LOST & FOUND ~ JEWELRY & MEANING

A few weeks ago, I lost my wedding ring.  The house was searched several times over, memory jogging exercises revealed nothing.  Yesterday, my dear husband found it!  He cried.  I cried.  My grandaughter asked why I was crying.  This ring is a symbol, it has great meaning. 

Over to the right, you will see 3 pictures...  A Mother, giving her daughter a beautiful necklace that will add meaning to her wedding day.  A Pearl necklace, someone purchased, having not purchased a nice piece of jewelry in years, gave herself a gift.  And, the third, A group of friends who share something special, giving themselves the gift of sharing a necklace!  MEANING

Recently, I designed a special pair of earrings for a bride for her wedding day.  Last week, she brought her daughter back to choose jewelry for HER wedding day.  MEANING

A mother, brings her daughter to me to give her a jewelry gift for her birthday, that she can wear for her wedding, and after.  MEANING

Jewelry is meant to be an emotional purchase, one that connects you to a part of yourself that you hold dear.  Or one that is a gift you give to someone, because you want them to feel the beauty of your love.  It can be simple, or elaborate... doesn't matter... still MEANING.

Often, I re-visit the "why" of creating my jewelry... and it all comes down to:  connecting at my deepest level,  to a gift given to me, and my desire to share that gift with others.  So that, in the end... what I leave others with is, the gift of MEANING.   Jyl Walker Jewelry Designs~Give Meaning to the Jewelry You Wear! CALL NOW 865.360.3007

FINDING INSPIRATION...

Sometimes as an artist, I find inspiration to be elusive... sometimes it becomes just a matter of being still and listening for a while, and reminding myself, that I don't always have to create.  Working in mixed metals is a very different process for me... a longer process with many intricate details to attend to before the finished piece is ready for viewing.  I remind myself to be "in" the process and to enjoy the ride, and I would offer that it makes a big difference in the quality, look and feel of the finished piece.  The "piece" I create, whatever it is... is given much attention... the same attention to detail that you enjoy in my beaded work.  I hope you will continue to follow, and to feel inspired by what you see. 

My work can be found at Liz-Beth Gallery, 9211 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, or you can visit with me in my studio to create something special & unique just for you or your loved one.  Call now!  865.360.3007. 

3 TIPS TO AGING GRACEFULLY

This week, the week of my birthday, has been one of reflection, respect and renewal. After spending the first part of the week reflecting, sharing with friends, and generally taking stock of the last 50+ years, It came to me, that there are 3 things that have been very important learnings.

(1) Take time to reflect: If there is one cell in your body that is brewing "CaCa", then use your best resources to clear yourself of them! Several of my friends have been sharing about self doubt and self sabotage this week. If you will rid yourself of the "brew", then you become more open, self-loving, self-respecting and confident. Is it easy? Well, at first ... no. But when you find a combination that works for you, go for it with gusto! Don't let anything hold you back from being all you want to be and all you already are!

(2) Share with friends who are willing to stand in with you and see the best in you. I have several friends who are wonderful at coaching and standing in with me as I take this journey... some just share a morning with me and tell me what they see and help me see the best in me.

And (3) Respect yourself, your place in life, your gifts. The more you are wiling to clear, the more open you are and the more of who you are is shared with the world. 10 years ago, if you had said I would be creating beautiful jewelry, I would have doubted you severely. Because I sought out support to change that negativity within myself, I am tapping in to my creativity in amazing ways! When others say what they see, I am grateful to the bones for being willing and able to listen and move into love, gratitude, and creativity.

I wish you well, and if you would like some suggestions for women who are wonderful at standing in with you to support you to do your work around this, email me at Jyl@JylWalker.com and I will share their names with you! All of them are coaches, but each has a special area of expertise!