We are so happy to partake in a Holiday pop-up with fellow creatives. We have been a little slow this year with events, so we can not wait to see you in person! 

On Sunday, November 26th we will present our handmade goods in Long Beach at Blush Salon. 

If you love curating the perfect set of gifts for loved ones, handmade gifts are a great way to go. 

Check out the flyer for more information. 

See you soon!

There are several Holiday Craft Fairs and Indie markets coming up, and we can't wait to see you at our next few events. 

Holiday Pop-up Blush Salon in Long Beach,

Sunday, November 26th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm!

We hope to see you there. 

Last year's events.

Patchwork Show in Long Beach,

Sunday, November 13th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm!

PATCHWORK LONG BEACH  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

• Shop small, support local businesses, and get to know your community.

• As always, Patchwork Show is FREE to attend.

• This is our BIGGEST show with 350 vendors throughout the weekend!

• This show is dog-friendly so bring your pooch too!

• Get snacks from food & drink trucks: Carmen's Coffee Company, Baby's Burgers, and Scooter's Italian Ice.

• For parking info, see the map below.

• Get creative at one of our DIY booths, see the map below.

See you soon!

The weekend after that we head to Pasadena for the Jackalope Indie Fair, check it out.

Jackalope Pasadena,

Sunday, November 19th  & 20th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! 

CENTRAL PARK - 275 S. RAYMOND AVE -

PASADENA, CA 91105

JACKALOPE - PASADENA  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

This is what we do, a community meets artisan event where local culture meets craft.

Last but not least we will be selling our wares at the Jackalope Holiday Fair in Burbank. 

WE HOPE YOU SEE YOU SOON!

Jackalope DOWNTOWN BURBANK,

December 10h  & 11th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm! 

Fall Equinox

Today, Thursday, September 22nd marks the beginning of the Fall season or fall equinox.

The Fall Equinox is the astronomical moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south. This occurs on September 22, 23, or 24 every year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of fall (autumn), while in the Southern Hemisphere it marks the beginning of spring.

Equinoxes happen twice a year (around March 20 and September 22), when day and night are of roughly equal duration all over the world and the Sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west. The word "equinox" comes from Latin, meaning "equal night."

During an equinox, the tilt of Earth's axis is neither pointing towards nor away from the Sun. As a result, there is an equal amount of daylight and nighttime across most latitudes on Earth. The only exception is at the poles, where there are 24 hours of sunlight (during summer) or 24 hours of darkness (during winter).

The fall equinox is not only important for agriculture, but for our weather and spiritual well-being too. When this astronomical event  takes place, a moment of stillness takes place before the Earth shifts in direction. Our days become longer and the nights shrink shorter. There are some of us who may experience a decrease in energy the same way the temperature decreases in heat. 

There is also the opportunity to take inventory of the parts that are working versus not working within each department of your life (work, school, family, love, etc.). If there are negative thoughts, feelings, or people you are holding onto from previous seasons, the Fall Equinox can encourage you to let go and release that which isn’t serving you while embracing that which is. 

The Fall Equinox encourages us to slow down, stop and smell the roses by engaging with our self-awareness. Think about the things you can do to practice self-care, rest, and self-awareness in the most effective way for you. Going with the flow of this transitional period can help you prepare for the next season while soaking in gratitude for how far you’ve come.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy this season!

Found primarily in Tanzania, this stone is a natural fusion of  Ruby (July’s Birthstone) encapsulated in Zoisite. Very often you will find this stone mistaken for  Ruby in Fuchsite.  Below is a side-by-side comparison. 

 For me, the most distinct way to tell them apart is to look for the aqua border around ruby when found in Fuchsite, which also happens to be a little more aqua in color. 

It has a vibrant concentration of color but is great for spiritual connection and happy joyous vibes. 

This rare stone provides the energy of joy, happiness, and gratitude.  It is related to the Heart Chakra and helps to energize the heart and open it to divine love.  If you are going through the throes of grief this is a great stone to combat it.  

