Today’s creative mom has written her own post and I just love when my featured mamas do that. So grab a cup of coffee (or your cozy drink of choice) and settle in for a treat. Not only is she a talented jeweler but she’s also a successful businesswoman and a super fine writer too. Enjoy this post from Ana of The Pretty Peacock and read all the way through for directions on how to win one of her lovely pieces.
I grew up in an East Indian household where your only two career choices were Engineer or Doctor. Expectations in our household were high, because even though the hard sciences and advanced math classes were expected, stretching our creative wings was, too. I have always loved expressing myself creatively, especially writing and working
with clay. However, after high school, my focus was on college and having a “real job” and my creative endeavors were somewhat pushed aside. Years later, I married, bought a house, had our first and second child – I used the new found time at home (became a stay at
home mother) to simmer some of those creative juices. Kids are wonderful for inspiration and, of course, for allowing yourself to let go and remember why Play Doh is so darn fun and why finger painting feeds your soul.
Now that my oldest is five and my youngest is two, the house is decorated just the way I want it (until the next wave hits me for new color –I can hear the husband’s groans now!), I have brought the focus back to my creative needs. My children flit in and out of my studio
on a constant basis, which can be frustrating, but expected. However, I am beyond thrilled that they are learning how important being a creative person is – kids are creative naturally as they are so in tune with their imagination (when is it, exactly, that we lose that?), I learn and grow more artistically from watching how they approach things then I have ever learned from any class. They just go with it – and me, being the constant planner, it’s difficult for me to let go of the control. But, as all mothers know, having children in your life allows you, no demands, that you just let go and just let it be.
To enter: Visit the Pretty Peacock and pick out your favorite item. Come back here and leave a comment letting us all know about your fav piece. Contest runs till Oct 17th. Make sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you’re the lucky winner!
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I love the tiered design behind the Family Tier Pendant Set. I have to send the link to DH, I would love this for Christmas.:)
I LOVE the Love You to the Moon Pendant. It is so pretty. Thanks for the chance.
My favorite item is the Love You to the Moon Pendant Personalized. Love it!
What beautiful items! I love the Mini Bar Name Pendants, but it was a hard decision, I really like so many others too. Thanks for the giveaway!
princess3sah(at)cs(dot)com
i like the family tier pendant! cute idea.
lauren
croasla0(at)sewanee.edu
That was easy…I love butterflies and this one caught my eye right away, the Persoanlized Pendant with Swarovski Crystal Butterfly. Sooo pretty!
3kidsnus at gmail dot com
My favorite is the Love me to the Moon necklace. Just great as is all the jewelry.
contact susan wiener, swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
Absolutely beautiful! I love the Family Tier Pendant Set!
jenna at loveofbabyonline dot com
Hand Stamped Copper Sanskrit Pendant
Nora
neneelynn@yahoo.com
My favorite piece is Life Is What You Make It Fine Silver Bracelet – what a look!
In addition to the beautiful necklace being given away, I also like the Spiral Secret Fine Silver Pendant.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I really like the Family Tier Pendant Set Personalized & Customized — very nice.
Everything is so gorgeous! I love the My Family My Heart Charm Bracelet Custom and Personalized, what a wonderful idea. Thank you so much!
I’m in love with the “Fine Silver Live in the Moment Washer Pendant”. I love these kind of necklaces and I’d love to get a personalized one for my mother and sisters to remember our father who passed away a year ago.
I would love the Petite Circles of Love in Sterling Silver with my son and daughters name and birthstones.
I like Tree of Life and a Quote from Thoreau on Copper and Sterling Silver.
damlakayi (at) yahoo.com
My family my heart is wonderful.
Tree of Life and a Quote from Thoreau on Copper and Sterling Silver is my favorite item from Pretty Peacock. I like the tree pendant and I like the way it is set off by the copper pendant behind it. I also like the Life Is What You Make It bracelet. I could use that to remind me of that fact when I’m having a bad day.
traymona[at]aol.com
I like the Life is What You Make It bracelet.
I just love the Family Tier Pendant Set PERSONALIZED and CUSTOMIZED!!!
rebbi511 at peoplepc.com
I love the Love You to the Moon Pendant.
I love the Organic Ornate Circle pendant. cardeb2@verizon.net
Love you to the moon pendant is adorable.
Love You to the Moon Pendant Personalized is my pick
oooo, I love the infant cuff bracelet! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I absolutely love the I love you to the moon and back pendant. It is a must for my Christmas list. I am also loving the washer necklace with the purple stone. BEAUTIFUL!
I love the personalized charm bracelet with 5 disc and freshwater pearls!!
Very nice!!
shjajo at aol dot com
The “Life is What You Make it Fine Silver Bracelet” is really one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve seen in a long time!
Thanks
nancyrobster@gmail.com
Ana’s jewelry is so pretty! My favorite is her Love You to the Moon piece!
I think the Lucky Pendant with Marcasite Clover is beautiful. Thank you.
I like the Life is What You Make It Fine Silver Bracelet. How true! Thanks for the contest. Charlotte
charlottewinters@cox.net
I absolutely love this prize – what a marvelous sentiment. (I have two teenaged granddaughters and either of them would love it.) I really like the Mini Bar Name Pendants, too, and the “Go Confidently” pendant. Great site!
i love the Family Stone Pendant CUSTOM and PERSONALIZED
CUSTOM Big Sister/Little Sister Pendant with Swarovski Birthstone is perfect! I would get one for my sister and me
Thanks for the giveaway! Cee
ceevegnashville @ gmail.com
I love the “Love Note” in fine silver. Just lovely
love you to the moon is very nice.
dukier44 [at] aol.com
Without a doubt, the breast cancer awareness heart. It is a very pretty design and love what is stands for.
Oh wow…what beautiful pieces! I don’t think I could pick just one I liked..the Love you to the Moon pendant, the Family Tier, her filigree work is fantastic! I need to do some christmas shopping
family tier Mrs.Mommyyatgmail.com
For Love and Bling Personalized Pendant
gkstratos@yahoo.com
Have to go with the “Tree of Life.” I love trees in general, and this piece has so much texture and is just beautiful. And I love that it has a quote, but it isn’t the first thing you see about it. Very subtle and rich. Loverly!
I love this Persoanlized Pendant with Swarovski Crystal Butterfly.
imanoptimisticbeauty[at]yahoo[dot]ca
i really like the yart sweet flower bracelet in green. i’ve never seen a flower design like that before. it’s really interesting to look at. the green color is nice with it. very pretty. thank you.
I like the Tree of Life and a Quote from Thoreau on Copper and Sterling Silver.
lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net
I LOVE THE ETERNITY BANGLE.
I love the Mama’s Keychain!!
smithpatty at comcast dot net
love the Love Note in Fine Silver!
I love Family Stone and Love You to the Moon….Really cute
My favorite is the Initial Pendants/Charms in Fine Silver with CZ in Alexandrite, I would love one of those!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
Live Laugh Love Trinket Pendant with Freshwater pearls and Lotus would be the one I would pick!