How are you doing on this fine Saturday!?!!?
I should say....it's not really fine in my neck of the woods....rain and dreariness all day.
But guess what....I don't care! The rain "forced" me to stay inside and spend the day working in my little studio!
Have I told you lately just how happy I am?!?
How much I feel like I am really starting to move along the right path!
Every since I've decided to really embrace my Midwestern Spirit.....I feel so much more at home with myself! My jewelry designs reflect that spirit more and more and I for one.....am loving my new direction!
I think good things are sure to come:)
Positive thoughts....right!
but you know what else.....do you know how much I appreciate you for sticking with me throughout my journey! I just love you for that:)
Everytime I get a little down.....you're right there to build me back up!
I can't believe where I started and where I am now.
Everytime I start feeling sensitive about how much I appreciate you {my readers....supporters....cheerleaders} It makes me want to do a little give-away!
WootWoot!!!!!
Guess what else....my logo is finished!
I L.O.V.E. it! I can't say enough about Emily!
Check her out if you need some design work done! She's fabulous:)
Starling Memory
I am also working with her for other design work! Can't wait to see how everything looks when it's all pulled together! And yes....at some point you'll be going through another blog design change!
Change is good sometimes!
If you haven't stopped in my shop lately.........well then you might not know that I have completely switched directions! You won't find many beach inspired pieces but you'll find lots of Soulful...Inspired....Designs!
I just feel like doing a happy dance! It's so much easier to be inspired when you actually look at all the beauty sitting right before your eyes...rather than spend your time dreaming about things you don't have!
It just makes my heart and soul sing to create lovely rustic inspired pieces of jewelry!
And I love that I can inspire others through my designs with my little handwritten messages on many of the pieces:)
Are you inspired!!! :):)
Creativity is contagious.....pass it on. Saw that quote somewhere and loved it:)
All along my heart has been telling me that I should just be happy right where I am!
Being Midwestern isn't all that bad! It's kind of nice actually:)
And there's all kinds of pretty loveliness right in my own backyard.
Might not be the ocean or the mountains....but it's what I have!
No matter who you are or where you live.....it's so important to just embrace who you are:)
I am learning to stop apologizing for myself.
I am a bit of a recluse
I like my wine {sometimes too much}
I love to have my hands dirty
I tend to be opininated
I demand my private time
I am not a big fan of TV but music makes my soul sing
I not a girly kind of girl
I'd roll around in bread and pizza if I could:)
and while I used to tell people...i'm sorry I just.....
Now I just leave out the i'm sorry part! Beacuse i'm not really sorry for who I am:)
And neither should you be
Alrighty then......
The winner will recieve one ring of their choice!!
Pretty fun give-away, I think:)
To enter:)
- Stop in Simple Daisy and tell me your favorite piece and why {1 entry}
- "Like" Simple Daisy on Facebook
- Spread the word and tell me how you did:)
Up to 3 entries per person!!!
Contest will end 9/30/11
Winner will be announced on 10/1/11
Winner will be chosen via Random.org
Feel free to enjoy 20% off your entire purchase from now until 10/1/11
enter
MidwesternSpirit
when you check out:)
I think that covers it!!! Good luck and enjoy:):)
Have a happy, soulful, inspired week!!!!
The free spirit bracelet is my fav of your new designs. I like the rustic look and the center shape is more unique and of course the handwritten message on the back. It just flows...
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i love the soulful journey ring, it's beautiful! your work is really lovely! thank you for coming by my blog, so glad you did! susan
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh I was just on your etsy site today and I LOVE the new stuff. I love all of the plain rings with the textures... so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on facebook already
ReplyDeleteAnd I put a link up on my DFB facebook page! :)
ReplyDeletePick a favorite? So hard! I love the indigo sea and love rising -- I just ordered the ring sizer (forgot to use the code, lol) and hope I can decide which one to order by the time it arrives!
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook. I REALLY REALLY like you! :)
ReplyDeletePicket Fence! Love the shape and blue stone!
