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            <title>April</title>
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	As I patiently await the arrival of spring, I am busy working at the bench to create customized pieces for my wonderful customers.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Top: Silver &quot;Gloriosa&quot; Ring with Ms.R&#39;s Oval Blue Sapphire&lt;br /&gt;
	Middle: Silver &amp; 14k Rose Gold &quot;Escarpment&quot; Ring with a Cognac Diamond for Ms.K&lt;br /&gt;
	Bottom: Silver &amp; 14k Yellow Repurposed Gold &quot;Escarpment&quot; Ring with Ms.G&#39;s Ruby and Diamonds&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;img alt=&quot;1. April Newsletter Escarpment Rings&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_283.jpg&quot; style=&quot;height: 579px; width: 500px&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	Below is a special Repurposed Project. This 18k Yellow gold coin Pin was melted down, rolled out into 6 individual rings and fabricated into this unique band.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;1. April Newsletter 18k coin project&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_284.jpg&quot; style=&quot;height: 218px; width: 548px&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	One last project I would like to share with you is a wedding band set I created for a lovely couple. These rings are made in sterling silver. I oxidized the background to enhance the silhouettes of the Loons.&lt;/div&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;1. April Newsletter Beitans&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_282.JPG&quot; style=&quot;height: 332px; width: 499px&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	I look forward to sharing future inspiration and completed projects with you.&lt;br /&gt;
	Our store hours are:&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thursday : 11-6&lt;br /&gt;
	Friday : 11-6&lt;br /&gt;
	Saturday : 11-5&lt;br /&gt;
	I am open by appointment Monday - Wednesday. If you have any inquiries please do not hesitate to contact me.&lt;br /&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>It's a new year</title>
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	After new years I always feel refreshed and excited to take on a New Year!&lt;br /&gt;
	New designs, exciting challenges and adventures.&lt;/p&gt;
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	I would like to start off by thanking Melissa for the time she spent with Macadi over the past two and a half years. We wish her well and success in her new adventure! Macadi will still be featuring jewellery created by Melissa Gobeil Designs :)&lt;/p&gt;
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	I would like to thank you for a wonderful Christmas season. It was so nice to reconnect with many familiar faces and welcome new ones to the studio. I have been waiting to post some photos of custom pieces that left the shop before the holidays...&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Blog Jan 2013&quot; height=&quot;721&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_276.jpg&quot; width=&quot;687&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span _fck_bookmark=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;display: none;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Repurposed gold butterfly pendant using client&#39;s diamonds&lt;br /&gt;
	Australian Sapphire set in 18kt yellow gold&lt;br /&gt;
	14kt white gold pendant using client&#39;s diamonds + emerald&lt;span _fck_bookmark=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;display: none;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span _fck_bookmark=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;display: none;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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	I made a promise to stay connected with you. I will be giving you a behind the scenes look at what goes on the studio and where my inspiration comes from.&lt;br /&gt;
	Every piece has a story, I would like to share them with you!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Christmas 2012</title>
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;This has been a very exciting Christmas Season. Our son is now 13 months old which makes the holidays more precious. The lights sparkle brighter and the music is sweeter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;This energy is definitely flowing throughout MACADI as well. I have been busy in the workshop creating some really exciting custom pieces for my wonderful clients. I will be releasing photos once gifts have been received!&lt;br /&gt;
	I would really love to share more with you and create a connection to the pieces you see at MACADI. Give you a behind the scenes look at where my inspiration comes from and how I approach projects.&lt;br /&gt;
	Every piece has a story. Allow me to share these stories with you!&lt;br /&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, from my family to yours.&lt;br /&gt;
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	Mandy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>NEW newsletters</title>
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	Sign up for a chance to win this pearl necklace. Value $300.&lt;/h3&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_273.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 340px; height: 256px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Holiday Season 2012</title>
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	It&#39;s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!&lt;/h2&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;Jacob stopped by for a visit to see what mommy was up to!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;jacob sweater&quot; height=&quot;433&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_271.JPG&quot; width=&quot;265&quot; /&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;tiny shopper&quot; height=&quot;432&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_272.JPG&quot; width=&quot;349&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;MACADI&#39;s tiniest shopper &quot;ooooing and awwwing&quot; and pointing at all of the sparkly treasures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;I am very excited to be here this holiday season to create treasures for your special people. I missed everyone last year while I was away celebrating the arrival of my sweet Jacob. So please stop in and see the new collections we have been working on this year!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Ox pearl pendant&quot; height=&quot;252&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_267.JPG&quot; width=&quot;272&quot; /&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;woven pendants&quot; height=&quot;252&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_270.JPG&quot; width=&quot;379&quot; /&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;NEW! Oxidized Pearl Pendant                                                        NEW! Handwoven silver pendants &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;We understand that buying jewellery for others is a difficult task. We will help you find that perfect piece!