El Camino
El Camino Collection was born this past Spanish Spring while I did el Camino de Santiago, the best journey I could have ever wished for (apart from a trip home to Australia of course!). The Camino forces you to simplify life, there is nothing more therapeutic than having a small backpack of things to throw on in the morning and start walking with no other goal for the day other than to live and enjoy. It makes you realise that it’s not the destination that’s important but to live every moment, to relish the marvels of nature and the company and the solitude you have along the way. Halfway through our journey I discovered this popular poem by Antonio Machado which I think captures El Camino and life perfectly.
Caminante, son tus huellas, el camino y nada más; Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. Al andar se hace el camino, y al volver la vista atrás se ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar. Caminante no hay camino sino estelas en la mar.
He says that a path is just your footprints, you create your own destiny by moving forward. When you look back at your journey, you see that it is like no other’s and can never be retraced. That your passage is like a wake trail from a boat, that disappears into the sea.
Wherever you forge your path, I wish you a Buen Camino and may your new Camino piece bring you good fortune and as much happiness as making these pieces brought me.
With love from Spain,
Annabelle xo
Personalised, handmade by Annabelle sun stone, amazonite, dark turquoise or lapis lazuli miniature beaded necklaces with mother of pearl letters, initials or names of your choice. They’re the perfect gift with a lot of thought behind them for young and old and for layering with other necklaces.
They’re finished with an adjustable, stainless steel gold clasp or sterling silver clasp and chain to raise or lower the necklace a little. These necklaces measure 20cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the letters on the shortest measurement but if you would like a bigger or smaller size (especially if it’s for a child) please put in the measurement required when prompted adding it to your cart. Here you will also be prompted to add which letter, initials or name you would like and if you want it in gold stainless steel or sterling silver. If you would like a different stone, please get in touch with me.
Since these are custom made personalised designs they are on PRE ORDER ONLY, delivery may take up to 2 weeks.
In Euros these necklaces start at around 34EUR.
Please do not wear these necklaces in the shower or swimming and avoid perfumes, make up and suncream as they may damage some of the materials.
Wherever you go, may you always find your Camino (aka path). Limited edition, 2 micron 18k gold plated sterling silver base compass charm (made in Madrid) on gold stainless steel chain or solid sterling silver compass charm (made in Madrid) on sterling silver chain. This necklace measures 24cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the charm.
To get your Camino certificate when you arrive to Santiago, you have to show them all the stamps of all the places you have been to along the way. I’m going to frame my “Camino Passport” because it’s a nice reminder that the most important part is to enjoy and live every step of the way. It was emotional and exciting to arrive to Santiago, but when you get there, you realise your goals and destination weren’t the most important thing, it was your journey of all the little stamps in between that you treasure forever and isn’t that life summed up beautifully?
In Euros the gold necklace is valued around 49EUR and the silver necklace is around 37EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Wherever you go, may you always find your Camino (aka path). Limited edition, made in Madrid, solid sterling silver cardinal compass studs or with 2 microns of 18k gold plating.
To get your Camino certificate when you arrive to Santiago, you have to show them all the stamps of all the places you have been to along the way. I’m going to frame my “Camino Passport” because it’s a nice reminder that the most important part is to enjoy and live every step of the way. It was emotional and exciting to arrive to Santiago, but when you get there, you realise your destination wasn’t the most important part, it was your journey of all the little stamps in between that you treasure forever and isn’t that life summed up beautifully?
In Euros these earrings are valued around 39/65EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
ONE OFF handmade by Annabelle jade, amethyst and agate cross necklace. It’s finished with an adjustable, stainless steel gold clasp and chain to raise or lower the necklace a little. This necklace measures 52cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the cross on the shortest measurement.
2021 is a holy jubilee year which happens when the Apostle Santiago’s day (the 25th of July) falls on a Sunday. The tradition started in 1122 when the last stone was placed on the Santiago Cathedral and Pope Calixto II declared you would receive the same blessings on the arrival to Santiago as you would when you arrive to Rome during a holy year or Año Xacobeo. It only happens every now and then, but since the Middle Ages if you do the Camino de Santiago in a San Xacobeo year, it is said that all your sins will be wiped clean.
In Euros this necklace is valued around 73EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, nude pink or sage fabric turban headband from Seville with resin blooms, coral and agate beads which I carefully hand sewed each and every single one into place. The sage crown is on PRE ORDER only for the moment, delivery may take up to 4 weeks.
Galicia Máxica is Galician for Galicia Magic in English. Galicia is the most magical, mystical, superstitious place I have ever been. There are countless stories about mermaids, fairies, witches, healers, gypsies, elves and earthly goddesses, I studied a lot of their folklores for my fashion thesis and they really captivate your imagination, it must be their Celtic heritage. When you’re walking through the forests on the Camino you can see how the landscape evokes all that mythology too, you can perfectly imagine a fairy or an elf appearing out of the lush foliage to say hello. You even hear of pilgrims who are especially doing El Camino in search of magic and witches, I love that they never let that child inside of us flicker out.