ReplyDeleteI love the Dream by the Sea because I like to dream by the sea!
ReplyDeleteI would choose the daisy ring, because I love flowers and the simple design.....
ReplyDeleteI like the Free Spirit Bracelet! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Indigo Sea Ring. The blue color speaks to me as the beach loving person I am who longs to live there one day.
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I like the Pebbles in the Sand: artisan bronze organic bangle bracelet.
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Hello Heather! Love the new design by Emily. I might have to look her up for a more professional look. this is one of your most inspiring posts-so true in meaning. I 'm yearning for the ocean and have a hard time being anywhere else. I guess I have to work on that. I like you on FB and love all your work, especially the ocean inspired pieces:) Have a blessed day my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather, your work is lovely. It would be so difficult to pick....I like the autumn ring....well cause it's fall here in Michigan and my favorite season of all. I also like the Ocean Blue ring....it reminds me of Lake Michigan. I'd be thrilled if Imwas selected.!
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely! The Indian Summer is gorgeous...my favorite color. That's one thing I miss about living in So Cal...we don't really get Indian Summer's like we used to in Canada.
ReplyDeleteps...love pumpkin beer too!! ;-)
Heather....I "like" you on Facebook and I enjoy your blog so much too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Soulful Country Girl had me at hello. Such lovely rings, such lovely jewelry. I'm glad you're feeling better about things - you definitely sound more content now.
ReplyDeleteJust liked your page on FB (All Things Paper - Ann Martin).
ReplyDeleteWOW! I haven't looked through your shop for a while and I'm loving all your new items! I especially LOVE the Wild at Heart ring! It's sooo me! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway @lifeonleroy !!!!!
ReplyDeleteI spread the word on my Facebook page.
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ReplyDeleteTo be honest... I miss your beachy spirit just a little bit..., but have to say, wow, your pieces are truly gorgeous..., and there's a whole new (and powerful) energy going on. Nature is sooo inspiring, no matter what it is!!
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on the Sand Dollar Study necklace, I just love it! I love the texture and look of it, it's such a gorgeous piece. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelove the bohemian gypsy texture ring
ReplyDeletebut really love them all. Thanks for the give-away
Kelly
Heather, your work is spectacular and has really changed from when I first started reading your blog. Your work has always inspired me and still does. Although I always loved your mostly turquoise/aqua colored beachy designs, I sometimes wondered what you could create if you began to think outside the box. And I am not disappointed! I love the direction your work is going!!! As for my favorite piece in your shop right now, it would be "Love Rising Ring." It's simple and understated but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove "inner beauty" ring. Its beautiful and I love what it stands for!
ReplyDeleteIt would be hard not to love everything you've created!!
Gorgeous giveaway..thanks for the chance to win!
By the way, Im loving my bracelet!!
Deborah xo
I am new to your site and I didn't realize how hard it would be to pick a favorite - but it was. I absolutely love your work. It's earthy, simple & elegant all at once. If I have to pick one, I will say the "shine on angel" bracelet would be the one that caught my eye the most. The last year has been a real journey and our family has certainly been blessed with many angels in recent months... and they have touched our lives and hearts forever.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. seriously. Tina
Love your new logo - so simple and sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove your new rings - hard to choose only one -
I love the "autumn ring" that has three autumn-colored stones in it - honestly, though, I love the cross ring and the country girl ring is a close tie, too...
Thanks for sharing all your Midwestern happiness and beauty!!!
Enjoy all your creations---
Linda
beachside cottage
Hi - I also POSTED about the giveaway on my blog for Sunday!
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Linda
beachside cottage
love your blog! the jewelry is amazing...my favorite is soulful country girl. thanks for giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and unique jewelry! I love the fresh picked earrings- too cute!
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I'm a fan of Simple Daisy on Fb!
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I am LOVING the Indian Summer ring you just shared.. it reminds me of my birthstone but it is simple and silver and pretty!!! I love Autumn and your this post was very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just liked you on Facebook :)
ReplyDeleteWow..so hard to pick one, but I want to take the chance to be the winner. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love rings, they are my favorite jewelry so..I'll pick the "peridot green solitaire organic ring" as my favorite.
