One Bracelet, Many Meanings

Awareness Bracelet, Created by Cheryl

This one awareness bracelet can represent so may causes: the fight to end domestic violence, epilepsy awareness, and lupus awareness. For more information about each cause, click on the respective links.

Carnivale Venezia!

Sarah and I visited Venice just yesterday during the carnival celebration. I took a night train from Salzburg, she a bus from Florence. I wanted to share some images from our short (but amazing!) trip. The carnival costumes and masks were intricate, gorgeous, and "Kunstwerk" (artwork) as my hostfrau said.

Uncovered Artistry's Community Commitment

The Uncovered Artistry Project constantly strives to be active in the community by sponsoring charity events, hosting group volunteer activities, and donating to local domestic violence shelters.

“We want Uncovered Artistry to really be a part of the community. That’s why besides donating to shelters we also donate to local charity events like the Tri Delta St.Jude’s 5k and try to be as environmentally friendly as possible.”

-Co-founder Sarah Spoto

LFC's Business and Entrepreneur Club's Deal or No Deal Gameshow, 2010

Benefits Oxfam International

Tri Hop, Lake Forest College, 2010

Benefits St.Jude's Children's Hospital

Uncovered Artistry's Craft Party for a Cause, New Hampshire, 2010

Uncovered Artistry's Craft Party for a Cause, Lake Forest College, 2010

Craft Party for a Cause

Wandering in Salzburg

Wandering through the streets of Salzburg’s Neu Stadt on a Saturday morning yields interesting results. Shopkeepers are just opening their doors as tourists begin clogging the streets with their umbrellas (and the occasional “Do Re Me” and Sound of Music chatter). I was surprised to catch snippets of so many American conversations as I walked, but at the time I hadn’t realized that’d I wandered towards Mirabel Gardens where a famous scene from Sound of Music was shot. A stretch of road perpendicular to Salzburg Congress was lined with enticing cafés. I was a snapping a photograph of a colorful café called The Heart of Joy Café when a server opened the door and welcomed me in. “You don’t have to look from outside, come in,” he said. When he asked me if I wanted an English or German menu, I told him I had to practice my German, so he gave me both.

Compared to other cafes in Salzburg, The Heart of Joy Café is large and airy. Painted in bold blue and orange and lined with books about meditation and healthy living, it’s a fun café to accidently wander into. Yogo-esque music was playing in the background as I enjoyed my “continental breakfast” of a roll, gouda cheese, and an Americano (all at a reasonable price below five Euro). A little card on my table read, “There is only one duty and that duty is to live happily,” and I was very content to be in Salzburg at that moment.

The clientele in The Heart and Joy Café was a smorgasbord of backpackers with dreads, young women with their children, and an American couple, who were taking photos of their breakfast, clearly as delighted as I had first been when my coffee was brought to me on a tray. After chatting with the couple about the Salzburg Card, a discount card that I was familiar with only because a different American couple I met in an Italian restaurant had given me theirs, I left to continue wandering. I passed Salzburg Congress and realized that the park I was walking through winded its way toward Mirabel Gardens. I snapped a great photograph of a group of men wearing traditional green wool coats and hats with a single feather poking up from the side. I caught a whisper of classical music as I passed by the practice rooms in Universität Mozarteum. Although it was raining, just above freezing, and grey, I’ve never enjoyed listening to Mozart so much!

Uncovered Artistry's Jewelry Showcase

The Uncovered Artistry Project operates a nonprofit boutique that sells the artisan work of courageous domestic and sexual abuse survivors.

Jewelry remains Uncovered Artistry's most popular artisan product. UA's artisans create by hand and with care beautiful bracelets, anklets, necklaces, earrings, and more. All jewelry is made of high quality material and some even have personalization options.

Visit the jewelry section of the boutique here.

Shown above:

Swarovski Bracelet & Earring Set in Green by Cheryl

Domestic Abuse Awareness Bracelet by Cheryl

Chandelier Blue & Pink Earrings by

Pink Blossom Earrings by Cloud Cap Jewelry

Gold Wirewrapped Pendant Necklace, Choose Your Stone by Nigatsubebe

Purple Crystal Bracelets, Set of 2 by Cheryl

Vintage Style Pearl Necklace by Cloud Cap Jewelry

ShaSha is wearing Czech Glass Wrap Bracelet in Red and Blue by Cheryl and

Silver Wirewrapped Pendant Necklace, Choose Your Stone by Nigatsubebe

Stuff We Like: annie O. boutique

Embroidered Floral Peruvian Belt (narrow/ “dotted”)

$69, annieoboutique.com

annie O. boutique is a socially conscious online store that sells the handcrafted belts, bags, accessories, and cards made by women's cooperatives in Peru.

Gift Ideas For Your Valentine

Uncovered Artistry Boutique sells an array of unique, handmade products perfect for a special Valentine. We have compiled a small Valentine's Day showcase, giving you a glimpse of the many products we sell in our nonprofit shop.

Rose Scented Palm Wax Pillar Candle by Dolly Rocker Candles
Facing Hope Miniature Sculpture by The Midnight Orange
Customizable Wire Wrapped Stone Pendant by NigatsuBebe
Vintage Blue Rhinestone Earrings given by donation
Pink Blossom Earrings by Cloud Cap Jewelry
Swarovski Bracelet and Earring Set in Red by Cheryl
Vintage Style Pearl Necklace by Cloud Cap Jewelry
Purple Crystal Bracelets by Cheryl

Happy Valentine's Day from us as UA!