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Finding Joy in Everyday Moments: My Journey in Cornwall


Finding Joy in Everyday Moments: My Journey in Cornwall

When we moved to Cornwall, I envisioned serene evenings by the fire, a glass of wine in hand, savouring the beauty around me. Each night, I took a moment to appreciate what I have, dreaming of a life where I did less and enjoyed just “being” more. Despite the challenges, the move brought immense beauty and joy.

In Cornwall, I find myself in a different state, one I didn’t know existed. A walk on the beach makes all problems disappear, reminding me how happy I am. Every time I go out, I feel that now I have everything I ever dreamed about. But most of the time when I try to work, I start to panic. Maybe it’s not right, maybe I’m not checking off to-do lists, not waking up as early as I did, not following my plans as I always did…

Before, I lived working and dreaming about tomorrow, and that felt fulfilling because I felt I was working hard towards something. Now, I already live in that tomorrow I was dreaming about. I am here today, feeling happy and relaxed, but at the same time panicking that I should be more like my previous self—waking up at 4:00 am and diligently checking off my to-do list. So much has changed in my life—changes I often don’t talk about. As always, I strive to improve my life and embrace upcoming changes as opportunities for refinement, even when uncertainty looms. I believe that every challenge brings a new opportunity for growth and joy.

How do you find joy in everyday life? How do you manage ups and downs and conflicts with yourself? For me, experiencing beauty is everything. Even in times of doubt or sadness, I remind myself that these moments are fleeting, and beauty is always waiting to be discovered in the everyday moments. One of the ways I reconnect with this sense of beauty and peace is by running along the Cornwall coast path. Exploring new places and sharing my finds brings me immense joy. These moments of exploration and connection provide solace and inspiration.

So many around me seem to have all the answers, ready to teach and advise others. Yet, the further I go, the more I realise how much I don’t know. Whenever I think I may have found some answers, life presents a situation that turns my understanding upside down.

I am deeply grateful for all of you. My jewellery journey is like writing a diary—deep, immense, and intimate. It’s often solitary, but your interactions add meaning and reward to my journey. I appreciate every one of you, for your purchases, kind words, and the chance to know you. Those brief but meaningful connections are priceless. Please help me serve you better.

I offer 100-day returns on most pieces, a lifetime warranty, free delivery, and complimentary renewing, re-polishing, or re-patinating of your jewels once a year. I also provide Klarna and PayPal Pay in 3 options. What else could I do? During my last sale, I noted that some of you need more time to plan for birthdays or find gift ideas. Some of you have even asked for personalised gift suggestions. Would it be helpful if I sent personalised recommendations or reminders before special events? If so, how far in advance? Your ideas would be invaluable; I want to serve you better. Thank you to those who have already purchased!

Your insights and feedback help me grow and improve continuously!

 

Savour the hues of beautiful golden summer gleam,

Agneta

 

 

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Cornwall Coast Running Adventure 2024


Cornwall Coast Running Adventure 2024

Celebrating our recent move to Cornwall, I’ve embarked on an epic adventure: running the entire west Cornwall coast. Setting off from Marshland Mouth and aiming for Penzance, I’ll traverse 149.5 miles of breathtaking terrain.

On my inaugural run last Sunday, I kicked off at Marshland Mouth with the intention of covering about 12km. However, fueled by excitement, I found myself exploring every path, ultimately completing nearly 17km, ending at Bude sea pool. Despite my experience running 100km a month for three years, tackling this route revealed its true challenges. The weather, starting fair but turning to pouring rain, made navigating the muddy, slippery paths a true test. Yet, amidst the dreary skies emerged moments of stunning beauty.

As I ventured along the route, encountering its hilly terrain, each ascent and descent presented its own unique challenge. Some paths were narrow and treacherous, while others demanded careful footing to avoid slipping. Despite the physical strain, the views from the cliffs overlooking the beach and valley were simply breathtaking.

Notable highlights included the dramatic coastline near Morwenstow, the serene Coombe valley leading to Duckpool beach, and the lush greenery from Kilkhampton to Bude. Arriving at Bude sea pool, exhaustion had set in, overshadowing the earlier excitement. Even the rejuvenating waters provided temporary relief.

Reflecting on the experience, I realize the need for better preparation and healthier habits. Nonetheless, the journey has been a remarkable one, offering glimpses of Cornwall’s natural beauty and rugged charm.

