GIFT GUIDE // For the Rock Collector

As you may have noticed, I'm a bit of a rock-lover. I have a serious weakness for anything made with agates. Add gold into the mix and I just don't stand a chance. So, to all of my fellow rock collectors[that's you, Amy!] this one's for you...

cuff / butter knives / amethyst soap / quartz votive / finial toppers / bookends / ring / necklace 

I would be over the moon to find any of these in my stocking this year but to be honest the things on the top of my wish list won't fit in a stocking, like extra time with my favorite people over wine and peppermint cookies...Enjoy!

Love it / live it: Rock On

Happy [holiday] Monday everyone! I hope that [unlike me] you're enjoying a long and relaxing three day weekend and in the company of good friends and loved ones. Summer has finally hit its stride here in Seattle, now that it is almost Fall, and it is the most gorgeous day outside. Though I have more work to do than I can fathom, I'll be taking frequent breaks to bask in the sunshine...

art via Moon to Moon, Necklace via DearEvelyn on etsy

On another note, our precious little [giant] puppy has been quite sick lately and I'm hoping to channel some of the healing energies of the amethyst today to mend him. We are hoping that our love and sheer determination for helping this little guy will get him on the right track and feeling like his rambunctious self again, but we'll take any positive energy we can get, so please send Phinney your good vibes, and have a wonderful holiday!

Love it / Live it: Calmness and Clarity [Carly Waito]

Today I'm conjuring up as much calmness and clarity possible. I have lot on my plate, a lot of unknown ahead, and a lot I want to accomplish in a very short amount of time. So, I thought the unbelievably beautiful paintings of Carly Waito and these stunning amethyst pieces by Brenda Houston were a perfect fit today...

Amethyst is not only the stone of calmness and clarity but is also said to raise your mood and vibration. So here's to taking a deep breath, finding that inner calm and peace, and getting ready to take on whatever comes your way with as much optimism and positivity as possible...Enjoy!