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;escarpment pendants&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_268.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 600px; height: 252px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;NEW! Sterling silver and 14k Escarpment Pendants&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;&quot;&gt;While you are visiting, please fill out your WISHLIST to make shopping extra easy for your loved ones....and to make sure you receive what you have had your eyes on;)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;img alt=&quot;silver balls&quot; height=&quot;348&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_269.JPG&quot; width=&quot;522&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;Satin Silver sphere studs - a holiday must-have :)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;Dates to Remember:&lt;br /&gt;
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	Nov 29th : Elora&#39;s Starlight Shopping Night       Open until 9pm&lt;br /&gt;
	Nov 30th : MACADI Open House                      Open until 9pm&lt;br /&gt;
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	We are now open 7 days a week until Christmas:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt&quot;&gt;Mon - Fri : 11-6&lt;br /&gt;
	Sat + Sun : 11-5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Oxidation 101</title>
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	*At MACADI Jewellery we do not plate our silver jewellery to prevent oxidation or tarnishing. We love the pure white colour of sterling silver when its clean and so choose to keep it natural.  If you have some sterling silver jewellery that is not oxdizing, it may well be plated. Nickle plating can cause allergic reactions in some people and will wear off over time. &lt;/p&gt;
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	If you have any questions about what can or cannot be dipped, just give us a call. We are happy to help. Please follow instructions on the Hagerty Silver Clean for proper use.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Studio Tour 2012</title>
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	Studio Tour 2012&lt;/h1&gt;
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	Well, that was fun! The first weekend of the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour was a great success. We had loads of art supporters through the doors on Saturday and Sunday of last weekend. It was a lovely and busy time and we are looking forward to seeing more friendly faces this coming weekend.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Artist information and Studio Tour maps are available at the Elora Arts Centre and all around town, (Including here at MACADI) so make your plans and enjoy the autumn air.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thank you Arts lovers!&lt;/p&gt;
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	M &amp; M&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI News: September 2012</title>
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	MACADI Jewellery wants to keep you in The Loupe!&lt;/h2&gt;
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	MACADI News: September 2012&lt;/h2&gt;
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	Elora- Fergus Studio Tour - September 22-23 &amp; 29-30 - 10-5pm&lt;/h3&gt;
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	Well, its just about that time of year again! Whip up a thermos of something to warm your bones, grab your studio tour maps and an art-loving companion and hit the country roads. Its STUDIO TOUR Season!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Crisp clear days are ahead and what better way to spend them than touring the creative spaces of artists and makers, buying art, and getting inspired? The Elora-Fergus area is brimming with talented artists who are dedicated to their crafts, so put on your walking shoes and enjoy as they invite you into their creative worlds and processes.&lt;/p&gt;
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	This is Mandy&#39;s 5th year on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour and she has been busy producing new rings and woven jewellery. MACADI Jewellery is #5 on the map, so come by and see what we have been up to.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Our very own Patrice Baker of SILVERFISH STUDIOS who does the beautiful copper and bronze etched jewellery that we carry at MACADI is a part of the Studio Tour for the first time this year, so make sure to pop by and see the amazing creative space that she has built at 15 Grandview Ave in Fergus.&lt;/p&gt;
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	For more detailed information on the Elora-Fergus Studio tour, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.elorafergusstudiotour.com/&quot;&gt;www.elorafergusstudiotour.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Woven Silver Circle pendant and earrings&lt;/p&gt;
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	Wedding Industry Experts Award Winner&lt;/h3&gt;
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	We are also pleased to announce that MACADI Jewellery won the Wedding Industry Experts award for &quot;Best Jewelry - Ontario&quot;. Thank you for all of the support. Stay tuned for the launch of new MACADI Bridal jewellery.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weddingindustryexperts.com/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.weddingindustryexperts.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	The &quot;C&quot; word&lt;/h3&gt;
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	We hate to say the &quot;C&quot; word before the leaves start to fall, but we just want to get you thinking. If you have a special project in mind to give as a gift for Christmas, now is the time to start the conversation with us. Special orders typically take from 6-8 weeks, but things start to pile up a bit as we near the season, so please if you are thinking about a special custom piece, lets start talking now. Lastly, if there is something at MACADI that you have had your heart set on, come on in and fill out your &quot;&lt;em&gt;MACADI Wishlist&lt;/em&gt;&quot; so that we can lend a hand to your loved ones when they want to gift you something precious.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Hot off the Bench&lt;/h3&gt;
