Some beautiful magical thinking I discovered over on @goldirocks.co this morning. Something about this really spoke to me, so I wanted to share it with you all. Things can look so different when you alter your perspective. And after some quick research I discovered that the author, Judyth Hill, lives near one of my favorite places on earth, and where I took my first silversmithing class, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. • • Wage Peace Wage peace with your breath. Breathe in firemen and rubble, breathe out whole buildings and flocks of red wing blackbirds. Breathe in terrorists and breathe out sleeping children and freshly mown fields. Breathe in confusion and breathe out maple trees. Breathe in the fallen and breathe out lifelong friendships intact. Wage peace with your listening: hearing sirens, pray loud. Remember your tools: flower seeds, clothes pins, clean rivers. Make soup. Play music, learn the word for thank you in three languages. Learn to knit, and make a hat. Think of chaos as dancing raspberries, imagine grief as the outbreath of beauty or the gesture of fish. Swim for the other side. Wage peace. Never has the world seemed so fresh and precious: Have a cup of tea and rejoice. Act as if armistice has already arrived. Celebrate today -Judyth Hill • • Wren Bracelet in gold fill with leaf green cotton cord, one of the new colors that will be available soon for spring and summer. Mountain by @smallwildshop

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Back in the studio and back to work, but fighting off a head cold and the urge to nap. Tea. Maybe tea is the answer. #somedaysarelikethat #lifeofanartist |||| this pic: October Necklace in sterling and 14k gold fill

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Savoring the last quiet afternoon of vacation before getting back into the studio tomorrow morning. I love my work, but sometimes shifting gears is so hard! Anyone have any good advice on how to transition smoothly back into productivity? I'm already feeling overwhelmed. • • This pic: a few favorite textured gold stacking rings: The Cleo (top) the Orbit Band (bottom left) and the Simple Twist Band (bottom right) all in 14k yellow.

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Had a delicious leisurely lunch today with @shopclementine at @thegleanery in Purney, VT. Man do I love a leisurely lunch with a friend. A true luxury in a life full of hectic lunches with toddlers. #jewelerswholunch #lifeofanartist #thehappynow #theartofslowliving

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The new Aster Necklace. Shown here in mixed metal, but also available in all sterling silver or all 14k gold fill, as well as in lots of lengths. Link in profile.

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The final tallies of the Spread the Love Bracelet orders are finished, and the donations of $500 each to the @aclu_nationwide @emilys_list and The Union of Concerned Scientists have been sent. ‼️ The response to this has been so amazing, and writing those checks felt so good, I would like to keep this rolling in some way, maybe with a new piece and a new charity? What charities are near and dear to your hearts? I'd love some suggestions. And thanks again to everyone who bought a Spread the Love Bracelet. You guys are amazing!

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Did you know all Rebecca Haas Jewelry pieces are made from recycled and ethically sourced materials? And that each piece is made to order from start to finish right here in my Vermont studio? It's not something that I always talk about, but they are two of the things that I am most proud of about my business. 💪🔨🇺🇸✔️ • Shown here|Bent Perch Cuff in 14k gold fill.

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A storm rolled in over the gulf on our last day of vacation with lots of driving rain and wind, giving us a nice opportunity to catch up on our couch potatoing. I loved the dramatic colors though, of the ocean, sand, and clouds as the storm gathered. We are home again now, and working rebooting regular life, and trying to tackle our clutter problem. I always think of myself as having a minimalist aesthetic, but you would never know it from looking at my house. I blame the kids. #realitybites #clutterfordays #springcleaning #thisisnotmybeautifullife #sigh

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Stripes on stripes.

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Tomorrow we head back to the snow. And like all good vacations it seems both like we've just gotten here, and yet also been here for ever. But this forever hasn't been quite long enough. . . • • This pic: Ojo Stacking ring set in silver and rose and yellow gold fill. Available through the link in profile.

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A new stacking ring design on the left, not yet listed (or named). I think it's going to be a great companion piece for a whole bunch of different designs. And you can wear it with the pointed part facing up or down with additional stackers along the flat side. Worn here in silver on the index finger, and shown with the Crescent Moon Ring, Satellite Stacking Rings, and Orbit Band in silver and 14k. All available through the link in profile.

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Happy Monday! It's a new week full of new possibilities! • • Shown here: Galaxy Necklace in sterling silver and recycled 14k yellow gold. Available through the link in profile.

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Me and my chickens on the beach today. 💙💙💙

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I am in Florida near a gallery of mine that I had not yet been able to visit in person. It's called Newbill Collection By The Sea in Seaside, FL, and I popped in yesterday to bring them some new work. Have any of you been to Seaside? So cute!

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Triangle Cuff, Slip Bracelet, and Fleet Bracelet on ring cones by @robcartelli

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We are taking this little family to the beach and trading snow and ice for sun and waves for a few days. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am for break from wrangling a toddler into a snow suit! #escapefromvermont • • Just listed: this Seaside Stacking Ring Set, which includes one Sunrise Ring and one Wave Ring. Available now through the link in profile. ☀️🌊

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The long Gravity Necklace is a winter fave. It loves hanging out with a nice soft sweater.

