Sunshine Bliss

Bead Soup Redo!

2012-03-15T12:24:00.001-07:00

When I did the Fancy Smancy Bracelet design for Bead Soup blog party I luv'd it!!! So gorgeous! It was a hit!

But after all the hoopla was over I
was like hmmmm is this what I would wear everyday? I mean it truly does rock out in the photos! Truly Hippie Glam at its best!
But I tried wearing it & was a FAIL! At least for me!

Reality is.......
I'm tuff on my bracelets! I have a very demanding job that has broke a bracelet or two in my time! So if I'm gonna wear a bracelet it's gotta be everyday wear durable! Not delicate, and loose & flirty!!!!

So I redid my beloved Bead Soup Bracelet ala Shanti Style!

Here's the original design! Purty!

Flirty, loose & delicate!

TADA! New design a bit stronger w sexy bling luv!

Along side The Claddagh Bracelet

The Dets: (details)
I decided to use heavy curb Silver Plated chain, a large Silver Plated jump ring that I wire wrapped the Bead Soup Pearl in the middle, on the other side I did curvy wrap silver plated wire connector then i added a few Fire Polished Faceted Silver Grey Czech Dangles, hand sanded and added a hole for the Gratitude charm finishing touches are a OM sign on one end & chunky heart shaped lobster claw on the other!

I likey! Do you?
It's totally my everyday piece!!

And at the very least I still have photos of my beloved Fancy Smancy design!

-Shanti

To Pin or Not that is the Question

2012-03-10T10:53:00.001-08:00

Lately I've been reading quiet a few blog posts about Pinterest & deleting your Account...

What???!!!! Really?!!!
Horror, oh the thought of NOT having Pinterest in my life?! I mean come on I get so inspired & happy when I check out the latest DIY's, Jewelry, fashion, etc...,So little time (me thinks I'd need the rest of my waking life!) to do all my fav DIY's I've found thanks to Pinterest!

But......
I've always wondered in the back of my mind if I Repin a photo, DIY, etc how is the original person's work getting credit?
Also when I pin let's say some kewl (I luv old Movies!!) old movie star's photo and pin them onto my board with the Blog address in the link info is that really giving credit to the photo? hmmmmmmm...

Alot of folx who are on Pinterest are deleting their account because well simply put they don't want to get into hot water for Copyright Infringement! Here's Pinterest link on Copyright info. And I kinda see their point... Oh but I wanna turn a blind eye to my lovely addiction.. I luv me some Denial!

I have been (shiver) thinking of deleting all the pins that aren't directly from me and my own creations, photos, etc & just using it for pinning my photos & jewelry designs.. But that's Not considered Pinterest Etiquette! Eeeek I just can't win...

So for now I'm sitting on the fence looking out at the ocean & pondering this particular quandary. Thinking maybe a bit of meditation will give me the clarity I need.......

- Shanti

Diane's Dream Designs LUV!

2012-03-07T12:06:00.001-08:00

I've been so blissed to get to know Diane of Lavender Dreams Blog Fame! She totally is fabulous & She rocks! Did I mention she lives in Florida!! Yahoo!!

Well Lady Di has recently opened her new shop Diane's Dream Designs full of gorgeous I mean GORGEOUS Wristlets & Purses! I'm a Huge wristlet fan from way back I own quite a few!

Well I ordered a lovely Wristlet & Lady Di (my nickname for her!)
served it up piping fresh hot!
I picked The Owl at Night Design! I'm humongous Owl fan from way back!! And can say its my Fav wristlet I own!! I'm in luv luv with it & am nervy about taking it out! It's ThaT nice!!!!

Way beautiful!! Lady Di also sent me some gorgeous purple stone wire wrap earrings & one of her signature lighthouse pouches!! I luv it & earrings!!!
Ok IMHO run don't walk & get yourself one b-i-t-c-h-i-n (sorry I swore) fantabulous wristlet to carry all your lovelies in!!!
-Shanti
PS Diane just posted some fresh goodies!!!

St Patty's "Charming" Giveaway

2012-03-06T21:18:00.001-08:00

If you don't already know my fav lady blogger Diane of Lavender Dreams is hosting a lovely giveaway if I do say so myself!

I luv this bracelet! If you can't tell from my designs I'm a big vintage inspired charm bracelet lover!!!!!!!!!!
Imagine the melody it will play on your arm! Jingle Jingle!!

So run on over and try and win this "Charming" bracelet! Get your Irish on!

Good Luck of the Irish!

-Shanti

Organic Spa March/April Magazine FREE

2012-03-05T12:52:00.001-08:00

Easy Peasy! You can read it online here!
Enjoy! Warm tea, organic cookies, and in your pj's!
Indulge! You soooooo deserve it!

- Shanti

Bead Soup Blog Party!!!

2012-03-01T22:50:00.001-08:00

Come on in! Here's your drink, sit down, relax and enjoy the appetizers!
Hi! Lots of hugs and kisses! I'm Shanti! So glad you stopped by!

Alright let's get this Partay on!
And a Party it is! Confetti and Glitter flying, drinks are being poured, and music's loud hear the beat?!
Can you feel it? I sure can! I am so excited to be able to share my designs for this party day! And be part of this soirée!
PS! More glitter and confetti being thrown (lots of this is gonna happen today)!

Big Thank you and kisses to Lori Anderson of Pretty Things for putting this shebang on again! Let's raise our glasses and give a toast to Lori!

I was randomly (like such a thing even exists) paired with Tracy Mok of BumbleBead Designs! She rocks out Bridal Designs and Pearls are her Thang! Gorgeous work and a groovy lovely lady!

I posted here what my bead soup looked like. Amazing, gorgeous, yummy, elegant pearls, a gorgeous rhinestone focal piece and a rhinestone box closure! Beautiful! Capiche?

But..... What's a Hippie Grrl to do with rhinestones? pearls? Elegant old world glamour?

Hmmmm... I sat and stared at the soup, I stood and stared, I slept and dreamed of my soup.. I was in a quandary....

I told my trusted partner Tracey of my dilemma... She felt similar with what I sent her.....

I finally tackled the soup and put my fear aside.
(Cause really trying something different outside of my comfort zone causes fear to come up for me, that is.)

I made a few necklaces, bracelets, even a pair of earrings.. But I wasn't whelmed by them, well ok underwhelmed is more like it!

So I let them sit... For a few weeks, then I got a idea, and tore the necklace apart (that had the focal bead and clasp on it) and realized my strength lies in Arm Bling.

It's my passion, I luv that arm jewelry is for the person who sports it! You can tinker, jingle and touch your arm jewelry and see the light catching it, the reminder stamped just for you, or use it as a worry touchstone... As I often do!

I decided to funkify the now said bracelet and have fun with it! I added Disco like shimmery Silver chain that I have no idea where I got, a sterling OM sign, Sterling fine rollo chain and Sterling wire to adhere the disco chain to the design.

I made it so it was a movable, ever-changing design and was not stagnant.... Like I felt in the beginning of this Challenge!

So it is a mirror of my growth thru this experience!
Luv that!

It's like a mixed up glammy beautiful chaotic mess! Hmmmm...
Hence the name
The Glamour Chaos Bracelet!

Design number duex:
Then I used the Dangly quartz beads, glass pearls and more from the soup and decided to breakout one of the hand cut quartz crystal angel wings I scored awhile ago!
I also used my 2011 word silver charm Uplift! On the back it says 2011, hehe!

Wind Beneath My Wings Necklace

A ode to Tracy for pushing me further into the great design unknown!

Design 3:
I did up some simple earrings.... I dig simple earrings that move sweetly.... The earrings I designed are out of my zone....but I like them, not luv them and maybe just maybe that's OKay! Funny I showed them to a local client and they're sold!

Design 4:
And my last design is my most fun, simple style and something I would wear... I like the glass pearl power bar look. I do these in gemstones too... The slim delicate silver sparkly chain just looks smashing to me with the silver plated pinwheel connector! Fun, frolic, elegant with a touch of hippie glam, hey that's me! Hehe!

Pearls and Pinwheels Necklace

TY and Curtsy for coming over to my Partay!

Hope you had enuff appetizers, drinks, dancing and laughs! See you next year if not sooner!!

Get your party hats on and come on ride the train... The Bead Soup Blog Party Train!

Check out the lovely, gorgeous beautiful designers and designs below! I'm sure their partay's will be a blast! Can't wait to go!

(More glitter and confetti being thrown!)

Who's gonna clean up this mess anyway?! Hehe!
Oh heck has anyone seen my shoes?

