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Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Holidays!
May love, peace and joy be with you!

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“Courage and Confidence” Necklace: A New Jewelry Design Release

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A New Release!

Today I am happy to announce the launch of my latest necklace design, the “Courage and Confidence” necklace. This stunning piece is a unique and empowering addition to my jewelry collection, crafted with natural Red Coral and infused with spiritual and healing benefits.

The Design

The “Courage and Confidence” necklace is a new take on my previous design the Turquoise “Warrior” necklace, now reimagined with vibrant Red Coral. This handmade piece features a harmonious blend of materials, each chosen for their beauty and significance:

  • Red Coral: Known for its bold color and powerful energy.
  • Amazonite: A soothing stone that calms the soul.
  • Shungite: Believed to protect against negative energies.
  • Smoky Quartz Crystal: Grounds and stabilizes.
  • Buffalo Bone Pipe beads: A nod to the Native American tradition and heritage.
  • Vintage Wooden and Brass beads: Adding rustic charm and elegance.
  • Leather Cord: For durability and an earthy touch.

Each necklace is carefully handcrafted, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. The adjustable length allows for versatility, making it a perfect fit for any outfit or occasion. Additionally, every necklace is Reiki infused, imbuing it with positive energy and intentions.

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The Spiritual Meaning and Healing Benefits of Red Coral

Red Coral is more than just a beautiful gemstone; it carries deep spiritual significance and a wealth of healing benefits.

  • Courage and Confidence: As the name suggests, Red Coral is known to instill courage and boost confidence in the wearer. Its vibrant red hue is a symbol of life force, passion, and vitality.
  • Emotional Healing: This stone is believed to calm emotions and bring inner peace. It helps in overcoming fear, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy, empowering the wearer to face challenges head-on.
  • Protection and Prosperity: Historically, Red Coral has been used as a talisman for protection against evil spirits and bad energies. It is also associated with attracting prosperity and success.
  • Physical Benefits: Red Coral is thought to aid in blood circulation, boost energy levels, and strengthen the bones.
  • Red Color: the color red of the Coral is deeply grounding, connecting the wearer to the earth and providing a stable foundation for courage and confidence to flourish.
  • Root Chakra : The color red is associated with the Root Chakra, the first of the seven primary energy centers in our body, located at the base of the spine. This chakra is believed to provide grounding energy, stability, and a strong foundation for overall well-being.

By wearing the “Courage and Confidence” necklace, you not only adorn yourself with a beautiful piece of high vibrational jewelry but also invite positive energy, protection, and a sense of empowerment into your life.

A Statement of Empowerment

This necklace is more than just an accessory; it’s a statement of strength, energy and self-assurance.

Explore the power of Red Coral and embrace your inner warrior with my latest creation. Each necklace is made with love and intention and infused with Reiki energy, ready to inspire and uplift you on your journey.

Thank you for joining me in celebrating this exciting new release. I can’t wait for you to experience the beauty and benefits of this empowering necklace.

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Pre Order yours here!
Claim your “Courage and Confidence” necklace in the comments leave a message! This design would be made only occasionally.  I craft only few necklaces each time. If you would like one, don’t miss this rare opportunity pre order yours and Contact me for details!

  • Price: $70 Shipped in the US Please add $4 Fees for Good and Services
    I do ship Internationally price quote is calculated based on your location, please contact me prior placing your order,

  • Payment via PayPal is made when you order, just click here and you would be prompted to  PayPal  

    Disclaimer

    Please note that this necklace is available exclusively as a made-to-order item. Each piece is unique due to the natural variations in the shape, size, and color of the gemstones. Handcrafted by me using ethically sourced materials, this necklace features an adjustable leather cord with sliding knots, allowing you to customize the length to suit your style. The natural elements ensure that every necklace is truly one of a kind.

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Exclusive Reiki Infused Warrior Necklace: Limited Commissions Open!”

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COMMISSIONS OPEN only few spots!

I’m thrilled to announce that I have a few exclusive spots available for “The Warrior Necklace,” a A turquoise gem Reiki infused, made to order Jewelry Design!

