In addition, my upcoming in person crystal dreamcatcher workshop
will be held at Heart Craft Studio in Rancho Cordova, CA
July 24th, 2022 - Sunday from 10am to 12pm
I'll be posting my upcoming 2022 events throughout the year!
March 2022
November 2021
5 Ways To Add Crystal Inspiration To Your Bathroom at Home
My personal master bath doesn't look quite as calming these days, as I walk in and it's piles and piles of dirty laundry. Truth! Once I do get my act together, I do want to add some calmness and bring that retreat vibe to my bathroom at home. Why not save a ton from those weekly or monthly visits to the local spa?!? Where else would you find DIY inspirational ideas other than from Pinterest? No really, I'd like to learn and know. So why not research for myself.
Here are my five ways to add crystal inspiration to your bathroom at home from a crystal healer's perspective as featured (see number 2) on Redfin's blog article on 7 Expert Tips To Create The Ultimate Bathroom Spa by Jenna Hall.
1) In creating a renewing healing sanctuary, it is recommended to add any blue or green crystal in your bathroom such as amazonite, chalcedony, celestite, emerald or even flourite, to have that calming ambiance as you bathe or shower in your bathroom retreat.
2) You can add raw forms of these types of crystals and set them around your tub or sink near your candles or plants.
Pinterest Photo Credit: sarahgraceathome.com
3) Why not be unique and add a decorative finishing touch to your bathroom cabinets by replacing the old knobs with crystal knob accents.
4) Pinterest has these great crystal bathroom sinks that I just love and know I can't afford, hmm maybe a future DIY? We'll see!
Pinterest Photo Credit: GemLookDesign on Etsy
5) Lastly, this fun crystal geode toilet rug in black, white and charcoal gray is on my wishlist! It actually comes in a bigger rug size too! What other crystal inspired home decor pieces would catch your eye?
Pinterest Photo Credit: Unknown
October 2021
n i n n a l u i n s p i r e d: My Toolkit to Open Up My Own Creative Block
I've come a long way since my crafty art started in February of 2019. My love for various textures of fabric has escalated to more of an obsession as of late. To this day, I still view fabric as art. Since I never studied fashion design, but have a massive love for fashion, I learned basic sewing my junior year of high school and used those basic skills to create or design some of my crystal wreaths.
Since February of 2019, I've been living a non-stop creative life. Making my weekends and weekday evenings, craft nights or craft weekends even including my husband in the mix of our creations as it is a tribute to a daughter, Trinity Marie. I'd like to add this paragraph below from the book "The Power of Love" Connecting to the Oneness by James Van Praagh, #1 New York Times bestselling author who is also known as a spiritual medium.
" One of the natural characteristics of the soul is creation. Spirit constantly inspires our souls to express who we are. In this case, Jerry was being inspired by his brother in Spirit to continue with the creative work they had done together to restore cars. Jerry had been so closed off to his soul self that he was unable to access the love of his brother. The more Jerry wallowed in grief and sadness, the bigger the wall he built around himself became. The wall kept any creativity from flowing into him. When we block our creativity through bitterness, isolation, and hopelessness, we cannot fully live the expression of our souls. We all recognize that creative people are tuned in to something beyond themselves. A creative person often receives new ideas, solutions, and possibilities through intuition and inspiration. The more we allow ourselves to instruments of love, the more we can tune in to the higher creative energy and bring heaven onto Earth." Reading the above paragraph, not only comforts my bereaved soul, but simultaneously ignites me to continue to create.
This post is my online toolkit for own personal creativity block.
1) Attend the LA Textile bi-annual event and closely listen to Peclers Paris speak about trend forecasting and creative strategy.
2) Listen to Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk on all of us have a "genius".
3) Read this Elizabeth Gilbert article on tips on living a creative life:
Fear Is Boring, and Other Tips on Living a Creative Life
4) Read Psychology Today's blog post on
Ten Creative Block Breakers That Actually Work
5) Find inspiration from other creatives.
a) Attend an exhibition that interests you at an art gallery.
b) Visit craft fairs and get inspiration from other makers as advised by my
Confidence + Visibility Coach, Freya Krishnan
As a maker, gathering tips on how to break your own creativity block would not be a bad idea to have and it would provide you an instant solution to your problem. What other tips or guidance/support do you have for breaking this barrier in your creative life? What's on your toolkit?
September 2021
October Instagram Giveaway: For Pregnancy / Infant Loss Awareness Month
Starting the first week of October, as a tribute to our daughter's life, Trinity Marie and
in honor of
Pregnancy / Infant Loss Awareness Month
is hosting and partially sponsoring a special giveaway near and dear to my heart.
