MANDYLAND IN ECHO WEEKLY: ALL DECK'D OUT

MANDYLAND: ALL DECK'D OUT SKATE JEWELRY
By Mandy Richardson for Echo Weekly
September 22 - 28, 2011

Thanks to All Deck'd Out you can now wear your board with pride. That's right. Skate it. Break it. Wear it. Boom. A fabulous motto to live by and the inspiration behind Dan & Nina Kieswetter's bustling online business, All Deck'd Out Recycled Skate Jewelry. Only 2 years young but possessing the spirit of an established enterprise, All Deck'd Out is already a top player in their field and shows no signs of slowing down.

With Dan's passion for art and boarding and Nina's love of beauty and all things fun, it is no surprise that this fabulous duo have found their niche in recycling skate boards. Spending all their evenings and weekends in the garage surrounded by music and over 1000 skate boards, there really isn't anything that could top the fulfillment of making their dream into a reality. Neither could dream of a more satisfying career.

Specializing in dog tags, rings, necklaces, keychains, bangles, tie clips, earrings, and a helluva lot more, All Deck'd Out can turn you from hip to happenin' in no time flat. Every piece is made by hand, making each item one of a kind and as perfect as perfect can be. Dan & Nina pride themselves in the quality of their work, spending between 2-7 days on just one ring. Perhaps this is why they have already risen to the top despite being so new. With every purchase you are guaranteed the very best work and countless hours behind what you've bought.

The evolution of All Deck'd Out has been an organic one; relying on inspiration, customer feedback and some friendly competition to lead their business into exciting new directions each month. Dan & Nina credit Etsy especially for providing the perfect online store front to sell their goods worldwide. From California to British Columbia to Qatar and a ton of places in between, All Deck'd out is becoming the go to cyber shop for top quality exclusive hand-made recycled pieces that make a statement.

Those who appreciate something unique, colourful, natural, and bold will absolutely love this jewelry line. And for those looking for something extra special, you can even customize your order to include the colours or board of your choosing and engraving is an option as well. Many have chosen All Deck'd Out for custom wedding bands, as well as for nostalgic reasons, like when a favourite board has been smashed to bits. When this happens, tis the perfect time to turn the lost ride into wearable art.

If you're looking for the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, check out All Decked Out Skate Jewelry on Facebook which provides a direct link to their Etsy account as well as a ton of pictures of their incredible collection. You can also find their pieces at RareFunk at 91 King Street in Kitchener (www.rarefunk.ca) which supports over 100 local and Canadian artists.

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