Have you had the pleasure of visiting Bude before? This charming coastal town, with its historic Bude Sea Pool, offers a unique opportunity for wild swimming along the Atlantic Ocean’s edge.

I’m documenting my 2024’s Big Run journey on Instagram, sharing the stunning vistas and personal insights along the way. Join me in my Instagram stories, and feel free to share any feedback or requests for additional content. Stay tuned for more updates, including newsletters and blog posts detailing this extraordinary adventure.

 










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Unveiling 2023: Reflecting and Welcoming 2024

Unveiling 2023: Reflecting and Welcoming 2024

As we say goodbye to 2023, looking back, I find myself immersed in a year of ups and downs. Starting the year with the goal of surpassing 2022, I felt a bit uneasy at first. Despite the uncertainties, the year turned out to be a mix of accomplishments.

I ran 1200km again this year, and to cap it off, I took a plunge into the Bude sea pool—a tradition I am starting to uphold since moving to Cornwall.

In my journey in the world of jewelry, I presented my creations at Melee the Show in New York City—a dream that had seemed distant for a long time. Thanks to your unwavering support, it became a reality.

Unexpectedly, life picked up pace, bringing a whirlwind of moments from Edinburgh to the bustling energy of the USA.

Amidst it all, I took moments to pause and appreciate—the scent of accomplishment, the touch of family bonds, and the taste of shared moments.

Traditions like reviewing the year through photographs unfolded, though this time it was challenging due to the abundance of memories.

Now, on the eve of a new chapter, friends are joining the celebration. As I plan for what’s next, I’m eager to bring new ideas to life.

Your feedback has always been valuable. As the clock ticks towards a new year, I wish you a joyous New Year’s Eve and a 2024 filled with unique moments.

Here’s to new beginnings!

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A Festive Journey and Christmas Wishes

A Festive Journey and Christmas Wishes

Lately, I’ve been quite distant from writing newsletters, but I’m eager to unfold the tale in my upcoming pre-New Year’s piece.

Despite my newsletter silence, Instagram has been a vibrant canvas showcasing my journey, especially my recent move to the beautiful Cornwall. There, I’ve shared the hues of my joy and shadows of challenges, creating a canvas painted with the essence of my journey. To those curious for glimpses into my inspirations and the kaleidoscope of my life, I invite you to follow me at Agneta Bugyte Jewellery.

Finding joy in the art of expression, I delight in weaving stories around thoughts, emotions, and the myriad inspirations shaping my existence. I hope this journey through my musings resonates with you, capturing the very essence of my being.

Now, this note, initially intended to be brief, takes a delightful detour into a wish. Picture this enchanting season unfolding before you: silver snowflakes twirling in the crisp air, festive cheer radiating warmth akin to golden hues. Envision sparkles, reminiscent of dancing diamonds, creating a symphony of brilliance around you.

In this moment of reflection, I extend my deepest gratitude for the gleam you add to my journey. May your Christmas be wrapped in the magic we share, a passion for exquisite beauty that binds us. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, may it be as vibrant and splendid as the stories we weave together.

 

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Elements Festival

ELEMENTS FESTIVAL

I’m delighted to share that I will be showcasing a collection of my new work at the ninth edition of Elements, Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold in Edinburgh.

This exciting event will take place in the stunning Edinburgh showroom of Lyon & Turnbull Auctioneers from 27-29 October 2023. The event will be open to the public during these dates, with entry available from 11am to 4pm. Drop in and shop a stunning array of jewelry and silver. Additionally, I have a select number of free tickets for the VIP Private View and Cocktail Evenings. Scroll down for further details.

 

ELEMENTS FESTIVAL | 27 – 29 October
Fri – Sun, 11am – 4pm
Lyon & Turnbull, 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RR

£5 Entry Fee 

 

ELEMENTS VIP PRIVATE VIEW & COCKTAIL NIGHT

RSVPs for the Private View and Cocktail Night are managed through Eventbrite.
Please email to request your invitation and Eventbrite link (Exclusive for Email Subscribers and Customers only).

Please note that these events are invitation-only, and spaces are limited. RSVPs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t delay; if you’d like to attend this beautiful event, email me now to request your invitation!

VIP PRIVATE VIEW | 26 October, 6 – 8pm
COCKTAIL NIGHT | 27 October, 6 – 8pm

 

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Bursting With Excitement ~


Bursting With Excitement ~

To Dream the Impossible Dream……..

