There's no nicer source of inspiration than Mother Nature herself.
The Nice by Nature collection of bees, butterflies and lightning bugs is a little menagerie of personal attempts to craft my own version of Nature's perfection, either from my childhood memories or from a contemporary concept.
Summer is here and I'm all about the lightning bugs. Its the season of celebrating light. more daylight hours, cicadas singing, butterflies defying imagination, flowers buzzing with bees and my ultimate childhood memory: Lightning Bugs. I also love the name Firefly, its so playful. But we called them lightning bugs and my experience with them (and my Dad) was the fire behind the light for creating this piece.
For the LONG STORY read this special summer blog: Lies, Lightning Bugs & Life Trajectories
I love that story and I'm super appreciative of my past. I'm also SO excited about the NOW because guess what? I've recently been enlightened (pun intended) to the fact that LIGHTNING BUGS EXIST IN ARIZONA. Thanks to the Arizona Native Plant Society for hosting the passionate expert, Joe Cicero to speak on the topic and for coordinating field trips to see these magical little creatures. I cant wait!
I'm hoping to meet lots of lovers of lightning bugs and fans of fireflies who might love a keychain or pendant to support their habitat and wellness. Beneficiaries: The Center for Biological Diversity, Sky Island Alliance and Arizona Native Plant Society.
Beneficiaries & Fundraising
A minimum of 33% of every purchase is donated. This summer, in celebration of Father's Day, summer purchases will donate at least 50% and you pick from three amazing organizations. The Center for Biological Diversity, Sky Island Alliance and Arizona Native Plant Society.
This jewelry was created for the purpose of uplifting and making a difference. Are you or your favorite organization helping preserve habitat, spreading seeds, or educating people on the importance of biodiversity? Contact me any time to see what we can do for a silent auction or creative fundraiser.
A side note nice shout out to The Nature Conservancy, particularly the Tucson chapter for a serendipitous street-side meeting that guided me to include their link in this blog about lightning bugs and the organizations helping them.
Heres a scroll through of what you'll see on the product pages for the Nice by Nature Collection. Thanks for being here and caring about tiny creatures that amaze, pollinate, and magically light. Amazing stuff.
Lightning Bug Pendants
Let your inner light shine and guide the way. Lightning Bugs, also known as Fireflies, played a crucial role in who I am today. I created these shiny little creatures in honor of the light that shines in all of us and connects us all across space and time. Here's another mention of the blog post of "the world's nicest lie" told to me by my Dad, if you're curious as to why I hold lightning bugs so dear, read Lies, Lightning Bugs & Life Trajectories.
Nice Bee Jewelry
We all know why the world is abuzz with the news of bees and how we can restore and uplift these precious little pollinators. The sweet little Nice Bee was sculpted in precious metal clay. It was originally molded from my vintage perfume bottle shaped like a beehive, which I've had since I was a child.
Butterfly of Transformation Ring
Celebrate personal transformation with the Nice Butterfly Ring. Created in precious metal clay and later cast in sterling silver, this wide wrap-around band bears the Monarch butterfly wing pattern. Let your Nice Butterfly band be a reminder that we’re in a never-ending state of becoming.
