Crafting is my PEACE. It is my mediation. For me, crafting/art is the time that I can immerse myself and use a different part of my brain. I am often shocked at how relaxed it makes me. The concentrated time in making something brings emotion and daydreaming - almost removing me from the world around me for what I don’t even realize is my very own version of peace. We can all tap into this peace in different ways - exercising, reading, meditation...it’s tapping into

We get this question all the time, and why wouldn't we? Meraki [may-rah-kee] is a Greek word that means to do something with soul, creativity and love. It is a verb or an adverb (although it is commonly mistaken for a noun) and the Greeks use it to describe when they put a little of themselves into what they are doing. They are fully invested in it and give whatever it is their undivided attention & focus. To meraki something is to do it with energy, enthusiasm and creativi

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are able to spend it connecting with those that you love. It is inevitable that on this day, we think about new beginnings and take stock in what we have going on in our lives right now. I'm not a huge resolution person on New Year's because I feel like you can make goals for yourself at any stage on any day. But I do get the symbolism of it and I love that so many people take a few moments to self reflect and think about things that matter