But also, I love the pictures of the last ring, yellow like the leaves of the autumn tress. Perfect!
I love this happy, robust post -yes, aspiration is all very well, but I'm sure that acceptance of our selves and where we are leads to more INspiration (I wonder if the two words are linked - better head to the dictionary!)
ReplyDeleteYour new direction is newly inspired, go for it~ see what happens.
I love the soulful country girl ring - it is beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour logo is also, of course, fabulous and I look forward to seeing a new design on your blog! I used to be really afraid of change becasue I felt like it was "unstable" and scary. Once I began to learn that change can not only be stable but exciting and "life breathing" I started really embracing it...and now there are some days that I crave change...not always big change but something to remind me that I am not dead and that I am growing : )
i have liked you on facebook since you started on facebook : ) and i love your comments and posts...
ReplyDeleteI really like the Soulful Journey Ring and also the Ring with the Sapphire in it. Your jewelry is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI "like" you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy my friend! I haven't looked in your shop lately and I can't believe how many new pieces you've made...all so beautiful! well...I love them ALL but of course I have to go back to my wish list and say my fav is...Ocean Dreamer: artisan handcrafted sterling silver necklace! I love everything about the sea and as well as being Lavender dreamer...I am OCEAN dreamer, for sure! Thanks so much! I would be THRILLED to win! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeletesuch lovely work! :) the bohemian gardens ring in my favorite...totally me! love the aqua colored stone and the design on the band....i'm really hoping i win. ;) i also "liked" simply daisy on fb!oh, and thanks for visiting me and leaving a comment! :)
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ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at how much at how much yo love bread and pizza :) I too could roll around in them, too.
I will tweet and Fb about your giveaway.
My best- Diane
Heather, I love all your rings. But my favorite is the Aquamarine stacking rings. Next favorite is the picket fence ring. Love your blog.
ReplyDeletei also follow you on FB, you have been my #1 inspiration for crafty, beachy stuff and I absolutely love your blog. Not just the things you do, but also the things you say. It's always like a breath of fresh air to stop by your place!
ReplyDeleteyour etsy shop is gorgeous! one piece that really jumped at me was the Brave Heart silver necklace...being brave is something i need to remind myself every now and then... :)
ReplyDelete...and i 'like' you on facebook! :)
ReplyDeleteHeather, I did a share on FB, I hope you get lots more followers/customers.
ReplyDeleteHad a hard time choosing between soulfull journey and autumn sunshine rings. Going with Autumn sunshine because I love that you are looking at the sunshine in Autumn rather that the leaves or changing of the season. Always looking for the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteLove the Inner Beauty Ring. Simple and Lovely.
ReplyDelete~Heidi
Liked you on facebook!
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I love the Picket Fences ring and the Bohemian Gardens Ring. I would love to win an item of yours. The new designs are very pretty along with your old designs!
ReplyDeleteI will share the giveaway on my blog.
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I am a fan on Facebook! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's all pretty!!
ReplyDeleteAlready a fan on Facebook :)
ReplyDeleteShared your giveaway with all my Facebook and Twitter followers! @artseachic
ReplyDeleteO my goodness, so hard to choose a favorite. But, I'm going to have to pick the Coral Seas: artisan thick silver ring. It explains so much inspiration behind my love of the ocean too, and a reminder of where I want to be in the future :) Love the defined coral details and especially the aquamarine stone- my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! I love this! there is so much beauty here in the fall, being Midwestern is the best. :) I am so glad that you are feeling good and creating such gorgeous pieces. I really love Coral Seas, it is just beautiful, they all are.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win.
xoxo
I like you on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you that you have to learn to love where you are. I know you might think this is crazy but I was not a happy camper when I first moved here to FL. But once I took that attitude things started looking brighter for me. :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I like you on FB!! Sorry about rambling!
I'm loving the Sundrops earrings! They are simple but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm a new follower, got here by way of your esty shop! You are truly talented and have a real gift.
