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what it means to me {our summer collection}

June 17th | finding beauty, finding love, jewelry

There is beauty to be found in the every day. The gray clouds bring bursts of color and texture and LIFE. The cracks in my heart have healed to create a strength I hadn’t known before. And as new cracks form, I’m less fearful. I want to remember that the brokenness brings beauty. The heartbreak works it’s way to healing. It’s not in vain. There is purpose in this journey.

My team and I have worked countless hours to create pieces that reflect beauty in the brokenness. That bring together color, texture, pieces molded by hand and mixed metals. I’ve been looking through the photos for our summer collection and honestly, it makes my heart want to burst. I feel like we’ve captured it. We’re bringing beauty into the world in a tangible way. The team that I work with day in and day out–what can I say? They just GET it. They resonate with my heart. They want to find beauty as well. They care about LLD and they care about YOU. Each of them sees my brokenness and their own brokenness too. And in that place–that’s where we meet. That’s where we create. That’s where we look for the beauty. It amazes me.

I’m so humbled to work with our team and to be part of this community–right here on this blog. Where I share my heart and you care. And you share your heart and your own struggles. Thank you for that–it’s no small thing. Thank you for coming here and caring about my family. And journeying with us.

Can your heartaches teach me find joy in the little things. They can and they do.

Can my imperfect marriage show me how flawed I am, how flawed he is, and help us to love each other even more. It does.

Can Matthias’ art and his passion for drawing make me want to learn more and try new things? Yes, it certainly can.

Can a little boy with seven fingers teach me about accepting the imperfect and finding the beauty in the every day? I know he can–because he does. His brokenness teaches me about my brokenness. And in the brokenness we have found love. And hope. And life.

This is the heart of our summer collection. This is the heart of Lisa Leonard Designs. I hope you love it as much as I do. I hope it speaks to you.

diy: jewelry stand

May 23rd | DIY, inspiration, jewelry

I am VERY excited to share this diy with you! And it is really simple to make! Are you ready??

Supplies used:

- tree slice (purchased at Michael’s)

- old spindles from the back of a thrifted chair (so fun and inexpensive!)

- flat copper wire

-finishing nails

- wood glue

All you have to do is mark where you want the spindles (you could also use wooden dowels from the craft store) and glue in place. Once the glue set, hammer a finishing nail through the bottom of the base into each spindle. Then you just wrap the tops with wire! It’s that simple! I loved using wire instead of string because it remains taught and it is easy to take on and off for easy access to the jewelry. You can make it however big or small you would like!

I’m ready to make another and get all my jewelry organized–how about you?!

A dress for one dollar

May 8th | jewelry, what i wore wednesday, what I'm wearing

Hey friends! I’m linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy for some fashion inspiration. I am home from Kansas and kind of wiped out! I had some amazing luck with thrifting while I was there. I think I brought home 10 different dresses–and today I’m sharing the first one with you!

I found this dress for $2 and it was on sale for half off. I mean, I would have paid two dollars for it, but one is even better! And stripes? Be still my heart.

My plane landed at 12:30am and I got out of bed at 6am–so I was tiiired. Thankfully I had already washed this dress, I added a belt and easy heels and BAM! I’m put together. No brain power required. Perfect.

This necklace is easy, adorable and it’s on sale. Hurry and grab one!!

Stacked bracelets make a happy, clink-y noise. I love that.

 Outfit details: Dress, thrifted {$1}. Belt, Target {old}. Heels, H&M. Sun droplet necklace, My shop. Nurture bracelet, My shop. Charm bracelet, My shop.

This week I bought a pack of gum for $1, a bottle of water for $1.50, paid $2 in parking fees and bought a dress for $1. Awesome, right?

 

bright & colorful [new hope{full} pieces!]

April 29th | jewelry

They are bright. They are colorful. They feed a child in need. I am so excited to introduce these new meaningful pieces from my hope{full} collection. These necklaces & earrings are so much more than jewelry– they are giving women jobs & changing lives. They make my heart happy. Without further ado, here they are!

Aren’t they fun and so beautifully crafted?! And here are the new earrings:  

So simple & bright. I adore these. Just click the image to shop!

At LLD, we believe a necklace can make a difference, a scarf can change a life and a bracelet can feed a belly!

Want to know more about our sustainable fair-trade collection? Watch this awesome video! Tell me, what excites YOU about our collection?

free earring friday {woohoo!}

April 26th | jewelry

Today is a happy day–for two reasons. One, because it’s FRIDAY! And two, we’re giving away FREE earrings with any purchase of $25 or more.

