Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Someone will always be younger. But they will never be you. We all have bad days, and that’s ok. The key to perseverance is to focus on the good and to be grateful for what you do have. If you don’t have what you desire, realize that this point in time is just one chapter in a very long book.   You are probably your own worst critic. Being aware of areas to improve upon can be a good thing. It can motivate us to achieve greatness, but being hyperaware can let negative thoughts creep into our everyday consciousness. Too much of that can be a bad thing and that’s...

Ever feel like it’s too late to start something new? No such thing. As long as you are alive, anything is still possible. Take a look at some big names who accomplished big things later in life.     There’s no doubt that success takes hard work and determination. Some of the world’s most well-known names didn’t find their calling until what some would call “later in life.” Harrison Ford was a carpenter until his 30’s. Richard Branson failed at 3 businesses prior to founding Virgin Airlines. J.K. Rowling was a single mom on welfare until age 31. Mark Zuckerberg failed at 2 companies before starting Facebook. Mary Kay Ash sold books door-to-door until age 45. Bill gates failed at...

Warmer weather is upon us, now is the time to make a plan to stay productive this summer.   Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or passing the time during the long trip to get to your destination, there’s no better way to keep your mind sharp and body relaxed than getting lost in a good book.   Visualize the path to your success by documenting what you want to accomplish. Sticking to a goal that is written down and posted somewhere you’ll see often will keep you motivated and making choices to accomplish it.   Raise awareness for a cause, donate your time to a local charity, or donate gently used items to an organization or person who can give...

We’re bringing the fun with these new, limited edition summer styles in bright hues. Get to know these new pieces:   Say hello to the poppy, our new flower style made from upcycled orange peel! Just as with our rose and pom styles, this flower is colored with natural dyes and sun-dried to a hard leather-like texture. This necklace is a long length with no clasp, perfect for adding a summer sensation with splash of color, available in 4 color ways.   This chunky necklace features a traditional rose also made from upcycled orange peel. Just like the rose, the bombona nuts are colored with natural dyes but also polished to a smooth finish. This style is designed to be...

  Add some positivity to your phone and brighten your day every time you unlock your screen. These images were made extra large to appear beautiful and crisp on the highest resolution screens.   To set these as your mobile wallpaper or lock screen image, hold down on your desired image and save to your camera roll. Then, select the image in your settings menu to select where you’d like to set it on your phone.     Want wallpaper for a device other than a smart phone? Leave a comment with your device type so we'll know for future wallpaper posts.