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This bracelet here is a limited edition bracelet made of repurposed LEGO\u00ae, patinated sterling silver tubing, synthetic ruby corundum set in 14k gold, rubber cord and is titled ‘Fruit Stripe’. I fell in love with this bracelet the very moment I saw it. The colours just made me salivate and totally made me think of my childhood chomping on Fruit Strip gum as a kid in my Nana’s kitchen.<\/div>\n

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After I returned from the shoot I became very reluctant to send this baby back to Emiko so asked her if she would be interested in a swap for some of my jewelry. She happily agreed!! I am now the proud owner of this sweeeeeeet thang and Emiko has my Fluff Vent Necklace + Fluff Heart Ring in purple. Two very happy artists sharing their work.<\/div>\n

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As important as it is for us to sell our work so our businesses thrive sometimes it is just nicer to get back to basics, ignore the money + barter. It never hurts to ask. And in these harder economic times it’s a little easier. So if you have a talent making jewelry, art, cooking, writing etc. share it with someone and barter.<\/div>\n

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The Holidays don’t have to be stressful. It’s all about being thoughtful + giving, not how much stuff you buy or what it costs. What to barter? Let me know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>photo courtesy of Emiko Oye <\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n