Law of Attraction

A few weeks ago I got home early from work and flipped on the TV and the Oprah Show was on. I was about to switch the channel to TNT (love Charmed) and I was thinking that I couldn't remember the last time I saw Oprah and the next thing I knew I sat there for the remainder of the hour.

On this episode her guest were three life coaches (???) and they were discussing positive thinking, the law of attraction, writing a list and hiding it for later?? and that book "The Secret." What caught my attention was a statement about thinking negatively and you will attract negative...and one of the guest said "The universe is listening..." I was in awe. I think I am going to make a pendant with that verse. The next thing that peaked my curiosity was the Vision Board, which I have to admit at first I was a bit turn off by how materialistic it all sounded...Some of the letters from the TV audience discussed how they had written a wish list for Mr. Right, luxury cars, trips, money, homes, etc on their boards, but I guess when you have a dh that loves you and you have a house (but oh for one on a culdesac) cars (but not that BMW X5) and your lifestyle is comfortable, those things would not be foremost on your mind.

When I started thinking about what I wanted, what had been my hopes and dreams, it all came down to success as a writer, success as a designer and exiting (stage left) from my current career path (which has contributed to the material items listed above), success at my weight control, successful friendships and finally a successful marriage and lots and lots of Labrador puppies.

The instructions are very simple, from the blogger site - "Law of Attraction" - Create a "vision board"... cut out pictures, words, anything from magazines, photos... anything you can find. Glue them all on a poster board and create your dreams visually. Look at it everyday, see yourself in that house, car, clothes, relationship... envision your future. It works!

Below is an example:

I find it funny how as I start to give up on things, my jewelry designing, my website, I even started writing a who-dun-it (and then stopped again), that I stumble upon this episode. So I have put up some paper above my hammering worktable and I have been clipping out some photos and words from magazines. I haven't attached my clippings yet, the reason, I don't want dh to laugh at me, but then I guess if I think that way - it defeats the purpose... The other day I did lay out what I had cut out so far and that it was time, but I feel that I am still missing something.

I guess I should get busy, once I am done with my personal vision board, I'll post it for all to see...

Happy 4th of July...perhaps it's independence day from the negative...

Ah Bridesmaid Season

Well one of my sister's BFF is getting married next month. Now that I think about it, I think that it will be on or about the 15 year anniversary of my first marriage...(but I digress). So she asked me last week if I would make the jewelry for her bridal party and not only did I say say yes but I also said that it would be my wedding gift to her (I have know her since I was in the 6th grade) ...5 bridesmaids and 2 Jr. bridesmaids later....

So now I am on a quest to find this Apple Color. On my way home yesterday I stopped into the Plaza that used to house a David's Bridal but apparently they have relocated. So I guess I am either going to swing by the store down at Sawgrass Mills or I am going to wing it...

I was thinking about using Swarovski Crystals - there are two colors, one is Indian Red:

but I don't know if it's too dark the other is Light Siam.


My sister suggested a mix of the red and clear crystal. So many Reds...so little time.

Proverbs - Part 2

I have made some additions to my Words of Wisdom collection:

Adversity Builds Character Necklace - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12759978 The Japanese Proverb "Ame futte ji katamaru", rained on ground hardens, meaning adversity builds character.

Don't Give Up Necklace - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12759757 Japanese Proverb "Keizoku wa chikara nari," Continuance (also) is power/strength. Meaning: Don't give up. Just continuing to hold on will yield/reveal strength and power. Continuing on after a setback is its own kind of strength. Perseverance is power. ...

Love Needs No Words Necklace - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12751174 The Japanese Proverb "Me wa kuchi hodo ni mono o ii," the eyes speak as much as the mouth meaning that love needs no words...

Each charm begins as brass wire hammered flat for texture and each letter is individually hand stamped. Charms are attached with brass wire to a gold-filled chain. Necklace measures 16-18 inches with extender chain.

I will be expanding my collection, so visit often: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5628867&section_id=5496899

Proverbs

A proverb (from the Latin proverbium), also called a byword or nayword, is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing, it may be known as an aphorism.

Proverbs are often borrowed from similar languages and cultures, and sometimes come down to the present through more than one language. (thanks Wikipedia...)

So last year I made a necklace with brass tags stamped with a Japanese Proverb, "Sara mo ki kara ochirua," even monkeys fall from trees...anyone can make a mistake. I sold a few at a couple of shows and most recently two on Etsy. I have decided to expand upon this and have added a section to my Etsy site called "Words of Wisdom." (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5628867&section_id=5496899) I will post a few pics tomorrow.

"Even Monkeys Fall From Trees" can be found in my Etsy page: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12730861.

Etsy Me!

So I took the plunge and joined Etsy. I never had any luck on Ebay so I am keeping my fingers crossed. I went and opened a new website address - www.hmmills.com and then redirected my old address www.lonerdesigns.com and the new address to my etsy page. I have until July to think about what to do with Loner Designs...still watching for those signs...