Hostess, Lori Anderson

Special Book Sneak Peeks, Cindy Wimmer

1. Adlinah Kamsir (Singapore) and Hajer Waheed (Kingdom of Bahrain)

2. Adrienn Lukacs (Hungary) and Agata Grygiel (Poland)

3. Agi Kiss (Hungary) and Carolien Muller-Genger (the Netherlands)

4. Agnes Asztalos (Hungary) and B.R. Kuhlman

5. Alesha Conklin and Becki Mendivil

6. Alice Peterson and Carol Dillman

7. Alicia Marinache (Canada) and Dita Basu

8. Amanda Dittloff and Brandy Thomason McNair

9. Amanda Tibbetts and Andrea Trank

10. Amy Freeland and Kay Mallery

11. Andra Weber and Christine Murrow

12. Ann Sherwood and Diane Welte

13. Barbara Bechtel and Kerry Bogert

14. Barbara Lewis and Cat Pruitt

15. Bonnie Coursolle (Canada) and Fay Wolfenden (Canada)

16. Carmel McGinley (Australia) and Tracy Stillman (Australia)

17. Cassie Donlen and Deryn Mentock

18. Cathie Carroll and Janel Dudley

19. Cece Cormier and Morwyn Mullins

20. Charlene Jacka and Christina Hickman

21. Cheryl Brown (Canada) and Diana Ptaszynski

22. Christina Stofmeel (the Netherlands) and Eva Kovacs (Hungary)

23. Christine Damm and Deb Brooks

24. Cilla Watkins (Canada) and Elaine Robitaille (Canada)

25. Sabrina Straub (Switzerland) and Kathy Combs

26. Cindy Cima Edwards and Eleanor Burian-Mohr

27. Cory Celaya and Rhea Freitieg

28. Courtney Breul and Dana Hickey

29. Cynthia Abner and Jennifer Boreck

30. Cynthia Tucker and Jean Peter

31. Debbie Goering and Heidi Post

32. Dee Elgie (UK) and Joanne Lockwood (UK)

33. Dian Hierschel (Germany) and Eniko Fabian (Austria)

34. Diane Cook and Lyn Foley

35. Donna Bohler and Lisa Lodge

36. Donna Millard and Kiersten Giles

37. Doris Stumpf (Germany) and Eszter Czibulyas (Hungary)

38. Elisabeth Auld and Eva Sherman

39. Elke Leonhardt-Rath (Germany) and Marjolein Trewavas (UK)

40. Ema Kilroy and Laurie Keefe-Cecere

41. Erika Nooteboom (the Netherlands) and Giorgia Rossini (Italy)

42. Erin Grant and Jean Wells

43. Evelyn Duberry (Canada) and Gaea Cannaday

44. Genea Crivello-Knable and Heather Powers

45. Ginger Bishop (military, Okinawa) and Martina Nagele (Germany)

46. Heidi Kingman and Lori Greenberg

47. Helen Kemp and Lisa Wangeman

48. Helene Goldberg (Australia) and Karen Vincent

49. Jamie Hogsett and Jeannie Dukic

50. Jeanette Ryan and Jelveh Jaferian

51. Jennifer Cameron and Tania Spivey

52. Jennifer Justman and Kari Carrigan

53. Jennifer Tough and Lorelei Eurto

54. Joanna Matuszczyk (Poland) and Julianna Kis (Hungary)

55. Joanne Tinley (UK) and Michaela Pabeschitz (Austria)

56. Julie Anne Leggett and Kelley Fogle

57. Karen Hess and Linda Landig

58. Karyn Bonfiglio and Kathleen Lange Klik

59. Kashmira Patel and Kat White

60. Kat Barron Miller and Kelly Morgan

61. Kathy Lindemer and Rose Binoya

62. Krafty Max and Sandra Miller

63. Kristen Latimer and Pam Ferrari

64. Kristie Roeder and Lea Avroch

65. Kristina Johansson (Sweden) and Penny Neville (Canada)

66. Krisztina Erlaki-Toth (Hungary) and Nicole Keller (Germany)

67. Lara Lutrick and Lisa Suver

68. Laura DeMoya and Lisa Hanna

69. Libby Leuchtman and Melanie Brooks

70. Linda Koch and Rosemarie Cowit

71. Lisa Chapman and Menka Gupta

72. Lisa Liddy and Marion Simmons

73. Lori Anderson and Marcie Abney

74. Lori Bowring-Michaud and Mary Govaars

75. Lori Dorrington and Maria Rosa Sharrow

76. Lori Finney (Canada) and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp (Canada)

77. Lynn Bennett and Mandi Ainsworth

78. Marta Kaczerowska (Poland) and Milla Starchik (Canada)

79. Mary Harding and Shannon LeVart

80. Mary Jane Dodd and Stacey Curry

81. Melinda Orr and Molly Alexander

82. Melissa Meman and Michelle Escano-Caballaro

83. Michelle Jensen and Sandra Young (Canada)

84. Nan Emmett and Nicole Valentine-Rimmer (Canada)

85. Nancy Boylan and Suzette Bentley

86. Natasha Lutes and Patti Vanderbloemen

87. Pam Hurst and Rebekah Payne

88. Patty Miller and Sara Rhoades

89. Rebecca Anderson (UK) and Lori Anderson

90. Rebecca Sirevaag and Sharon Driscoll

91. Rochelle Brisson and Shannon Chomanczuk

92. Rosa Maria Cuevas (Mexico) and Tejae Floyde

93. Sabine Dittrich (Germany) and Sally Russick

94. Sandi Volpe and Sarah/Saturday Sequins

95. Shanti Johnson and Tracy Mok (Canada)

96. Skylar Brez and Theresa Buchle

97. Sonya Stille and Traci Zeller (Canada)

98. Stefanie Teufel (Germany) and Tania Hagen (New Zealand)

99. Stephanie LaRosa and Vonna Maslanka

100. Terri Wlaschin and Wendy Blum

Free March Happy Dance Print

2012-03-01T08:06:00.001-08:00

Monthly Free Print Download!
I think print this out in 8x10 put in inexpensive frame & display on your mantel!
What easy DIY!
Let's welcome in March!!
-Shanti

Guest Post At Easily Dunn Blog

2012-03-01T06:32:00.001-08:00

Jamie of Easily Dunn gave me 5 tuff questions to blog about & I think (I hope) I rose to the occasion!

You are invited to view it here..

- Shanti

30 Day Bead Challenge Day 1

2012-03-01T01:51:00.001-08:00

From Fusion Beads website:

Day 1 - Make Earrings
Our first challenge is pretty simple - make some earrings! Make simple earrings or spend some time making those earrings you dreamt about but never gave yourself the time to create!

I made simple earrings cause I'm that kinda grrl! Simpler the better (earrings that is!)

I snagged some antique bronze earrwires and these really darlin antique bronze charms! I dunno I just likey the heart/lock design.. Somewhat unusual & whimsy w touch of sweetness. And SIMPLE! Their for me so that's how I roll!
Day 1 outta the way....

-Shanti

Irish Inspired Jewelry Designs

2012-03-01T01:44:00.001-08:00

Yep it's March! And as we who live in USA & Ireland know its the month of all that is Green! Yah!

Being 1/2 Irish I take a wee bit of pride in this month! I don't partake of Green Beer but I do luv to watch me some QVC (largest Importers of Irish Made goods in this country!) and see all the lovely folk from over yonder showing their handmade goodness, playing their inspiring music and telling their wonderful tales! 24 blissful hours of this! It's the only time of the year I watch QVC!

Here's some of my latest Irish Influenced Designs!

Celtic Key Lime Earrings

Lucky Irish Days Necklace

Shades of Shamrock Necklace

Claddagh My Heart Bracelet

Celtic Dreams Necklace

Sweetest Irish Claddagh Earrings

Irish Day Dreams Necklace

Irish Dreamweaver Necklace

More to come as I've finally got all my Irish style charms, dangles, beads in my hot little hands!

Shameless plug: FREE SHIP USA! $5 International with .25 for additional items!

But really I just wanted to share some Irish Luv!

-Shanti

30 Day Bead Challenge

2012-02-29T23:35:00.001-08:00

My big 30 day commitment for March, is the Fusion Bead 30 Day Bead Challenge.

I'm a bit nervy that I can commit to a full 30 days, but I'm not going to let that stop me from trying!!!!

I know it will be great for "my beading muscle" to grow!

Join Fusion Beads Website in a 30 Day Bead Challenge to Celebrate National Craft Month!

From the Fusion Beads Website:

We invite each and every one of you to take part in our first ever 30 Day Bead Challenge in celebration of National Craft Month! We have come up with fun and creative beading challenges for you to do on each day in March. You can strengthen your beading skills by doing all 30 challenges this month, or pick and choose the challenges that you want to do! With a variety of prompts like “Use a Found Object in a Jewelry Design” or “Finished an Unfinished Beading Project”, you’ll build your beading repertoire in just 30 days!

Ok here I go! I think I'll try & post the challenges daily..... Try bring the operative word here!

- Shanti

Dear March

2012-02-29T23:27:00.001-08:00

Dear March,

How are you? It's been a while. It was just last year when you came to visit! My how times flies!

I've been looking forward to your visit this year. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Your usually a very warm & sunny guest, with little surprises up your sleeve.

If you need anything let me know.
See you soon!

Shanti

PS I've tried to follow thru on The Photo A day Challenge & Failed miserably every month.

I'm hoping March, you and I can work together to keep me on track and reminded me if I start to stray!

PPS I'm looking forward to St Patty's Day, Spring Training and the start of Spring Break here in Florida!

Check out my guest post at My Girlish Whims

2012-02-26T19:25:00.001-08:00

Go here to read my post & check out Rebecca's awesome blog & wish her Wedding Blessings!

-Shanti

7000 Bracelets Blog Hop

2012-02-24T21:14:00.001-08:00

I'm so humbled to be part of such a wonderful cause!
7000 Bracelets of Hope
A awesome project it's actually my first time being part of this wonderful event! The goal is to design a Colour theme bracelet, and this year is Blue Denim!
The bracelets will be sent to 3 different families who have a child suffering from some type of rare condition or disease.
I designed three since its a special number to me, mind, body & spirit!
I hope they enjoy them & it gives them a bit of Hope!!!

Thank you Erin of Elysian Studios and Christine of One Kiss Creations making this happen!

Here's a list of the other lovely participants! Go see their beauties!!!

Elysian Studios and One Kiss Creations

The Studio Sublime

Crafty Hope

The Gossiping Goddess

SilverRose Designs

Firefly Visions

Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry

Michelle Mach

Pine Ridge Treasures

Backstory Beads

Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean

Carefree Jewelry by Lisa

Sue Beads

MiShel Designs

Created Treasures

Taralinda Muses

My Life Under The Bus

Elizabeth Creates

SilverNikNats

Erin Siegel Jewelry

Carolyn’s Creations

My Life…one bead at a time

Fresh Baked Designs

Songbeads

Sunshine Bliss

Lori Anderson

Rainy Days Designs

Pat Barden Jewelry

Tell Your Girlfriends

Therese's Treasures

Windrock Studio

Bead Lola Bead

Spice Box Designs

Antiquity Travelers

Vitamin C...A Daily Dose of Creativity

Beads and Bread

Sharyl's Jewelry and Reflections

Ahtee's Blog

Thoughtful-Notions

Beads for Brains:365

Wild Sally Road

All The Pretty Things

Skye's Creative Chaos

My Addictions...Handcrafted Jewelry by Patti

Lindy's Designs

Falling Into The Sky

Star Hitched Wagon

Mama's Got to Doodle

10KDgroup

Weekly Easy Peasy DIY

2012-02-23T13:06:00.001-08:00

Yes this is a recipe! Not mine, Hubster! He's verrrrry creative in kitchen! All I can say is it's thirst quenching with a bit of Zip!

Zippy Slushy Drink

Handful chopped fresh mint leaves
handful of chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups seltzer

My hubby has Blendtec Blender and throws it all in together with ice!

makes the greatest slushy ever!
Very very yummy!

Enjoy!

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram

2012-02-21T00:09:00.001-08:00

It's been a bit of topsy turvy few weeks and it seems now to be balancing itself out!! Yah!

We had a wonderful Beach Day Sundae! Karma stayed home since she was itching alot & salt water makes it worse :-(

We walked across the street with Zen and she was in her stride pretending to be a only doggie & getting all the attention!

It's hard to get a good pic of her since she's always in motion!

Zen all hot & bothered by
mommie asking her to pose!

Finally after a zillion pics of her one turns out!

Sandpipers playing on da beach!

Stormy Beach with clouds hiding the sun!

Karma full of Sand (from last week!)

Seagull feather bouquet!

My Clients "backyard" with 3 friendly Seagulls!

Collage of this weeks Instagram pics!

Sending sunny & warm beach weather your way! Kissed w glittery moments of pure joy & bliss!

-Shanti

One Picture Many Stories

2012-02-20T17:44:00.001-08:00

I luv I mean luv all the photo editing possibilities with iPhone 4S and the apps available to play with! There is just not enough time in the day! I swear!!!
Here's a fun example!

Photo taken out of my sunroof one afternoon!

Using Photo Studio FX App (my go to cropping & more App)

Transphotos App blurred edges, blk frame

Vintage Camera App Vintage raw effect

Instagram App w fun effects & blur!

Percolator App with fun dots & gradient effect!
Don't you luv the various looks you can get from one photo! Amazing!!!
-Shanti

One of those weeks...

2012-02-16T10:57:00.001-08:00

Where I feel like.....

-eating Chocolate Chip Cookies all day

-cuddling w doggies till we all start snoring

-things aren't wrong, but their not right

-closing the curtains & keeping the sun at bay

-living in my PJ's all day long

-listening to vintage Johnny & June Cash

-winter never came & spring is way early

-blessed to have such lovely online friends & wonderful clients

-call in sick for mental health day

-read Thoreau & Emerson till my eyes hurt

-re-watch Breakfast at Tiffany's for the 1000 time

-know that my blessings are beyond the stars & galaxies

Ever have one of those weeks? I'm thinking I ate tooooo much sugar thanks to hubby being so sweet & getting us gourmet treats!

- Shanti

Happy Valentines Day 50% Off Sale

2012-02-14T11:18:00.001-08:00

My gift to you today!
50% off All my jewelry designs & FREE SHIP USA!

OH My Gosh!

Use code Valentines2012
Good till Midnight Tonight!

- Shanti

Crafty App of the Week!

2012-02-13T11:19:00.001-08:00

Totally luving this new to me iPhone App!

I'm thinking it's going to be my go to photo fun app for awhile!

It's called Scratch Cam. And the possibilities are endless!

Gives me photos that kewl vintage feel that I luv luv luv!