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	Here is one of our most recent custom rings (left) and some new in-house feather ring designs (right.)&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/images/img_256.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 400px&quot; /&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/images/img_259.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 342px; height: 330px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Left: Custom 14k white gold champagne diamond ring&lt;/p&gt;
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	Right: Two tone feather rings&lt;/p&gt;
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	Looking forward to seeing you all soon!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;em&gt;Mandy, Gloria &amp; Melissa&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>PEPE's Trunk Show</title>
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Pepe trunk show&quot; height=&quot;436&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_252.jpg&quot; width=&quot;653&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI News: July, 2012</title>
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	MACADI Jewellery wants to&lt;/h1&gt;
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	keep you in The Loupe!&lt;/h1&gt;
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	MACADI News: July 6th, 2012&lt;/h2&gt;
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	NEW ONLINE SHOP!&lt;/h2&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;Too hot to leave the house? Live too far to take the drive to our Elora Boutique? Want to send a loved one a lovingly crafted gift? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;MACADI Jewellery is happy to share, that you can now &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=collections&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;SHOP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=collections&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;from the comfort of your home sweet home.  Shop online for MACADI Jewellery&#39;s &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=collections&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;COLLECTIONS&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=oneofakind&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;ONE OF A KIND&lt;/a&gt; Jewellery as well as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=giftcertificates&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;GIFT CERTIFICATES&lt;/a&gt; of varying denominations. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=collections&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;COLLECTIONS &lt;/a&gt;shown online are usually in stock so we can get your piece out to you right away. For out of stock items, please allow for three weeks turnaround. Do you remember something that you saw in the store, but don&#39;t see it online? Give us a call at the boutique &lt;span class=&quot;ClickablePhoneNumber&quot; style=&quot;border-bottom: 1px dotted&quot;&gt;(519.846.0116&lt;/span&gt;) and we would be happy chat with you about it and then process your order over the phone.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;Lastly, enjoy our flat rate shipping of $10 - no matter where you live. Once your payment is processed you will have your piece within a seven days or less.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;Click on the link below to see what we&#39;ve been up to. Go on, take a peek :)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:16px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=collections&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;MACADI&#39;S ONLINE SHOP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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	What&#39;s NEW at MACADI?&lt;/h2&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;With Mandy now back in full swing, the MACADI team has been able to diversify to cover a lot of bases. Melissa has been doing lots of photography and building the online shop, while Mandy has been at the bench, coming out with lots of great new COLLECTION and CUSTOM pieces. She has been tweeking and refining some of the existing COLLECTIONS, as well as creating some new ones (See&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=011111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; 01.11.11&lt;/a&gt;.) Gloria, steadies on behind the scenes, keepingthe the other two in check all while making sure the boutique stays looking beautiful. What a team!&lt;img alt=&quot;what have they been doing&quot; src=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/images/img_227.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 906px; height: 302px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Repurposed yellow gold stud earrings (left)&lt;br /&gt;
	Sterling silver Ginko Cuff (middle)&lt;br /&gt;
	Custom Escarpment rings with repurposed gold and diamond (right)&lt;/p&gt;
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	01.11.11&lt;/h2&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=011111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;01.11.11&lt;/a&gt; is the date that Mandy&#39;s son Jacob was born. As many know, he arrived a little early and needed some support. Mandy created the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=011111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;01.11.11&lt;/a&gt; COLLECTION as a means to help raise funds and awareness for the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rmhccanada.com/inside-rmhc/about-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE&lt;/a&gt; which was there for Jacob and his family when they needed it most. Mandy selected the labradorite gemstones used because they reflect the colour of Jacob&#39;s eyes. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rmhccanada.com/inside-rmhc/about-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE&lt;/a&gt; which provides homes away from home for family&#39;s of sick children. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=011111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;01.11.11_400&quot; src=&quot;http://www.macadijewellery.com/images/img_228.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 400px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;&gt;That&#39;s all for now! Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, stay cool and have some summer fun!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Yours,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Mandy, Melissa and Gloria&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI News: May 2012</title>
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	MACADI Jewellery wants to keep you in The Loupe!&lt;/h1&gt;
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	MACADI News: May 2012&lt;/h2&gt;
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	Award Winner&lt;/h3&gt;