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' the Soulful Country girl ring and the Soulful journey ring, the best. It's very hard to choose!
Thanks so much for the giveaway and sharing your beautiful hard work with us!!
xoxo, Andi
I've liked Simple Daisy on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteThx, Andi
Sand Dollar study. I SCUBA and I love all your Starfish, Sand dollar, and Shells, Ocean themed charms. Nice work.
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ReplyDeleteMan, Heather you sure don't make it easy! All your rings are so beautiful, it's hard to pick a favorite. Bohemian Gardens, Grandma's Attic and Soulful Journey are lovely but I think my fav would be Sweet Love.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather, I love the Soulful Journey ring because it expresses how I feel right now! It's beautiful and by wearing that ring it will be a constant reminder of the changes I need to make and the direction I want to be headed in. I like an follow you on facebook and will also share your giveaway link.
ReplyDeleteI love the Sunny Days ring. Great blog!!
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arcampbell17@yahoo.com
I love the new style of jewelry you are creating...the Soulful Ring is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is inspiring.
~nicole leigh
left.beach.fotos
YOU take SPECTACULAR photos!!
ReplyDeleteYour new jewelry collection is beautiful. I looove the rings! Please enter me in the contest ♥
Frye boots? Gosh no. But I would love to have me some Frye boots. Those boots in my photos are my new ALDO leather boots. And guess where I got them? Goodwill for 6 bucks - nearly new!!! I must say THAT they ARE my GW-find of the year! I can't believe they were in my size, too - so crazy! Have a great week!
I Love Everything in your Store!
ReplyDeleteCoral Seas: artisan thick silver ring is sweet and substantial and I love the saying inside it:)
I already 'like' you on FB!
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE the Leather I.D. bracelet most of all!
ReplyDeleteI liked Simple Daisy on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI just love the new look of your jewelry. The country girl ring is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI already "like" Simple Daisy on FB.
ReplyDeleteI Love love love the Coral Sea ring! its pretty and thick and blue
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece from your shop is Love Rising Ring. I find it romantic and vintage looking. In one word: perfect!
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I like Simple Daisy on FB: Oana Catalina.
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ReplyDeleteThis is too good to miss! I love the turning leaves ring, it reminds me of jewellery my late auntie used to wear. lisbonlioness at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteyou latest liker on FB: Stefanie Herudek
ReplyDeleteand, of course, I shared your giveaway on my profile as Stefanie Herudek!
ReplyDeleteWow! very lovely items! I think my favorite ring would be the butterfly or bohemian gypsy or love rising. they are all so pretty. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather I love that you are embracing who you really are. I love the new direction your artwork is going in and the beauty of all that is deep inside you is surfacing. I thought your jewelry was beautiful before but I think it is even more beautiful now! I have always been a nature girl and had a tug of war in my heart between living in the country, the beach, or the city. It wasn't until I left everything I had ever known in California to move to the midwest in search of that country living on the prairie dream when I was 32 yrs old that I realized my 'home' and 'heart' were really truly rooted in California near the beach and city. So we packed our bags and moved back. And I have been embracing who I really am ever since. Everything flows so much more freely when we do this. Therefore I am very happy for you!!!! And I am so sad I missed your Giveaway. My week was just so busy. I am going to go 'like' your facebook page now and visit your etsy shop. Sweet autumn wishes to you my friend. ox
ReplyDeleteHey Heather! I feel like I've been so out of the loop lately with blogging and missing what everyone's been up to! You've been one busy gal, too, haven't you? :) Love the new jewelry and the cool jewelry holder! Gotta tell you that I love the fact that you're embracing your mid-westness (like I am) - even though the ocean pulses through our hearts.... :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, my friend!
xoxo laurie
I like the Be a Star Ring because I love stars. Stars mean a lot to me.
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I liked Simple Daisy on facebook under the name Karen Zheng.
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I like what you said when you say creativity is contagious. It's true you've inspired me in so many ways to be more creative. Thank you for that.
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