In Euros these headpieces are valued around 95EUR.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle pilgrim shell and pearl on a mauve velvet elastic choker. It’s finished with an adjustable, stainless steel gold clasp and chain to raise or lower the necklace a little. These are on PRE ORDER only atm, delivery may take up to 4 weeks.
La Concha de Peregrino is known as the Pilgrim Shell which marks the way on all the routes of the Camino to Santiago. There are many theories of how this shell became the symbol of el Camino de Santiago but in the Middle Ages upon arrival to Santiago de Compostela when the pilgrims received their certificates, they were given a scallop shell to put on their hat or cape as a tribute to the Apostle Santiago. Nowadays you see them everywhere, pilgrims hang them off their backpacks and in Galicia there are homes and even a church on Isla de la Toja completely covered in them. They’re also in a abundance at every restaurant along the way and they’re some of the best in the world, especially with a glass of Godello or Albariño white wine to go with them.
In Euros this necklace is valued around 28EUR.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle, crochet hydrangea flowers with lapis lazuli discs and 18k gold or varnished sterling silver plated studs. They measure 8cm in length. The gold pair are on PRE ORDER for the moment, delivery may take up to 4 weeks.
The crochet hydrangeas were lovingly handmade stitch by stitch by Charo, a Galician artisan who is my friend’s mum. While studying fashion design at IED in Madrid I would go stay at their place in Galicia on holidays and they showed me hospitality like no other. They cooked me amazing meals, showed me amazing places, helped me with my fashion thesis, made me fall in love with Galicia and sent me back to Madrid with amazing Galician treats. They’re creative women of many talents keeping artisan fashion alive and have enormous hearts, it was so special to be able to collaborate with them on these special earrings.
Hortensias (hydrangeas in Spanish) are found all throughout Galicia in abundance. They’re one of Galicia’s icons, every garden has them in every colour and I found blue ones growing wild along streams and in forests while walking the camino. Every little delicate flower laces into the next to create their big balloons of colour. They transport me back to Galicia every time I see one.
In Euros these earrings are valued around 65EUR.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
You can follow more of Charo and Brenda’s work here Sea & Horse
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle, giant 18k gold plated (1 micron) hypoallergenic zamac studded stars custom made in Menorca, freshwater pearl, lapis lazuli or aquamarine and gold wooden coral earrings. Please note the stones may vary in tone and shape due to their natural forms, they´re all unique, just like us. Also the earrings no longer come with the blue stone studs like the model is wearing as I wanted to make a long lasting high end piece with quality hypoallergenic gold plated studs. They measure 11cm in length.
If you would like these with different coloured stones, please get in touch via Instagram @annabellehardie or via email annabellehardie@gmail.com
El Camino de Santiago first started in the 9th Century and pilgrims were guided by the stars, they also kept them company, like shepherds in the night. So much so that the pilgrimage is also known as the Milky Way Camino. While researching I discovered that Compostela from the city’s name, Santiago Compostela in Latin actually means a field of stars, a special place close to the sea, where for centuries man has marvelled at the night sky and pondered over things much greater than ourselves.
In Euros these earrings are valued around 90EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle, giant mother of pearl Camino shell, matte 18k gold plated coral frames, peach, turquoise or green jade teardrop studs and turquoise, coral, agate and amazonite crystal beaded earrings. They measure 7cm in length. They are for pierced ears with a stud system. The stones may vary slightly in shade and transparency as each stone is different. Some of these are on PRE ORDER only for the moment, delivery may take up to 4 weeks.
Morriña means homesickness in Spanish which actually comes from the Galician language. I always hear Galician emigrants talking about Morriña, their ties to their stunning, mystical homeland, culture and particularly the ocean runs deep in their veins. I learned this beautiful word from one of my best friends that I studied fashion design with here in Madrid, she would often show up for class sad saying she needed to see the sea, I loved her passion for her homeland. I related perfectly to her homesickness as I have suffered from it from the age of 11 when I left our family property in Outback Queensland to go to boarding school. All these years later, even after selling our family property, I still get stung with homesickness for those infinite Outback horizons, it shows that my once inland sea homeland runs in my veins too.
In Euros these earrings are valued around 65EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, red, turquoise, mustard yellow, nude pink or sage fabric turban headband from Seville, Spain.
These crowns are inspired by el Baile. In every town and city, big or small, Spain celebrates their las Fiestas “summer parties” for a week at some point over the summer with quintessential traditions, side show alleys, a Spanish version of a homecoming queen, a piñata but with terracotta pots and a dance with live music in the main plaza strung up with fairy lights and bunting at night. These crowns will take you from day to night and then straight to the dance floor.
In Euros these headbands are around 25EUR.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
La Cordobesa Photography: @marijkekuesters | MUAH: @leopoldohairandmakeup | Models: @natalia.khod & @luisarbook| Wardrobe: @el_divandecoco | Location: Lusitanos Javier San José
Veranos de la Villa Photography: @marijkekuesters | MUAH: @leopoldohairandmakeup | Model: @juliettebells | Wardrobe: @el_divandecoco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle mother of pearl Camino shell with a 2 micron 18k gold plated solid sterling silver clam shell custom made in Madrid on gold stainless steel chain or solid sterling silver clam shell custom made in Madrid on sterling silver chain. I searched high and low for a necklace with the Camino shell on it that I liked as a souvenir but had no such luck, so I decided to make my own. These necklaces measure 25cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the charms. The gold necklaces are PRE ORDER atm, delivery may take up to 6 weeks.