Go here to learn more!

What’s inside ScratchCam FX?

- Scratched & damaged film effects
- Vintage black & whites
- Down and dirty grunge effects
- Poster & folded paper effects
- Awesome colour shifts and combos
- 1000′s of combinations
Cost: $1.99

Original Pics

Scratch Cam Photos!

Rock out?! Yes?!
The hardest part is picking the color combos & effects!!

Try it.... You'll like it...

-Shanti

Winnnnnner of The VDay Bestie & Me Vintage Designed Necklaces!

2012-02-13T10:29:00.001-08:00

Thank You for everyone who entered! I'm throwing confetti & the drum roll please.....

True Random Number Generator
Min: 1
Max: 21
Result: 9

Yah! Yah! Yah!
Kim of Living Domestically is the wiener!
Congrats Kim! I know you'll luv them!
Please send me your mailing info they'll be off to see you today!

For everyone else :-( sorry you didn't win! But keep your eyes peeled for a special one day 50% off all Sunshine Bliss Studio Jewelry!

Coming very very soon!

-Shanti

February 2012 Manifesto

2012-02-10T11:31:00.001-08:00

Since acquiring my upgraded iPhone 4S I have uploaded so many photo Apps it's insane in the membrane!

The one I'm lovinnnnng right now is Word Foto App! I use my pictures and pick my own words! Kewl huh?

Here's the fun part! I'm planning on doing a monthly manifesto and i'd totally dig it if you want to save them to your photos & print them out!

That's a order!

Dream ok?

Why not?

You should to!

-Shanti

Besties VDay Vintage Necklace Giveaway!

2012-02-08T11:45:00.001-08:00

Ok my turn! I'm giving away a gorgeous set of vintage inspired & designed VDay & Everyday Necklaces!!

Their both 16 inches w vintage goldtone snake chain, colorful hand cut jump rings sit sweetly on the chain as a hand stamped vintage brass LUV charm dangles ever so nicely! The focal piece is a vintage rhinestone deep red and goldtone heart! The only difference between the two is one focal charm dangles off the chain, the other off the jump ring!
So exquisitely yummy! And you'll have one to share!!! Isn't that the best way to celebrate VDAY??
Ok here's kicker:
-Follow Sunshine Bliss
-Follow Shanti on Twitter (extra entry)
-Check out Sunshine Bliss Studio on Etsy and come back here & share your favorite piece (extra entry)
This is a quick giveaway!
Ends Feburary 12th Midnite.
Good Luck!!

-Shanti

Easy Peasy Weekly DIY

2012-02-08T02:41:00.001-08:00

This weeks DIY will give you a fresh start on your creative space for 2012!

DIY Studio Redo

It's easy no matter what your studio size. You only need to clear your studio and think new adventures & creative energy!

My studio right now is a tiny corner of my living room I've carved out so I have a designated creative area! I've always had a studio wherever we've lived it's a must for moi!

I don't know about you but i've always feel that a new year is new beginnings! And sets the tone for my cre8tif vision/goals!

I recommend you clear everything out of your studio and start with a clean slate!

Supplies:

Glitter
Cut Out Chipboard Letters
Artwork
Calendar
Mod Podge
Nails
Hammer
Glitter paper
Scissors
Colorful foam letters
Scrapbook paper 12x12
Large cork board
Yarn
Foam brush
Plain white paper
Newspaper

Layout newspaper
Put plain paper on top
Pick your glitter colors
Mod Podge the chipboard on white plain paper
Shake glitter over letters saturating it
Pick up white plain paper & funnel the glitter back into the bottle

Cut out triangle shapes from glitter paper
Apply foam sticky letters to front of triangle (pendant)
Mod Podge yarn to back of triangles

Pick fav 12x12 Scrapbook paper
Mod Podge cork board thoroughly
Apply paper squares and cut excess
Cut long thin border like pieces and Mod Podge on edges of corkboard for finished look

Put up your fav Artwork, Calender, 2012 Word, Goals, etc!

Enjoy!
Create!
Dream!

- Shanti

VDay Giveaway on Lavender Dreams!

2012-02-05T21:27:00.001-08:00

It's that time of the year! Hearts, pink & dreams of Valentines Bliss are headed our way! Yah! I luv me some VDay Fun!

Go check out the gorgeous blog of my pal Diane at Lavender Dreams!

Go and enter the giveaway to win this fun set! Vintage Valentines Glam!

- Shanti

Bead Soap Blog Party

2012-02-05T21:21:00.001-08:00

I'm so lucky ducky Grrl to be saddled up with Tracy Mok Of Bumble Bead Designs!

Tracy has a lovely blog & cre8tes drop dead gorgeous hand knotted Pearl Designs and beautiful Bridal Jewelry! This is her Etsy Shoppe Link
Check out her designs! Holly Golightly would drool over her creations!

Here is what she sent me! Beautiful sparkly and flirty feminine beads! Crush!

Collage of the goodies she sent me!

Pretty Package!!!

Cute!

Reveal! Rhinestone focal bead, Quartz Drop beads,Swarovski Glass Pearls, pretty pink glass Japanese small beads and a gorgeous Rhinestone clasp! Oh my!

Different view!!!

Now to work work work on my designs!

Thank you Tracy for stretching my comfort zone in designing!

-Shanti

Feb Photo a Day Week One

2012-02-05T13:33:00.001-08:00

Yea I'm committed (and maybe should be) to doing The Photo A Day Challenge for Feb!!

Feb 1: My View Today
While nursing a migraine I watched alot of Twilight Zone Episodes!

Feb 2: Words
I added words to the view of the beach that day!

Feb 3: Hands
My new iPhone & best way to take pic of the digits!

Feb. 4: Stranger
Out our balcony a Fam walking back from the beach...

Feb 5: 10 AM
My Fruity Tuity Sleepy PJ Bottoms!

Are you doing the challenge? It's easy & you can still jump on the train of fun!

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram

2012-02-03T22:02:00.001-08:00

What strange trippy week it's been! Started off with a Migraine that just wouldn't quit. All Week Long! RRRRR.....

-FYI-
I've recently been told by a wise man that he had overheard a conversation that Medical Grade Oxygen can take a Migraine away like lickity split! Soooo my Doc is looking into it & I'm pricing oxygen tanks!
I've read that it takes from ten to fifteen minutes of breathing it to get rid of the hideous pain!
Only thing is it only gets rid of cluster Migraines not Aura Migraines.....But if it does it could CHANGE MY LIFE!!!
Fingers & Toes crossed!

-Also this week I got my Bead Soup Blog Party Stash in the mail from my partner!
They are lovely "Bridal Beads" I call them! Gorgeous Pearls, Rhinestone Focal, Crystal Glass Drops, etc! I'll be doing a lovely post highlighting the sweet lady who sent the stash!

-Tony & I committed to daily (almost) meditating this week! Yah!

-75-80 (don't hate me) gorgeous Beach weather!

-Got my new iPhone 4S this week! It was time to renew my contract & I did! This new phone is like having a REAL CAMERA! Awesome pics!

-And last but not least I'm commiting to Feb Photo A Day Challenge!

Beach this week!

New VDay Designs!

Bead Soup Blog Party Sneak Preview!

Zen helping mommy feel better!

Zen wondering what that flash of light is!

VDay Giveaway! Details to come!

Wishing you 75 degrees of Sunny Florida Beach Weather this weekend!
-Shanti

KISS 2012 Baby!

2012-02-01T08:34:00.000-08:00

PS this is a original guest post that I did for the lovely blog: Easily Dunn Blog !

KISS 2012

I know we all make resolutions to change, grow, lose, expand, etc! And soooooo many times we make a big long list & by Feburary 1st we become discouraged and lose the momentum that inspired us to make those changes!

My belief is KISS! Keep it simple sweetie! So here's some nice little nudges to get & keep u moving forward!

-instead of a resolution list make a 2012 Top 12 To Do!

My 2012 Top 12 To Do

-You can then break it down to a Monthly list. That way it's totally doable! And no so stressful, little stepping stones to bigger boulders!

My Feb Monthly To Do list

Which can be carried over to next month (ahhmm, as I did, hence the X!)

-Pick a 2012 Go To Word. A single word that represents u & what you'd like to embody in 2012!

My 2012 Go To Word

-Meditate daily! I recommend Wayne Dyer AH Manifestation Meditation. It takes 20 minutes a day. And you focus on what you want to cre8te while repeating the AH sound. It truly works!!!! You can even purchase the App thru App Store http://www.drwaynedyer.com/products on IPhone or iPad!

-do a DIY with your 2012 Go To Word. Make a piece of stamped jewelry with your word, a painting, drawing or try this simple DIY I posted here http://www.sunshineybliss.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-go-to-word-weekly-diy.html

From My DIY

So as you can see this is a simplistic, minimalist way to grow and change without over or underwhelming yourself!

My fav quotes that keep me inspired and I luv using in my Jewelry Designs at

http://www.sunshineblissstudio.etsy.com

Be the Change from Gandhi

Be Here Now from the Famous Ram Dass Book

May 2012 be the change you wish for yourself and your life! Now go live your 2012 Word!

Shanti Johnson

Sunshine Bliss

http://www.sunshinebliss.com

Sunshine Bliss Studio

http://www.sunshineblissstudio.etsy.com

My Life in a Instagram

2012-01-26T21:34:00.001-08:00

Week full of 75 degree sunny beach weather, new haircuts, visiting family, 2012 designs and them changes...oh them changes...

Hmmm Sun looks likey a heart!

Mega "Winter" Sun!

Our Fountaine we look out to at nite & hear the soothing sounds!

The sky from my sunroof!

Beach Dayz all week long!

Newest unfinished designs!

My new bob cut that totally works with my wavy, curly hair. Finally a cut that works with the crazy hair of mine! Blonde sunny highlights to come!

Latest pic of my packaging! Yes I include a shell necklace from "our" beach!

Using one of my Instagram pictures to make a new Sponsor Ad!

Them Changes....
We are at a crossroads in so many areas of our lives, and I know were not alone.

I'm grateful for the choices and decisions we will be making in the next few weeks.
Not easy ones but ones we need to meditate on, pray on, and trust in as we move forward to our destiny..

I believe that rest, lots of good food, water, meditation, sun & movement helps me to assimilate this time of shifts, changes..

2012 is certainly proving to be a year of optimal living & shedding of fears!
-Shanti

Easy Peasy Weekly DIY

2012-01-25T07:17:00.001-08:00

This week I wanted to share a lovely DIY that will help you drown those winter blues (right down the drain)! Since I've been doing Esthetician related work for almost ten years some of my DIY's reflect that! And this time of year alot of peeps get a bit sad since sun is hiding & weather is cold! I'd luv to give everyone a piece of Florida Sunshine followed up with side of warm balmy breezes! So since I can't the next best thing is a luxurious quick & easy moisture infused Spa treatment!

This treatment is great one evening when you've had a long day & need something to change that vibe! You should come out of this treatment refreshed & renewed and drink lots of water to flush out all the toxins!

There's a great book I read as a kid In the 70's (even then I was into this stuff!) by Beverly & Vidal Sassoon A Year of Beauty and Health

Totally recommend it!

Ok here's today's DIY!

-Shanti

Crafty App of the Week

2012-01-23T23:40:00.001-08:00

This App is way too mucho fun! So get ready to get your groove on!

Photo Tropedelic

Is like a Peter Max Design created from your photo's! It's available for iPad & iPhone & so easy and fun to use! Total Pass on this one! $1.99 and worth it IMHO!

You can adjust how many stars, colors, you can do mirror image, gradient, work off the color of the photo or Tropedelic! It's fun also because you can stop it at almost any point & save photo to your pics!