I meant to write this post a few months ago now… I had a dream which seemed to be impossible and yet became a reality in just 24 hours because of all of you brilliant and supportive people. I’d had a great offer…… yet it seemed to be impossible… and then I just tried the last thing before I had to say no… I am so happy, so grateful, and so SO overwhelmed with all the support, your purchases and the messages I received…

I AM PARTICIPATING IN MELEE THE SHOW IN NEW YORK

which I hope will bring more opportunities and will help me to grow. I believe it’s happening already: I’ve already started to panic as there’s so much to do: not just the fun part – designing and making – but also lots of admin and legal stuff such as insurances, export etc. which I really don’t enjoy!

For those who don’t know me, I am designer, artist and maker of your jewellery; everything is designed and made by me alone. I am also a mum of two wonderful children who try to bring some balance into my life/work/family. So not only have you helped me to create more beauty and give what I believe is the best I can, but also you’ve helped me to give more to my children. I mean not just in making their toy dreams a reality, but the most importantly in showing that if you live your dream long enough, never give up, then one day everything becomes possible and somehow the whole world gets lined up to help you to do it. Now I really feel that I am living the dream I had since I was a little girl. Of course, it’s not that pink and sparkly as it sounds, because there’s the other side to it as well!  I didn’t know I would work that much; didn’t know I could feel that exhausted so often, but, it was my dream, and I am living it. I’m not sure I‘ll ever feel like I have “arrived” to my destination but that what life is about isn’t it – the journey – the never-ending process and improvement.

I feel so happy and grateful for all of you, my lovely customers. Thank you to my loyal customers; thank you for those who bought from me for the first time ever. I didn’t know I have so many of you, thank you. At the same time with happiness and gratefulness comes even bigger responsibility than ever before. Realising how many of you invest in my work, in my creativity I feel a huge responsibility to offer more, to offer the best you can find and to receive the best service possible. I hope you already know that I offer –

•Free shipping
•100 day returns
•Free lifetime warranty
•Free Cleaning & Renewing

*** some limitations apply.

Exciting News ~

From now on I am hoping to help you with buying by offering flexible payment methods. I offer a possibility to pay with –

•PayPal pay in 3
•PayPal pay later
•Klarna

New Rings ~

I’m so excited I’m making these new rings and can share some pictures with you. Some of them are already available online, some will be soon! If you are interested in any of them, please email! I love receiving emails and am always happy to answer to any questions you may have and help in any way I can!


Upcoming event ~

Goldsmiths North | 7-9th July
Cutlers Hall, 7-15 Church St, Sheffiel S1 1HG

I am very excited to show my work for the first time ever at Goldsmiths North. It is an annual summer fair and shopping experience bringing the finest contemporary Silverware & Jewellery to the North of England, hosted in the magnificent Cutlers’ Hall in the heart of Sheffield.

Goldsmith North exhibitors are all independent makers at the top of their game and represent some of the best, most interesting and highest quality work being made in the industry today.

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Gold Friday and Christmas Delivery Dates

My Gold Friday gift for you ~

Many businesses offer a discount on ‘Black’ Friday, yet we also know how much prices have increased recently on everything… I haven’t increased my prices al all but due to the increased price of materials – precious metals, diamonds used in my work, packaging, services like hallmarking etc., to be able to deliver the same service and the same high quality from 25th December all work will have an increase of 20% on the price reported on the online shop now with effect from 25th of December.

So if you ever dreamed about one of my pieces now is the best time to buy or commission work (if you commission a bespoke piece of jewellery up until 25th December you will pay the old price without an increase).

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DATES

Commissioned pieces take three weeks to make: please be sure to order in time. The latest order date for made-to-order pieces for CHRISTMAS delivery is Wednesday 30th November.

My last day for posting CHRISTMAS orders of available ready-made jewellery is Wednesday 21st December. If you need something for a specific date please contact me, as I may be able to prioritise your order.

(It is all about UK delivery!)

Please contact me for Europe & International delivery queries.

 

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Apologies for breaking my promise ~

Apologies for breaking my promise ~

First of all I would like to apologise for breaking my promise. I said I would send a newsletter in a month or two and I haven’t sent one for quite a few months now.

It’s been a crazy year: it all started with the MAD About Jewellery Exhibition in New York. I worked six or seven days a week to prepare for the event which went really well. When I came back I continued to work hard on all the commissions. Thank you for keeping me so busy. I love what I do, and I feel like I am living my purpose when creating and making jewellery which I see “continuing to live its life on you”. 

