Archive for December, 2009
Joy Junket profiles a Creative Genius: John Wind of Maximal Art
Monday, December 28th, 2009
An exclusive Interview with one of Oprah’s favorite jewelry designers, John Wind!
We are so fortunate to be joined today at Joy Junket by a jewelry designer who we have admired for several years John Wind of Maximal Art. His work has been featured in Oprah (favorite things!), Country Living and InStyle! Sarah first saw (more…)
Tags: artist, authenticity, creativity, e, flea market, john wind, joy junket, maximal art, vintage
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Personal Style…
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
“Personal Style is accepting who you are” – Diane Von Furstenberg
Tags: authenticity, diane, personal, style
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Silent night…
Monday, December 21st, 2009
“If the silence has even a trace of anger or hostility, it loses all it’s power… True quiet has the the quality of serenity, acceptance and peace.” -One Day at a Time In Alanon
One word has always defined the Holidays for me. I wish that word was serenity, calm, silence or even joyous. But really, the word is FRANTIC! Mainly because I have put so much pressure on myself over the years to creat the PERFECT day. (No kidding, I actually spent three days decorating a Christmas tree one year). I was reminded of this last night as I was showing some houseguests my messy office. An act that would have been unimaginable in my past life. (more…)
Tags: authenticity, holidays, mindfullness, spirit
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To Love Oneself…
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
“To Love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”–Oscar Wilde
Tags: authenticity, consious, insipiration, life, love, spirit
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The holiday stories Suzi and Sarah have told themselves…
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Okay, what Holiday story do you tell yourself? Sarah tells herself that if she is able to purchase the perfect gift, all will be okay with family, friends or situations. Suzi tells herself (more…)
Tags: authenticity, christmas, coaching, holidays, self care, simplicity
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Soul Searching Design…
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
“We’re soul searching designers who thrive on fun”… That’s how we describe the design aspect of our business. What do soul searching and design have to do with one another? That is a question we ask the people we work with to really think about.
To me, design isn’t about pondering the benefits of a three cushion sofa versus a two cushion love seat, but about how I want to live in my home, entertain my friends, and create a place to relax. Do I need (more…)
Tags: authenticity, design, life, self-discovery
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Beauty
Friday, December 11th, 2009
“Every now and again take a good look at something not made with hands-a mountain, a star, the turn of a stream. there will come to you wisdom and patience and solace and, above all, the assurance that you are not alone in the world.”–Sidney Lovett
Tags: beauty, insipiration, life, spirit
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Simple holiday creativity….vintage, charming, easy and almost FREE!
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Suzi’s house is always changing and evolving and everytime Sarah visits there is somthing new she has dreamed up. (more…)
Tags: authenticity, craft, free, holiday, neutral, paper chains, vintage
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Untraditions
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Who says you can’t put peacock feathers in your christmas tree? Certainly not me… Personally, I also love an ostrich feather and a deer antler as well. This has been a year of Untraditions (is there such a word? who cares, this is about breaking the rules) for me. (more…)
Tags: authenticity, inspiration, mindfullness, self-discovery
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Potluck? Or Act of Faith…..
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Nowhere is my character defect of operating from a position of lack more evident that at a mealtime, especially when company is coming! There are my concerns about portion size, what people will eat, how much they will eat, and of course… will there be enough? (more…)
Tags: entertaining, faith, family, food, friends
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