Here's info from the Tropedelic Website:

•Complexity
Select the amount of detail from clean simple lines to
intricate layers of pattern.
•Color Selection
Choose the PhotoTropedelic color palette including
bright pinks, blues, yellows, and greens, or
generate intensified true to life colors.
•Color Variety
Select the number of colors you want in your final
image.
•Line Width
Choose no lines, or desired width.
•Embellishments
Use these features to add “Pop” to your images:
•Star bursts of vibrant colors radiating to the heavens.

•Psychedelic Stars, Circles, and Magic Fairy Dust!

•Yin/Yang Auto-mirror.

•Border reduction brings detail to the center.

Here's some samples of what I did!

Before

After!

Before

After! Nice? Huh?

Before

After!

Kewl???

Before

After!

Before

After! Two different styles!

So I think you get the vibe of this way kewl App! I plan on playing with it for a long while!!!!
Enjoy!

-Shanti

Keepin it Real

2012-01-22T13:30:00.001-08:00

Or getting real, making it real, being real, etc.
I haven't been and need to rat myself out big time!
No longer am I ashamed or embarrassed of my inadequacies... At least at this moment today.

My fears are:
Financial Insecurity
Abandonment
Failure
Being Alone
Sickness
Getting old
Dying
Living
Others dying
Losing Control
Relapsing

I'm not in control of most of the above, hence my inadequacy.
And the root of most of my fears.
FEAR=
False
Evidence
Appearing
Real

I'm not free in my mind. I'm prisoner of all that I fear.

I wanna be free.
I need to be free.
I deserve to be free.

Are u Free?

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram

2012-01-19T19:13:00.001-08:00

This is a bit late, since it should read last week instead...
After being horribly sick w bad bad tummy flu I kinda missed out on such things as blog posts & photo snapping!

So good to be part of the living my friends! And to be back in the world of creating!

This is where I spent alot of time this week! And changed sheets & bedding way to many times! It's our Ikea Platform bed with Hippie bedding..We got it FREE (bed frame that is) on Freecycle in Huntington Beach, Ca!

Our gorgeous lotus flower painting that hangs above our bed! It's huge!

These Holly Golightly Eye Shades worked overtime this week!

Revlon Electric Blue Glitter with big chunks of glitter!

Karma & Zen Zen not very happily enjoying their bath!

Zen Zen asking where is mommy to save me!

Sneak Peak Springtime Designs!

Blog Soup Party (yah I got in) Mix for my partner!

Tony hanging out on Coquina rock on the beach!

Coquina rock showing itself!

Beautiful warm sunny Florida winter beach day!

I haven't been to the beach since last week before being sicky... So with this gorgeous weather I'm itching to go ASAP!

Sending you lots of warm sunny Florida vibes!

-Shanti

Easy Peasy Weekly DIY

2012-01-17T06:01:00.001-08:00

Here's my latest weekly post of yummy fun!

Why I wanted to do this weekly series?

I dig easy yes I said it Easy, quick DIY's! Something I can accomplish in late afternoon hours while enjoying glass of tea & biscuits (yah right!)...I'm like most of you busy, tired, in a hurry alot of my life, and to be able to create for just the sheer fun of it is renewing, uplifting & reconnects me to what really matters!

Today's Easy Peasy Weekly DIY is Creating a Inspiring Photobook.

Supplies:

-Mixbook Account

I recommend going to this site
You can see the latest groupon $15 for $50 worth of Mixbooks!

-Flickr Account (or upload your pictures to your hard drive)

-Computer

Once you get your groupon on, go to Mixbook & Start your new project. Choose size, hard or softcover, look thru all the styles & add what you like to layouts, background & stickers. Once you've done that upload your pictures from Flickr or your hard drive ( remember you can't remove the pictures you chose to use till after they've published the book!) FYI Mixbook doesn't have you upload any software to your computer!

My Mixbook I did for this DIY is softcover and called 2011 My Cre8tif Bliss Life.
I chose to include all things that encompass that, home decor, journaling, living at the beach, etc!

I decided on this theme because I'm aspiring to be creative in all areas of my life! And by being able to browse the book I made reminds me how far I've come in that area! It can also be uplifting, renewing to look back in a fun, personalized way & helps to get my creative spark lit (if I need it).

I of course use alot of my Instagram pics, but I also like to use sayings, slogans, ads, etc that impacted me the past year!

Here's a mini look into my book....

Cover of my Mixbook.... I chose my new blog header I luv!

Fun Instagram & more pics! Creative decor, and doggies (do u see what I see?)

Uplifting and awe inspiring "vintage pics" of me...reminder of truly blissful moments!

My mantra last year! Let's have fun! Reminding me its a lifelong one!!

Journal journey! New journal I started when we moved back home! Luv the sunglasses sticker?

From one Bizz design I likeyed to newest one I luv luv! Don't settle! Luv flip flop sticker?

I obviously used Beachy backgrounds, stickers! You may chose woodsy, or wintery, or something just completely you!

Have fun! I did 30 plus pages in a few sittings! Enjoy it! Or get it done at once! I added borders, text, backgrounds on backgrounds so it took me longer! They ship pretty fast & I think you'll be happy with result! High quality glossy paper!

I also made a journal! I'm waiting to get it & I'll show pics when I do! I used the different lined paper background & background pages that looked like crumpled paper as well as few inspirational pages thrown in every so often!

Be as creative as you want! But if you just wanna get it done, they do have random auto feed to fill your book for you!

Also I am aware of Blurb & the fact they do Instagram picture books! It's just more mula & not enough customization for me!

I know easy right? And creative? And fun??? Make it your own! Like your life!!

-Shanti

2012 Coming in like a Lion

2012-01-16T14:57:00.001-08:00

Or Bad Horrible Tummy Flu.. This is my look the last few days... Bed, Bathroom hit repeat. Today I'm thinking I'll live..
Today is also old Movie Marathon, and lots of Organic coconut water, Distilled water & a bit of organic celery...

I rewatched for 1000s time Breakfast at Tiffany's. I also watched parts of a few other movies, The Last Mile with Mickey Rooney, The Large Rope with Donald Huston 1953 British Movie..Although I've been dozing in-between & during the movies!

Get better thru rest & fluids?

Here's a sneaky peek at my latest 2012 Designs!

Available in my Etsy Shoppe. Ok back to R&R...
Hope you don't get three days of he__ flu.

-Shanti

Crafty App of the Week!

2012-01-12T17:46:00.001-08:00

This is a new weekly series for me!
If you have a iPhone (or android) you can rejoice in all kinds of crafty fun!!!!
I've scouted out quite a few over the years & found some "da kine" crafty app fun!
I'm going to share one a week! If you have any suggestions, please leave a comment!

Today's fun Crafty Bliss App is called: Red Stamp

It's FREE! Total Pass on this App (as opposed to FAIL!) ....

Positives:

1. Can Add Instagram Cards for .99
2. Most Cards are FREE!
3. Can save them to photos!
4. Can print & send thru mail for cost.
5. Can access Instagram pics!!!!!!
6. Limited only by your cre8tiv guinness!

It's easy Peasy!

1. Take pic with your iPhone and save.
2. Open Red Stamp App
3. Find design that you likey that has a small camera on it (to upload pic!)
4. Hit camera upload pic and upload your pic from saved photos.
5. You can adjust pic by hitting on it.
6. Add your own personal greeting & once your pleased hit save to photos!
7. Thats it! You can also link it with your FB & send greetings (notify you when bdays come up) to your FB Fam!

Here's what I did!

This is how it looks when saved to your photos.
I also used one of my go to apps: Photo Studio FX App to crop, edit, etc!

Then I went further & played with it on Instagram!
Ck them out! Of course it makes pics more square.....

So as you can see this FREE IPhone App rocks out! And I've just touched the tip of the iceberg!!!
Have fun & leave a comment to let me know if you have tried this app and did it Pass or Fail?

-Shanti

Organic Spa Magazine Free

2012-01-09T07:03:00.001-08:00

Enjoy!
Click here

-Shanti

2012 Intention Bracelets

2012-01-08T18:27:00.001-08:00

My freshest 2012 designs are being served pipping hot & ready to help u manifest your intentions for 2012!

"BE" 2012 ID Design Bracelets

Start New Year right! Resolve to "BE" instead of do! These pure copper vintage ID pieces are hand stamped, naturally oxidized and include pure copper tiny rolo chain w hand cut jump rings of complimentary colours! Nice & thin these ID bracelets go along w ur arm bling or look gre8t delicate & alone! A gentle reminder that will gently grace your wrist!

Choose either style made especially for you!
Check them out in My Etsy Shoppe

Tresses 2012

2012-01-06T10:16:00.001-08:00

I rarely post about such silly stuff as hair but i thought it would be fun & hey its 2012 (i luv saying that!).

Yah I'm thinking maybe, just maybe a change would do me good, mane wise that is....

I've let my hair grow for last year & it's really starting to get longer (for me!). I can pull it back finally without the little wispy's making themselves known.

I had a 70's Shag layered shoulder length cut and now all the layers are growing way out I think maybe possibly, I dunno, I want something more 2012 me!

Here's what I'm thinking...

Ok with bangs obviously! I realize this style was from 2008, but I likey. The inverted bob in Satellite Beach is alive & well, even dare I say a trend! With that being said this isn't exactly the style Mecca of the Universe! But I do like the look, but will the look likey me???

I like the long willowy way the hair hangs in the front... Like all Hippie in front & Business in the back! I'm not sure how I would pull it back for worky (a must!), and if it would be hot to wear my hair like this? It's hot here in Summer & I have physical job!

So I hmmm, haw & look in the mirror (why does my hair ALWAYS look good when I'm considering a change?) and at the photo's and imagine me in that style... I've evened tried pinning the hair in the back up so it "looks" inverted to give me a idea if this is truly what I want....

I'm still unsure so for now NO. But tomorrows another day!

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram 2012 First Week

2012-01-04T22:32:00.001-08:00

I'm so getting into the groove of 2012! It feels good to start a fresh book, new clean pages, everything begins again.....
My iPhone pics are evolving.... Like all things in life! In 6 weeks I get the new iPhone since I'll be eligible for a plan upgrade. I'm totally looking forward to a gre8t new camera phone! Since I've been using a 3GS for along time!

Here's this weeks pics!

Sporting my Lucky Brand Zen Inspired reversible down vest! It got down to 34 degrees! I luv it! So nice to have wintery weather even if it's only for a few days!

Hard to believe that this is a winter day?! Yep it's 40ish degrees out but it still looks tropical to moi!

Zen asking why are u putting that thing in my face? You woke me up for this?

Our bedroom Buddha Shrine... OM...

My organic, yummy version of ovaltine!

The first Sunset on the Indian River Jan 1st 2012

ok go live ur DREAMS! (my go to word for 2012!)

-Shanti

2012 Go To Word Weekly DIY

2012-01-04T06:48:00.001-08:00

Welcome to my new weekly series!! I'm lovin 2012 Already! You?
Ok, did you pick your word yet for 2012?????
Well if not, do! It's really gre8t (me thinks) to have a word I can use as touchstone, a reminder, or to inspire & provoke me perpetually toward my goals!

This is a easy DIY! As I've mentioned I only like easy peasy projects!

Supplies:
Poster board
Glue Stick
Camera Phone (Android or iPhone)
Color copier (or print shop nearby)
Apps:
FX Photo Studio .99
Phonto Free
Instagram Free

Let's do it!

-Take a few random sky, beach, snow, etc photos with your camera phone,
-Pick your fav!

