Love, love, love. . . . love is all you need!

The sentiments of this Beatles song impressed Sally Short so much that she superimposed each letter of the phrase, abbreviated to LOVE IS ALL U NEED, on top of one another and then added a peace sign to create a unique design.  She sent the design off to be case in sterling silver as a Love and Peace pendant to wear.  The rest, as the saying goes, is history.

After receiving the design, various people noticed that every letter of the alphabet and every numbers is contained within the design.  Since the design could then be a personal message on any topic to anybody, the interactive jewelry company, Meridane Design, was born.

A variety of jewelry options are available:  pendants, earrings, bracelets, charms, and necklaces, as well as on shirts.  Design styles are available for men and women, young and old.  The design is cast in the USA, and a portion of the casting is done at Annie’s Orphans in support of their No-Kill Dog Shelter, located in Durango Colorado.  There is plenty of love going around with this design!

Jewelry prices start at $32, t-shirt at $25.  Custom pieces are available.

The symbol allows you to spell out any word or statement that you wish – just try it.

I think this is charming! If you’re interested in making your own personal statement through your jewelry, take a look at the options available at Meridane Design.

Photo credit:  Courtesy of Meridane Design

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If shopping was healthy, wouldn’t you do it every day?  That’s how I feel about shopping at Spoon Fed Art, the brainchild and creative outlet for Los Angeles designer Karin Collins.

Karin began making jewelry during treatment for an eating disorder, using spoons as the base upon which to build her beautiful designs. These are all handmade pieces, meaning each one is unique – an original work of art that you can wear.  And Karin continues to support recovery from eating disorders with her art and her business is a member of NEDA, the National Eating Disorder Association.

All that means my shopping there helps make the lives of others healthier! (How’s that for rationalization?)

I purchased a spoon titled “Purple Rose of Cairo” several years ago, and I always get lots of compliments on it.  They make great one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself or others, allowing you to look good while doing good.  Prices start at $75 and include the spoon pendant on a chain or cord.

Why not indulge both your passion for beautiful things and your social conscious at the same time?!

Photo:  Spoon Fed Art

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Wear your affirmations and attitude on your wrist with these wrap around bracelets from Humanity.  When you’re hit by a wave of insecurity all you need to do look down for a little boost of confidence and positive thinking, then put your best face forward once gain – looking confident and feeling confident made easy.

The wrap around bracelets are made of leather, and come in baby pink, snow, grass, rust, natural, and brick red, and include thoughts of Lead the Way, Sow Love, and Make a Difference.

You can find the bracelets at local boutiques, or order them online at the Humanity website.  At $24 this fashion accessory is easy on the budget for yourself or as gifts for a few gal pals.  Wear them proudly to show your solidarity and commitment to positive thinking.

Photo credit: Humanity for All

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