Rita’s Retros - Kisses from Lola

Kisses from Lola

One of Mom’s more interesting necklaces was made of glass beads which always looked like cubes of Chicklets to me. This necklace survived the 60’s‚ the 70’s‚ heck‚ it survived me! Then someone whose first initial is Lola got a hold of it. Beads sprayed from here to Baltimore.

Instead of re-stringing the necklace, Lola decided the beads would make lovely bracelets. And she was right. Being Lola‚ she naturally kept a couple herself. The remaining ones became the inspiration for “Kisses from Lola.”

Most of the designs are one-offs created from vintage and other inherited materials. However‚ if something you simply have to have has already been sold‚ we would be more than happy to look for similar ingredients. And new designs are on the way. So please check back frequently‚ or follow us on Twitter for updates.

We hope you like them!

KB 01 - Every little kiss The one which started it all. A cube in each of the colours from Mom’s necklace‚ and in the same basic pattern‚ paired with new Swarovski crystals. Onyx seed beads‚ gold-filled findings and bead caps. Filligree gold-filled clasp. On Softflex 24k Gold metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $40.00.
KB 04 - Sunfire Vintage orange cubes with new Swarovski crystals. gold-filled findings, rondels and spring clasp. On Softflex 24k Gold metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $40.00.		KB 06 - For Pumpkin Named in honour of another very special‚ and much missed‚ member of our family. Jasper beads of varying sizes. On Stretch Magic Pleather. $40.00.
KB 05 - The Chris Named in honour of a very special member of our family - and proud product tester!
Finger crocheted cording in black with silver tone Bali-style beads and S-clasp; sterling silver jump rings. Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $20.00.	Finger crocheted microfibre lace in brown with silver tone Bali-style beads. Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $10.00.	Finger crocheted microfibre lace in black with silver tone Bali-style beads and S-clasp (image en route). Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $10.00.
KB 08 - Spring Session Two Alternating purple and white flower glass beads. Purple seed beads‚sterling silver findings. Spring clasp. On Softflex .925 Sterling Silver metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm.$35.00.		KB 14 - Midnight and caramels Black lentil beads with caramel swirls. I know‚ I know - I should stop watching so many cooking shows. Also has black seed beads and gold-coloured rondels. Gold-filled findings. On Softflex 24k Champagne metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $15.00.

Smudged Kisses Or designs which didn’t come out quite the way I planned…
Another Pumpkin Red jasper and agate on Stretch Magic. Discovered the two small nicks in the agate after I had put everything together. Just lovely otherwise. $10.00.

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KB 01 - Every little kiss The one which started it all. A cube in each of the colours from Mom’s necklace‚ and in the same basic pattern‚ paired with new Swarovski crystals. Onyx seed beads‚ gold-filled findings and bead caps. Filligree gold-filled clasp. On Softflex 24k Gold metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $40.00.
KB 04 - Sunfire Vintage orange cubes with new Swarovski crystals. gold-filled findings, rondels and spring clasp. On Softflex 24k Gold metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $40.00.		KB 06 - For Pumpkin Named in honour of another very special‚ and much missed‚ member of our family. Jasper beads of varying sizes. On Stretch Magic Pleather. $40.00.
KB 05 - The Chris Named in honour of a very special member of our family - and proud product tester!
Finger crocheted cording in black with silver tone Bali-style beads and S-clasp; sterling silver jump rings. Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $20.00.	Finger crocheted microfibre lace in brown with silver tone Bali-style beads. Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $10.00.	Finger crocheted microfibre lace in black with silver tone Bali-style beads and S-clasp (image en route). Approximately 8 in \| 203.2 mm. $10.00.
KB 08 - Spring Session Two Alternating purple and white flower glass beads. Purple seed beads‚sterling silver findings. Spring clasp. On Softflex .925 Sterling Silver metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm.$35.00.		KB 14 - Midnight and caramels Black lentil beads with caramel swirls. I know‚ I know - I should stop watching so many cooking shows. Also has black seed beads and gold-coloured rondels. Gold-filled findings. On Softflex 24k Champagne metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in \| 184.15 mm. $15.00.

Smudged Kisses Or designs which didn’t come out quite the way I planned…
Another Pumpkin Red jasper and agate on Stretch Magic. Discovered the two small nicks in the agate after I had put everything together. Just lovely otherwise. $10.00.