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Happy Dancing Ankalia Sandals
Every time I receive a Sandal order I do a little happy dance. Seriously, from the bottom of my heart to everyone that has supported me in this wild venture of handcrafting Sandals, I want to say a big THANK YOU. Everyone’s support means so much to me. I am proof that a whole new life and career can begin after running away from home, studying in Milan as a mature-aged student, getting divorced and taking the leap working for nothing in Italy to become a Sandal Artisan. What I’m getting-at here is you too can achieve anything you put...

Azzurra Sandals
Azzurra blue Swarovski crystal leather sandals.

Red and Gold Lunar New Year Sandals
As you may already know, my sandals are all limited-edition and I only ever make very small batches of each design. Most recently, when it was time to come up with a new design and new colours I put it to the vote with my Instagram followers. The number one request was for a red design. So, after much deliberation I decided to do red leather with gold Swarovski crystals. These are considered lucky colours in Chinese tradition, so considering the timing of Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year it was very appropriate to do red and gold. Once...

Celebrating Slow Made

Nicole Sandals