So, yeah, it’s a good day!

Aren’t these aqua stone earrings adorable?

I think these earrings are almost a neutral–and I love the way they blend with this blue, flowy top.

And of course, I’m wearing my petite crest bracelet almost every day. I love it!

{Outfit details: Gray skinny jeans, Gap. Blue top, Target. Gray heels, H&M. Petite crest bracelet, My shop.}

Just head over to the shop and enter code ‘freeformom’ at checkout. When we ship your order we’ll tuck the earrings into your package.

*Offer expires at midnight PST and applies to all orders over $25

Interview: Addie and her Bubbie

April 25th | finding love, jewelry

I am so excited to share another Mother’s Day interview with you! If you missed the first one, you can find it here. Addison and her Bubbie are locals here in San Luis Obispo, CA. Addison works at a local boutique and her grandmother is a painter. How cool is that?! All the pics were taken at Bubbie’s house. The love between these two is so visible in these pics–and it warms my heart.

Growing up, what is a favorite memory of your grandmother?

When my grandparents lived in See Canyon, my Bubbie used to take my brother, Eden and I out on adventures. She would begin by telling us a made up story about what we were doing or looking for. Often times we were looking for buried treasure or hunting fairies. We would spend hours playing pretend and tramping through the creeks, collecting mushrooms and rocks. My Bubbie has an amazing imagination.

How has your grandmother impacted your life / What do you most admire about her?

She has always marched to the beat of her own drum. She’s chosen to do the things she loves most and puts her heart into everything she does. She has inspired me to do the same in my life. She does everything with love and she has taught me to love unconditionally.

What is your favorite thing to do when you get together?

Honestly, talk. She has so much wisdom and knowledge, when I am with her I try to soak up any bits and pieces of it that I can. I love walking away from a conversation with her feeling like I could conquer the world. But we also love to go antique shopping together and I absolutely love watching her cook.

Do you have a funny story or memory you would like to share?

Bubbie, is a funny story. She is a true wild child and she hasn’t stopped testing the waters since the day she was born, I think. Let’s say I have way to many funny stories to tell and none that she would approve of me telling. She is just wonderful.

What makes her better than any other grandmother?

She is so many things wrapped into one lady, a cook, a gardener, a painter, a dancer, a giver, a fighter. She is the best because she is Bubbie, anyone who meets her instantly agrees and instantly falls in love with her. She just radiates love, that’s what makes her the best.

Addison, thank you for sharing your grandmother with us! You both have such a spark and I love seeing inside your special relationship.

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Do you have a special memory with your grandmother? Please share it with us. I remember crying with my grandma after a break-up with a boyfriend, eating potato cheese soup together on Tuesday nights and she gave me my love for fiestaware! Grandmas are a special part of our lives. Tell us about a special moment with your grandmother.

our mother’s day collection is here!

April 9th | inspiration, jewelry

We have been busy, busy around the workshop–designing, photographing and getting all the details ready for our new mother’s day pieces. It’s such a labor of love and I couldn’t do it without our incredible team.

So many of these pieces speak to my heart–and I hope they speak to your heart, too!

Our nurture bracelet {top left} is simple and classic with BIG meaning. I never knew what nurture meant until I felt the love of being a mother and caring for these two sweet boys.

Tuck these little pocket tokens into a pocket, coin purse or even slip them into a shoe as a surprise. The messages are heartfelt and absolutely adorable.

Our peace, love and sprinkled donuts necklace makes me smile. That’s what I want for my kids–peace, love and a little sugar. Life is good.

This little ‘best mom’ wall hanging celebrates mom and reminds her that she is the BEST. It’s perfect for a wall collage of family photos. Love.

Our petite family crest is now available as a bracelet and it is gorgeous–a real statement piece that will be treasured for years!

Our brand new ‘always a mom’ necklace is hand-crafted and has just the right amount of texture. It’s hand-cast in fine pewter and dipped in 14k gold. I’m pretty sure any mom would love to unwrap this piece on mother’s day!

And we couldn’t forget grandma! Simply adorable, our ‘best grandma’ necklace is hand-crafted and made with love.

The top right and left pics above feature our new ‘through the keyhole’ necklace. Oh my, how I love it. I found this piece in a barn in Kansas and it’s dipped in 14k gold. Gorgeous–and perfect for a mom who loves antiques or unusual pieces.

