WHISPERS FROM THE SEA
A COLLECTION BY BETZABETH JARAMILLO
Some stories aren’t written with words — they’re whispered by the ocean, felt in the hands, and chosen every day through love.
Whispers from the Sea is a deeply personal collection by Betzabeth Jaramillo — a migration activist, artist, and storyteller whose life has been shaped by journeys across waters, borders, and silences.
This collection draws from the sea not just as a place, but as a feeling. Inspired by the Caribbean tides that once cradled her childhood and the quiet strength of salamanders who learn to breathe underwater, each piece speaks softly of resilience, transformation, and the kind of love that is not accidental — but intentional.
Whether through candle jars that glow like distant lighthouses, natural stones that carry the weight of stories, or elements that echo coastal calm, this collection reminds us that love is a decision. Not a one-time gesture, but a daily act — of choosing, of staying, of becoming.
It is love that adapts. Love that remembers. Love that returns.
Some pieces incorporate subtle touches of Canada — her current home — connecting two seas, two lives, two ways of belonging. But always, the sea remains: deep,
gentle, and unafraid to feel.
This is not just a collection. It’s a conversation between the ocean and the soul.
And it flows directly into The Salamander and the Sea, her book that dives deeper into the metaphors, truths, and heartbeats behind these creations.
More Than a Book: A Collection of Love, Freedom, and Choice
Every piece in Whispers from the Sea is more than a handcrafted object — it’s part of a living story. Inspired by the symbolism of the axolotl, a remarkable amphibian native to Mexico known for its ability to regenerate and thrive both underwater and on land, this collection carries the spirit of transformation and resilience. Just like the salamander in The Salamander and the Sea — Betzabeth Jaramillo’s heartfelt book — these creations remind us that love is a choice made daily, that healing is possible, and that beauty can emerge even from the depths. Made by hand with ocean-washed elements, natural stones, candles, shells, and textures that echo the sea, each item is a quiet anchor. Whether placed in a cozy corner, on an executive desk, or gifted to someone dear, these pieces whisper of journeys, second chances, and the courage to become. This is not just coastal décor — it’s soul-crafted presence you can feel.
Autora
Betzabeth Jaramillo
Politóloga, escritora y defensora de derechos humanos. Migrante y exiliada, acompaña a personas en movilidad desde la experiencia propia. Creadora de contenido y fundadora de Yo Te Apoyo.
Live, Love, Laugh
Three words, gently etched in stone, gently whispered by the sea.
They are not just reminders they are a way of being.
To live fully, love deeply, and laugh freely is to return, again and again, to the tide of what matters.
Let this collection bring that current into your space tender, resilient, and beautifully alive.
What is an Axolotl and why does it matter here?
The axolotl, also known as a Mexican salamander, is a rare and extraordinary creature that can live its entire life underwater. Native to Mexico and found in parts of South America, it has the magical ability to regenerate limbs and adapt to different environments without losing its essence.
This little being inspired the heart of our collection Whispers from the Sea and the book The Salamander and the Sea — both born from the idea that love, like the axolotl, is something you choose and nurture every day. It’s about healing, adapting, and blooming in unlikely places — just like we do when we live between waters, cultures, and worlds.
✧ The Collection✧
Whispers from the Sea is a handcrafted collection that blends coastal aesthetics with emotional presence. Each piece — from candle jars filled with ocean-washed stones, to sea bottles, mini totems, mosaic light holders, and framed illustrations — is made to carry the spirit of renewal, love, and quiet strength. Rooted in natural elements like shells, sand, water, glass, and rope, this collection invites you to slow down and remember that healing takes place in small, intentional acts.
Symbolically inspired by the axolotl — a unique salamander that can regenerate and thrive underwater — and spiritually connected to the book The Salamander and the Sea, each object becomes more than decor: it’s a daily reminder that love is a decision, that identity can evolve, and that beauty lives in transformation. Whether placed on a desk, a nightstand, or a shelf by the sea, each creation is designed to be both meaningful and versatile — fitting for homes, offices, or sacred spaces.
Handmade with care and sealed with a certificate of authenticity, this collection brings warmth, softness, and soul into any environment. It’s not just something you display — it’s something you feel. A conversation between the ocean and the heart.
The collection includes:
✧ The Materials Behind Each Whisper ✧
✧ Take Them Home, Let Them Speak to You ✧
You don’t have to choose with logic. Let your soul pause on what calls your name — what feels like it has already loved you back.
These are not just handmade objects.
They carry warmth, silence, and memory.
They are made with hands, yes — but also with tide, feeling, and time.
Some come with stones from the earth. Others carry shells washed by the sea.
Some hold words, candles, textures. All of them hold intention.
They were created with the same belief that inspired The Salamander and the Sea:
that love is not something we stumble upon — it’s something we choose.
Not once, but again. And again. And again.
Like the tide returning to shore, no matter how many times it leaves.
You can bring one home. Or let it come home to you.
The sea always finds its way back.
About the Book & the Author
This collection was born from the soul of a story — The Salamander and the Sea, a poetic tale of freedom, love, and the courage to choose each other, day after day.
Written by Betzabeth Jaramillo, a Venezuelan author, migrant, and human rights advocate now living in Canada, the book reflects the journey of a being who learns to be loved and free at the same time — just like the axolotl, who thrives between waters.
Every creation in Whispers from the Sea carries that heartbeat — a quiet echo of the pages, where love is a decision, not a cage, and where beauty grows in the spaces where we choose to stay.
THE SALAMANDER AND THE SEA -BOOK
The Salamander and the Sea
By Betzabeth Jaramillo
The Salamander and the Sea is more than a children’s book — it is a deeply symbolic tale of love, resilience, and transformation. Written by Betzabeth Jaramillo, a Venezuelan author, activist, and refugee, this story reflects the courage of those who journey far from home and the healing that follows when we choose love — day after day.
At the heart of this story is a little salamander, inspired by the axolotl, a unique amphibian known for its ability to live both in water and on land, and for regenerating even what has been lost. In this allegorical tale, the salamander embarks on a quest that mirrors the path of every soul seeking refuge, belonging, and freedom.
Through simple yet poetic language and vivid illustrations, this book touches readers of all ages. It reminds us that love is not just a feeling — it is a conscious act, a daily choice. The sea in this story is not just a place, but a presence — vast, healing, sometimes overwhelming, and always calling us back to who we are.
This book was born from lived experience — from the exodus, from the night the author slept in the street wrapped in a borrowed blanket, and from the strength it takes to keep choosing life, even when it hurts. It’s a gift to the world, and especially to those who have ever felt displaced, unseen, or unsure if they could be whole again.
Whether read aloud to children, gifted to a loved one, or kept as a personal treasure, The Salamander and the Sea is a story that lingers — soft as a whisper, strong as the tide.
