We are so excited to announce that our neighbors to the North are now adorning themselves in Caroline Rocha cuffs! Caroline and Rep Caitlin made the trek up to Alberta, Canada to visit some incredible stores. The weather was gorgeous, the views were incredible, and the hospitality was supreme. Tea, maple cookies, and Swarovski crystals are all a girl needs!  Caroline and Caitlin were thrilled to make some fabulous new friends, as well as share our love of crystals and bracelets with the Canadians.

You can now find Caroline Rocha cuffs at:

4 Dangerous Dolls is an incredible store located in the quaint town of Banff. Banff is a hot tourist spot, and 4 Dangerous Dolls is THE place to shop while there. The owner, Chevy, is an incredible host who is an absolute pleasure to do business with. Her store is not your typical clothing store! They provide edgy, yet feminine, attire that pairs fabulously with our cuffs. You can view their apparel and learn more about them here: http://www.4dangerousdolls.ca/

We’ll also be featured at Shoe Muse in Calgary! Shoe Muse carries a huge variety of shoes from all over Europe. Ambra and Dani, a mother daughter duo, travel over seas to hand pick only the most stunning collection of shoes they can find. They are considered one of the Top 10 shoe stores in Canada! They not only fitted Caroline and Caitlin with some amazing shoes, but they also kept them well fed on Calgary grass-fed steak! Absolutely delicious! So, if you happen to find yourself in Calgary, please go visit our dear friends at Shoe Muse. For more information go to http://www.shoemuse.com/

Q: Good morning Caroline! How are you today?

A: I’m having a great day! Buzzing around with so many things to get ready for. We are getting ready for the famous Madonna Inn Fashion Show tonight to benefit the SLO Women’s Shelter. It should be amazing!

Q: What was the most exciting thing that happened this last month?

A: The most exciting this was to have a distributor from Australia contact us about possibly carrying our cuffs. We would love to expand the Southern Hemisphere! It is a huge compliment to sell outside the United States.

Q: Did you have any one inspiration in particular influenced your art in February?

A:  I can’t say any particular one, but Valentine’s Day had an influence. I painted a lot of hearts and used a few shades of red in my paintings. I’ve also felt like painting on canvass lately, and I think that comes from traveling and looking at so many diverse  patterns at hotels and cities.

Q: If someone asked you to paint them a bracelet that was reflective of you, what colors would you use? What size would it be? And why?

A: An extra large painted in  gold, bronze, and silver, with a splash of green. Green is just a such a life filled color. Gold feels regal, silver feels pure, and bronze is warm.

Q: Do you have a favorite cuff?

A: Yes! It’s a partial slit, from an earlier collection. The colors are subtle, but the colors make it pop. I can wear with just about anything!

Q: Ok, I think that’s enough for today. Anything you want to say to your friends and fans?

A: I still enjoy what I do. I am thrilled to know that they are still enjoyed like when I started doing this. I love feeling like I am a part of someone’s life, just because they are wearing a cuff. Thank you so much for allowing me to have that.

My life is so full! Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining or bragging; I just feel FULL. I have a messy house thanks to my 3 kids. I am their "always on call" taxi driver who chauffeurs them to school, sports practices and games, and any other activity that is pertinent to their "social life." My amazing husband is a workaholic who loves his job, and doesn't get home till 7:00 or later most nights.

Being a mom and a business woman is like being in the circus! All the time I'm trying to juggle my art and still get dinner on the table before everyone gets home (they're always "starving" and sometimes grouchy!). So I have divided my life in compartments:
I have the mama role of nurturing, disciplining, and encouraging.
I have the wife role of big cheerleader. I think he is  brilliant, gentle, and very patient with me.

We know were more than a week late, but better late than never! This year was great for business and we're so excited to push forward with 2013. We had an amazing Holiday Season and wanted to share our Holiday Highlights and Future Hopes with you!

Jackie--Holiday Highlight: "Having my oldest son, Ben, back home from college and spending time with my family." 2013 Hopes: "Going with the cliche: healthier eating! I'd love to start exercising out of my norm, like yoga. I'd also like more family outings....hiking, biking, and maybe even kayaking!"

Pam--Holiday Highlight: "Relaxing with the kids and husband at home. No school and no sports!" 2013 Hopes: "That my family and friends stay healthy and that the business continues to succeed."

Kaleena--Holiday Highlight: "Spending time with my family and friends on New Year's Eve! There isn't anything better than surrounding myself with people who make me laugh 24/7." 2013 Hopes: "To not be poor! I'm ready to be off my Top Ramen diet."

Caroline--Holiday Highlight:"I have a couple! One, I was surrounded by my loving  husband and children whom are healthy and happy.The other would be the fact that December was such a brilliant selling month for us. We finished the year strong, I feel very confident and excited for 2013!  2013 Hopes: "2013 will be a year for expanding our representation into more states across the nation."

