New Things Happening!

Hi Everyone,


I wanted to give you a bit of an update of what is happening lately. Let you see a little bit into my world! Well, to start off with the month started with a burst of energy. With getting the first rings in my Etsy shop, and ordering the pieces for my Artbeads Blogger Challenge. I ended up crashing really badly. See I suffer from severe depression, anxiety and "psychotic episodes" (basically meaning when I feel incredibly stressed out, I hear voices). I've been seeing a Psychiatrist back home in London for almost a year now, without an actual diagnosis. Because of my high anxiety, I find it very difficult to be around people. Especially strangers. Guess that's why I'm so comfortable online talking to everyone. This also makes it impossible for me to work a regular job, which means I depend on sales to give me extra money to have a somewhat normal life. I try to stay at my computer regardless of how I feel, working online or on a new design. I try not to let it impact my life to the point where I feel paralyzed because I've been there, and I don't want to go back! Currently I am on medication that helps with my depression and I was diagnosed with a B12 vitamin deficiency to boot. So now I also take extra B12 to help combat that. It's amazing what these vitamins regulate. For instance B12 helps with mood, energy (not so far), and it also is a possible cause in infertility. I want you to know this because I want people to know WHY I don't do craft shows yet. Why I choose not to meet up with others, drop off any possible local sales etc. So now that thats out of the way. Let me tell you whats going on in the shop.

These are just THREE of the new rings in my shop this month. The first picture is my Bold Blue and Cream Rose Ring, then there is my Spring Green Rose Ring and lastly a Diamond Faceted Clear Teardrop Ring. I have other colours in each style as well.


So a fair amount starting to happen in the shop. Here's to keeping ones head up and trying to move forward with life.

I love hearing from you so feel free to leave a comment below.

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Tell us a bit about yourself.

Having  two children (now grown), one born with 2 different birth defects and the other with respiratory issues; it was my duty as a parent to do all I could to help them.  At the very least, remove any chemical or toxin out of their environment so not to worsen their condition.  That's what lead me on a holistic path.

Now, I hold a Masters degree in Metaphysics and various certifications in Holistic Energy Work.  I have studied and practice various modalities of Holistic & Spiritual Healing as well.  I believe that if we embrace the gifts mother earth has provided us with, we will live healthy happier lives.

What decade or style inspires you?

In my business is it a culture that has inspired me.  The eastern culture experiences a natural way of living as well as healing.  I studied varies healing technique from Tibet and Japan.  Aromatherapy, and essential oils have survived the test of time and are highly respected for their healing properties in most eastern culture. 

How do you get out of your creative ruts?

Meditation relaxes me and clear my mind.  Also, connecting with nature, whether walking or sitting outside with the wind blowing against the tree branches and the birds singing.

What does handmade mean to you?

Usually means someone has prepared or created something from the heart and has taken a special interest in you though their creation.

How would you describe your creative process?  

My creative process although logical and precise, is also spiritual.  As I connect with each oil to deliver a unique blend, I consider the spiritual aspects as well as the medical benefits of each oil has to offer.

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