The Gift of Friendship and Charm Bracelets

ay be your nearest and dearest, an especiallydelighted with the creation. And on the more
close co-worker, a childhood chum, or a sororitystressful days, the bracelet gave her friend a
sister. Perhaps she's your favored sibling or achuckle and smile.
tried-and-true neighbor. Whatever the case, aYour Sister
truly close friend is someone whose love and"Having a sister is like having a best friend you
support we want to celebrate. Sometimes it's acan't get rid of," wrote Amy Li. She's the girl you
challenge to find the perfect way to expressmay have loved to hate when you were young
gratitude for that special friendship. Why notbut she's also the one who will always be there
consider a charm bracelet to say it all for you?for you. Your memories through the years are
Your BFFlike a strong chord between the two of you. Even
"Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million littleseparated by distance, a sister is as close as a
things," said an unknown author, and it aptlyphone call. For all the shenanigans you found
describes what true friendship looks like. For all theyourselves in and for the moments when she
times she's been there for you, through the biggave you the kind of support no one else could,
times and the little, having a lifelong best friend isshowing her how important she is more important
a treasure above others. She watches your kidsthan ever. This sisterly bond is beautifully
in a pinch, help planned your 40th birthday party,represented through a sterling silver or gold
came over to care for you during a prolongedcharm bracelet, decorated with charms and beads
illness. You share everything, including theshe'll love to gaze at and show off. A best friends
day-to-day events as well as thosecharm especially reminds her that no amount of
"earth-shattering" secrets. It's hard to imagine lifechildhood sibling rivalry will ever change her status
without her.as one of your dearest friends.
Now you want to return the kindness in a wayYour Neighbor
that truly shows her how much she means toJust like our families, we can't choose our
you. Imagine her delight when she opens theneighbors, so consider yourself especially
Danish-inspired charm bracelet you created justfortunate when you find a neighbor that becomes
for her. Your thoughtfulness will shine through asa dear friend. Whether sharing recipes, parenting
she examines the beautiful charms made ofstruggles, or neighborhood gossip, proximity and
sterling silver, gold, birthstones or Murano glass.experience has made your neighbor a dear friend.
Take her to lunch or on a girl's overnighter andPerhaps your children have become neighborhood
present her this delightful token of your affection.chums or your husbands enjoying grilling together
Your Co-Workeron the weekends. She collected your mail during a
If there's gossip to be heard, she keeps in youweek's vacation and watched your dog to as well.
the loop. She's quick to help you out withOver the years you have developed a deep
disgruntled customers or cover for you in afriendship over the proverbial fence. You've both
meeting. The highlight of your day is to catch uppromised to stay neighbors as long as time and
over a quick lunch or morning coffee break. It'scircumstances will allow.
true that people help make the job, and yourFor all the ways she's blessed your life, a charm
favorite co-worker certainly makes your jobbracelet will express to her your appreciation for
more enjoyable. In fact, neither of you canthe endless little ways she's encouraged you.
imagine the office without one another. Follow theChoose flowery and fun charms that will lighten
example of one woman who worked in a bankup her life every time she puts it on. Pick her
and wanted to honor her friendship with afavorite colors or the colors of her family's
co-worker. She created a charm bracelet withbirthstones to create a charm bracelet uniquely
charms that symbolized the woman's vocation,hers; a charm bracelet that reminds her she's the
including a small money bag. The co-worker wasvery best neighbor in the world.