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	MACADI is very proud to announce that Mandy Deskur was recently awarded the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Centre Wellington County. We are very appreciative of the recognition and emmensly thankful to our community for the ongoing support.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Award&quot; src=&quot;../images/img_203.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 736px; height: 515px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Spring hours&lt;/h3&gt;
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	As of April 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;, MACADI Jewellery is open from Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturdays 11-5. We are happy to accommodate special appointments on our closed days so please feel free to contact us. As always if you have any custom projects in mind, please book and appointment with either Mandy or Melissa.&lt;/p&gt;
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	mandy@macadijewellery.com  |  melissa@macadijewellery.com  |  519.846.0116&lt;/p&gt;
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	Graduation and Prom Jewellery&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Is someone special graduating this year? Custom jewellery is a beautiful way to mark the occasion. If you have old material lying around, like gold or gemstones, bring it by, perhaps we can come up with just the right thing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Looking for jewellery for prom? MACADI jewellery has lots of fun affordable options. From pearls to chain to swarovski crystals, we&#39;ve got you covered.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mother&rsquo;s Day&lt;/h3&gt;
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	Don&rsquo;t forget, It&rsquo;s Mother&rsquo;s Day Sunday May 13th. Show your love for Mom and spoil her with some MACADI Jewellery.   Macadi has lots of great      gift ideas, and if you are not sure what she may like, fear not - our stylish staff is here to help.  To all the mothers out there, we wish you a most beautiful and abundant day.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;happy mom&quot; src=&quot;../images/img_202.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 695px; height: 930px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mother and daughter duo Candice and Cathie hit up MACADI for some Mother&#39;s Day shopping.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2012 15:23:09 -0400</pubDate>
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	Sweet Spring Air&lt;/h1&gt;
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	I was intrigued by my son&#39;s wide eyes this evening while he looked outside with the desire to get some fresh air. To my surprise it was absolutely lovely and we enjoyed an evening walk in the sweet spring air. These days it&#39;s hard to tell just by looking out the window if you will need sandals or a winter coat....I always opt for the sandals if possible.&lt;/p&gt;
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	There is nothing better than seeing our trees and flowers coming back to life. This gave me a lot of inspiration for some new designs, and also reminded me of a particular design I have already created.&lt;/p&gt;
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	These dried flower stud earrings are sold as studs or on a hook. We have also created a charm using the same design.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;dried flower charm&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_196.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 359px; height: 237px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;dried flower studs&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_195.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 378px; height: 252px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	I find these to be a real staple item in my personal collection. They seem to work with any outfit!&lt;/p&gt;
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	We have extended our spring hours:&lt;/p&gt;
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	Wednesday - Friday  11-6&lt;br /&gt;
	Saturday                  11-5&lt;/h2&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:10:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>February 2012</title>
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	Sweethearts for your love....&lt;/h2&gt;
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	February is upon us! We have been busy working at the bench to create for your special someone!&lt;/p&gt;
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	We have designed new hearts for our charm collection. For those of you who love gold, we have introduced gold vermeil hearts as well!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Sweethearts&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_192.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 600px; height: 399px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Extended Valentine&#39;s Day Hours:&lt;/h4&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;messageBody&quot; data-ft=&quot;{&quot; type=&quot;&quot;&gt;Sunday  Feb 12   12-4&lt;br /&gt;
	Monday Feb 13   11-6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;span class=&quot;messageBody&quot; data-ft=&quot;{&quot; type=&quot;&quot;&gt;Tuesday Feb 14  11-6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	January/February SPECIALS&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Make sure to check the Gorge Cinema paper this month for a little something special when you &quot;clip and save&quot; - The Cellar and MACADI Jewellery are in this together so come out and enjoy some of the finer things (like great food and beautiful jewels . . .)&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:47:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI News - January 2012</title>
            <description> &lt;h2&gt;
	MACADI Jewellery wants to keep you in The Loupe!&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;
	MACADI News: January 2012&lt;/h3&gt;
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	New Winter Hours&lt;/h4&gt;
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	With the welcome of winter, and of course little Jacob (born November 1st, 2011) - MACADI Jewellery will be reducing our boutique hours to Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-6 and Saturday 11-5. We will be available from Sunday to Wednesday by appointment only, so please feel free to contact us.  You may see the lights on in the Studio on our closed days, we are working away, making new jewellery!&lt;/p&gt;
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	NEW Jewellery for a New Year!!!&lt;/h4&gt;
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	Watch for our NEW repurposed gold collection - NEW wedding bands and engagement rings. There&#39;s lots in store for 2012 so, keep an eye on us. And please remember you can always follow us on Facebook - &quot;like&quot; us if you do!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Valentine&#39;s Day&lt;/h4&gt;