The self healing package will include the following items:
(Picture to come soon!)
A "Luck In Fertility" crystal dreamcatcher wreath that will contain a crystal trio of rose quartz,
aventurine, and smoky quartz which will aid to serve with self love, healing and fertility.
A feminine shaped candle for womb healing. They are created to remind us that we possess the beautiful garden within ourselves and when given the proper care, it can go into full bloom and unleash our inner goddess. These candles contain essential oils, herbs, natural wax, and crystals.
An hour long Reiki session with Ally Snow.
(sponsored giveaway)
A gorgeous Malachite bracelet.
Malachite brings deep emotional healing and transformation. It grounds the spiritual energy, absorbs negativity
and pain. It is recommended for inner exploration and dream work. Wonderful for menstruation, childbirth and the female sexual organs.
(sponsored giveaway)
A winter diffuser oil
Scented with a blend of lavender and pine for their relaxing and grounding properties, and contains organic dried lavender buds along with lepidolite for self love, emotional healing and stability. The clear quartz amplifies the intentions of self-care.
Hop on to Instagram and stay tuned for this giveaway that will end
on October 15th.
October 15th is National Pregnancy / Infant Loss Remembrance Day
and a winner will be randomly selected.
Thank you so much for reading!
~ marissa
September 2021
Self Care September
Did you know that September is Self Care Awareness Month?
Seven women entrepreneurs have collaborated to bring you a one of a kind specially curated gift box
with handmade goods that are all related to self-care.
Not only that, we are also holding a Self Care Awareness online event
on September 26th, Sunday at 1pm PDT / 4pm EST
where the collaborators will each briefly speak about the topic of self care.
Below is a picture example of the September box:
1. A Lemon Quartz crystal - from Marissa of Ninna Lu
Filters out distractions, helps concentration, open up memory, enhances insight, influences hope, increases happiness, and enables higher thinking. Goes well with the third eye or crown chakra.
2. Moonlit Path Aromatherapy Roll-on - from Allison of The Witching Hour Collective
New scent! Jasmine, Clary Sage and Honeysuckle - All 3 are moon, water, feminine associated and all 3 bring in love, psychic dreams, and clarity/sleep.
3. Mini Hamsa soap bar - from Maritza of Body by Keke
Inspired by the mesmerizing blue September birthstone, Sapphire. One of the oldest symbols in history, the Hamsa can be seen all over the world no matter what your belief systems are. While each system adopts its own interpretation, the Hamsa symbol can generally be believed to bring protection and good luck.
4. Two Self love tea light candles - from Carissa of SuburbanGoddessMN
Aroma therapy is an amazing way to level up your self-care routine or as an addition if you are to multi-tasking. This mini version of SGMN's self-love candle is made with 100% soy wax. It is infused with dried lavender and rose buds as well as rose quartz crystals. Scented with lavender, orange, and ylang-ylang essential oils.
5. Natural gemstone jewelry (bracelet or earrings, your choice) - from Lisa of WOLFHOME
Pink Coral Natural Gemstones bring the wearer success and good fortune. Known to turn negative energy into positive energy. Love yourself by clearing all that negativity around you and letting in the good energies.
6. Self-care Ritual Kit - from Freya of Chasing Happy Mondays
Our intention is to help you develop your own self-care routine... whether you decide on a morning or evening ritual, or take all of the weekend! This kit includes loose tea bags of a relaxing blend of hibiscus, lavender and chamomile. While you're sipping your tea, use the enclosed mini self-care journal to write down your affirmations and intentions. This kit also gives you access to a printable download of positive affirmations that you can use for your self-care practice.
7. A Short Meditative Session - from Nafsheen Luhar
During this virtual Zoom event, our special guest Nafsheen Luhar is going to lead us for a few minutes of guided meditation. It's going to be an event you won't want to miss and you'll want to invite your friends too!
Only 25 boxes are being sold, the first ten boxes ordered will receive one of these free gifts!!!
a) A cleansing bundle: consists of a selenite wand and a palo santo stick
b) Three shower bombs
or
c) An aromatherapy roll on of a different scent
To order head on to our collaborative Link Tree below:
If you can't necessarily attend the September 26th event, don't fret! It is not mandatory!
The event is optional, but to get the registration link, you must purchase a
September box.
Thank you so much for visiting!
~ marissa
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- my name is marissa and i'm from california. this blog is my collection of personal interests from diy projects, fashion, travel, books and pets.