5 last minute turks and caicos gifts

i’m almost packed, and it’s not too late to get a few last minute souvenirs from turks and caicos, here’s what i’m planning to bring with me –

last-minute-turks-and-caicos-gifts-1a perfect sized flamingo painting by jen, acrylic on canvas (available at paradise arts), i have a crush on flamingos and have been a long time fan of jen’s work.

last-minute-turks-and-caicos-gifts-4a ceramic turtle shell, hand made by joy (available at paradise arts), another animal i love, turtles are endangered and this is a great way to bring part of one with me.

last-minute-turks-and-caicos-gifts-2a turks and caicos beach bag (available at dive provo), simple and classic, perfect for girls & boys.

last-minute-turks-and-caicos-gifts-5a silver whale tail by atelys or any of the other beautifully handcrafted pieces she makes (available at paradise arts).

last-minute-turks-and-caicos-gifts-3and a treat for the flight, sea salt caramels from island kitchen (available at iga gourmet), made with local organic sea salt from salt cay.

ps – shopping in turks and caicos

made in turks and caicos / jennifer maude design

jennifer-maude-design-3totally blown away by these clutches made in turks and caicos by Jen of Jennifer Maude Design!

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Jen just got back from a trip to morocco and brought back loads of inspiration.

you can get them online through her facebook page HERE or stop by Lemon 2 Go tomorrow between 2pm and 3pm, Jen will be there with a bunch to sell.

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made in provo

jennifer maude designjust a few weeks ago i met jen from jennifer maude design. jen is gorgeous, super friendly,  and so, so talented. when i first arrived to provo, i remember seeing her art up at the grace bay club and at maxime’s (these ones and this one) and was totally impressed!

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jen has been painting all her life, starting her studies as an apprentice in new zealand when she was only 12. she has been in provo, working as an artist since 2006.

“I try and bring my ethos of sustainability into everything I create; this is evident in my purses made from upcycled fabrics, my handbound books, and my work with driftwood” she says.

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recently i have been loving jen’s purses, she was selling a few at the art and craft expo in turtle cove, together with handmade christmas cards and tags, beach mobiles and hand bound books.

how great are all these? you can contact her and see more of her work here.

all images by jen