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Ikigai: Your reason for waking up in the morning; the passion that drives your life.
When it came to choosing a Speechlust Jewelry tag and selecting what I’m most passionate about, it was tough choice between wanderlust and ikigai. I do love to travel (or lust to wander, as it were), and I’m always dreaming of my next adventure and clamouring to fly or drive to discover places new to me (or even just walking and discovering places within my hometown), but in the end, I went with ikigai (which is the combination of two Japanese words, iki for life and gai meaning “the realization of what one expects and hopes for,” because there are many things I’m passionate about that drive my life.
Some days I’m passionate about running (although some days, I can’t bear the thought of it because I feel drained mentally, nine marathons and 13 halfs and numerous other races will do that to you if you’re not careful). Some days it’s my lovable cats. Often it’s the laughs I have with my friends. And, let’s face it, sometimes what I’m passionate about is the simple deliciousness of homemade granola sprinkled on top of Greek yogurt.
Ever since I’ve been wearing my Speechlust Jewelry, I find myself touching the smooth gold tag hanging around my neck and reminding myself to enjoy the little moments of each day that drive my life. Because it can be all too easy to get caught up in meeting deadline, gossiping and what have you.
For more about the Canadian line Speechlust Jewelry, check my post on Vitamin Daily.
February 29, 2016
Although I’ve been wearing gold for years now (not sure when I made the switch from favoring silver), lately some silver accessories have been stealing my affection.
This lovely fringey piece here, for one. Layered over a Tshirt that drapes just how you want it to or floaty summer dress? Perfection. And, oh, it’s made by my very talented friend Melissa Gobeil. Melissa Gobeil Design Quill Neckpiece, $175.
This leather wrap bracelet with dangling chains made me stop in my tracks the first time I saw it. It’s by Jenny Bird (don’t forget to pick up your limited-edition Wild for Bees bracelets and earrings while you can!), and I’m pretty sure I’ll be caving soon and buying this piece (so much for trying not to shop…). Jenny Bird Luna Warrior Wrap, $65.
And the third covetable piece is by Pyrrha, a Vancouver-based company. A friend once mentioned how good she feels wearing her Pyrrha pieces, and how she often finds herself touching the talisman when she has it on, and I can see why; they have a great weight and pleasing feel to them. I’m partial to this one here featuring a trinity of elk, representing great strength. Pyrrha Intuition Talisman Necklace, $140.
June 4, 2013
For a second year, Burt’s Bees has partnered with accessories designer Jenny Bird to create a limited-edition line of jewelry with the proceeds to go to the Pollinator Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and conserving bee health.
This charming bracelet here featuring a gold-dipped brass bee (available in blue like the one abover or with a black bracelet) and a pair of bee stud earrings are the covetable items from the Canadian designer. At $24.99 each, snap them up when they go on sale tomorrow, June 1st — save bees and sweeten up your jewelry stash at the same time.
Available online at Jenny Bird and www.burtsbees.ca and select retailers.
May 31, 2013
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