Hello friends! San Luis Obispo is known for so many amazing things: weekly Farmer's Markets, the arts, a historic downtown, the gorgeous weather year-round, the wine, its title as the Happiest City in America, and the World Famous Madonna Inn. Oh, and of course our humble little company ;) Well, our dear friends at the Madonna Inn have collaborated with us on a special project we recently completed. While upgrading their dining room facility, they installed new leather to the seating, and we managed to get our hands on some of the replaced leather! We used that gorgeous pink leather, with so much history and character, to back some specially designed pink themed cuffs. The recycled leather on the back of those cuffs is legendary! Not only are they beautiful cuffs, but they carry a tremendous story for each proud owner. So the next time you drive through or quiet town, stop by and visit our friends at My Favorite Things Boutique inside the Madonna Inn and view these spectacular cuffs.

Visit them online at http://www.madonnainn.com/ladies.php

I do not like complainers. I do not like when people exaggerate and say, “my life sucks!” because the reality is, it probably doesn’t. I woke up this morning exhausted, recovering from my annual Winter head cold, and complaining to myself about how difficult my work weekend was and how much I did not want to go to work this morning. I was instantly humbled when I remembered how terrible the weekend has been for the 26 families who lost a loved one on Friday; For those children who witnessed their friends and teachers gunned down; For those 20 innocent lives lost before they had even truly begun; And for the parents of those 20 beautiful children who have to get out of bed this morning and try to comprehend what has happened in the last 72 hours.

This past weekend has been am emotional roller coaster. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary shook our nation to its core and has rattled everyone at Caroline Rocha, LLC. With three mothers here who all have young kids, this was something that hit far too close to home. We hugged our loved ones a little bit closer, closed our eyes a little bit tighter, and and kissed their cheeks a little bit harder this weekend. We are so blessed and thankful for the safety of our loved ones, but are broken hearted for all those who lost someone on Friday. We cannot imagine the pain and turmoil that Newtown, Connecticut is going through as they try to heal this week.

Now, we want to help. We want to help these grieving families in any way that we can. For every bracelet purchased on the website from now until Friday, we will donate the entire purchase amount to the Newtown Memorial Fund. This a fund set up to help provide financial relief for the families of those who passed, to help establish a memorial site, and to provide scholarships for Sandy Hook Elementary students who will attend college. For more information please visit http://newtownmemorialfund.org

To all those affected by this tragedy: our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you.

With Love,

Caroline Rocha, LLC Team

Happy Thursday! Kaleena here to start off the new wave of blogging for the Caroline Rocha, LLC Team. I’m looking forward to sharing some insider details, hilarious office stories, and anything else I feel our friends would want to know. While I’m no artist, I like to think that I’m part of the glue that holds us together! I’m a hard headed, former Div I soccer player, and current coach who was converted into a desk jockey. I’m slowly coming around to it and really enjoying what I do. It’s hard to complain when we have such an excellent staff! My perspective on my coworkers (they’re gunna loooove this, hehe):

Pam is this ship’s captain! She keeps us inline, organized, and in pushing us to be a better business. She also is one of the most finicky eaters, ever! As a poor, recent college graduate, I’ll eat just about anything put in front of me. Pam’s sassy attitude is so fun to work with! We just throw sarcastic comments back and forth all day. She would agree that I am the wittier one ;)

Jackie has been an incredible addition to the team. That woman can snap cuffs like it’s nobody’s business! She always has a smile on her face and is just the sweetest. I constantly make fun of her for being a cheerleader in high school (I can’t help it!), and I am envious of her perfectly beautiful and full bodied curled hair! Hence why she was a cheerleader and I played soccer....

Lastly, Mrs. Rocha: Caroline is the free spirit I always wished to be. Her art blows me away every time! Truly talented and one of the most kind hearted individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working for. As a wife, mother of 3, and a business owner Caroline is as busy as they come, and she can be all over the place some days (that’s why she has Pam). I think it took Caroline about 6 months to say my name correctly on a regular basis! But then again, my mom will call me by the dog’s name every so often, so I can’t complain too much.

Hope you enjoyed this fun snippet! Until next time :)

~K

Hello Friends!!

Madeline here on my first blog post!! Im very excited to be working here in the office and updating you all on everything here in the studio! Here are some behind the scene photos from our crazy weekend!

We started our adventure at the Swarovski Element Room in Los Angeles!!  Caroline met with Swarovski rep Libby to see all of the fun new developing lines in the world of Swarovski Crystals!

Next we made a stop at our newest store Fred Segal in Santa Monica!!

Kat Von D's High Voltage Tattoo shop as seen on LA Ink!

The Amazing Walt Disney Studio in Burbank!! Thanks to Debbie we were lucky enough to get a behind the scenes sneak peak of the Walt Disney Studios!!

From LA to Sacramento!! Thanks to Lori we were able to have an appearance on Good Day Sacramento!! so exciting!! Don't forget to checkout the link! :)

Traveling home after an exciting, fun, and succesfull weekend!! Thanks for coming along friends :) Have a lovely day!!

'Till next time,

Madeline :)

We are so beyond excited to share this video clip with you all!! Caroline and Lori had the great opportunity to be on Good Day Sacramento!! Check out the video below!!

We are so thrilled to have another store in San Luis Obispo! If you live here or if you are just here visiting, you have to stop by and see all of the amazing things in Le Creme Jewelry & Boutique! 

Be sure to check out our Stockist page to find a store or rep closest to you!