For love of family. The enduring love for children. The heartfelt love for a spouse. This was purchased as a gift for a mom of three: “e”, “m” and “w”. Mom is “s” and she is married to “b”. Mom and dad sit above and below the children: protecting, guiding and supporting. Bracelets for mothers […]Read Post ›
I am me. Perfectly imperfect. Right here. Today. This was designed and purchased as a gift for a teenager: simple initials. I love the bright color. The five year old cousin got to pick the color; it was a beautiful way to involve her in creating something for the cousin she looks up to. I […]Read Post ›
We call my grandmother Mema. She is our matriarch. She is Mema to everyone, I mean everyone, that’s how we introduce her, that’s what my friends call her, and that is what my children call her. Everyone knows Mema. She turned 91 this year and she is awesome. She has three children: T, S, and […]Read Post ›
This is one of those days. I blew it. I made a mistake. Now I have to fix it. I have to deal with the fall out. This is one of those days with pressure, lots of pressure. This is one of those days that makes my stomach turn. There is a lot hanging on […]Read Post ›
You know this person. This person is constantly transforming things into something new. This person can’t sit still. This person is unleashing the hidden in ordinary objects all around them. Paint and canvas are transformed into inviting or thought-provoking images. Their camera captures things you miss with your eyes, Paper and box become a portrait […]Read Post ›
Believe. Believe in love; believe in magic; believe in science, believe in you, believe in a higher power, believe in something. Life without belief is somewhat dismal. It is hard to be the center of the universe and in control of absolutely everything. It is hard to be the most important thing in my world, […]Read Post ›
Simple tag bracelets can be so great. I love the tags on upcycled silk sari ribbon. The clean finish on the tags is offset by the ribbon’s rough edges. This burnt red in particular is a great ribbon. It is slightly lighter weight and frays mostly on one edge, leaving a clean line on the […]Read Post ›
So loved What would your day look like if you weren’t worried about what people thought or making mistakes or being ostracized? How freeing is it to know that you are loved? There is nothing you have to do and no one you have to be. You. are. loved. Just how you are, right now. […]Read Post ›
These are some of my favorite personalized pieces: those that remind us of the ones we love most. I have made several for gifts, the most jam-packed for my mother-in-law. She raised six wonderful children and loves them with a fierce passion. She lives for her children and her life is a testament to how […]Read Post ›
There are layoffs at work, my child doesn’t quite measure up to super toddler down the street, my husband and I could definitely speak more kindly to one another, my health is waning, my best friend is currently the bane of my existence, my car broke down, bills are due…The list could go on. I […]Read Post ›
choose joy
My Joyful Life Jewelry 