Then the bottom two pics above show the new layered love necklace. Just add a heart for each little one. Precious!

I don’t know about you, but home is my happy place. It’s where I’m most ‘me’ and loved unconditionally. Our brand new ‘my happy place wall hanging’ can be customized at the bottom to make it even more special!

This ‘unlock the stars’ necklace has me swooning. It’s so sweet and inspiring–and can be customized with an initial.

How inspiring is this gift? Our ‘grateful hearts wall hanging‘ can be customized with names, dates or short phrases. I love it!

You can see the entire collection here. And use code ilovemom at checkout for free shipping–expires tomorrow, so hurry! Offer applies to standard shipping within the US. Yay!

Is there a piece that’s speaking to your heart–I’d love to hear!

brand new: our hope{full} collection

February 26th | jewelry, videos

Our hope{full} collection is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you about it!

Each piece from our hope{full} collection is fair trade, organic and sustainable, giving work to Ecuadorian women and building families and communities. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made from tagua seeds, which are harvested, carved and dyed vibrant, beautiful shades.  We are also offering hand-made scarves that can be worn in your hair, around your waist, around your neck and any other creative way! Additionally, with the sale of each piece from the hope{full} collection, Lisa Leonard Designs will donate a portion of the proceeds back to Jungle Kids. For each piece sold we’re buying lunch for a child in need. That is awesome.

We put together a beautiful video that will give you an inside look at one of our photo shoots. I’m also sharing my heart behind the line. Check it out here:

Hope{full} by Lisa Leonard Designs from lisa leonard on Vimeo.

 

The pieces are so FUN and I love the bright colors.

Want to find out more? You can visit Jungle Kid’s website here. You can watch a video about Jungle Kids here. You can see my interview and a behind the scenes look at one of our photo shoots here. And if you have more questions, feel free to contact our customer service team!

We’re SO excited about this line. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Tell us which piece is your favorite. Leave a comment and tell us that you’re ready to be part of making a difference!

Shop our new hope{full} collection here!

folk magazine feature {valentine’s love}

February 14th | features, found here & there, jewelry

Have you heard of Folk Magazine? It’s full of seriously beautiful images. A subscription is only $10 and FULL of so much creativity. And this month, they featured our boutique collection, Heartfelt, and interviewed me. So exciting! Take a look.

I’m honored to be included in the magazine. You can read the article here. {Forward to page 8 to see heartfelt, page 13 for the interview} And hop over to ‘like’ Folk Magazine’s Facebook page! Just plain pretty and inspiring!

Do you see a piece from our heartfelt collection that you have to have? Well you can find them here at Earth Angels Studios.  This one is definitely a favorite of mine. And this one is a best seller!

love is in the air {SAVE 20%!}

January 29th | jewelry

Hey friends! We just introduced our Valentine’s day collection and it’s definitely making my heart go pitter-patter! It’s full of sweet, easy pieces and I know you’re going to love them. Plus use code vday20 for 20% off your handmade order. Hurry, it’s only good for today.


Our brand new infinity bracelet is GORGEOUS! What a special, meaningful piece. It’s also available as a necklace. The bracelet is only $35 plus 20% off takes it down to $28. That’s a steal for this handmade piece! Find it here.

This tiny gold cross is made even sweeter with a tiny freshwater pearl. Sigh, it’s so so pretty. With the coupon it’s only $32! A perfect gift.

Celebrate every day with this ADORABLE gold bunting necklace. Is it okay to play favorites? Because this one might be it! And it’s only $36 after using coupon vday20. Awesome.

Our art deco necklace is sweet without being too sweet. It’s long {which makes it a little more funky} and handmade from gorgeous pink quartz stone wrapped onto 14k gold-filled chain. Yes, please.

This one, friends. This one is so perfect. It’s a brass bar with a swivel top. Both sides can be customized. It’s classic and I know it will warm your heart! Find it here.

We turned one of best selling necklaces into a bracelet. No brainer, right? The connected hearts bracelet is available in silver or gold. The silver is only $28 after coupon and the gold is only $45.

I love the simple statement this necklace makes. x’s and o’s are hand-stamped on to a darling gold bar. Strung onto 14k gold-filled chain. It’s awesome. The perfect gift for you or a dear friend.

So get shopping–and make sure to use code vday20 to save 20%. Woohoo!

Below is a behind the scenes look into the Valentine’s photo shoot at the absolutely gorgeous Sanitarium B&B in San Luis Obispo. Want to get inspired? Take a look!