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You guys are so inspiring. ❤Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased a Spread the Love Bracelet! ❤Together we have raised almost $1393 to support unbiased science through the Union of Concerned Scientists, foster strong female leaders through Emily's List, and protect personal freedom and equality through the ACLU. You all rock, and I hope you all wear your Spread the Love Bracelets with pride. 💪 This post also serves as a last call to be a part of this effort, because it is wrapping up at midnight tonight. So if you want get in on the action of it head over to the listing on my website to see the details. Link in profile.

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We are snowed in here again, with sparkly sheets of snow whipping around the house. Feels like a good day to stay cozy inside and get caught up on some things. Like listing these new Dotted Bar Posts in sterling and 14k yellow on my website. Available now through the link in profile.

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If it doesn't stop snowing soon I think we might disappear. . .

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Double Orbit Bracelet styled by today's weather. This photo prop is pretty much the Vermont equivalent of "When life brings you lemons. . . " Also, pro-tip, when working with snow inside, work fast! ❄️💙

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We are celebrating our littlest today who is about to turn 3. Or "nine-eighteen" if you ask him. He loves purple, has a killer belly laugh (and belly, for that matter) and lucky for him has a dad who makes a mean birthday cake.

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Stamen Ring in 14k gold fill. This sweet flora inspired design is giving me a small case of spring fever on this frigid winter day. A neat feature of this ring is that it is adjustable, which is handy for successful gift giving. 👍

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A nice collection of work is now available at @commondeer in Burlington, VT. So excited to be working with this family owned purveyor of 🇺🇸 made goods! • • This pic: Harpswell Necklace in 14k gold fill and Chevron Necklace in sterling silver.

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Seer Ring in gold fill with a sterling silver band. A minimalist take on the classic marquise shape. #modernmaker #cleandesign #showmeyourrings

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Chevron love from the studio today. Clockwise from left: Chevron Swing Earrings, Harpswell Necklace, Chevron Necklace.

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The Spread the Love bracelet has already raised almost $900 for the Union of Concerned Scientists, Emily's List, and the ACLU! You guys rock, and I can't wait to write and send those checks on Valentine's Day! If you have your eye on one there is still time to order one for yourself, or drop a pointed hint to your valentine 😉 100% of the proceeds from this design are going to the above organizations through 2/14 ❤ Available through the link in profile.

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New work headed out of the studio for a new stockist in Burlington, tba soon! 💥

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Do you guys know this meme? If not, go right now and google it, you deserve a smile this morning. And I swear it feels more and more on point every passing day. My honey just had this mug made for me. He's the best.

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It was post earring making day in the studio today. A pile of Bit, Perfect, and Square Posts in a mix of sterling and 14k, fresh out of the tumbler.

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The Sibyl Necklace in sterling silver and 14k gold fill. This necklace looks sooo pretty on, and layers beautifully above or below other necklaces. #ss17

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The Seer Ring with a 14k gold fill ellipse front and a sterling silver band. #ss17

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There is lots of sweet hearty goodness in my online shop right now, and floating around and out of the studio these days. In general I'm not super in to hearts, but I have to say it has been very nice recently to be surrounded by all of these symbols of love. ❤❤❤️ • • This pic: the new Simple Heart Bracelet in mixed metal, just listed in the online shop.

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It might not be a big deal for some of you out there to have nice nails, but for me it is an excuse to put on all my rings and take pictures. Especially before I sit down at the bench and immediately ruin them. #livethelittlethings #heretodaygonelatertoday

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Love this old shot of the Kina Necklace, taken when I first started making in a couple of years ago. . . #latergram

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Happy Sunday! We are going to try to squeeze all the fun out of today, with some skiing and then some super bowling with friends. It's amazing how fast I have gotten used to staying out of the studio on the weekends. It makes a huge difference in the fun things I get to be part of, as well as making me more productive during the week. Best decision I've made in a long time. Especially since both my kids are on regular school week schedules now. It's so much easier to go with the grain of the kids' schedules, rather than trying to fight against it or work around it. Trying to be present and embrace the moments over here. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. • • This Beaded Ovale Ring in mixed metal is headed to France when I get back into the studio tomorrow.

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Is there anything better than a fresh coat of paint? The new studio build continues with this one dark wall which will be at the back of an alcove work surface. #inmystudio #creativespaces

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The top of Bromley Mountain. If you were a winter through-hiker on the Appalachian Trail you'd go right by here. Also, you'd be a little nuts. It was cold up there. But very pretty.

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Happy Friday! It was a busy week in the studio, and a busy week for the new Tea Leaves Necklace. This one shipped out in an order for @andbeboutique in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. ☀️

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In love with this stack I'm sending out to a customer today. Do you think she'd mind if I just keep it? • • From top to bottom: Demi-Orbit Band in silver and 14k, Emily Band in sterling silver, and Beta Lyrae ring in silver and 14k

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Excited about where this new design is going, featuring a 3 inch square tube with a soft arc. Any ideas for a name for this one? And would you wear this short, like on an 18 inch chain, or longer, on a 25 inch chain?

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