Hope Blossoms

I cannot possibly imagine facing a wall of black water with force enough to level everything in its wake. The amount of destruction and human suffering is beyond comprehension. My heart breaks for so many who have lost loved ones, their homes, livelihoods, all that is familiar, and who now face the terror of radiation.

I grew up just outside of Washington, D.C., where the Cherry Blossoms are the harbingers of spring. The dreamlike explosion of color annually proves the enduring renewal of nature. This year the blossoms remind us not only that out of winter comes spring and renewal, but also that out the darkest and most devastating events, hope blossom.

Aroc Urtu is honored to participate in this charity event chock full of many of our favorite designers uniting to raise money for the tsunami victims. Sarah and I have created the “Hope Blossom” pendant as a symbol of our sincerest wishes for healing and renewal.

We’ll keep you posted on this terrific event, and if you’re in NY mark it in your calendar!

Peace, love, and rocks,

Lauren

Aroc Urtu in OFW

How cool is this?! Aroc Urtu being worn by this stunning model shot by one of our very favorite photographers, Antoine Verglas for Oslo Fashion Week.


This is another photograph by Mr. Verglas featuring Aroc Urtu jewelry:

Very different moods, but I love how in both images the women exude confidence and comfort in their own bodies (and in their A U jewelry).

Peace, love, and rocks,

Lauren

The Aroc Urtu Pets

In addition to stones, here at Aroc Urtu we are also crazy about our pets. Ezra and Bodhi are my cats; Ezra, an 8 year old male, and Bodhi, a 2 year old female. They really love "helping" when we sort piles of stones, i.e. flinging and chasing them all over the place. Ezra is always eager to get involved in production:


They really exhaust themselves with their daily tasks and have to spend long stretches of time recovering from their efforts:

And we are really excited about the latest addition to the Aroc Urtu pet list and our NEW MASCOT ....... drum roll, please....................
Sarah's new puppy ZIGGY!!!!!


Seriously cute, right?

Peace, love and rocks,
Lauren