Locket Stories

Hope Locket in Woman's Day Gift Guide for Sentimental Gift Ideas for Loved Ones

Hope Locket in Woman's Day Gift Guide for Sentimental Gift Ideas for Loved Ones

On a regular basis I take a load of junk to the thrift store. I love shopping thrift, I love donating thrift. My husband and kids and I live in a tiny home in Minneapolis, and the key to it's success (and subsequently our enjoyably low cost of living!) is ensuring we don't overcrowd the space. When we've used something, enjoyed it, given it our all for the time it was ours, and realize its served…
Smiles From the Ukelele

Smiles From the Ukelele

For my daughter Hannah, who is a new mom.This is my granddaughter, Mairéad. Her dad is musical and is always surrounding her with musical instruments. She likes this guitar but prefers the ukulele!
"My sister is always drawn to the word HOPE."

"My sister is always drawn to the word HOPE."

"For my sister. It’s her 40th bday in June. These are her 3 kids. The oldest battles mental health issues and doesn’t live with them. My sister always is drawn to the word “hope” like the name of this necklace as it’s so hard to not be with her oldest daughter."…
"She is my sounding board, safety net, therapist and best friend."

"She is my sounding board, safety net, therapist and best friend."

"For Rebecca. This locket is meant to be a conversation starter. It is the daily conversation, ongoing thread, and endless laughs about 3 sisters that are built in forever friends. I waned to gift something symbolic to my sister on her birthday as she is my sounding board, safety net, therapist, and best friend."…
The Hope Locket of Three Sisters

The Hope Locket of Three Sisters

"For Michelle. I wanted to gift my sister something unique and special for her birthday. What is a Shero: A shero is defined as a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a heroine. In this photo, we are dressed up as our favorite shero. Even though I am the oldest sister, my sisters are my own personal sheroes!"…