Recently we took a little trip to Salt Spring Island, a quaint spot just a few hours outside of Vancouver by ferry. Of course even while I was enjoying the beautiful scenery, I still had to sneak into some shops to discover some of the local artists and their creations. My first stop was Frankly Scarlet , a great shop that houses mostly jewelry but also blown glass and leather goods. All in all my kind of place.
Salt Spring is a very unique spot. To give you an idea about it, this sentence is from their website:
“There are over ten thousand human residents on Salt Spring Island, several thousand sheep and a sizeable deer population”
That statement makes me laugh every time, and while it’s definitely true, there is so much more to this place. Mixed in with the animals and nature there is also a huge artist population. In fact, the island is renowned for its creativity and is known to be one of North America’s best small arts towns.
I love the interesting shapes that these artists are using. You can tell that much of their inspiration is taken from nature and the beauty that surrounds them. These aren’t mass produced pieces, but rather unique creations of art. When you decide to wear handmade, one of a kind jewelry, you are choosing to make a statement. You stand out of the crowd.
I’ve always been happy to mix metals especially when the shapes are organic. It’s almost as if they replicate what we see in nature every single day.
I know that many of you create your own jewelry which I think is fabulous. To everyone else, have you ever thought to try your hand at designing your own jewelry?
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How fascinating, an island populated by artists (and sheep). I love the jewels in the picture, very unique. I wish you a nice day Caroline
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The sheep crack me up. It’s a very interesting place.
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Oh! Geez! Fashion jewelries – one of my weakness! I strongly agree that wearing / owning a handmade jewelry, you are making an art statement showcasing your personality w/c is you as one of a kind with unique charm 🙂
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I absolutely agree with you! I actually prefer hand-made unique pieces, that’s the reason I don’t buy many jewelry from mainstream stores – that way I KNOW the piece I’m wearing is special and unique 🙂 Also, I love to make jewerly myself! I think that’s the best way xo
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I’m dying to learn how to make jewelry I think it would be so great!
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so beautiful http://differentcands.blogspot.kr/2013/07/my-look-small-fashion-gathering-in-seoul.html
Thanks!
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What a gorgeous store! I love how original it is!
It’s a pretty great place!
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Thank you for your lovely comment!
I really like your blog! 🙂
Why don’t we follow each other? Please let me know! 😀
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Jewelry paradise!
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It just might be!
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Beautiful pieces. While I have talent in several areas, this is not one of them so I’ve never thought about designing jewelry. Which is for the best since my creations would lack the sparkle that these have.
They are really pretty….yeah I’m not sure I could design anything that great!
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so pretty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
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AMAZING JEWELRYYYY
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Thanks!
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Totally agree Caroline, I love unique pieces of jewelry!!!
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Oh good! Thank you!
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fabulous blog.. great pics.. folowing u now.. would u like to follow me back..
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Thank you so much!
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OMG! Everything looks so beautiful, wanna try everything and buy all 🙂
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Ha! You are so funny, thank you so much for that lovely comment!
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You find the best shops and hidden gems!
Yes I agree, this aint mass produced pieces at all, they are rich with culture, history…there’s a unique and interesting story behind them…. They would also be great conversation starters at parties!!
You had me at “jewelry”. I am a sucker for unique bling.
Lovely pieces. You sure know how to scope out accessories….thanks for sharing.
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Now I’m following you! Thank you! 🙂
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Oh no worries at all! Love the pics on your blog!
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I would love to visit this place/area sometime. Very pretty pieces.
It really is a lovely island. I can recommend it!
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Beautiful pieces!
Thanks!
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Amazing pieces!! I never thought cause I’m not very well with DIY … :/
Have a gorgeous weekend dear!
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I love your pieces!!!
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I love Saltspring Island, my uncle owns a photo print shop there. I’ve been in this jewelry shop a few times, they always have the coolest unique pieces!
Nicole
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Oh that is so cool!!!! I would love to see his print shop.
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Beautiful Jewellery !
It is! I love it too.
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The first jewelry you presented in the first photo is gorgeous.
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Oh, yeah I love those pieces too!
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Wow, these pieces are absolutely fabulous!
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They are. I love discovering new designers!
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