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	Watch for round two of our &quot;sweetheart&quot; charm pendants as we near the month of Feburary - what a sweet way to show some love. These popular &quot;sweethearts&quot; will be available in sterling and gold vermeil (gold plated sterling silver.)&lt;/p&gt;
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	January/February SPECIALS&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Make sure to check the Gorge Cinema paper this month for a little something special when you &quot;clip and save&quot; - The Cellar and MACADI Jewellery are in this together so come out and enjoy some of the finer things (like great food and beautiful jewels . . .)&lt;/p&gt;
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	Wishing you all a most healthy and abundant New Year!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Your local jewellers,&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy, Melissa &amp; Gloria&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:42:04 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Welcome Baby Jacob!</title>
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	1-11-11&lt;/p&gt;
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	November certainly was a more interesting month than I had planned for. Our dear Jacob decided to make an early entrance into the world. It was a rough beginning for all of us, but he is now home and thriving!&lt;/p&gt;
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	He had brought so much joy and love into our lives already. I really cannot get enough of him!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Jacob1&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_183.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 266px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Christmas is quickly approaching and the lovely ladies of MACADI have been very busy creating custom pieces and stunning gifts for the shop! Please come in and see what they have been working on.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Here is a sneak peak of some necklaces that will be sprinkling in one by one as they are completed.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Pebble necklace white2&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_185.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 173px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;mocha pebble necklace&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_187.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 399px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	We hope to see you all soon!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy, Gloria &amp; Melissa&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Mandy gears down, Melissa and Gloria gear up!</title>
            <description> &lt;p&gt;
	Hello everyone,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	It is now time for me to listen to my body and start to slow down at work. It has been quite the transition, both my mind and body preparing for the arrival of our little one. Even though I am not in the studio as much as I would like to be, I still have ideas brewing and more designs on the way. I have also prepared some work that I can do at home, so please look forward to new pieces at MACADI! Melissa will be taking on special orders for the holiday season. So please come in soon if you have any ideas!&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;br /&gt;
	I have an amazing team that will be there to help you. Please visit us to speak with Melissa and Gloria and feel free to send me an email with any questions.&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;br /&gt;
	mandy@macadijewellery.com&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;br /&gt;
	We are looking forward to the holiday season and have been preparing ahead of time this year! Many of these designs will be ready for our Open House on November 5th. You will be able to make a wishlist for those sweethearts buying for you!&lt;br /&gt;
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	Thank you to all of my wonderful customers and all of your continual support.&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;br /&gt;
	Mandy&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:08:07 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Gloria wins big at JCK</title>
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	MACADI&#39;s own Gloria wins big at JCK this year! At the end of a very long weekend of tradeshows this August, Gloria cast her ballot at the Jewellery Business Magazine booth and won the ipad2 giveaway. We think she deserved it :)&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Jewellery Business Oct 2011&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_177.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 463px; height: 600px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 13:54:32 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>2011 Studio Tour </title>
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	Every September Elora-Fergus Artists open their doors and welcome visitors to tour their studios and workshops to see how it all happens. Yesterday MACADI Jewellery was filled with Studio Tour-ists delighting their senses on the stunning September day. Visitors poked around our workshop learning about rolling mills, bench pins and RTV molds. Its always fun to open up such niche realms to the outside world - you never really know the impact that these shared moments can have, so open the doors . . . &lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Studio tour banner&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_173.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 600px; height: 464px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:35:01 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Old Gold, New Life</title>
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	This past month we have seen gold prices soar beyond belief. What are we doing here in the studios of MACADI jewellery? Well, people are bringing us their &lt;em&gt;old gold &lt;/em&gt;and we are breathing into &lt;em&gt;new life&lt;/em&gt;. As surprising as it may be, not everyone is liquidating their baby rings, inherited gold pieces and old wedding bands.  At MACADI Jewellery we have seen is a surge in our client&#39;s creativity and flexibility when it comes to custom work. Clients bring us their old gold pieces and we melt them down into an ingot, forge it and do jewellery fabrications on site.  There is a tendancy towards sentimentality here while people also like knowing that they have made less of a footprint and saved themselves the cost of having to invest in new gold for their project. People are still getting married, and gold is still changing hands, so choosing a jeweller who will take the time to repurpose their existing material means something.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_164.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 315px; height: 339px&quot; /&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_171.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 281px; height: 327px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:10:23 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI Jewellery wants to keep you in The Loupe!</title>
