• Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
Menu

Abode Abide

Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number

Your Custom Text Here

Abode Abide

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Jimani in Jaro (Spring)

April 10, 2017 Alisha Andres
JM3.jpg
JM3-9.jpg
JM3-8.jpg
JM3-2.jpg
JM3-4.jpg
JM3-6.jpg
JM3-3.jpg

With weeks of rain & the smell of wet earth in the air, the winter season has faded away here in Prague. Jaro (the Czech word for 'spring') has now started to peek through the city with budding trees in courtyards & parks; a gentle gust of fresh, warm wind inviting us to come out into the world once more. & since I can finally shed my usual winter layers of a sweater, coat, & scarf, it's been the perfect time to partner with Jimani Collections for wearing simple yet delicately designed jewelry while out & about the town. Each piece in the collection is handcrafted by local women & artisans who live in Kenya & work on every step of the creation process. From welding to polishing to working on all of the small details, Jimani provides job opportunities & training to those in the Kenyan community & uses raw materials such as seed beads, brass, & traditional African fabrics.

Along with supporting a purposeful cause, Jimani’s range of quality jewelry is also comfortable & stunning to wear. It was hard for me to pick out just one product (& believe me, I’m usually very picky about selecting jewelry), & when I made up my mind, I chose a beautiful set of bracelets that were made from upcycled horn, bone, & brass. Whether I wear them on a stroll through the park, at dinner on top of Petrin Hill, or roaming the streets of Prague, the bracelets are a stand-out piece that’s sure to catch the eye, with a backstory that’s guaranteed to capture your heart. 

____

Worn: Mkono Horn Bracelets, Beige

See more at: Jimani Collections

In R E V I E W S
← Roadtrip to LiberecA Tiny Trip to Tübingen & Rottenburg →
Website-3.jpg

Welcome. I'm Alisha Andres. This website is dedicated to my personal work, creative ventures & passion for a deeper understanding. 

In the nearest & farthest corners of our lives, what will we find in the dark; in the unknown places inside of ourselves?

 I intend to find out.


P R E S S   P L A Y 


C A T E G O R I E S

  • F I L M
  • I N T E R V I E W S
  • P O E T R Y
  • R E V I E W S
  • S T O R Y
  • T R A V E L
  • May 2014
  • June 2014
  • August 2014
  • October 2014
  • December 2014
  • January 2015
  • July 2015
  • September 2015
  • October 2015
  • November 2015
  • December 2015
  • February 2016
  • March 2016
  • May 2016
  • June 2016
  • July 2016
  • November 2016
  • February 2017
  • March 2017
  • April 2017
  • July 2017
  • August 2017
  • September 2017
  • October 2017
  • November 2017
  • February 2018
  • March 2018
  • May 2018
  • December 2018

I N S T A G R A M 

These little beauts are my first attempt at making ceramics (hence the endearingly wonky shapes). Initially intended as a one-time Christmas gift idea, I surprisingly loved the process of sculpting with clay & using my hands; leading me into my new favorite hobby. Expect to see more handmade experiments like these sometime in the New Year.
-

#michigrammers #vsco #flashesofdelight #igersmidwest #ceramics #grandrapids
A Christmas Eve scene in the Czech Republic, two years ago. You can see the whole photo essay on my blog right now; a series of photographs taken in one day in Prague.
-

#vsco #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #igerscz #christmastree #thatsdarling
A much needed latte amidst the holiday chaos. Ready to finish out this year & usher in the new.
-

#vsco #igersmidwest #michigrammers #flashesofdelight #latte #grandrapidsblogger
Christmas decor is minimal this year as I continue to put together our home, but we’re keeping our tradition alive & well with a freshly cut tree that’s lightly dusted with white snow. It’s comforting (& a little sacred, really) that every year, no matter where we’re at in the world, this small special ritual lives on.
-

#igersmidwest #vsco #michigrammers #michiganblogger #flashesofdelight #christmastree

Subscribe!

Sign up with your email address to receive blog updates.

Thank you!
Blog RSS

 

 

 

ALL CONTENT COPYRIGHT 2014 ABODE ABIDE | LOGO BY SHELBY MATTHEWS