We presented our goods at the Patchwork Show which is a local makers market featuring 175 vendors.  The show is always free to attend and is a family, pet-friendly environment.  The market happens twice a year with a Winter Holiday and a Spring/Summer show, in various cities.  This year we were vendors at the Tustin show and at Long Beach this past weekend.  So if you missed one this past weekend catch us in the Fall!  A big thank you to all who came out and supported us!

Here are a few details of the show, and some pictures.  Show highlights from the show and of course some pictures.   

Keep scrolling to see more.

As it relates to grief (which I am deeply acquainted with), it is common to do just about ALL OF THE THINGS just to simply ease some of the pain and get a little relief.  Below I have included 7 crystals for grief to help aid in the healing process.  I hope this helps if you ever find yourself in the midst of bereavement.  Please let me know your thoughts, I'm interested in sharing even more ways of coping with loss. 

1. Amethyst- Known for aiding with difficulty sleeping amethyst soothes anxiousness and insomnia. Due to its use in helping foster connection to your higher power this stone can help sustain you as sometimes grief can cause doubt in your beliefs and separation.

2. Black Onyx- Is a grounding and centering stone that provides strength, and promotes stamina, which is well needed as mourning can render you zapped of motivation and energy. Another plus to this stone is that like many black stones it absorbs negative energy and is a great protection tool against all the unwanted strife that sometimes accompanies loss.

3. Lepidolite- A rare stone of sorts raises consciousness and soothes as well as provides calm.

4. Rose Quartz- Known as the Love Stone, rose quartz helps stimulate self-love and care and nurture the love and kindness that may not be readily accessible. It can be extremely difficult to maintain self-care habits so Rose Quartz can help combat that.

5. Moonstone- Stones with high vibrations can help you reach a higher state of being. Often times with grief the goal is to get gradual relief until you are able to reach a state of acceptance and then peace.

6. Pyrite- Lack of sleep, lack of basic self-care, and the stress during a loss can be physically taxing on your system. For this reason, pyrite supports your adrenal gland and prevents burnout.

7. Smokey Quartz- This smoky variety of quartz can help sustain and keep you rooted as your emotions ebb and flow. Consider this stone to anchor you while processing your darker thoughts.

Placing stones on a bedside table, under your bed, in your bra, or wearing them in jewelry are all ways you can use them for support. If you place it in your bra just be mindful to avoid funny public situations.

Thanks for reading. We hope this helps!

Every year we can become more and more of ourselves.

Sometimes this takes intention and action on our part. Especially if we have been giving so much that we find oversells lost, depleted, or feeling like a fraction of ourselves. Other times life hits so hard that you are just barley staying afloat.  If you've experienced a life altering event that renders you unsure of yourself or whatever the circumstance if you are feeling lake a former version of you, here are a few tips to lead you back home. 

1. Write a list of 1-100 things you use to like to do when you were a child. Ex: Being in nature, gardening, skipping, coloring, kissing, swinging....

I mean it!  Think about the things you use to do as a child that made you happy. Get in touch with your inner child. If you don't remember you can always just write down things that will bring you joy now. Perhaps something that you've wanted to do but haven't made time to do.

2. Get out and DO it! Spend some time doing some of the things on your list. The Artist's Way is a life changing book that I highly recommend.  Julia Cameron the author suggest going on weekly artist dates, where you take you (and just you) out and treat yourself. It can be a trip to the farmers market where you purchase your favorite in season fruit, or to a thrift store, buy a box of old school candy ( and don't share it)... The point being get in tune again.  Because often times we forget what we even like to do.  Referring to the list will keep you connected.

3. Visualize who you want to be. You may be so clouded that you need to totally reinvent yourself like the Phoenix.  In this case visualization is a powerful tool.  Take 5-10 minutes each day, or as often as you can to visualize and feel into the person you want to become.

Ex: Create a vision board with aspirational pictures, and or journal what this version of you would be, and feel like.

4. Search the Holy Text for Scriptures on who GOD Says you are!  What better way to remember who you are than by reading the CREATOR'S thoughts on the matter.  Write down the ones that align the most with you.

5. Say affirmations daily.  You could refer to #4 and create affirmations from the scriptures you wrote, or create some new ones that resonate.  Visualize who you are becoming and affirm those characteristics! 

I hope this helps.