The Tower of Bead Babel
A Soothing Balance
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Some of you may know that I still hold a fulltime job. I am the Office Manager for a local health bureau. Needless to say, work has been INTENSE. Stress is the new normal for many of us. With that, please make sure you are taking care of yourself! Despite these circumstances, I’ve been more determined than ever to create unique boho designs to raise your vibration. Different and wearable---yet balanced and soothing. Ergo the Infinity and Roman Glass Window designs. All part of the Bohemian Queen collection. How are these made? Each earring starts out as multiple pieces of...
Treeza with Intention
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No one starts out in life to be a slave to another...Treeza was no different. But her life, full of promise, soon turned out to no longer belong to her. Her Story, in Her Own Words... It was an arranged marriage. I was so happy, I still remember the day I flew to USA with a beautiful dream in my eyes. Dream of having my own family, a loving husband and our children. But as the days passed my dreams began to lose colors. I was emotionally, physically and sexually abused by him every day. I remained indoors all the...
Manifest: Organic Studs
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DIAMOND DAZE
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These STONES! These stones have been throwing a party in my right brain and it's leading to the sweetest design hangover...that...I don't wanna' get over...(queue shiny disco ball!) I have seen Herkimer's before---but mostly in pictures. When I laid my little hands on these babies in person, I was smitten. Totally blown away, in love, and compelled to share my beautiful find with you. A LITTLE HERKIMER HISTORY Herkimer Diamonds are not real 'diamonds' but are dual-terminated, quartz crystals mined in Herkimer County, New York State. Simply put, they have two pointy ends, very rare in crystal formation. What amazes...