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 Eternity Bangle!
It’s awesome!!
The Moon Pendant is my favorite
I love the Love You To The Moon Pendant! Thanks! senekers(at)comcast(dot)net
Tree of life pendant
I love the eternal love washer necklace. What a great idea! So simple, but so pretty.
My favorite item is the Tree of Life and a Quote from Thoreau on Copper and Sterling Silver pendant and necklace.
ericatomsic[at]yahoo[dot]com
i like the family tier pendant! cute idea.
My favorite piece is Life Is What You Make It Fine Silver Bracelet, thanks.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Family Tier Pendant Set is my favorite.
Ana’s jewelry is so pretty!
I love the Eternal Love Washer Pendant.
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
I think the Love You to the Moon pendant is wonderful!
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
I like the Personalized Tiffany Style Charm Bracelet !!!!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the Family Stone Pendant that you can custom and personalize!
I love the Love You to the Moon Pendant! Thanks for the contest!
airalynn(@)gmail . com
Love You to the Moon Pendant Personalized is my favorite. I love that saying.
Love the “Love you to the moon pendant.”
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I like the Fine Silver Bracelet Completely Customizable. Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
Decisions…
Decisions…
Decisions…
I think the one I would pick for myself is the Life is What You Make It Fine Silver Bracelet to remind me to make everyday count and the Love you to the Moon for my Daughter.. but all your stuff is awsome.. bogusteresa@yahoo.com
All the pieces are just beautiful. My favorite is the Eternal Love Washer Pendant Personalized and Customized,I love it. Count me in to win this wonderful contest
My favorite is the Family Tier Pendant Set!
I love the “Eternal Love Washer Pendant Personalized and Customized”. That is so special, I want one for Christmas!! They are all great.
My family my heart is so pretty. I may have to do some Christmas shopping there. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like the Love me to the Moon necklace
Sparkling Tiara Pendant would be a wonderful gift for my granddaughter for Christmas. I love all of your designs and I am going back on your site to order gifts for my daughter, granddaughters and daughter- in-law. great site. I hope also I win. Thanks
Persoanlized Pendant with Swarovski Crystal Butterfly is really beautiful.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
My favorite item is the Adult Sterling Silver Cuff PERSONALIZED. I would love to have one for myself!
shlee323@yahoo.com
I think the “Family Stone Pendant” is pretty and unique!
My favorite item is the Love You to the Moon Pendant Personalized. Thanks!!!
Stampnsark@aol.com
omg it would be great to win the breast cancer awarness this heart has strength pendent. i would give it to my aunt who had breast cancer
abutler207@zenbe.com
Really like the Love you to the Moon pendant.
The Love You to the Moon Pendant would make a nice gift
The Wise Owl Pendanat with the lavender cz’S is wonderful. I want that. thank you
I like the Lucky pendant with marcasite clover. Actually I liked a LOT of things on the site, but this one seemed to stand out.
I love the Love Note in Fine Silver!
Ooooooh!! There are so many gorgeous pieces! I love the family tree pendant and the custom hand stamped heart set. Beautiful!
I like the Eternal Love Washer Pendant. Very nice!
I love The Tree of Live and Quoteon Copper and Silver with black silk cord. ybutler@oppcatv.com
I think the Persoanlized Pendant with Swarovski Crystal Butterfly is beautiful!! Thank you!
There are so many nice items. I really like the the Live Laugh Love Trinket Pendant with Freshwater pearls and Lotus and the I Love Being Me Pendant PERSONALIZED. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
girlof80s@aol.com
The Adult Sterling Silver Cuff PERSONALIZED is great. Thanks!
Moon Pendant intime@myself.com
I absolutely love the Family Stone Pendant. I’m so sentimental and that one would just mean so much to me.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth
i really like the Organic Ornate Circle Pendant!
I love the family pendant! Beautiful!
mel
shezarealgem@aol.com
I like the GOLD Family Tier Pendant
I love the Love me to the Moon necklace.
I love the Princess Charm Ring. I know just the little princess that would love it!
Thanks for the contest.
I like the Vienna Bracelet in Powder Rose
Sterling Silver Circles of Love Pendant set with Swarovski Crystals
Angela Koga tisaynababaeatyahoo.com