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This coming Thursday (May 16) will be a grand party - it is the evening of A Moveable Feast, the annual fundraising event for Open Arms Minnesota. And when they asked me to donate something to their silent auction, I was delighted to say yes! Open Arms prepares and delivers nourishing meals to critically ill Minnesotans and their families in need. They are able to make meals that are medically tailored for specific illnesses, using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, delivered to their clients' doorsteps, and they do it all free of charge. It's an amazing organization that I've been honored to...

Celebrate the inspiring women in your life this Mother's Day - whether it is your mom, sister, grandmother, mentor, or best friend - my Mother's Day Gift Guide has plenty of lovely options! The No-BrainerHere's the easiest choice possible - the Petite Origami Necklace with a single diamond comes in 3 shapes (Hyacinth Fold, Cloud Fold, and Anise Fold), two chain options (oxidized sterling silver and 18k yellow gold), and looks absolutely fabulous on everyone! The Crowd PleaserPresenting my most popular bracelet - The Three Diamond Hook Bracelet - it's gorgeous on it's own, and fits perfectly in a stack. For the Opal LoverThis...

You may have noticed that some of my gold collection is labeled “Fairmined™ gold”, and perhaps have wondered what, exactly, does that mean? Well, let me explain a little bit about what Fairmined gold is and why I’ve started using it. What is Fairmined gold? The Fairmined standard was developed by an international non-profit called The Alliance for Responsible Mining. Their Fairmined™ initiative was created in 2007 as part of the Sustainable Mines Program, and promotes mining as a way to create growth for small, independent miners and to extract gold in a way that doesn’t damage the environment or...

**Update: I donated $600 to Open Arms MN for Black Friday Weekend!** Shop online this weekend and give back! Just like last year, I'll be donating 15% of my online sales from Black Friday - Giving Tuesday to Open Arms Minnesota. Open Arms of Minnesota is a nonprofit that cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses here in the Twin Cities. (Or if you just want to donate to Open Arms Minnesota, you can do that here.) And get free standard shipping when you opt to receive your package in a re-used shipping box - just...