In summer I had more time off work than I was originally planning … lots of time with my family, seeing relatives and friends.

When I was about to start preparing for the upcoming events later this year, we decided to make my daughter’s dream a reality… After 2 years of her asking every single day for a puppy, we have bought one, a beautiful little white wolf. I, being very thoughtful about everything read a lot about having a dog, training, exercise needs, characteristics of the particular breed we were about to buy ~ but I missed reading all about having a puppy. And I must say it’s been quite challenging to do anything but “puppy”… so, lots of slow time which I really struggle to enjoy… I am so much used to running that I have somehow to learn how to slow down, stop.


Well at least it is getting easier now, and I have been able to come back to doing what I love the most. I love to create these little pieces of jewellery; they carry such emotion and deep meaning and are really nice to gift. They have wonderful power to help us feel confident.

Upcoming events

NORTHERN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR | 13-16 October
Thu, 13 Oct 2022, 18:00 – Sun, 16 Oct 2022, 16:00
Victoria Baths, Manchester

Don’t miss the largest and most established selling event for contemporary craft in the North!
Now in its 15th year, the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2022 sees the return of 200 of the UK’s finest makers to Victoria Baths, Manchester’s iconic heritage attraction. Buy unique, handmade, made-to-last pieces for you and your home direct from the maker, or perhaps commission something special. Exhibitors have been carefully selected for the quality of their work and to showcase a variety of craft with glass, jewellery, interior and fashion textiles, ceramics, prints, furniture, lighting & more.

As well as an on-site cafe, the stunning Edwardian-tiled interior will also be the backdrop for installations and workshops and, new for 2022, GREENGRADS, a selling exhibition of UK graduates engaging with eco-issues.

 

ELEMENTS FESTIVAL |  28-30 October
Lyon & Turnbull 33 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR

Elements returns for 2022, bringing together forty-six of the UK’s finest Jewellers and Silversmiths for a selling fair, exhibition and series of events at the stunning showroom of Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh. From silver vases glittering with flecks of gold, to colourful, three-dimensional sculptural jewellery, Elements celebrates the vast range of expert craftsmanship and innovative design of makers from across the UK.

For the first time, award-winning work from the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, will be showcased in Scotland at Elements. The exhibition will feature a beautiful selection of work by some of the UK’s most renowned designers and craftspeople, alongside a display of drawings and jewels to celebrate the vision, skill and extraordinary legacy of GC&DC Lifetime Achievement Award winner, the late Dorothy Hogg MBE, on loan from The Goldsmiths’ Company Collection.

New Stockists

DIANA PORTER

33 Park St, Bristol, BS1 5NH, UK

THE STORE AT MAD

The Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle 
New York, NY 10019, USA

Recent commissions

 

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RE:FINE, The Store at MAD, NY

RE:FINE Redefining Fine Jewelry

This marks The Store at MAD’s eight seasonal RE:FINE launch event. In these-ever changing times to be able to come together and celebrate creativity and beauty is what RE:FINE’s opening evenings is about.

The Store is the only museum store in the world making a serious commitment to selling Fine Jewelry. With Jewelry at the museum’s core DNA, what better place than The Store at MAD for RE:FINE to live.

RE:FINE is the event of the jewelry that is dynamic, timeless, and responsive to the shifting aesthetics of our contemporary lives. I am thrilled to take part in this year’s RE:FINE event, making an mark on the jewelry world by challenging the conventions of what Fine Jewelry means today. All participating artists works in high carat gold, the highest quality silver, and unique gemstones. Jewelry made to last generations. Press here to browse the Lookbook.

Hope you can visit RE:FINE Spring 2022’s Opening Cocktail and shopping evening.

 

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MAD About Jewelry, NY

MAD About Jewelry

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting my designs alongside over 40 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists at the Museum of Arts and Design’s MAD About Jewelry from April 27– 30. 

MAD About Jewelry is the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary, artist-made jewelry, where collectors and jewelry enthusiasts have the rare opportunity to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field. The event kicks-off with an opening benefit dinner on April 26, followed by public sale days from April 27– 30. 

Museum of Arts and Design 

Learn More 

If you are in New York City, I hope you will join me for MAD About Jewelry. For a behind the scenes look at the event follow the hashtag #MADAboutJewelry on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

 

 

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