Win a Sweet Tote Bag full of Beauty Products!

I want to thank all of my readers for supporting The Woven Life and playing an integral part in its growth.  You inspire me to continue on this amazing journey and I want to honor you by holding our 2nd giveaway! One lucky reader will win a sweet tote designed by yours truly full of delicious beauty treats you see pictured above. 

The tote is a one of a kind cotton canvas with leather handles and leather bottom gusset. Fully lined and complete with dual pockets.  Designed with a gorgeous chevron and appliquè detail and best of all made with lots of love! See entry details below.

One Entry:

Leave a comment letting me know you are a subscriber/follower of The Woven Life.

If you aren't already, please join before you post your comment. Just click the follow button on the left hand side.

Two Entries:

If you are already a follower, leave a second comment.

This will double your chances to win this sweet giveaway!

Three Entries:

To increase your chances even further, post about this giveaway on your blog, facebook, twitter etc.  Make sure you link your post back to me within another comment.

Four Entries:

Finally, to have an even greater chance to win, add my URL to your blog roll and post a fourth comment.

This giveaway is open to all domestic or international subscribers of A Woven Life and will close midnight August 31st, New York time.

The winner will be chosen at random and will be announced shortly after.  Good Luck!

Your Quest Begins Here.

Paying close attention to the things you gravitate towards is the most important step in realizing ones potential. Do you feel at home in natural surroundings or do you thrive in a fast pace environment? Do certain colors, cultures, or hobbies jump out at you? The things that resonate with you will always shine brighter. They look and feel more vivid because our true spirit attracts them like an invisible magnet. They  are effortless, and in turn, make us feel more alive and full of wonder. These clues are road signs that will lead you to discover your unique self and assist you in designing your unique life.

At times, it’s difficult to decipher those aspects because we’re surrounded by external influences. Such as friends and family who may not share the same interests. That’s okay. Honor their choices and fully support them but continue to notice all the clues that are meant for you and follow them. Continue to stay true to who you are, and you’ll live an authentic and full life. We all share a collective principle of wanting to live our best life but we must infuse that life with our own flavor. Then and only then, can we offer ourselves full-heartedly and live The Woven Life.
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls”
-Joseph Campbell

Zen Monkey

Spirit Mama's Zen Monkey

There's a quote that says: One must first empty his cup in order to fill it. Well these days my cup has morphed into a 60 gallon drum on the brink of flooding. Between working a full-time job at Sephora as a Skin care consultant, daily to do lists, blogging, and getting ready to move to our new home; my cup is as full as it gets. Add to that, keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, Etsy and catching up on my TV consumption (guilty) and you’ve got a recipe for spontaneous combustion.


Deep breathe....Om.

In this day and age, when information comes at us from many different directions we are existing in world ridden with ADD. This makes it difficult to recognize whether our thoughts are our own or just regurgitated versions of sounds bites and reality TV. We are in a constant state of fragmented thoughts. Not very Zen of us.

Quieting the mind has become a survival tactic. It makes it possible for us to regroup and tackle our goals from a clear and objective point. A mental detox, if you will. So, how do we fit ourselves into our schedules?

Consciously, make it a goal to sit quietly for 10 minutes a day. Let all of your worries and obligations cease for just 10 minutes. Turn off your phone, computer, ipad, ipod and instead light a small candle. Relax and just breathe. As thoughts arise, and they will; notice them and let them go. Breathe. Just be. This is a great way to begin to develop meditation skills. Before you know it, you will have trained yourself to meditate for longer periods of time. You too can be a Zen monkey!

Now back to our regularly scheduled show......

Red White & Blue

Ah, finally a long holiday weekend!  A break that is long overdue for me.  However, in between packing, cleaning, purging and some more cleaning,  there is no rest for the weary.  I did have a few minutes to myself today and found some fabulous things on Etsy, perfect to help you get in the holiday spirit.  Thank you for all of those who support me in my crazy endeavors and The Woven Life blog.  We have so many exciting things on the forefront.  Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and incredibly silly Fourth of July weekend!

The Cupcake Wrapper Co.

Loris Place

Fabulous Mess

Strawberrie Rose

Vintage Japan

I'm on my way out to work.  Before I head out, I want to leave you with these incredible vintage Japanese images courtesy of Ookami Dou.  They are absolutely divine! Go ahead daydream., I dare you.

Courtesy of Ookami Dou

Anahata Katkin

I'm jumping up and down like a mad woman.  I just stopped over at Anahata Katkin's blog and was informed that she will be featured in Somerset Studio's July issue. 

 If you're not familiar with her, do yourself a favor and click on over to her blog as soon as you read this post.  Anahata is cofounder of PAPAYA! Inc.  She is such a special artist with a whimsical, edgy and ethereal style that will transport you to places bound with beauty and spirit.  Her art is not meant to be explained but to be experienced. 

This girl can teach us all a thing or two about how to weave and live A Woven Life.  As I sit here burning some sage I think to myself...."Perhaps, if the Gods are good to me, I can one day have the pleasure of interviewing her."  I just threw subtlety right out the window with that one!  I suppose I get so energized by her art and philosophy because she is a testament to my belief that we can "follow our bliss" and create authentic lives.  What are we waiting for? Shall we. 

Anahata Katkin (right)

 

Etsy Picks

My favorite color in the world!  Here are my Etsy picks for today. Enjoy!

Sidheshee's Boudoir

Aurum Jewelry

http://www.giardino.etsy.com/

Creative Thursday