This necklace is one of my most beloved jewelry designs, created a few years ago. Part of my Ethnic and Tribal Collection, it’s uniquely hand crafted with natural elements for Power, Strength, Balance, and Beauty. I named it “Warrior” because of the ancient and beautiful turquoise stone, one of my favorite. Turquoise is known for its protective energy and was used by ancient warriors for protection, power, strength, and courage.  Ancient civilizations honored turquoise as the Universal Stone that is believed to have many benefits and healing properties. Promote inner piece is calming help to balance emotions, great during meditation.

Warrior NecklaceThis necklace is stunning to wear and complements a variety of outfits. It can be a standalone statement piece or combined and layered with other necklaces I create. Inspired by Native American Indian and Southwest designs, it embodies a timeless aesthetic. I made one for myself, and it has become my favorite go-to piece.

As a Reiki Master, I love to infuse my watercolor paintings and also my jewelry with energy for alignment, balance, and protection, or I can customize the infusion to meet your specific needs.

This is a Pre Order!  Reserve your spot now! Claim your necklace in the comments! These are released only occasionally and I craft only few each time. If you would like one don’t miss out this rare opportunity claim yours and Contact me for details!

  • Price: $70 Shipped in the US
    I do ship Internationally price quote is calculated based on your location contact me prior placing your order.
  • Payment via PayPal is made when you claim just click here and you would be prompted to  PayPal  

    This necklace  is only available as made to order. Each one is unique due to the natural variations of the gemstones in shape, size and color. Hand crafted by me using ethically sourced  turquoise, agate, crystals, vintage wooden beads, buffalo bone pipes and beads,  vintage brass beads. The adjustable leather cord adds to its versatility can be worn long or shorter it has sliding knots to adjust the length that best suits you. Because of the natural elements, every necklace is one of a kind. 

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Reserve your spot and wear a beautiful and unique piece inspired by the ancients and infused with energy!
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Merry Christmas!

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I hope that December is treating you well  and that you had a beautiful Winter Solstice!  I have been busy creating a new Series of Christmas theme Art.  I have participated to the yearly  12 Days Winter Draw Art Challenge. The drawing here is one of them! Keep on the look up for my next post I will show you all my 12 drawings. During the challenge I had no time to write a daily post here on the Blog but I have posted daily on Instagram and Facebook if you follow me there you saw it and I thank you!  Wishing a wonderful Christmas Eve and a Blessed Christmas Day may your heart be filled with Light, Joy and Peace! Much Love to all and Happy Holidays!

Your heart knows the way.
Run in that direction.
– Rumi

Thank you for your support and for following my artistic journey it means so much to me!

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In Memory of my Dad

For Papa' 26 July 2023

♥️ The month of July left and it took my Dad, my Papa’ with him!

In a warm Wednesday on the 26 of July, he peacefully left embraced by my Mom and Brother. A day that we never wanted to arrive, our hearts are broken but it was expected during last month! My mom took great care of him! I am so grateful that I was able briefly to talk to my dad last time two days before. I will always miss the ways he used to greet me on the phone, the sound of his happy voice calling my name and the funny laugh together. I missed twenty one years of my Dad and Mom and Brother, because we live so far away. I am in California and they are in my native country Italy! Not easy to see each other but we talk daily! My Dad was an amazing artist his oil paintings and his limitless creativity fascinated me since I was a child.
His Art gene is in me and right now his Art continues to live through my watercolor paintings. He used to tell me ” Carolina you’re brave you choose watercolor, it is much more difficult than oil painting!” My dad was a free spirit, he loved to create from anything, he loved nature, especially the sea and loved fishing, he was an athlete in his young age he played Soccer professionally and he loved Tennis which he practiced and wanted me and my brother to practice since kids and we did with great results! Now my brother is a Professional Coach! He was a wonderful father he worked hard all his life and with my mom he took care his family, a man of loyalty and integrity a great husband. He was the friend of my friends “the eternal young in spirit” like they called him! A gentle heart, I will miss him every day but I know he is with us!
Shine your Light Papa’!
I love you
Thank You!

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Happy February!

