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Late summer

I don’ t know about you but I feel really mixed about late summer.

In a way, I am ready to get back to the routine of teaching; getting up early, packing lunch the night before.

Part of me thrives on the rigid schedule of structured days.

But the other part of me revolts.

I want more summer! That side of me screams.

I didn’t have enough fun yet! It’s not fair! (what’s not fair? I don’t know- life?)

The contented part of me is happy to have the cooler nights that come with less have-to-have-fun pressure.

The creative side of me is happy. I tend to make more time to create in the cooler months. And since Vermont is chock full of those, the innovator in me can thrive.

There are also things to look forward to. Apple cider, fires, pumpkins and stews. Being cozy inside of the house, and adventuring through the snow.

Here’s to slowing down a bit – just a bit- from full throttle to just cruising – into fall.

Cheers~

Courtney

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I found Courtney on Instagram, and I fell in love with the way her jewelry celebrates place. I messaged her to ask about having a necklace made that would reflect the almost daily hikes I take with my beloved husky. She was enthusiastic about the project and worked with me to map out the necklace, including locations where I have seen animals such as bear, beaver, deer, and birds such as owls and herons. When I received the necklace, I immediately put it on and wore it nearly every day. It is so special to me! Here's where you know you're working with a fabulous professional. When I caught the necklace in something and broke it (luckily, the way she had strung the stones meant I didn't lose any), she responded right away to send it to her for repair. It's on its way back to me, and I cannot wait to wear it again. If you would like a unique, place-based piece of jewelry to commemorate a location that is meaningful to you, I highly recommend working with Courtney Reckord!

— Beverly W, Granby, CT

"On a recent trip to visit my daughter Vermont, we found Courtney and her beautiful jewelry at the Burlington Farmers Market. My daughter asks for nothing, seriously!, but I noticed her admiring the pendants. An avid hiker, she mentioned that Camel's Hump was probably the mountain that she has hiked the most during her time in VT. I grabbed Courtney's card and ordered a pendant as soon as I got home. No reason for the gift except to honor my hardworking child and to support a local artisan. Gorgeously wrapped, arrived quickly and the ordering process was seamless. The pendant is beautiful and her humble reaction to it was priceless. Already thinking about a graduation gift for her next year, UVM '22!"

— Katie W, Concord, MA

I had been eyeing Courtney's work for a awhile at the Burlington farmer's market. My partner and I were discussing marriage and we both had family rings with diamonds that we knew we wanted to work with for my ring, so Courtney was the first person we reached out to for resetting the stones. She was a delight to work with from start to finish! The design process was so easy and she came up with multiple designs that I loved- we settled on a very unique river design that I adore. She also designed my partner's ring in his favorite tree bark style (birch). The process was easy, very reasonably priced, and the timelines were perfect (and Courtney was always communicative and straightforward about next steps and timeframe). I highly recommend her for any custom design work, including stone resetting. We're so glad to have unique rings that really define us and mean so much (and I'm sure I will purchase other jewelry from her in the future). Thank you, Courtney!

— Heather K, Burlington, VT