-using FX Photo Studio App open image. Crop & Click on FX add effect. I chose Color Fantasy & Rainbow 2 to add a nice effect to my Florida Beach Sky! When done save picture to your photos.

-Using the Phonto App open image & chose font and size & add your 2012 Go To Word. You can tilt & add background colour also to the font! Hit save to photos when done!
-Now open Instagram. And click on the photo you dolled up with your word. Pick a filter from all the choices & add to your Instagram library which of course automatically saves the finished pic to your photos.

-If you have a good color printer print out three copies, I did 4x4 size. If no color printer email them to your locale Office Depot, etc, and have them print them in colour.
-Cut out the photos & using your glue stick glue on back of poster board & cut!
-I recommend putting the photo on your bathroom mirror, work space & car. So you are reminder in three key locations of your life! Now Go live your word!

-Shanti

2012 Word Up

2012-01-01T23:57:00.001-08:00

I jumped on the one word bandwagon few years ago...
And the idea that one word is my go to for a year is gre8t!
This year is.............
DREAM!

In all forms! Day, Nitey Nite time, etc!

I feel like this year is one of ongoing creativ evolvement, as well as dreaming, big dreams, doing more day dreaming (esp @ Beach!),

From a couple songs you may recognize!

dreams of ice cream castles in the air, marshmallow world, a whipped cream day, yum yummy world, moon & Junes & Ferris Wheels, dreams & schemes & circus crowds..

It's time to Dream & Think BIG!

I'm Just Sayin........

-Shanti

What happened in 2011?

2011-12-31T18:57:00.001-08:00

What we accomplished this year

-go my VW Red Bug
-celebrated 12 years of recovery
-got a iPad
-moved back to Fla
-moved into Apt across street from beach (we even have little view of beach!)
-went to school to be a HHA
-worked for a agency for 6 months
-had lots of beach dates!
-learned how to design leather wrap bracelets
-Fine tuned my pic taking skills!
-got over 400 followers on Twitter
-came addicted to Instagram
-another addiction Pinterest
-snagged a Pilates Malibu chair
-started doing manifestation meditation few times week
-committed to 100 pieces of jewelry design challenge (took 3 months)
-found new client on my own became Self Employed
-had blog & brand redo
-started Gerson Therapy
-started sponsoring blogs
-lost 12 pounds
-started weekly blog posts
-did lots of Holiday DIY's
-made advent tree
-celebrated 9 yrs of a adventure called marriage
-committed to being more serious w my Etsy Bizz
-did quite a few giveaways
-had some fun weekends away w hubby
-started juicing more
-connected w other bloggers & new friends
-reconnected w my father, his wife, my youngest brother & his Fam, and my mom
-reconnected w Tony's Niece & SIL
-enjoyed another year w karma & zen zen
-enjoyed our blessings amidst some real trials!
-Tony the Gourmet Organic had time to create & bake for us!
-scored vintage for my wardrobe TY Etsy

I know theirs more stuff! But I think that's enuff!
Now for 2012!!

-Shanti

Glittery Sandals Quick NYE DIY

2011-12-31T16:02:00.001-08:00

I'm all about Glitter, Easy & Cute!
This DIY is all of these!

1. I used my Sam Edelman GiGi Color Sandals! Remember I live in Florida & we wear sandals year round!

2. Mod Podge (my go to supply!)
3. Recollections Gold Glitter
4. Tiny foam brush
5. Paper for under glitter to funnel back in.

5. Lay out paper, plastic, etc. Let's face it Glitter is yummy but not everywhere!

6.Using foam brush paint thin layer of Mod Podge on the straps or wherever u want GLITTER!

7. let it dry, a hour or so, then another layer of Mod

8. Now's the fun part sprinkle (heavy) the glitter of your choice right after the Mod Podge is applied! I have paper underneath the Glitter & use it as a funnel to put the glitter back in bottle!

9. Let dry overnite!

That's it! You can of course put another coat of Mod Podge as a top layer!

I now have gold sandals! I already own Sam Edelman Silver GiGi Sandals!

Perfect for a Minimalist Fastanista!

Ok go out & rock ur NYE's!

-Shanti

May all your dreams come true!

2011-12-31T15:28:00.001-08:00

Big, little & in-between! May you have the bestest year ever!
Luv Luv

-Shanti

Last Day 2011 Beach Day!

2011-12-31T15:13:00.001-08:00

This is how my day began.....

Being told by Mr. Tony "Shanti you badly need a Beach Day!" I'm wearing hubby's Geoffrey Beene PJ's sitting in the sun on our very large balcony!

Fast forward 2 hours & we walk across the street (200 yards), to the glorious, luminous, shining every so brightly beach!!! It was 77 degrees & awesome beach weather! The ocean was flat & had a striking resemblance to the Gulf of Mexio! I was swooning! My heart skipped a bit, I had a permanent smile! The shells were cr8zy! I mean eat your heart out Sanibel! It was a Sheller's Paradise!

Karma & Zen came to play! Tony ran & played! I walked & hand picked shells (gifts I include w every purchase for my lovely clients!) so w/o further ado.... The last day of 2011 A incredibly warm & sunny beach day!

Were blessed beyond belief to live in our own little tropical oasis!
May you have all your dreams come true w fairy dust & glittery dreams!
-Shanti

Happy Blissed 2012

2011-12-30T22:49:00.001-08:00

May u have prosperity, abundance, good health & luv!

-Shanti

Yes I do luv Jewelry! TY Very Much!

2011-12-29T15:15:00.001-08:00

And not just my gorgeous jewelry (if I do say so myself!) hubby got me some beautiful real & costume jewelry!
He so knows me!

First up i received a incredibly dainty & sweet white gold chain w precious little white gold balls! The chain really sparkles! I luv dainty necklaces! It was given to me to go w the white gold & channel set diamond heart I got 4 my 9th anniversary a few weeks earlier! The chain that came w it was just way to thin & we were worried it may break!

I also got for Christmas a pair of gorgeous white gold earrings w three diamonds on each earring! Their light & dangly & gre8t 4 everyday!

I luv that hubby went all over town to find the perfect chain & earrings! And since he hand picked them how can I not luv luv them! He's a diamond himself!!!!!

Now I get to show u'all the costume jewelry piece he let me pick out online & he paid for it!
It's from Jewelmint.
Let me preface this by saying: I'm not huge on latest trends or being part of what everyone else is doin as far as fashion, etc! I do my own thing TY Very Much! :-)

BUT I actually LIKEY some of Jewelmint's pieces! I know their mass produced, not OOAK and not Handmade! I get that! I do shop on Etsy 99% of the time when I buy something! So Jewelmint is a truly unique LIKEY for me!

I found a piece I would wear during Holidays, Valentines, our Anniversary, etc! It will be my go to piece to doll up my sparkly look!!!
It's a Art Deco piece in antique gold w Rhinestones. It's of course statement bracelet ( I adore bracelets!) and it's rather big & fits nicely! I've actually been wearing it w my new silky Japanese influenced pj's! It feels likey I've stepped back into 20's and need a curly bob to top the look off!

Also I really luv luv their presentation of the bracelet! Kewl box w ribbon, open it up & little card to tell u about the piece, then they also include a velvet drawstring bag to hold ur piece w Jewelmint stamped in glitter & a little silver-plated tag saying Jewelmint! Total class!

I'm going to rethink my packaging although it is quite nice & I don't have that kinda dough right now to invest in such gorgeous packaging it does make me realize more & more how important packaging is!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can live w/o new season clothing but give me jewelry everytime!

I believe Liz Taylor had right idea! She "trained" (ok he wanted too but I'm just sayin) Richard Burton to obtain the most beautiful Jewelry available @ that time for her...
And she adored it & him for doing it!
I'm off to watch Cleopatra where their incredible luv affair started!
-Shanti

The First Lime $25 Sunshine Bliss Studio Giveaway!

2011-12-29T10:42:00.001-08:00

Monica (amazing artist/my blog designer & DIY Princess!) is doing a $25 giveaway on her blog The First Lime
It's a easy peasy giveaway! Just follow my blog, follow her on twitter & leave comment! I have over 20 items 1/2 price Sale going on so u could snag two sale pieces w this gift certificate!
Ok run on over & ck out Monica's blog! AMAZING STUFF!

-Shanti

Florida Winter Colorful Sunset

2011-12-29T00:28:00.001-08:00

The weather is beautiful wish u were here!
Ck out this Indian River Sunset last nite!!

Come visit! Low 70's & Sunny!
-Shanti

The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Holiday Special (1971)

2011-12-27T17:06:00.001-08:00

AKA The Doris Day Holiday Special

Wow! Me luv luv 70's fashions, sets, and yes Doris Day! This 1 hour special is full of incredible fashions, beautiful lush backgrounds & u get to meet Doris's doggies! Rock Hudson makes a cute appearance and Perry Como does some nice singing! He was very handsome!!

Doris goes thru over 20 different outfit changes in a kewl photo shoot... Amazing outfits & her energy is contagious! I'm thinking if you enjoy early 70's nostalgia & likey Doris Day watch this special!

Available thru Netflix DVD

PS I'm not going to get into all Doris Day's Problems, and believe me she had alot of reasons to be sad! She's my hero!!! But if you want to know more about her go here!

-Shanti

Christmas Eve & Day in a Instagram

2011-12-26T02:04:00.001-08:00

Holidays in Florida this year included lots of sun, hot weather & summer attire! Christmas day was 81 degrees! Folx on Vacation here were @ beach getting sunburned!
Our holiday was restful, peaceful and uplifting.

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Hope yours was lovely, magical & full of peace!

-Shanti

Happy Happy Holiday Bliss!!

2011-12-24T08:43:00.001-08:00

Wishes & Dreamy moments of pure true bliss for u & yours!
-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram Holiday Luv

2011-12-24T02:24:00.001-08:00

This past week I made a dreaded trek to our locale Melbourne Fla Mall! It was only my second visit in 6 months! Can u tell I'm Not a Mall person!! We went there for a mini shopping spree holiday gifty for our Neice :-)! She had fun & got some cute cute threads!

I snapped some pics of Mall Holiday Cheer! We got somewhat use to Southern Cali over the top Holiday Decorating Glitz! Our Mall was on the sparse side as far as decorating bling bling goes! But I managed to get some Holiday Cheer nonetheless!

Jessica Simpson Holiday Pinks & Orange! So Retro Holiday 60's colour!

Fossil Display in Macy's! So right on!

JC Penny Fun Hat Poster! We don't actually wear these in Florida!

Little Holiday Tabletop Tree Bling!

Bow luv luv!

Holiday Pins w boxes that ring peppermint twist! Me luv luv things that don't need to be wrapped!

Luv the bronze sequin bling bling top! And the reflection is kewl!

So it will probably be another six months till I see our Mall again & I can't say I'll miss it!

-Shanti

Prescription for Holiday Bliss Part #2

2011-12-21T19:39:00.001-08:00

Holiday Bliss???

Sounds like contradiction!

Here's some of my tips

First I recommend:

FOOD
-Remembering that luv luv can feed u like no Christmas Cookies can no matter how good! Since sugar cre8tes havoc in the body I recommend opting for Stevia, Succanet & Agave for the go to holiday baking & eating!

GIFT GIVING
-Give the gift of experiences. A yearly Zoo Membership, A weekend Yoga Retreat, Cooking Classes!
No need for scurrying from store to store beating traffic & long lines!

HOME
-Cre8te your home a peaceful Holiday sanctuary! Soy based Essential oil Cinnamon, Pine, Chocolate or Vanilla, Candles. Also simmer on the stove cinnamon, clove in hot water for fragrant home bliss.

