These low-key days--plus these pics here--are inspiring me to sub in beads for bling. I could use the extra jolts of whimsy, playfulness and brightness--and summer screams for colorful jewelry. As for options, there are loads: the necklaces, immediately below, this puka , this daisy chain, this choker, this heart bracelet, and this gold and glass bead . For a Mother's Day gift, this custom-made beaded bracelet (last pic) or this are cute and genius, and I'd be over the moon to self-splurge on this .