Wishing you all a very merry festive season and a happy and safe start to the new year.
We would love to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past year and are so excited about what the future holds for us all.
Over the past 12 months, we said goodbye to Melinda as she pursued her dreams as an artist but with farewells come hello’s and we were able to welcome Tamika (visual storyteller and Justin’s sidekick) and Kylie (customer experience manager and Ruth’s right-hand) to our BOD family who is made up by Justin(sand battler and opal shaper extraordinaire), Ruth(chief wrangler and master jewelry designer), Tracey (keeping our expenses in check) and Vicki(shipping wizard).
We have made the (very) big decision to move our humble business into a fully-fledged two-story studio/workshop/HeadQuarters — we are so happy we made this move and can’t wait to welcome you into our new space for private appointments in the near future.
2022, we have big plans for you, starting with showing at the Tucson Gem Show (GJX Booth 329) woohoo!
If you’re unable to attend the shows (trade only) we will arrange a day of appointments and a meet & greet while we’re there (stay tuned).
So, over and out for now until we return early in the new year. Enjoy, be merry and stay safe. From all of us at BOD x
Justin
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? Love Actually
- Favourite festive food? Seafood, especially Fish Tacos.
- Favourite holiday activity? Fishing
Ruth
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? Love Actually on Christmas Eve
- Favourite festive food? Cherries
- Favourite holiday activity? Lazing around the pool laughing with friends and reading a big novel.
Tamika
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? Die Hard & National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
- Favourite festive food? Roast Pork & Veggies
- Favourite holiday activity? Hiking through the hills and finding a spot to swim.
Tracey
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? About Time
- Favourite festive food? Vodka
- Favourite holiday activity? Relaxing with my family
Vicki
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? The Holiday
- Favourite festive food? Pigs in Blankets
- Favourite holiday activity? Skiing
Kylie
- What's your favourite movie to watch over the holidays? Home Alone movies with my son, Jack
- Favourite festive food? Seafood
- Favourite holiday activity? Relaxing in nature with family and friends
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