- Bring Nature into your home. Pinecones, Acorns, branches, etc to decorate and cre8te connection to the outdoors.

SELF CARE
-Take time to read, watch holiday movies, sip chai tea & do fun organic spa treatments (Facial, Feet & Hand Treatments, etc)

-Make up a batch of Salt Scrub. Organic Coconut Oil & Himalayan Salt mixed in glass jar.

SPIRIT
-Try holiday "giving" meditations. Such as chanting OM for twenty minutes in repetition.

-Continue on w your yoga, Pilates, etc routine. Make sure not to let busyness of the season interfere with your routines!

MOST IMPORTANTLY:

-Being consciously aware that our energy can relax others, bring peace & calm into their life. And if we embrace bliss & share it w others that to me is the true Celebration of the Holiday Season!

-Shanti

Holiday Inspired Designs

2011-12-20T21:07:00.001-08:00

It's official! I'm done w my Holiday Shopping! And I have a Secret to share!

Cute score! The purse/clutch is sparkly, rhinestone gorgeous!

I buy what I would luv luv to get! I spy best of what TJ Maxx, Marshall's & Ross have & snag it! Then after I've bought a nice bounty of gorgeous things, I put my list out & make piles for those lucky ladies getting some yum yum's!
This obviously only works when shopping for grrl's though!

I also have another secret.... I buy little things I adore for me too! Then give them to hubby to wrap! He does of course buy me something wonderful! On his own though! It's usually something small in lovely box & $$!

And I give my doggies clothing & gourmet snacks! I know I'm silly!!

Here's the latest cre8tions! I'm not sure but it seems I'm owl cr8zy again like I was in 70's when I was a kid! U decide!!! I'm also a bit in luv w charm bracelets again... Sigh that's a "style" that should never go out IMHO! Click here to see them @ Etsy Shoppe!

Ok had throw in a Reindeer & Beach Inspired jewelry for good measure! I'm working on two more holiday pieces for a few other blog giveaways! I'll let u know when giveaway happens & include links & pictures!!!

Were watching '65 version of Charlie Brown's Christmas tonite, and have our slider open & can feel this evening it's a bit cooler (not much) beach breeze! Nice!!! Although I'm in tank & Capri sleepwear!

-Shanti

Weekly Beach Poetry

2011-12-15T22:42:00.001-08:00

-Shanti

Prescription for Holiday Bliss!

2011-12-15T21:55:00.001-08:00

Sounds like contradiction!
But I'm committed to keep up our Organic Wholesome Lifestyle even during the Holiday Smorgasbord of sugar, sugar & more sugar!

First I'll start by:

Remembering that luv luv can feed me like no Christmas Cookies can no matter how good!

Being consciously aware that my energy can relax others, bring peace & calm into their life. For that I am responsible!

And focusing on good nutritious foods that cre8te health!
Organic Yummy Recipes to come!

-Shanti

What a Grrl Wants for da Holidays? Top Ten List

2011-12-15T18:44:00.001-08:00

Santa Baby........

Santa Baby, slip a sable under the tree, For me.
been an awful good girl, Santa baby,
so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa baby, a 54 convertible too,
Light blue.
I'll wait up for you dear,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Think of all the fun I've missed,
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed,
Next year I could be just as good,
If you'll check off my Christmas list,

Santa baby, I wanna yacht,
And really that's not a lot,
Been an angel all year,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa honey, there's one thing I really do need,
The deed
To a platinum mine,
Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex,
And checks.
Sign your 'X' on the line,
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight.

Come and trim my Christmas tree,
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's,
I really do believe in you,
Let's see if you believe in me,

Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing,
A ring.
I don't mean on the phone,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry, tonight.

This is my fun dreamy post on something I've thought very little about! Santa Baby I'm thinking the following I'd likey under my tree.....

1. World Peace
Me think self explanatory Santa Baby!

2. This Vintage Lover's Chair, for quiet moments in pinky Santa Baby!

3. A fun set of these Stained by Sharpy for Fabrics, Santa Baby!

4. A old dresser w/o the drawers to repaint likey this, Santa Baby!

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Each one of these books, to read & droll over in my vintage pink chair, Santa Baby!

10. This gorgeous vintage tabletop Silver Tinsel Tree! TY Santa Baby!

That's what this grrl wants Santa Baby!

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram Holiday

2011-12-11T13:13:00.001-08:00

Happppppppppppy Holidayz! Even us little ole Minimalist luv luv to decorate!
And bein a Indie Crafter I get my DIY on!

Lots of Glitter, glue, tinsel, garland & holiday music!

A little tour of our small pad and u see my Christmas in the woods Vignette! The "tree" is two pieces of poster board w scrapbook paper... The owl is wood & has silk sari ribbon, tissue paper & lots of adornments!
I included a jar full of matchy strands of beads! And a few woodland friends! Deer, Elf & heart from Kitchsy Designs!

We have "pass thru" between kitchen & living room! So I pulled out my embroidery hoops & wrapped kicky garland around them & put cute ornaments in the middle! Then put assorted shells & glittery snowflakes beneath w cottony glitter fabric! I added a sand time keeper wrapped in glitter! Then above is garland w tiny hanging cards & snowflakes I made!

Our first Advent box tree! W Holiday gnome @ top in shorts & holding a drink!!!!
Hubby cut out tree!

I'll have more pics next week of our pink glitter tree! Ok off to holiday fun in Florida! Aka watching Holiday Movie in shorts & flip flops!

-Shanti

9 years of merry mayhem madness bliss chaos LUV!

2011-12-09T21:23:00.001-08:00

Wow it's been 9 years of this Beautiful Chaotic Mess of Luv Luv! Translation our Wedding Anniversary...
I'm so blissed to have such a incredible man who luv's me!
Our journey has been gypsying & nomading from East Coast Florida Waves, to Turquoise Blue Florida Gulf Waters to West Coast Beaches of Cali. It hasn't been easy, but it's been real & full of passion.
Capricorn & Taurus Earth Signs who luv luv the Seashore & Beach living.
We've found ourselves at a nice steady flow, of sun & beach & dreams...
And our journey is worthy of a moment or two pause,,,, especially on December 9th.....
To honor, smile, giggle, get misty eyed & share gifts & yum yum's...
We did we will & we move toward ten years with renewed dreams & visions and hang on for the ride!

Lobster Tails Japanese Style & Shrimp Tempura! (hubby didn't want his pic taken!)

My Gifty....

White Gold & Channel Set Diamond Heart... Hubby knows I luv luv jewelry!

Special little treat hubby had them make for us!

Hubby got nice gifts too!!
We then went home & watched It's a Wonderful Life. My first time!
-Shanti

Smilebox Fun!

2011-12-07T22:12:00.001-08:00

I guess I'm probably the last person on Earth to find Smilebox?! Well I was looking for a way to do fun stuff w my photo's, ya know add words, seasonal graphics, etc. I likey Smilebox cause the have a iPhone App which is super easy peasy to use and adds custom touch to my Instagram pics making them custom cuties!

For the holidays I did these:

This one I did using iPhone App... Adding the snow & snowflakes & Happy Holiday font!

This I did on my laptop. They had so many designs to choose from!

This is our Holiday Card. Hubby likes being in background! He thinks it's cute! This can be a cute card video or just jpg. Also could be put on DVD! I'm just using it to send in emails!

So definitely a Pass on pass or fail scale!

Cruise on over to Smilebox, put on some holiday music, make yourself some hot cocoa w peppermint! Then have some Holiday fun fun!

-Shanti

Weekly Post: Beach Poetry

2011-12-06T09:20:00.001-08:00

Finding my way.....

-Shanti

200 Braids Black Friday Steal!

2011-12-05T16:51:00.001-08:00

200 Braids to twist, knot, loop or weave by Jacqui Carey

Total Pass! Coil bound w amazing pictures, supply lists, details! Can you believe I (and I'm sure many others!) scored this for $5.38 w free ship! It is going to be my go to book for the next few months since I got in all that gorgeous hand dyed silk cord!!

Knotting some of my fav fav things to do! I use to have blog years ago called Knotty Grrl! We also had group of Grrls that meet (once I think) to macrame & crochet! I learned to Macrame from a elderly lady who owns a interesting bead store where we use to live.. Then in Cali I meet a Viking who showed me some more knots!

I learned to braid when I was kid & had long hair. I luv'd to braid my & other classmates hair! And I still do! Except my hair is shorter & I use braiding now in my jewelry designs!

Likey the projects in this section! I luv twisted cords, leather, etc. Looks yummy!

I'm most excited about this section! I don't know how to do loopwork & I'm eager beaver to learn!!!

Am I wetting ur appetite yet?

If so here's a $5 rebate for any Interweave Book in your locale Craft or book store!

And if you go to Joann's you can usually find on their iPhone App 40% off Coupon. And it's good on books, unless their on sale!

The above book retails or $27.95 if you get 40% off & do the above rebate your cost is $12 plus tax! I'm just sayinnnnnn...

Nice little Holiday present for yourself!

-Shanti

My life in a Instagram Weekly Series

2011-12-03T12:05:00.001-08:00

Wehhhh this week is flyin, I mean flyin! For you too?
I did get a few of my Black Friday Scores in this week & Florida Finally got the memo it's Fall!!!!!! Luv it! Today though is sunny & mid 70's!!!
Not at all complaining at all just saying!

So listening to lots of Pandora right now! Dean Martin Holiday Channel!!!

Just finished a cute cute Door wreath! With Christmas Owl fun!!

View from my sunroof! Nice cloudy Florida Beach Day!!

My Black Friday Handmade Bead Score! From Second Surf (Barbara) she is locale residing in Merritt Island! I luv luv her stuff! I luv her Clay Shells!!

I had touch of pink eye :-( this week.... Hence sunglasses!!!

A shot from my sunroof! Rainbow Fall days!

Vintage "new" to me top! And goofing for the camera!!

Vista print return labels... With my new design thankz to Monica of The First Lime!

I'm so excited to own a piece of Red Velvet Luv Luv! The Pumpkin Pie Dress! Elsie & Emma offered 50% off all their dresses for Black Friday!!! I can't wait to doll it up!

My new Moo Cards! I luv luv Moo Cards so much!!!

Been doin a marathon Greg the Bunny Series from Netflix on DVD! So silly, bit crude but funny @ at times cute cute cute!

-Shanti

DIY Draw Pilgrim Vintage Style Advent Calendar

2011-11-30T23:16:00.001-08:00

Hubby & I have never ever had a Advent Calendar or even knew what they were till few years ago (no we don't live under rock!), so this year I thought we would have one for the holidays! I've seen so many rockin DIY's about them!

I'm a big big fan of Draw Pilgrim Blog! Retro, vintage, colorful all the things I luv luv! When Draw Pilgrim posted about her way kewl vintage style Advent Matchbox cover digital download designs for $3.50 I jumped on that bandwagon!

Click here for her post!

Above pictures from Draw Pilgrim Website!

Cute right????
Click here to buy her Matchbox Advent kit!

It comes as digital download: translation: have Office Depot print it out on heavy card stock! It will run you about $7...

Draw Pilgrim includes the templates for the actual matchbox but I did a shortcut here, I cheated & had hubby buy me matchbox's from Dollar Store. You'll need 24!

I used Elmer's Craft Glue Stick, Scotch Tape & Scissors & thick yarn!

1. Cut them out...
2. Using glue stick apply glue to box & back of the design.
3. Wrap design around matchbox
4. Tape where design matches up on back.
5. Do this 24 times!
6. I used thick yarn & taped each matchbox in order (making a garland)
7. Hang over mantel, wall, etc!

Of course I'm not actually using each box for what their intended! Just for decor!

