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Veranda Magazine Feature: The Gold Heart Locket

Veranda Magazine Feature: The Gold Heart Locket

In my first job out of college I worked on an in-home intervention team serving families who were focused on preservation. Or, in other terms, they were at risk of losing custody of their children because of abuse, neglect, poverty, and often abuses of power by the system, too. That job smacked me in my face with a PhD in The Real World. I'd grown up solidly middle class in an affluent community w…
The Moon Locket Necklace for Daughter on Mother's Day

The Moon Locket Necklace for Daughter on Mother's Day

"For my daughter- Jocelyn. These photos are of my daughters family. It is a gift to her for her birthday/belated mothers day. The photos are all taken on their farm in Eugene Or. The precious child photos are of her two daughters wearing their dad's hats! I hope this will be a keepsake she will cherish as she continues on her journey into motherhood."…
Lockets to Hold the Happy Place!

Lockets to Hold the Happy Place!

"The Henry for my husband. Our sweet kids being themselves. So sweet and silly.""The Evelyn for me. These are photos of my family on our farm. The first is my husband and daughter Clover. The second is my son Blue and me. Our happy place among the flowers and birds."…
Small Gold Edith Locket with "photos of my babies" Inside

Small Gold Edith Locket with "photos of my babies" Inside

The Gold Edith, "For myself! These are photos of my babies, Johnny and Rose. I've been wanting to order a locket ever since my son was born, but knew a second child might be coming along soon - and she did! If you can size so their faces are about the same size that would be terrific. And adjust brightness to ensure the photos are bright enough. Thank you!!"…