Beach Inspirations - Beach Glass Earrings

“The sea! the sea! the open sea!, 
The blue, the fresh, the ever free!” 

                         – Bryan W. Procter

This past weekend my family ventured to the waters for a weekend camping trip with friends.  I don't know about you but being next to water seems to calm my soul.

I've decided it is the perfect escape from everyday responsibilities...lose your feet into the sandy beach, listen to the waves, feel the breeze on your face and watch children play...

The child in me actually sneaks out as I find myself surveying the sand for beach glass or shells... Something about this space rejuvenates and inspires the soul!

Here is a little beach themed inspiration of mine:

I decided to pull out these beach glass lamp-work beads I had sitting around my studio for the last 6 month....and created these beach themed earrings which can be found in my Etsy Shop Lisa Michele Creations....

What inspires you when you are at the beach...the waves, the sound of the sea gulls...?

I would love to know your favorite beach spot...mine is Tillamook Head in Oregon.

What ever the inspiration and where ever the location..I hope that is lifts your spirit and creates a space of joy in your heart..:) 

Live in Joy - 

Lisa

Bronze Earring Sale

I've decided to have a bronze earring sale to determine if there is a demand for my bronze designs.  I usually create in sterling silver or pewter but recently thought I'd give the beautiful soft hue of bronze a go.

I started designing in bronze as I felt the designs were just as beautiful as sterling silver and bronze is much less expensive!

Sale starts today and designs are limited...

Hurry and pick up your earrings by heading to my shop:

Lisa Michele Creations

Also, I would love to hear if what you think of bronze jewelry.

Do you prefer sterling silver, gold-filled or bronze?

Do you wear Bronze?

Live in Joy - Lisa

Be Brave Bracelet and Taxes

I am working on my taxes today..well I should say I am doing everything in my power to be distracted from my taxes like posting this to my blog...lol 

There are many things in life we wish to avoid for one reason or the another but we cannot hide from "it" as "it" becomes a heavy burden that lingers waiting behind every corner...

We need to pull on our brave boots or in this case "put on your "Be Brave" bracelet.

The inspiration behind this design is that we have the strength within to face any situation when we embrace the concept of being needing to brave and owning our brave moment.

The main charm is lead-free pewter accented with oxidized chain, silver clasp and turquoise colored Swarovski crystals.  

We can achieve anything with a slight change in our perception..perhaps a new pair of glasses to change the shades we see...could help..right..:) 

So..here I go...off to complete my taxes..so I can create again!

Thumbs up to all those whom have completed your taxes...

Do you do yours early or procrastinate to the very last days? Tax tips are always welcomed..:) 

Live in Joy - Lisa

For your personal inspiration...this bracelet can be found here: Be Brave Charm Bracelet

Zen - Lotus Jewelry for Everyday Wear

This year my son has moved into first grade and I have found myself in a new stage of life..
I have found myself with a LOT of extra time which is allowing me to devote more energy to designing and self examination..:) 

I have found myself drawn to the lotus flower and used it as my inspiration for these newest designs.....What do you think? :) 

The lotus is symbolic of rising above the murk (the flower grows in muddy waters) to achieve enlightenment or rebirth.

This is a continuous journey for me, to be able to see situations and myself clearly, to acknowledge and gracefully accept myself, my feelings, thoughts...all of me for who I am...without judgement...:) 

These designs are about simplicity, grace, and awareness!

Both pieces are meant to be simple enough to wear on a daily basis...

For a closer look:

Sterling Lotus Necklace

Long Sterling Dangle Lotus Earrings

Live in JOY - Lisa

Spiritual Healing - Connection with Self, Family, and Nature

Recently my family took a camping trip to the beach.  

Getting outside into nature seems to nurture our souls!

We found ourselves playing in the sand (touching the earth), running through the freezing ocean waves (awareness of our environment) and sitting still taking in the beauty surrounding us. 

When we are in nature we laugh, talk, and listen to each other

 (we are connecting with one another)...

We fill our senses!

We fill our souls!

I came back from that weekend renewed, I felt calm, happy and in balance.

Nature nurtures my families soul, do you know what nurtures yours?

  Have you taken time recently to think of all the things that bring you and those you love joy, closeness to one another and helps connect you to your happy soul?  

I would love for you to share what you do to connect with self, family and nature..:) 

Here is an article I read from  Experience Life Nature Quest discussing how time spent in nature is an investment in your well being..:) 

Life in Joy - Lisa

Stepping into the SoulBook Project - by the Brave Girls Club

I'm so excited to share the latest  art and soul project I've just begun.  

This whimsical "SoulBook" is from the Brave Girls Club!  

Designing your SoulBook is supposed to take approximately 6 hours but I see myself getting lost in this project for much longer!! 

This is how the Brave Girls Club describes their book: "Your Soul Book will be something to look at on days that you forget who you are, what you want out of life, and what you are about. This will be a very fun and personal art journal that will be a sort of guidebook for your soul…to use when you are feeling lost…ya know?"

I stumbled upon the "Brave Girls Club" web site about two weeks ago! 

 It's a creative girls dream...beautiful to look and inspiring to read!

I read about the SoulBook under 'online classes" and instantly jumped in..it's only $25!

I try to live a conscious life, I feel it brings me more joy, hence my tagline "Products inspiring joy through conscious living." :) 

 I'm one of those girls who enjoys doing some soul searching, trying to figure out why I may feel a little unbalanced or irritated...what lifts my spirit, writing in my gratitude journal and sitting in silence.

Some days we all need a little encouragement.

Why not create a rave book about yourself, one that you've put your energy, self-worth, 

and creativity into?? 

Seriously...lol

This book will remind you how unique, wonderful and special you are!!!!

I'm all for that..!! lol

I plan to reach for my SoulBook first thing in the morning and then again at bedtime.  

I will share my book with you when it's complete...!

If you want to create something special for yourself or try your hand at other classes,  be sure to check out The Brave Girls Club! 

Live in Joy - Lisa

Anyone Else Feeling Uncertain or Insecure or is it Just ME?

So here it is..right there above this sentence..the image I'm using..

I finally did it, I created a Facebook Ad!  I am feeling insecure and anxious..it's really quite ridiculous as it's a flipping ad.

I have been tossing this idea around for over a year and today took the leap.

Now I have all the self-talk going on...

"What if you don't get any likes?"

"What if your creations are really a waste of time?"

"Are you doing the right thing?"

I am trying to hush this voice.. and maintain some sense of confidence and trust!

I decided after working in Corporate America for fourteen years that I wanted to tap into what brings me joy in my life...creating endless design ideas and being inspired...I decided to stay home with my son and slowly gain design and business knowledge over the past 6 years.    Now that my little man is getting ready to head to first grade, I'm spreading my wings and risking showing off my creative designs to more people.  

So there it is..Vulnerability....got to love it ..it makes us stronger right?

Any how...I will just wait and see what happens with this ad..and continue to learn and grow!

Would love to hear I'm not alone...am I ..lol