Gathered and found

There is therapy, I find, in wandering along the shore to the sound of pounding waves, embraced by the ocean's salty, misty air. Finding interesting bits of jetsam washed up and half buried in the sand is an additional pleasure. 

Tasha Wakefield, my latest featured creative, does this for a living. You will find Tasha strolling along the Sydney beaches or in fact, any beach in the world she may be visiting. You may think she's wondering aimlessly on a beach walk, but she is actually carefully scanning the shoreline for signs of shimmering seaglass to collect and repurpose for her jewellery pieces.

Tasha runs the jewellery business, Spindrift Collections, with the philosophy of creating pieces that are ethically sourced, sustainably produced and affordable.

Tasha  uses sea glass in her jewellery designs, creating beautiful muted colours which suit her silver work. She says : 'Beach glass, also known as sea glass or mermaids tears is old discarded glass from bottles and jars, which made their way into the ocean. Over many years the waves, water and salt then naturally smooth the glass down to a beautifully soft and polished finish. I collect and source my beach glass from seashores all around the world, meaning I always have an amazing variety to choose from when making new works. Whether a Spindrift design or a bespoke commission, I always find just the right piece for you.”

To see her stunning work, visit her newly revamped Spindrift website for a peek at her  elegantly designed and made pieces and to find all Spindrift Collections social media locations.

I am so excited to let you know that Tasha’s is offering this beautiful piece 'Oceans Necklace' as a prize. 

This piece represents our five oceans, with four pieces of sea smoothed beach glass and one solid sterling silver piece. To be in to win, please join us for a competition on Instagram.

{Photos by Tasha Wakefield}

To enter, on Instagram:
1. Follow @spindriftcollections & @adiandbert
2. Tag a friend & invite to join
3. Post a NEW pic featuring what you have gathered and found to #thegatheredandfoundseries

The competition is open worldwide and closes at the end of the month, 30 November. Tasha will judge the winning entry.