            <description> &lt;h3&gt;
	MACADI News: August 2011&lt;/h3&gt;
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	BABYTIME...&lt;/h4&gt;
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	As you may or may not know, our beloved designer/goldmsith/shop owner Mandy is expecting a child! She is growing nice and round and so she will soon start to slow down.  As such, Mandy will be accepting custom orders up until the end of August and will start to take them up again in the New Year. In the meantime, MACADI Jewellery will be in business as usual: In house designer and goldsmith, Melissa Gobeil will continue to be available for custom projects and Gloria will also be around to keep things on course.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Mandy - 6 months&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_161.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 272px; height: 400px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy today.&lt;/p&gt;
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	MACADI Boutique Collections still growing...&lt;/h4&gt;
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	The shop will continue to brim with new MACADI boutique designs leading up to the Christmas season so please visit us and expect to be surprised!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;br /&gt;
	MACADI WISHLISTS...&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Fill out your WISHLIST next time that you are in to help us guide your loved ones in the right places :) We will have these ready and waiting for you for when your passion strikes.&lt;/p&gt;
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	In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer and as always we look forward to seeing you soon.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thank you for your endless support. MACADI would not be the same without you.&lt;/p&gt;
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	All the best,&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy, Melissa &amp; Gloria&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:15:58 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>And they return to the Center</title>
            <description> &lt;p&gt;
	Well, one of us went as far west as possible in this country and the other went just as far east. But alas we have returned and are happy to be home and in full Elora summer swing. The summers around here bring lots of new faces, beautiful local foods, festivals, art and sounds. Come by for a visit before the market or on your way to the gorge to cool off...Happy summer to all and to all a cool night.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;mandy bay of fundy&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_158.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 266px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy and Baby and Chris take in The Bay of Fundy.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Photo Credit: Chris Murray&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;mg and company&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_159.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 267px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Melissa and her ladies revinate on the beaches of Ucluelet.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Photo Credit: Katherine Thompson&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Welcome Mill Street Bakery & Bistro</title>
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	After much aniticpation and many many cookie samples later, we would like to welcome our new neighbours to the east. Congratulations on your opening Mill Street Bakery &amp; Bistro and welcome to the East side of Mill.&lt;/p&gt;
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	We wish you amazing success and promise to eat way too many baked treats!&lt;/p&gt;
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	All the best,&lt;/p&gt;
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	Team MACADI&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Mill Street Bistro&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_157.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 600px; height: 399px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	June 13th, 2011 - Mill Street Bakery &amp; Bistro lets the people in!!!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:58:27 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI works together with local B&Bs</title>
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	MACADI was in the fresh air today  meeting the hosts of our fabulous local Bed and Breakfasts. Who knew that there were so many luxurious little gems in town? What perfect homes away from home. We may just have to go on our own getaways . . .&lt;/p&gt;
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	We are happy to announce that MACADI Jewellery will be offering guests staying at local B&amp;Bs the opportunity to save the tax on in store products while visiting the area.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thank you to Anne at &lt;a href=&quot;http://gardenerscottage.ca/&quot;&gt;Gardener&#39;s Cottage&lt;/a&gt;, Ro at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.logcabinheaven.com&quot;&gt;Log Cabin Heaven&lt;/a&gt;, Roger &amp; Kathleen at &lt;a href=&quot;http://drewhouse.com&quot;&gt;Drew House&lt;/a&gt;, Donna &amp; Paul at &lt;a href=&quot;http://chezdusoleil.com&quot;&gt;Chez du Soleil&lt;/a&gt;, Kay &amp; Dave at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbcanada.com/4645.html&quot;&gt;Stoneacre&lt;/a&gt;, Chris &amp; David at &lt;a href=&quot;http://tynavon.ca&quot;&gt;Tynavon&lt;/a&gt;, and Julie at &lt;a href=&quot;http://home.cogeco.ca/~wiggithall/Wiggithall_Home.html&quot;&gt;Wiggit Hall Guesthouse &amp; Gallery&lt;/a&gt;. Your places are beautiful!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;gardeners cottage&quot; src=&quot;../images/img_151.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 198px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://gardenerscottage.ca&quot;&gt;Gardener&#39;s Cottage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;Log Cabin Heavan&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_152.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 391px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.logcabinheaven.com&quot;&gt;Log Cabin Heavan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;drew house&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_150.