Getting to Know CoCo's Jewelry

Before I get to D's big milestone and cute pictures I'd like to introduce you to the wonderfully talented Coco of Coco's Jewelry she is my October sponsor. 


Tell us something about yourself

I live in Toronto in a light filled hi-rise condo, where my kitchen has been taken over by my sewing machine, and my den functions as my jewelry studio. I devote pretty much all my time to my work, but when I am not working, I love to spend time with family and friends, cooking gourmet meals and do some travelling.

How did you get started in your handmade business?

About 3 years ago I visited a yoga retreat in the States and one of my work assignments (karma yoga) was to help with the spiritual jewelry store on campus. It came as a total surprise to me that I actually loved making jewelry! But designs were strictly monitored there; so when I returned home, I set my imagination loose and started to create the type of jewelry I would wear (if I wore jewelry!!). Soon thereafter, I found Etsy and things just fell into place.



What makes your work different?

When I see all the incredible talent on Etsy and elsewhere, I feel humbled. The true artists are those that create out of nothing, manipulating metals and other materials into shapes of incredible beauty. In this sense, I don’t consider myself an artist.
Having said this, I am very comfortable with my design aesthetic. I hope that people will connect with this aesthetic and find what I make, beautiful. I am very particular about quality and craftsmanship, and I hope people will see that in my work.
I love to try different things. People will notice that in my shop. There’s such a variety of styles, materials and techniques. I love gemstones, crystals, leather, resin, bone, ceramic, clay, metals, anything that I can turn into beautiful jewelry.


Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

At this time I cannot imagine doing anything other than what I am doing now. I just love it. I hope that in 10 years I will continue to do what I love doing and be really successful at it!



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Comments

  1. Great feature! I especially love the tassel earrings! Great vibrant designs!
    Cheers,
    Joyflower
    Joysilk.blogspot.com

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  2. Hello Hena! Thanks so much for your comment and for stopping by. Have a great day!

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  3. Gorgeous jewelry! Love it!

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  4. The resin cubes is my favorite. Thank you some much for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments!

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  5. What beautiful pieces...love bold, colorful, statement jewelry! :)

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  6. I love the resin cubes, the design looks great

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  7. Thanks for sharing this ... lovely feature. I love the jewellery pieces, especially the turquoise necklace. xx

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  8. Those are some lovely pieces. I really like the colors that are used.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  9. im your newest follower :D

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  10. These are so pretty, I love their colours. Colours give so much life and energy.

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  11. Coco's work is vibrant and lovely. And thanks for stopping by with your well wishes, Hena ~ it's nice to meet you!

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  12. Beautiful pictures. You are clearly extremely talented and very creative.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  13. Beautiful accessories :))

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  14. Amazing items! Very original and creative ;)


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  15. Love the vibrant colors!

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  16. Anonymous10/05/2012

    Beautiful jewellery! Love these bracelets.

    LUXESSED

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  17. Oh I love this! So unique!

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  18. Those are beautiful! I"m in love with the tassel earrings.

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  19. very pretty, love the tassel earrings
    Xo Megan

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  20. Anonymous10/06/2012

    These pieces are gorgeous.Love it

    Xoxo
    Paula
    Blush-paula.blogspot.com

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  21. Those tassel earrings are so awesome. Love! :)

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  22. Wonderful collection! If you get a second, I'd love to hear your thoughts about my latest post :)

    http://mademoiselle-s-blog.blogspot.fr/

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  23. Ah, Hena! Those pieces are so marvelous, thanks for sharing it!
    Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I really like your blog, so I'm following you, of course!
    I invite you to follow me back , hopefully via bloglovin!
    A big hug!

    Inés
    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

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  24. fantastic interview! and what lovely creations!

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  25. Thank you for sharing more about her work. I love that turquoise necklace!! :]

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  26. Thanks for your kind comment! I LOVE the cube necklace!

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  27. This looks lovely darling, and your blog is fun! Keep up the good work, and check out my new post please !

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  28. I like how the ends of the tassel earrings are wrapped in wire.

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  29. These pieces are all so so gorgeous!

    <3 Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  30. Those leather tassel earrings are killer! LOVING her stuff :)

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  31. Love these statement pieces! Great colours.

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  32. I like how unique these pieces are. You don't see shapes and colour combinations like this every day, cool!

    x

    Marielle

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  33. Love the jewelry, the turquoise necklace is my fave :)


    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  34. gorgeous pics and beautiful jewelry!

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  35. Very cool! Loving the tassle earrings!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  36. I love handmade jewelry! Did she say where we can get it and I missed it...etsy?

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    1. yes, you can get it at Etsy. You can click on her ad in the top right corner.

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  37. Wow, what beautiful pieces and the colours are amazing!
    Glad to have found your blog, now following!

    Daisy Dayz
    Enter my giveaway to win designer shades

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  38. Though most of would love to wear expensive diamonds and pearls, we all have our financial constraints. However, that doesn't really mean that we can't look good and have something nice to wear!pearl and rhinestone bridal jewelry

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  39. Your jewellery it's so beautiful, I like it vey much, I also bought one at wedding dresses 2013
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