Jelena designs and handcrafts sterling silver earrings and necklaces that connect women like us to nature and to our own adventurous spirits. Each piece tells a quiet story of freedom — of open skies, winding trails, and the kind of beauty that’s never rushed or mass-produced.

Today, I did something completely radical. And no, it didn’t require a helmet or a lawyer. But friends, it did take courage. This particular act of rebellion has been bouncing around in my head for over 15 years. I’ve had full-blown internal debates about it—everything from “Will I need this again someday?” to “This could destroy the entire functionality of the item!” You’d think I was planning a heist, not doing what I actually did: I cut the plastic hanger straps out of

Once upon a time, I was wide-eyed and easy to dazzle. But after a few decades, the list of things that don't impress me has grown.