I put brown bows randomly between & hung it on wall under our wall decal Faith hope love! PS yes the matchbox's peek thru the design is smaller then the box! But I'm fine w that!

Recommended listening during this fun DIY:
Marshmallow World sung by Dean Martin

Baby it's cold outsidesung by Dean Martin

(notice a pattern here?!)

Welcome to Lavender Dreams Etsy $$ Giveaway!!

2011-11-30T22:00:00.001-08:00

You must go hop on over to Diane's wonderful blog Welcome to Lavender Dreams!

$25 Sunshine Bliss Studio Giveaway!!
BTW Diane is a fellow Florida blogger & awesome lady! Luv her blog!

-Shanti

Sunshine Bliss Studio $25 Giveaway Winner!!!

2011-11-30T05:51:00.001-08:00

Drum roll...... Thankz to random.org the winner is #1! Lovely lovely Rita!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plz email me Rita (right side bar of blog) and I'll hook u up!
Congratulations Rita! And look for Decembers Pre Christmas Giveaway coming soon! TY to all who entered!!

-Shanti

DIY "Emergency" Ocean inspired Spa therapy for Holiday Frazzle!

2011-11-30T05:21:00.001-08:00

Are you feelin?
That there's a race & u forgot to enter? That things seem in order for others & for u it's a chaotic mess?
Of course this time of year just adds to our stress!

That's me the last few weeks! With working at my job as a Private Duty HHA, Private Clients for my Esthetician bizz, building up pieces for my Etsy Shoppe & furbaby mom duties & wife I'm a bit frasizzled farazilled & overall frazzled!

Are you in need of a mental getaway & soul massage mixed w bit of cat like stretching?

Maybe? Possibly? Heck ya!!!

Solution?

DIY "emergency" ocean inspired spa therapy!

I've been a Licensed Esthetician for over 8 years now & tried a few diff "emergency" personal spa treatments! I like easy & natural, quick!

What u need for DIY "Emergency" Ocean inspired Spa therapy:

Bag of Sea Kelp (dried)
Epsom Salt
Sea Salt
Ocean Inspired Music, App
Coconut oil
Tea Tree

That's it!!!!!!

Mix 1 cup sea salt (fine or course ur call) w 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil in glass jar w lid.

In glass spritzer bottle mix 4-5 drops per 8 ounces of tea tree in good ( I use distilled) water.

Draw a hot bath & put 2-3 cups of Epsom salt in tub. Add 5-6 pieces of dried sea kelp (u can put them in a Muslim cotton bag) I usually just put them in tub since they're big pieces.

Turn on some ocean inspired music, I use my iPhone and Sleepmaker Waves App. It has different settings & watery sounds! I luv it!

Large glass of water ( I drink distilled)

Optional: Candle, I have Oceany smelling candles but I don't use them for this.

Turn lights down & close the "Spa" door. This is your time!

As you get in say to yourself I release all my worry's and troubles...

Put few large pieces of seaweed on your face & over your eyes.

Wet hair in tub & 1/2 to small cup full of coconut oil massage in your scalp & hair.

Lay back relax for bit.
I usually do 15-20 minutes..

When your ready:
Take seaweed off your face, you will feel a slimy gel on your face! That's good!!

Now:
Grab your sea salt/coconut oil scrub when your ready & massage face, hands & feet w it.
Elbows too!

Rinse (turn water back on rinse ur face & hair w cool water) may need cup for this.

Drain tub & Thank ur higher power for healing that's taken place!

Have big fluffy towel ready & robe!

Drink ur water & spritz your face w tea tree spray! Apply a few drops of coconut oil over your face as a moisturizer..

That's it!

I follow this w some Pilates & or Yoga stretches...

RX: Weekly!

-Shanti

Weekly Beach Poetry

2011-11-29T21:19:00.001-08:00

that elusive sunset...
the evening good bye
from twilight to fade
Gulf of Mexico Bliss
mesmerize, hypnotize, synchronize, cause me to fantasize
as the golden hues of the sun drop into the sea
I realize that's me, and I'm free...

-Shanti

My life in a Instagram

2011-11-27T21:11:00.001-08:00

Woahhhhhh what a week!
Glad it's come to a end!

Finished Sunshine Bliss Studio 100 Designs Challenge!
In 3 months!

I cre8ted & designed a 100 Designs Challenge Mixbook w a photo of every piece & comments, etc! Mixbook is very kewl but it's a whole days worth of cre8tivity!

Here's one of my Black Friday Scores! Glitter Pink iPad & Kindle Covers! Amazing !!!!!

All the ladies in our Fam I spent Thanksgiving day w I cre8Ted Artisan Designed bracelets for each one!

Latest Score of hand dyed Silk Ribbon.....

My Clients debris from major yard reno!

Can u believe they did this w/o coaxing!

Karma w paws up!

Amazzzzzzzzing! No I didn't pose them!!!

My other Black Friday deals:

The Pumpkin Pie 70's Style Dress from Red Velvet (50% off sale!)...

And a pair of 60's GoGo boots off Etsy!!!!

How does this fit into my minimalist lifestyle?

Well the dress is for Holidays & I'll keep it 4ever! And could do a casual w jeans look too!

The boots? I didn't have a pair & I'll keep them 4ever too! I can dress them down or up!

So their staples for my simplistic wardrobe!!

-Shanti

TY Day Poetry

2011-11-24T06:58:00.001-08:00

-Shanti

Giving Thanks Day

2011-11-24T06:22:00.001-08:00

TY Universe/God for:
Luv
My Life!
Recovery!
My hubby!
Spiritual Journey!
My Furbabies!
My Family of Friends
My Cre8tiv Drive
Luv
Satellite Beach
Healthy Food we share
Green abundance
Books
Shelling
Our Minimalist Lifestyle
Our Minimalist Apt
My Clients
Blogging
iPad
Other Bloggers
Sleeping in
All Cre8tiv people in the world!
Luv
Beach

TY LOVELY READERS!
much luv!

-Shanti

Black Friday SALE!!

2011-11-24T06:09:00.001-08:00

Celebrate!
Good on any Artisan Designed Jewelry from November 24 - November 28th Midnite!

Shoppe in your jammy's w hot cocoa & The Christmas Story Movie playing in the background! Seriously it doesn't get any better than that!!

Sunshine Bliss Studio Shoppe

-Shanti

Latest Sunshine Bliss Designs!

2011-11-22T17:40:00.001-08:00

96..... I'm four away from 100 pieces in my Etsy Shoppe.. I made this goal few weeks ago @ 60ish pieces! I've been really focused & when I'm not working my day gig I'm designing, with few beach breaks in-between!
It's going to happen by Friday Nov 25!

I purchased (first for me) Etsy Showcase Ad's for this Friday November 25! in Bracelet, Earrings & Necklace Categories! What does that mean? Means if someone looks up Any of those three categories a piece ofmy jewelry that represents that category will be seen! For 24 hours straight!!

Enuff yada yada... Here's new designs available in my Etsy Shoppe!

Braided Silk & Leather Cord -Wish- Bracelet in Autumn Dreams colours & copper!!

Boho Chic Owl Spirit 2 Long Long Artisan Necklace (Locket!)

Boho Chic Owl Spirit Long Long Artisan Necklace (Pocket Watch Pendant!)
These are like 48-50 inches long! Hippie Boho-Chic goodness!!!

Hope u likey!

-Shanti

Sunshine Bliss Giveaway!!!

2011-11-22T12:42:00.001-08:00

To say TY & a Little curtsy to all my new lovely followers!
I'm doing a $25 Gift Certificate to my Etsy Shoppe!

All u gotta do:
-Follow my blog (if ya don't already!)
-Leave a comment on what item u likey from my Shoppe!
-Extra Entry if u Tweet about it!
-Extra Extra Entry if u FB it!

That's it.....
Random.org will pick wiener (as hubby would say)!
Wiener will be picked on November 29th, next Tuesday!

Ok sending warm beach sunshine to y'all!
It's hot today! Not complainin just sayin!

-Shanti

Beach Poetry Fun! Weekly Series

2011-11-22T06:36:00.001-08:00

Freckled Nest Giveaway!!!!

2011-11-22T06:18:00.001-08:00

I'm giving away Artisan Designed Seashore Bliss Necklace & Bracelet!!! Enter to win 12 handmade items in the Big Giveaway here

Run don't delay & enter to win all the lovely goodies!!

-Shanti

Locale or Etsy?

2011-11-21T10:21:00.001-08:00

I'm totally into supporting locale biz's and spreading the mula here in Brevard County, Florida.
It's green friendly, community building, etc.

BUT I have a quandary.....there are locale Bead Stores here in Brevard and I use to stop in & drop some loot.... I can say across the board the customer service sucked & they never treated me like the good customer I was.

Examples:
-Bead Store 1 owner say is that all your spending today?! And not joking!
-Bead Store 2 having a ugly family argument in front of me & a friend (who never been in the shop b4)....
-Bead store 3 told me "their rules" and the proper way to follow them!!!!
-Bead Store 4 that would just ignore me if I asked questions (owner) to talk w young college girls bringing in used college books to sell (yes bead & used bookstore)..
-Bead Store 5 where the owner stayed on phone whole time I was in there complaining & ranting about god knows what while telling my hubby to make sure his feet weren't wet from rain outside (he wiped them on mat when we came in!)

Why is it ALL Brevard County Bead Shops have sucky customer service? I spend quite a bit of $$ monthly on supplies & stop in regularly & don't flinch at paying retail...

After the silliness of the above situations I decided to start shopping for jewelry supplies & more on Etsy. And guess what? I'm reminded of why I luv Etsy!

Can I say handwritten TY notes? Extra free goodies? Cute reusable packaging? Quick response & customer service? Overall warm yummy feeling?

That's why I spend $$ on supplies on Etsy! I luv to be valued by shop owners (I'm sure I'm not the only one!) and to know that I'm a part of a small business making it's way in the world!

Plus I luv getting packages in the mail ALL the time!

-Shanti

Sundae Beach Day

2011-11-21T04:32:00.001-08:00

Isn't it amazing that we still have Beach weather? Late November & all! Not rubbing it in I'm just amazed!

I was in desperate need of some backyard fun & R&R!
Being in balance for me means outside face time!

Disconnect from Cyber, Cre8tiv & work world & just be one w nature, beauty of "the real world"...

Re Remembering I am not what I do, who I represent.

I'm a spiritual being having a human experience!

My soul needed to be revitalized, reenergized, renewed!

What I do for others I needed to do for me...

So we meditated, swooned, smiled, sighed, released & gave gratitude for all that the Universe gives us & for such a gorgeous amazing day!

Giving thanks for this incredibly blissful life we share...

-Shanti

91 and Counting....

2011-11-20T19:36:00.001-08:00

Yep that's the number tonite of the goodies in my Etsy Shoppe
100 by Thanksgiving is so doable!!! My goal this month!

Here's the latest yum yum's!!

Fiery Siam Crystal Artisan Earrings!

Peridot Green Crystal Artisan Earrings!

Tropical Sunrise Crystal Artisan Earrings!

Blue Ocean Jade Artisan Earrings!

You Likey???

-Shanti

Bohemian Beach Lifestyle on da Fly

2011-11-20T11:45:00.001-08:00

Ok when I looked up Bohemian this is what I found: Bohemian (boho—informal) is defined in The American College Dictionary as
1. A person with artistic
2. & intellectual tendencies
3. Lives and acts with no regard for conventional rules of behavior."

Hmmmm....
1. I luv luv being cre8tiv check
2. I enjoy intellectual banter & reading check
3. Well I'm a minimalist, spiritually lead, veg head grrl so maybe that qualifies?

