Last week I took a break. It was not after 5pm, or for a quick run to the coffee shop. It was in the middle of the day when I could have been working. I went to the beach. Why? Because we need breaks. Not just the 15 minute snack break or the lunch with a friend but a break where we disconnect from our daily lives. I need...
Many of you already know the story behind Thought Blossoms and how it started as a line of jewelry meant to be used as intentional tools for inspiration, motivation, encouragement or a good old fashioned kick in the a**. I love this concept and use my jewelry as such daily, but I also recognize that many of you are wearing Thought Blossoms medical alert jewelry. This prompted me to begin...
I have learned a valuable lesson as of late. Connecting is part of my mental health. Being a solo-preneur is awesome, rewarding and fun but also very isolating. I have struggled with this feeling over the past couple of years working from home. I thought if I scheduled lunches and happy hours with friends that this would alleviate it but that didn’t seem to be the remedy. I took...
These lovelies were inspired by some boho accessories I saw while out and about in good 'ol Houston, Texas. I am not really one for following trends, but I decided to go “big” and try something new. To my shock and surprise, no one else deemed these earrings the statement pieces as I anticipated. All good, no hurt feelings here. This brought me to an idea that has been...
I used Instagram. Every day. I used it as a tool to generate brand awareness and gain a stronger following. I posted daily about products and included lifestyle tidbits to engage viewers. This is the reason I would get on Instagram once a day. But, I found myself scrolling through Instagram senselessly multiple times a day. Not looking for anything, not searching to find an answer, definitely not enriching my...
