The Chronicles of Aurélie::: Valentine cupids and other buttons La St Valentin, namoure's Day and other sheep distracted from her tender rams. The tradition dates from ancient times. February 15, the priests sacrificed goats, and after drinking wine, they ran half naked through the streets of Rome and touching passers by holding pieces of goat skin by hand. Anyone who was touched, received the benevolence of the gods and abundant fertility.
Fortunately for our goats, our modern times have replaced the celebration of fertility by romantic love and the mutual exchange of love notes and other gilded Cupids buttocks by the warm feelings!
Source: Wikipedia - Valentine
Beyond traditions, Valentine's Day is a time when it is fashionable to remind people that loves (still!).
Damn the bickering couples and other baffles stepmother!
If you are looking for gift ideas, I would strongly recommend you the blessing of the Gaillarde. February 10 , we welcome you with open heart for a sweet evening where you will be touched by the love of jewelry green (not the skin of goats do not worry!). Attention there an RSVP (514-989-5134)! So, book your place quickly! it goes fast ...
Meanwhile, I'm discovering a few strokes of the heart, which I am sure you will be upset by their beauty and their prices really affordable!
ADAJITO by Katia Gitkow:
Montreal since a young age, she studied anthropology at the University of Montreal before devoting himself to jewelry recovered in bud.
Bathed in the creative influence of her grandmother, she has always loved jewelry. " I thought it brought a personal touch and unique clothing! , "explains Katie.
After 2 years of inspiration by artisaneos (craftsmen) in Nicaragua, her motherhood gives him the BOOM she did not expect so soon! Courses taught her jewelry real passion, old buttons from Grandma gives him the matter and there is born: Adajito!
"I love working with the buttons. They are so varied and unusual punishment is a raw material for my creations. Their colors, textures and shapes are unique. This allows me to innovate every time I create " .
Earrings Boton, $ 16, by photographer Luke Bourgeois
Button to Japanese ...
OF anthropologist humanist, that there one step that crosses this passionate culture. Once the material is found, it adds an atmosphere whereby the proud bearer of the precious gem will unveil its boutongraphie! Japan appears in beautiful ...
Gokan Necklace - $ 24 and earrings Kinoto - $ 16 , by photographer Luke Bourgeois
"I was looking a medium green to cover the buttons, allowing me to unify all the buttons worn and orphans. Japanese paper is designed primarily based branches of plant. Its manufacturing does not destroy the environment. In addition, the manufacturing techniques of this paper are ancestral and transmitted through generations, a principle of sustainable development ! "
anthropologist nature, it means its eco-jewelry while giving a percentage of sales to national and international.
Amaika Necklace - $ 68
" Porter ADA-Jito jewelry is a unique experience. The jewel is complicit in this, as much as we cherish, also leads us, touches our femininity, our identity! "
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