Yippee!!! I am heading off for an adventure, just not quite sure what this adventure will be. 

To recap...

Excellent news my fellow Canadians! E-transfer is now available in my online shop! Under the payment section, simply select E-transfer and then click Complete Order.

Now here is the less-than-intuitive part. It is a 2 step process. You will then go to your online bank and send an e-transfer using the total amount from your order. To make it clear I made a little video showing the process. 

Well this is exciting isn't it? If you can't get to one of my craft shows and you want to see my work in person, I highly recommend visiting one of these mighty fine establishments!

Ah metalsmithing. I should have loved it. A little fire, a lot of banging and hammering, playing with oodles of tools, what’s not to love? Turns out for me, most of it is not to love.

The Sundowner is possibly the most civilized ritual of all.

A friendly reminder for shipping deadlines if you want your package to arrive before Christmas.

And the prize is amazing!

Oh wow! I can't believe it! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to win! I'd like to thank everyone who voted for me! 

It's been quite a ride this past 2 years hasn't it? Being a small business owner has been ... challenging ... I have pivoted, I have revamped, I have learnt online strategies only to have the mysterious algorithm change overnight, I have taken classes, I have Zoom'd, I have done all the things. And like most of us I'm tired. You know what I haven't done? I haven't gone sailing. Which was one of the main reasons I began Sailorgirl Jewelry. 

My mission with Sailorgirl Jewelry is to explore and adventure. To turn my visions into wearable works of art. To bring colour and happiness to others. There hasn't been enough adventuring in the past 2 years. 

Like many others the new year brings many resolutions and much thinking. The board of directors at Sailorgirl Jewelry gave me a fantastic award and an AMAZING prize! 

And the prize is...

The CSO (Chief Sailing Officer) has decided that I need to go back to the roots of this company. I have been awarded a winter away on my sailboat, the Flying Saucer! 

It's short notice, I'm leaving at the end of next week, yikes! That gives me just one week to clean up my website, and pack up my house. 

What does this mean for the company? Fingers crossed the summer of 2022 will bring a return of craft shows in Ontario. If they happen I'll be there. In the meantime my website remains open and my lovely assistant Becky will be shipping orders for me. I will be in contact by email as it's unlikely we will leave the waters of the USA.

Take note: I will not be able to do any custom requests until I return.