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110354172-february-is-the-month-of-love-black-and-white-isolated-vector-illustration-lettering-about-february-♥️ Hello everyone, Happy February!
I made this painting of the heart held by flowers a while back. I thought it was nice to share it here today to welcome the month of February.  This is a watercolor painting the title is “Feel it in your heart” ❤️
Remember heart coherence is key and it is very powerful! When we connect our mind with our heart and body we are in a balanced flow state which benefits ourselves and everyone around us. Breathing exercises and meditation are a great daily practice that help you to open your heart and expand to  reach that deep connection.

I do practice this daily! If you do too, share your experience in the comments. If this is new to you let’s start the month with a new beneficial routine that will greatly improve your life! I leave you with the link to a great video by Scientist Gregg Braden to watch and learn more about heart coherence.

❤️ ❤️❤️ If you would like a Print of my painting “Feel it in your heart” hand enhanced prints are available in my Etsy Shop 

I wish you a wonderful February!

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Happy Easter!

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HAPPY EASTER!
I hope that wherever you are you’re having a peaceful Easter Day!
I like to share with you this beautiful quote:

There is a voice that
doesn’t use words.
Listen.
-R U M I

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A Gathering of the Tribe

Time ago  I came across this beautiful and intense short film by Charles Eisenstein and I love to share it with you here. If you haven’t seen it already please take ten minutes of your day and watch it. It’s very powerful it will touch your heart and emotions! ❤

“You Are Not Alone” 

I wish you all a great 2/22/2022

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Wishing you all a Wonderful and Merry Christmas may this day bringing you the light in your heart may it be filled with happiness and joy! This is a strange time we’re living just enjoy the moment Happy Holidays!
Thank you always for following my journey I am very grateful for you all!
Much Love,

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A Tribute to Tigger – Pet’s Portrait

Tigger Tribute and Daisy Mae

Hello friends,

Today I am happy to finally share this lovely watercolor painting I recently created!
This is one of my latest commissions I have been working on. About a month ago I was kindly requested to create a “Pet’s Tribute Portrait” in loving memory of Tigger, the adorable gray Tabby cat you see in foreground of my painting. The sweet lady that contacted me is a follower Blogger Crystal she loves my art since last year she was the winner of one of my Giveaways. She requested this painting because this year on September 11th was the five years anniversary since Tigger crossed the rainbow bridge.  Crystal followed my World watercolor month during the month of July and saw several animals I have painted. The Squirrel, the Owl,  they lead her asking me if I do paint cats and of course I do! I said yes!
I am not new to custom Pet’s Tribute paintings. I asked her to send me some photos and she explained to me her request. She sent two photos of her cats, the ones you see here below.  

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Tigger and Daisy Mae (his sister from different parents), the two cats grow up together.  Crystal at first requested two paintings, one for each cat, then during our talking ideas via email exchange, she thought that would have been great to have one painting featuring the two cats laying together. I agreed, that was the best idea as I could envision it already in my mind, we agreed on everything and that was it! From these two simple photos, my only references I was able to reunite the two cats in my painting. Crystal loved it!  I am so glad and happy that I I was able to make her happy. I love animals very much their love to us is unconditional and amazing.  I lost several loved pets myself,  I carry them all in my heart.
I am always open to commissions requests like this one, to honor the memory and life of a loved pet.

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I loved to paint Tigger and Daisy Mae and once again I want to thank Crystal for loving my work and wanted me to create this painting! Thank you!

If you would like a Tribute pet’s portrait in loving memory of your lost pet or a portrait of your living pet for questions, details and price Contact me here on my Blog or send a custom request on my ETSY Shop  I would be happy to discuss your idea!

Here you can see only few of many other pets tributes and portraits I made throughout the years.

 

Artist  supplies and details about my watercolor painting
The Original watercolors is outlined with black and white ink pens. I used  French Artists Watercolors  Sennelier  l’Aguarelle,  Ink pens used MICRON Black ink #01 and 005 . A Alvin Draft/Matic #03 Pencil.  Pentel Aqua Brush – I painted on Canson Paper for watercolor 140lb, 100% cotton, cold pressed, size 8×10 inches . For Highlights and Stars I have used gold and silver ink.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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