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Lockets with Two Photos Inside

Lockets with Two Photos Inside

Probably half of the lockets we make have more than one photo. Some lockets can only hold one, but even more have the ability to hold TWO pictures. It's not required that these lockets carry two images, you can still order one with just one photo, and when that happens we place your photo on the side of the bale (the hook side). Ok, so let's dig in and look at them all! Their names and links…
The Studio Where We Make Your Lockets

The Studio Where We Make Your Lockets

Almost five years ago Amy called and said "I found a studio for us." We're not ready, I told her. We can't afford that. We can't afford not to, she replied. And she booked the appointment to meet with the landlord, Jennifer, who owned hundreds of art studios in The Northeast Minneapolis Art District. Amy said I could come, or she could go alone, but she was meeting Jennifer on Tuesd…
Hearing Yourself in a Noisy Noisy World

Hearing Yourself in a Noisy Noisy World

The world is noisy right now. It's so damn noisy that it makes our inside voices run away. Like, "Eff it - they're not listening anyway, imma go chill til they're ready to hear it," the inside voices say.⠀⠀⠀⠀And it's true. I can’t hear her because I'm listening to text threads and news feeds and consuming alarming information at a pace that makes my chest feel tight and airy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀I can't find wher…
Mama Grief Gift For Herself

Mama Grief Gift For Herself

"This is Florence at 1 year of age, when her smile was the biggest, when she was still breastfed, strong and able to form words. Our sweet girl, before Spinal Muscular Atrophy reared it's ugly head. But this photo is one of my very favourites, because her joy is evident all across her face."…
A Gift for Our Mentor!

A Gift for Our Mentor!

We have a mentor, Earl. He has offered insight into things that weren't even on our radar, things we'd never have even thought of if he didn't set the seed in front of us to start watering and bloom. This is Earl and his wife on their wedding day. He ordered one for his wife in The Big Love and we couldn't resist sneaking this one in the package for him, too.…
Different Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers

Different Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers

“My sister got her dog a year ago and it was life changing for her. Calmed and relaxed her, and I've never seen her love something so much (including her two kids and husband! :)”