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 200px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://drewhouse.com&quot;&gt;Drew House&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;chez du soleil&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_149.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 201px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezdusoleil.com&quot;&gt;Chez Du Soleil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;stone acre&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_153.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 193px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bbcanada.com/4645.html&quot;&gt;Stoneacre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;tynavon&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_156.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 199px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://tynavon.ca&quot;&gt;Tynvon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;wiggithall&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_155.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px; height: 225px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://home.cogeco.ca/~wiggithall/Wiggithall_Home.html&quot;&gt;Wiggit Hall Guesthouse&amp; Gallery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:57:43 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>June is Pearl month</title>
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	Did you know that a pearl is the result of an irritant or foreign body in a Oyster or other mollusk? Mollusks create layers and layers of nacre around an irritant in order to protect themselves from it! What a beautiful way to deal with irritation. Let us learn from our beloved mollusks and devote ourselves this month to adorning our June born loved ones with this beatiful creativity.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;pearl month&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_148.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 500px; height: 328px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:11:37 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Studio heat</title>
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	The closest thing to the dreamed up pineapple-shaved-ice-drizzled-in-coconut. We will Return to productivity Thursday morning. &lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;hot hot heat&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_147.JPG&quot; style=&quot;width: 500px; height: 332px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:22:28 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>A winter reverie</title>
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	With winter long gone, we pull from our archives a pair of custom designed wedding bands inspired by quiet moment looking down onto the ice from the top of the Elora Gorge.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_137.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 461px; height: 204px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&quot;A crack in the ice&quot; 14k white gold wedding bands with blue sapphire&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 14:12:30 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Gorgeous NEW! Orchid pendant</title>
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	HOT OFF THE BENCH!  This new sumptuous sterling silver orchid pendant finds its home among Mandy&#39;s growing Botanical Collection. Come in and take a look.  &lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_136.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 400px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:53:04 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Happy Easter</title>
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	A busting day in Elora today. The sunshine was out to warm our winter bones. It was so nice to see everyone out of hibernation! Happy hunting everyone. May you each find your treasure!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy &amp; Melissa&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_134.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 582px; height: 200px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:49:27 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Artcetera 2011</title>
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	MACADI Jewellery artists Mandy Deskur,  Melissa Gobeil and Silverfish Studios have made their jewellery donations. Support The Elora Arts Center from May 5th-7th at their annual fundraising event Artcetera 2011. Participate in live and silent auctions. Love your local artists!&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eloracentreforthearts.ca/index.cfm?page=artcetera2011&quot;&gt;http://www.eloracentreforthearts.ca/index.cfm?page=artcetera2011&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Reversable labradorite pendant. Designer: Mandy Deskur&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_131.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 250px; height: 216px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Garnet and sterling silver earrings. Designer: Melissa Gobeil&lt;/p&gt;
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	 &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_132.png&quot; style=&quot;width: 295px; height: 612px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	 A Big Pendant. Designer: Silverfish Studios&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;/images/img_129.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 222px; height: 500px&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:40:06 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI's new look</title>
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	Macadi Jewellery is bringing in the new! Over the winter months we have been hard at work creating new collections, doing photoshoots, painting the boutique and designing a new website. Thanks to our collaborators Davide Green (photography) and George Loney (website) for all of your time and devotion. We wouldn&#39;t look this good on the other side of winter without you!&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:22:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>It's Bridal Time!!!</title>
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_70.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 397px; height: 518px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:35:31 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>MACADI CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE</title>
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	PLEASE JOIN US . . .&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_64.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 400px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:34:37 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Onsite Artist: Melissa Gobeil</title>