While I was doing the Camino de Santiago I met many amazing people from all over the world. I came to realise there were three types of pilgrims, nature lovers that love nothing more than to be outside hiking, the spiritual pilgrim who wasn’t necessarily Christian but looking for some big answers to big questions and then there was the foodie pilgrim, who ate and drank their way to Santiago. I was in some ways a little bit of all three but definitely mostly the foodie pilgrim. I remember each village we stayed in purely because of what we ate and what wine we drank. Galicia is like no other for your senses.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle mother of pearl pilgrim shell and cloud with an 18k gold plated (2 microns) or sterling silver plated swallow on gold stainless steel or sterling silver chain. I searched high and low for a necklace with a pilgrim shell on it that I liked as a souvenir but had no such luck, so I decided to make my own. These necklaces measure 25cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the charms.
While I was doing the Camino de Santiago I met many amazing people from all over the world. I came to realise there were three types of pilgrims, nature lovers that love nothing more than to be outside hiking, the spiritual pilgrim who wasn’t necessarily Christian but looking for some big answers to big questions and then there was the foodie pilgrim, who ate and drank their way to Santiago. I was in some ways a little bit of all three but definitely mostly the foodie pilgrim. I remember each village we stayed in purely because of what we ate and what wine we drank. Galicia is like no other for your senses.
In Euros the gold necklace is valued around 36EUR and the silver necklace is around 34EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle mother of pearl Camino shell and cross on gold stainless steel or sterling silver chain. I searched high and low for a necklace with the Camino shell on it that I liked as a souvenir but had no such luck, so I decided to make my own. These necklaces measure 25cm from the back of the neck to the bottom of the charms.
While I was doing the Camino de Santiago I met many amazing people from all over the world. I came to realise there were three types of pilgrims, nature lovers that love nothing more than to be outside hiking, the spiritual pilgrim who wasn’t necessarily Christian but looking for some big answers to big questions and then there was the foodie pilgrim, who ate and drank their way to Santiago. I was in some ways a little bit of all three but definitely mostly the foodie pilgrim. I remember each village we stayed in purely because of what we ate and what wine we drank. Galicia is like no other for your senses.
In Euros the gold necklace is valued around 30EUR and the silver necklace is around 28EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Limited edition, hammered effect 2 micron 18k gold plated, varnished brass or varnished sterling silver plated hoops in a large (3cm) or mini size (1.5cm). As light as a feather and Italian as ever! They are for pierced ears with a stud system. These are on PRE ORDER only atm, delivery may take up to 4 weeks.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de CocoPhotography: Valentina Galeano
Limited edition, varnished 18k gold plated starfish studs. These earrings measure 1.5 cm in length. They are for pierced ears with a stud system.
Galicia boasts pristine beaches with deep blue seas rich in marine life and its skies are filled with stars that have been lighting the way for pilgrims for centuries. In Galicia you breathe in mother nature with every step you take. Her wild seas and skies are seared into your mind’s eye forever and the perfect escape to go back to when you’re back in the rhythm of your day to day life.
In Euros these earrings are valued around 24EUR.
El Camino Photography: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco
Get my free guide for the Portuguese route of El Camino de Santiago
I hope to someday soon see you here in Spain, so I’m putting together a digital guide for the Portuguese route starting from Tui, of El Camino de Santiago with all my favourite places to sleep, eat, drink and a mini guide to all the local wine and food you should try along the way.
You’ll get a free digital Camino de Santiago guide with any purchase online over $100 if you are a newsletter subscriber, so sign up below and starting planning your own Camino!
Limited edition, nude pink or natural straw one size fits all visors. They have a 14cm brim so they’re your perfect beach umbrella always sitting comfortably on your head. I wore mine non stop this summer, it was my face’s lifesaver from the Spanish sun. It’s cool and comfortable and has a band of lining at the top to absorb any moisture after you’ve had a swim.
Tui is a gorgeous town right on the border of Portugal and Galicia where we started the Portuguese route of el Camino de Santiago. It was settled back in pre historic times and its winding quaint stone streets are overflowing with Hydrangeas and relics. The border with Portugal is marked by el Río Miño, a mighty river perfect for a swim whose banks are lined with vineyards. You can stroll across its beautiful bridge to the Portuguese town Valença, which dates back to Roman times protected by a fort. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy my favourite Portuguese beer, Super Bock or a local white wine at sunset. It’s here many pilgrims start their journey to Santiago, the town is buzzing with excitement and anticipation to the journey ahead.
In Euros these visors are valued around 36EUR.
Photos: Valentina Galeano | Models: Maria Jenell & Morgan Kendall | MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez / Wardrobe: el Divan de Coco