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In part one, I took you through our time in Ambergris Caye, part two we went into the jungle and now for the final post-- we head to Hopkins!  Hopkins is a small coastal village located in the Stann Creek District in Belize. Home to approximately 1000 villagers, it's a tiny yet vibrant town that was recently voted as the "friendliest village in Belize." As soon as you meet a local from Hopkins, you'll...

In the first part of our Belize Travel Guide, we shared our experience traveling around the cayes off the coast of Belize. Belize is such a diverse country with so many unique landscapes and this is partially why we decided to head into the jungle. Not as many tourists take their time to head into central Belize towards San Ignacio, but we were certainly glad we did!  San Ignacio is located right on the...

If you follow us on Instagram you've most likely spied some of our #newbijou that has just launched! Here's a quick round up of all the new pieces that were just released this past week and you need to know about!  Our Ava Necklace is now available in Howlite & Sterling Silver or Mother of Pearl & Gold both of these necklaces have matching cuffs. (see below) [ Ava Cuff in Howlite & Sterling Silver |...

After the past months of crazy wind storms and record-breaking-consecutive-rain-soaked days, it's safe to say that most people around here are welcoming Spring with open arms. Spring means my favourite season is right around the corner.... Summer! Currently, there's blooms coming up in my garden and cherry blossoms dressed in pink filling the sky. Growing up here in the PNW, the rainy season is something you try to learn to appreciate as you know...

One of the questions I get very regularly... is about layering and combining our jewelry. Clients want the rule book to layering. Should their earrings match their necklace? How many rings is too many? They ask what things they shouldn't do and just how many pieces to wear together. The #BijouBabes often think there's some mysterious way or perfect combination we use to get our jewels layered in our shoots. Here's a little secret...

Freedom comes in many forms...  ... like jumping around in thigh high snow! These photos make me smile for many reasons. One being the backstory of getting them. They were actually taken during Iulia and I's trip to Vancouver Island. It had been raining pretty hard while we were visiting, but no steady snow. Then on our way home, as we were climbing the mountains, we hit this amazing heavy, beautiful snow! The mountains looked...

Recently, our jewelry was pulled for this stunning winter shoot that will run as an editorial in Ellements Magazine in their Jan 2016 edition.  Look O N E : jewelry used: Diamond Silver Necklace, Ava Necklace Labradorite (large), Ava Necklace Lab (small), Shine Gem Necklace in Silver, Danielle Green Earrings, Ruby Ring, Adria Aura Quartz Ring and Pink Amethyst Ring.  Look T W O : jewelry used: Danielle Blue Earrings Look T H R...

It's that time of year when skin gets dull and dry. It's hard to retain moisturize when heaters are going full blast and its just plain cold. Maybe you're like me, and have tried everything in the winter time from coconut oil to honey masks to battle dry skin. Below is a peek at what I have recently discovered and am LOVING. I rotate through these products and it wasn't too long using them...

A girl should always have one pair of earrings that makes her sparkle in any outfit. For me, these Gold Aura Earrings are exactly that. I used to stray from any earring larger than a stud but when I created my jewelry collection with Kelsey, from KV Bijou, I couldn't help but adore this style for any occasion.  Desiree for KV Bijou was created as a versatile option for weddings and events that could...

This week marks the beginning of fall. With the change of seasons it can be difficult to figure out what on earth to wear. It's bright and sunny but within a few hours it's raining or cold. The trick to living in the PNW and dressing right now is simple: layers! And by the way, I use the same principle with how I style my jewelry... layer up!  I've had a few insane weeks...

From events, to traveling to keeping active, Desiree is a girl on the go! She always looks together no matter what she's up to and here are 4 must-have pieces to get her look and add a little inspiration to your week. Irregular Necklace Teardrops Gold Aura Quartz  Tiny Triangle Studs Tiny Irregular Studs If you love Des' style, you can follow along on her Instagram to see what she's up to! Love The...