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	Since a very young age, jewellery has stirred my passion. I have vivid memories of connecting with my grandmother around the beautiful objects in her world, and so I continue on using this as a medium to connect. My jewellery studies took place at George Brown College in Toronto where I learned to wield the tools to bring ideas to life. Simplicity is at the core of my intent. I have a love of form that begs attention; clear lines that upon careful viewing reveal restful subtleties. I currently work for MACADI JEWELLERY as a studio goldsmith and find much inspiration in the collaborative process of design.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: 'segoe ui','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_60.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 174px; height: 272px;&quot; /&gt;    &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_58.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 221px; height: 195px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Image on left: Vintage chandelier earrings in sterling silver&lt;br /&gt;
	Image on right: 18k yellow gold wedding band&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:32:49 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Featured Artist: Laura Ecclestone</title>
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	Born and raised in Fergus Ontario, I have always been inspired by unique organic forms and shapes.  I moved to Toronto in 2005 to persue a Jewellery Arts Career and graduated from the 3 year jewellery program at George Brown College. I furthered my studies in Gemmology at the Canadian Gemmological Association. It wasn&#39;t until I interned with a Toronto Fashion Jewellery Designer, Dean Davidson, that I realized I really wanted to push the envelope of wearable art in fashion.  Inspired by the material itself, I work mainly in Silver and Gold for now. Metal is an incredible medium, as you can maipulate its properties to create textures that can be turned into structured, organic looking pieces.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_42.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 200px; height: 200px;&quot; /&gt;  &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_40.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 200px; height: 200px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;em&gt;Image on left&lt;/em&gt;: Reticulated sterling silver pendant&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;em&gt;Image on right&lt;/em&gt;: Abstract sterling silver ring&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:31:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Featured Artist: SARAH PEACOCK</title>
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				Making, learning and doing were the themes of my upbringing. I am happiest when busy and jewellery is a wonderful way to combine expression with the satisfaction of creating something enduring. I completed a degree in goldsmithing at Georgian College but I learned craftsmanship from the industrious people in my family, especially my dad who can build anything from a house to a Model T. Whimsy comes from my mother who took me on &quot;archaeolgical&quot; digs through the century-old rubbish pile on her parent&#39;s farm in Arthur. My grandparents taught me to paint, sew, bake, feed cattle and anything else that took my fancy.&lt;br /&gt;
				I love ancient things dug from the earth. I hope others will think of my pieces as unearthed treasures, rare and precious artifacts. I make them but they have their own history.&lt;/td&gt;
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				&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fleur de Lis Bangle&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; - Sterling Silver + 14k yellow gold&lt;/td&gt;
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				&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Cage pendant &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;- Sterling Silver&lt;/td&gt;
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            <pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:29:14 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Welcome Melissa!</title>
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	&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://macadijewellery.com/images/img_30.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 400px; height: 266px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	I want to welcome Melissa Gobeil to Macadi Jewellery. Melissa just finished her goldsmithing training at George Brown College and joined Macadi this May.   She is a fabulous addition to the team and brings a lot of creativity to the table. Melissa is available to assist you with any of your designing needs. Welcome Melissa!&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:27:56 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Anniversary</title>
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	We are pleased to celebrate Macadi Jewellery&#39;s 3rd anniversary! Macadi opened its doors on September 1st, 2007 and we are so grateful to all of our loyal clients who continue to collaborate and create with us. Come by and wish us Happy Birthday!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thanks again!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Mandy &amp; Melissa&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:26:44 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Christmas</title>
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	&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;color: rgb(0, 153, 153); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', 'Eras Demi ITC', Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 27px; font-size: 16px; &quot;&gt;We are encouraging you to think Christmas....Get your christmas orders placed soon!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	If you have any design ideas and would like to create the perfect piece for someone special, now is the time to do it!&lt;/h4&gt;
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	In some cases, orders can take up to several weeks, we want to make sure we are ahead of schedule this year!&lt;/p&gt;
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	We have some very talented artists selling their unique hand made jewellery and art onsite. I definitely encourage you to come and take a look!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Thank you for thinking of us!&lt;br /&gt;
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	Mandy &amp; Melissa&lt;/p&gt;
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            <link>http://www.macadijewellery.com/index.cfm?page=blog</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:25:47 -0400</pubDate>
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