Awaken

"Once you start to awaken, no one can ever claim you again for the old patterns. Now you realise how precious your time here is. You are no longer willing to squander your essence on undertakings that do not nourish your true self; your patience grows thin with tired talk and dead language. You see through the rosters of expectation which promise you safety and the confirmation of your outer identity. Now you are impatient for growth, willing to put yourself in the way of change. You want your work to become an expression of your gift. You want your relationship to voyage beyond the pallid frontiers to where the danger of transformation dwells. You want your God to be wild and to call you to where your destiny awaits."  -John O'Donohue, from his essay "The Question Holds the Lantern"

Spring Beauties

"Spring beauties" are some of the very first wildflowers to appear in the woods near my West Michigan home, and it's always such a joy to see them after many months of cold and snow.  And in that spirit of changes and nature's renewing bounty, I happily present my new spring jewelry collection.  One-of-a-kind pieces in a variety of styles and colors, many of them brand-new designs, will be posted in my Etsy Shop throughout the months of April and May.  Springtime blessings to you all!  Enjoy...

Check out the Gallery for an overview of new styles.  Come back often, as I'll be adding to this Gallery page for the next couple of months!

St Patrick's Day Pretties

Oh, how I love this time of year!  An excuse to have a heyday with green beach glass and lots and lots of green beads, in celebration of one of my favorite holidays, honoring one of my favorite countries and cultures.  Here's a sampling of what's available in my Etsy Shop...enjoy, and Happy St Pat's to all!  My glass of Guinness is raised to you!

One More Time Before Christmas Jewelry Sale

From now until the end of the day December 18, take advantage of FREE SHIPPING and 20% OFF all items in my Etsy Shop...Just use coupon code CHRISTMAS to receive your discount when you check out!

Water's Edge Creative will be taking a break and my Etsy Shop will be closed December 19 thru January 2 so that I may enjoy the holidays with my family and take some time to meditate, reflect, and set some intentions for the New Year.  Once again, a million thank-you's to everyone who has encouraged me and supported my work in the past year.  It has been brilliant, and I hope to have your company again next year, too!  I have lots of new designs taking shape in my head, and will begin introducing them as winter progresses.  I also have plans to create a new blog, In My New Story...look for an introduction shortly after the New Year arrives.  Love, Light, and Blessings to you all...may your path be bright, at Christmas and always. :)

Contented

It's lovely to give gifts, and lovely to receive them.  But the greatest gift in my world is something no amount of money can buy...the gift of a contented heart.

Today I'm celebrating two years of my journey into a new life...two years ago, I decided to stop hovering near the edges of my comfort zone, looking longingly into the distance.  I decided to leap, and what a ride!  It's been a joy sharing it with you.  Come the New Year, I'll have a New Story to share...hope you'll join me.

Happy Christmas, Merry Holidays, and may joy and contentment fill your heart, too.