Patterns in nature are truly the intersection of beauty in form and function. The study of these patterns helped early civilizations to understand the natural world around them. Symmetry can develop as bilateral (sometimes known as mirror symmetry) or radial (sometimes known as rotational), and five- or six-fold.   We’ve gathered this collection of some of our favorite examples of how nature surrounds our world in natural beauty. How many of these examples have you seen in your adventures?   Fractal cabbage   Camelia flower   Dahlia flower   Romanesco broccoli   Aloe polyphylla   Crassula Buddha’s Temple Plant

How do you bring animal decor into your home? MaryKate just added a new friend to her shelf life collection of animal carvings! Our handmade carvings liven up any shelf in any home. Where would our Kelini Bunny, handcarved from albesia wood, live in your home?     And have you seen our Gaja Elephant Carving? This beauty was just featured on the sheknows blog for displaying culture over clutter. This stunning elephant is hand carved from sustainable rain tree wood.  

Living a fulfilled existence can be just as much about the things you don’t do as well as the things you decide to take on. Here are 5 things you can consider cutting out of your daily routine to make more time for things that move you closer towards your goals.   Stop spending time with the wrong people Choose your relationships wisely. Surround yourself with a network of supporters who enjoy being around you as much as you enjoy being around them.   Stop putting yourself last There are likely special people in your life to whom you give your time. Loving others and making others feel special is a wonderful feeling, but not if it comes at the...

  We’re putting the finishing touches on our transition collection to help bring your style into Autumn. Can you guess what new materials we’ll introduce next? New styles will launch the week of July 26.

Most people have the intention of being on time for scheduled events in our lives. Sometimes we have one of those mornings when just nothing goes right. Sometimes we encounter an unexpected traffic jam. Some things we can’t prepare for, but many things we can. If your punctuality performance could use some work, we want to help. Being on time for life isn’t just professional, it’s common courtesy. Show others in your life that you value the commitment of your relationship and that you value your time by giving this most important tip a try.     Many of us utilize a schedule, calendar, or planner of some kind. When you make a commitment, you note the time and other...