at all Pandora shops this February.

Wish for more…

More Pandora

I’m still continuing with my Awesome Finds articles – if it bores you, check back again soon.

  1. Forever Love caught our eye with these wonderful pieces, a bunny (R750) pendant (I don’t like bunnies) and the silver heart cut-out pendant (R180)
    sweet rabbit pendant, aptly named Fudge Silver Heart Cutout
  2. We love Angel Heart’s jewellery for its simplicity and originality. One of my favourites is the pansy shell necklace (R275) and almost every other piece on their website. I am also in love with the leather and sterling silver as below.
    Africa on Leather Wrap

…and that is all for today.

 

 

It has been a few days, I know… I’m seriously considering just packing my bags and moving to Ballito. Seriously. If I have to hoot at one more taxi for driving like an a*hole I will become a murderer.

On a much lighter note it is almost time for long Easter weekends – and I will be off to my other home, Ballito. Yay for me.

Other great finds this week:

  1. Personalised name ring (R650) on Hellopretty.co.za
  2.  From We Heart This we love the thick (R310) & skinny (R230) word/name rings
    Word rings word rings, name rings
  3. We are also totally in love with these pendants from We Heart This (R350)
    Geometric Silver Heart Necklace Everyday Lucy Heart Necklace
  4. Loving the different options for personalised word rings – this time from Thula on From The Heart Emporium
    Personalised Hand Stamped Ring
  5. To infinity & beyond – so beautiful from Jacqui’s Jewels (R580)
    Infinity Personalized Necklace With Birthstone Of Choice

…and that is it for this post. Happy almost end of the week!