Indo Bay

It’s October and I have finally snapped into wedding mode … even experienced my first middle of the night wedding panic attack last night! With anxiety and stress mounting as well as unbelievable excitement, I find myself treasuring moments of stillness and calm.  And it seems that there is one serenity trigger that never seems to fail: Etsy. It has become my virtual security blanket. Rather than focus on my mounting to-do list and somewhat strange virtual addiction, I want to celebrate… with you!

Let’s create a personal treasury of our favorite etsy gems! Share a favorite Etsy shop in the comments for a chance to receive an Etsy item of your choice ($25 or less). There will be TWO giveaway recipients! So be sure to chime in and share your favorite picks by Friday October 8th at 10 PM EST. The recipients will be announced by Monday October 11th!

Ready!? I am! Share your Etsy Hearts! And be sure to spread the love by inviting others into our fabulous little soiree!

images (top left to right): indobaytextiles, olive; (bottom left to right): tuuni, eatpraycreate

Updated October 14th: Giveaway Winners!! (chosen via a random number generator)

Winner 1: Janelle (Etsy Fave: Hijirik’s Studio)

Winner 2: Clearly Composed (Etsy Fave: Aged and Opulent Jewelry)

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Whenever I need a moment to breathe or a quick zing of positivity, I find serenity in visual inspiration. Each image that I look at evokes a different emotional response — creating an exciting adventure. I have so much fun curating little collections from these journeys. Below is a collection made just for you entitled “Pure Bliss.” I hope that whatever your circumstance may be today, at least one of these images makes you smile.

Comment on this post for a chance to win one item from an artist featured below. Comments will be closed Sunday, June 20th at 6:00 pm EST. TWO recipients will be announced Monday June 21st! The recipients will be able to choose their favorite item (item must be $25 or less). Comments make me smile!

:: credits ::

row 1 (from left to right): Nan Lawson, Kristybee, Indo Bay, Tuuni

row 2: Lynda Naranjo, Maisy and Alice, Yvette Inufio, Little Brown Pen

row 3: HeyZee, L. Evans Photography, The Light Fantastic, Quotes and Notes

:: announcements + more ::

-> I have quietly launched a very new and exciting service, Discovery Sessions. These 1 on 1 sessions are part idea consulting and part coaching. They are magical! I plan to post all about this new type of service, how it came to be, and all of those juicy details in the coming weeks. But if you want to grab a spot to work with me during June or July, secure your spot quickly. As of June 13th, only six spots left!! Click here to learn more, purchase your session(s), and begin immediately via the online welcome guide!

:: update (june 21, 2010): giveaway recipients! ::

… and the two recipients are Anna and Jadyn! congratulations, inspiring ladies!

… and to all individuals who left comments, look in your inbox this week for a special little goodie from me :)

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