I think I've got the Beach Lifestyle down...
-My backyard is da beach
-I go there weekly
-Meditate on the seashore
-Am a Sheller
-Own mostly flip flops
-Go to the mainland as little as possible

Lately I've been feeling more like a cog in the machine... I've been so focused on getting my 100 pieces of Artisan Jewelry goal finished, and working daily as Private Duty Health Aide that I've lost sight of me & who I am, what I believe & represent.

I'm that Boho Beach Grrl who's natural high is cre8ting, sharing, smiling sunshine..
I can redefine myself anytime... But I probably won't, this label fits me snuggly & looks good on me...

I guess comin home to Florida has helped me to rediscover who I am in my core. Just a Fla beach grrl w Boho tendencies!

BTW the beach was beautiful today! Warm, sunny & breezy!
-Shanti

Pinterest Interest

2011-11-20T07:47:00.001-08:00

Thought I'd post some fun fun 70's Vintage Art designs from my Pinterest Account!
Do u remember in the 60-70's the major Cola/UnCola war? I kinda do! Here's a fun look at that time!

Follow me, I'll Follow you! Pinterest Luv Luv!
Sunshine Bliss on Pinterest

I originally found this on I blog I follow: Vintage Everyday

See if you remember any of these (hmmm if ur old enuff!)

Luv the Sun in the background (of course!)

All we need is un un, all we need is UN!

Peter Max inspired? Luv luv!

This is gorgeous! IMHO!

Funny cute relevant!

I always luv luv'd this type of art! 70's luv!

More Sunshine Bliss! Hehe!

Peter Max Style Luv!

I remember this ad vaguely!

Too kewl...

Yummy!

Wow mind blowing design man!

Luv LUV this! Beautiful!

Cute or what?!

Funnnnnnny!

Remember this slogan?!

I was a pepsi & a&w root beer grrl growing up in 70's! I actually haven't touched the stuff in a bizzillion years!
I so luv the 70's! I'm so blessed that was my growing up era!!!!
<3
-Shanti

Meet me over @ Easily Dunn

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Happy Sundae!
It's incredible sunny & warm here this a.m. I'm thinking Beach Meditation & walk!
sending sunny rays of good vibrations!

Easily Dunn

Here's a teaser intro....

1. tell us about yourself

I live by the Seashore with my two doggies, Karma & Zen, and my Hubby, Tony. I dig the beach, shelling, cre8ting & Sunshine! And spreading it wherever I can! I have been designing jewelry on and off for over twenty years. I try & live organically & think my Hippie Boho Beach Girl vibe carries thru to my jewelry! I believe in everyday bling with a twist of 70′s Boho Chic to remind you of your sparkle inside & out. I’m a simple beach girl who loves Candy Colors & Sunshine. Be the change you wish to see!

2. What inspired you to start your shop?

I had been selling for years at shows & to shoppes (way before the internet) and was open to a new venue. I just finished a cross country road trip traveling from Cali to Florida and selling along the way and someone told me about Etsy, and I took the plunge, and am so glad I did! Its a great learning experience & you meet wonderous souls along the way! The name Sunshine Bliss is what my hubby said when someone asked him about living in Florida on the beach. I love it!

-Shanti

R U A Artist?

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I believe if u cre8te something & put ur <3 into it ur a Artist. IMHO... I luv this quote it's my belief in a nutshell: simple, pure sweet..

He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
St Francis of Assisi

-Shanti

Power Vibe Strips

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I feel more intune when I wear Gemstones, and after some contemplation time, this design came to mind & my hubby named it...
Currently available in my Shoppe

-Shanti

Vintage Luv Luv

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My weekly series of Vintage yum yum's I find on Etsy!

1. Vintage Wooden 70's Serving Set
I could see this on our table for Thanksgiving!

2.Seventeen Vintage Make it Mag
I think I had this as a kid! Has some kewl fun projects I'd do today!

3.Pretty Blue Vintage Afghan Luv
Luv these colours!!!

4.Vintage Hippie Patchwork Skirt Pattern
Luv the patchwork skirt pattern! Beautiful 4 the Holidays!!!!!

5.Vintage Brass International Language for good luck pendant
I can see this on a long long long brass rollo & rhinestone chain dangly sweetly!

6.70's Equestrian British Leather Boots
This should be my go to boots this winter season in Florida!

7.Liddle Kiddle Charm Necklace 70's by Mattel
Next to Mrs. Beasley this was my fav childhood "toy"!!

-Shanti

My Life in a Instagram

2011-11-17T20:43:00.001-08:00

Latest Organic Beauty Goodies.... Love & Toast Persimmon Plum Cologne, Organic Argan oil for skin & hair, Suncoat natural nail polish, Dhea Cream & Natural Dermal Filler for those peskie little frown lines! Scored them from Puritan's Pride...

Our hump day meal! Goombays Resturaunt one block from our house! Homemade dressings & best Ahi Tuna!

Guinness my fav fav boy doggie! I luv him!

On the drive home w sunroof open! Fla Fall is da best!

Beach behind Sun on the Beach.... Afternoon Delite!

Another view.....

Sunshine Bliss!

More Sunshine Bliss!

Sunset November Fla Luv

Cute Thanksgiving Display!

Last weeks beach meditation pic!

Another gorgeous beach view!

Such beautiful weather (summer) this week! Now I just gotta take time to enjoy it!

-Shanti

Fresh Fall Yoga Bracelet Designs

2011-11-15T18:34:00.001-08:00

My goal of 100 pieces of Artisan Jeweley in my Etsy Shoppe
Is starting to become a reality! I have 74 pieces so far! And nine days to create 20 more pieces! (I have few waiting to be photographed & listed!)...
I think I can I think I can I think I can! :-)

I personally luv luv arm bling bling & simple earrings & necklace! I say stack em up more the merrier, etc!
But thatz meeeee....

Ok Here's latest Bracelets:

We could all use some more kindness & peace!

Simplicity & Sacred OM symbol equals bliss to me!

Serenity ahhhh I can almost feel it along and hear the OM

Holiday OM Bling Bling!

Tropical Punch OM Style

-Shanti

Beach Poetry Weekly Post

2011-11-15T17:08:00.000-08:00

Today was a blur

so fast it went

tried to catch it

but it got away

that elusive day

my backyard beckoned

with a force not to be reckoned

the powerful waves saying slow it down

let it go, be ok with it all

as the ocean did call

i found myself

i realized that

no time for the Beach

no time for me

i disappear into the sea

alone and adrift

somewhere i need not be

so today i chose me

my soul to set free

along the seashore

just me

Sunshine Bliss Giveaway on The First Lime Blog!

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Go to The First Lime Blog
To win this set!

And follow these Easy Peasy Directions!

You can win these lovely jewelry! (arrow necklace & bracelet) You just have to do this simple things...

- Follow The First Lime blog.
- Go to Shanti's shop & tell us about your favorite item.
- Leave a comment! That's the way we are going to choose the winner.
- Blog, like or tweet this post!

(Winners will be choose by random.org This giveaway is open for USA residents and will end on Monday November 20, 19:00 CST. )

-Shanti

Sundae Sunshine Fall Fla Day!

2011-11-13T19:24:00.001-08:00

Man was this weekend gorgeous! Amazing!!!! Sunny, warm gre8t Beach Weather!

View from my Sunroof!
Sun explosion!

Radiating a patina of Colours!

Palm Tree's & Stellar Sunshine!

Intense & Brillant!

Bluest of skies!!

-Shanti

Pinterest Interest......

2011-11-13T06:32:00.000-08:00

Follow me, I'll Follow you! Pinterest Luv Luv!
Sunshine Bliss on Pinterest

7 Things Crushin On.....

2011-11-13T05:25:00.001-08:00

Welcome!
To my new weekly series!
Ok let's get this paaarty started!

1.

Luv this look! Why wasn't I gifted w blonde tresses & straight hair?!!! Really looks easy to keep up, versatile & fun!!!

2.

Ok it's official! I'm outting myself! I luv luv MS! And this new book I waaaaaant!!!
Just in time for the Holiday Season!

3.

I luv luv luv this magazine! The latest issue just came out over the pond, so I'll have to wait a bit for it to get to my locale Joann's.....

4.

On this gorgeous Seashell fireplace!!!! From Coastal Living Magazine! Of course it's a Florida home!!!

5.

Beauttttiful 70's long flowy skirts! I'm thinking one of each for the Holidays!!!!!! TY very much!

6.

1960's French Bohemian 215 sq feet Trailer.... Need I say more???

7.

This is amazzzzzzing! On the coast in Australia! Beach in background.... I could marvel @ this all day!!

-Shanti

Virtual Craft Show

2011-11-13T05:02:00.001-08:00

The First Online Craft Show Hosted by Pretty Things is where all your shopping for Holiday gift giving should & could be done while sipping tea in the comfort of your own home! 70 giveaways & awesome discounts!
So get ready, set.......

November 26 - December 3rd

11/11/11 Beach Meditation

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It was a incredible day @ beach! Weather was cool for first time this Fall Season!
Beautiful Sunny Blue Skies day! Waves were up & surfers doin their thing!

Collage made w luv luv!

Amazing Surfer stood like that 4ever!

Beautiful beach! High tide & lots of Seaweed!

Me blissed out!

Da Fla Grrls Group!

Someone left a awesome Gift!

Tony contemplating!

Awesome pic of sky!

Sketch Pic of Bliss!

Gorgeous day!

We also did Oneness 9 Breath Event @ 11pm telecast from Orlando! It was also a incredible experience!

What a day! And it's just the beginning!

-Shanti

11/11/11

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Today's a special day!
We honor all Solider's & Vets & Thank them...

Also this is a day of dreaming of a world where we luv luv one another, cre8te harmony wherever we go & live in Unity with Mother Earth! But hey, what a minute, that should b everyday!

Today is a reminder of what could be, should be & will be if we collective focus on it! That's what I'm doing today (I try & do that everyday though)! At 11:11 am a few friends & I are going to our beach to meditate on that exactly!

And a wonderful lady/friend is getting hitched @ same time! Magical!!
May u have a lovely magical day! Dream on!

-Shanti

Gr8titude Gravy....

2011-11-10T17:07:00.001-08:00

I've got soooooooo much to be gre8tful for! Could write book on it!
I think if u live in US then you automatically qualify for the list!
We are soooooooo blessed in this Country!
We have way more resources then 90% of the other countries out there. Fresh drinking water, heat, electricity, plumbing, etc.. We live like royalty (most of us do)..
Even me w our little one bedroom apartment across from the beach!

So I'm awfully gre8tful for all I have and all I'm able to do everyday!

This was my view today out my sunroof!

More Gratitude!!!!!! Livin the life of Eternal Summer!

Sparkly Pink Toes.. New Polish to admire!!!

New Hue of Autumn Luv Wrap Bracelet! Going to be part of a giveaway on Scenic Glory!

Yah Thanksgiving is coming up but to b gre8tful is daily ongoing event!

-Shanti

Latest Etsy Additions.....

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Ok well most of them are on Etsy! Ones a giveaway & one I'm listing today!
Check out my shoppe
For the Update!!!

Cooler weather in Florida means more cre8tif energy for moi!

Dreaming of the Sea Necklace (giveaway)

Coppery Autumn Green OM Artisan Earrings

Shades of Autumn Pinks Artisan Earrings

Pumpkin Orange Glistening Artisan Earrings

Heart Full of Luv Necklace & Earring Set (listed later today)

Soar to the Sky Silver Charm Necklace

Feeling like I'm starting to Soar! Or at least flying a few feet off the ground!!!

-Shanti