The Handmade Yogini - Yoga With Heart

February is almost here and although I believe love should be celebrated each and every day, I am surely not against a little extra on Valentine's Day!

Here are some lovingly handmade items to open, inspire and warm your heart.

Shop: DesertMoonlight, GoddessEarthJewels, Storeyshop, KarenFincannon, LycheeGrove, ktothebdotcom

Jai Ganesha! -The Handmade Yogini - Style Guide

Ganesh has been understandably a favorite deity of many. His body is represented as half elephant, half human. Why the mix? Long story short it was cut off by Shiva (oops!) and replaced with the nearest sleeping elephant's. Thankfully he is in one peace ready to offer the removal of obstacles, be Lord of beginnings, as well as patron of the arts and sciences. Enjoy this little handmade tribute!

Shops:  celentanowoodworks,  showcase66,  avecjasmine,  divineplanet,  blissfulturtle, ElanButik

Om is In!!

For those of you who meditate, the sound of Om (often spelled Aum or Ohm) should be a familiar one! Om is said represent the Universe, even it's very vibration. Chanting Om can instantly draw one inward and create a space of peace.....

I am endlessly browsing Etsy for handmade goods for this most ancient and mysterious symbol. I hope you find these images as inspiring as I do!

  Silver Om And Copper Heart Necklace by Tah's Jewelry Shop

  Organic Henna Om Candle by All About Henna

 

Forest Nymph Earrings by The Tattered Gypsy

 

Om Ecofriendly Gift Set by This Is It

 

Sweet Mantra Rings by Teri Lee Jewelry

 

OM IZ OM - hand painted one of a kind recycled cotton sleeveless shirt by Xusah

 

Meditating Woman Hand Carved Rubber Stamp Set by Sugarskull7

Treat Your Yoga Mom Right!

As the most important holiday of the year approaches, (Mother's day of course!) I thought I would collect some perfect gifts for the yoga Mom to aid in her practice, help her unwind, and remember her true beautiful self.

Do you have a yoga mom? Are you a yoga mom? Tell me about it! What are some of the things that she would use? Admittedly, I got way too carried away compiling this list. I hope you enjoy browsing these gorgeous shops as much as I did!

 

Patchouli Orange Soap by Orchard Farm

Lotus -10 inch Bowl by Yoga Goat

The Goa Pant (organic hemp/cotton blend) by Gaia Conceptions

The Urban Yogi - Charcoal Burst and Fire by Sundara Studio

 iPhone iTouch iPod Case Cozy Embroidered Om Upcycled by Virtuosew

Rare Little Rudraksha Seed and Pearl Earrings by Misobel

 

White Flowers - Lavender Eye Pillow by Small City Styles

Emerald Green Silk Ribbon with 24k Gold Dipped Lotus Charm bracelet 

or necklace by Om Designs

Bon Bons in Your Garden- Sweet Looking Compost!

Garden Bon Bons on Etsy has a sweet take on compost that I would like to share with you. Read all about Anne and you will see what I mean. I know you are tempted but please please don't eat these!

"My Etsy shop opened last March. I panicked and named it after my creation, Garden Bon Bons. The Garden Bon Bons are a twist on traditional seed balls which are made of clay, compost and seed. Garden Bon Bons take that concept but tweak the recipe with specially chosen quality seed, organic compost, various colors of clay and ornamental additions of natural pesticides like coffee, cinnamon and pepper. And then the gourmet seed balls are handcrafted to look like chocolates, popped into candy cups in a truffle box, accompanied with a chocolate road map and tied with a bow. 

 

Garden Bon Bons - Italian Herb Selection

They are liberally labeled with the slogan “This candy is for planting, not for eating!” and are deliberately rustic enough that anyone picking them up should know that they either aren’t real chocolates – or if they once were they are far beyond an expiration date. Still, I hear from people that they have been tempted. They’d get a mouthful of dirt if they did. 

 

Garden Bon Bons - Herbal Tea Selection

So far I’ve rolled out a couple of lines of culinary herbs and herbal teas but ideas for new pairings keep flowing. I do like the name of my etsy shop but the name may not have been smart long-term since there a lot of other concepts I want to explore, concepts that tie in to the garden as a staging ground for play and imagination. I envision making limited edition artisan Bon Bons until I am a very old lady. The grandkids, neighbors and postal carrier will all know what to expect from me each year when they receive their boxes. 

I’ve been a landscape architect and a designer all my adult life but this is the first thing I’ve created that no one has ever done before – seed balls are an old tradition but this interpretation is my own. It’s a very satisfying feeling. I like to troll around Etsy and meet other like-minded creative people doing completely incredible art or craft. Its incredibly inspirational."

Get your own Bon Bons here:
www.gardenbonbons.etsy.com
You can also find Garden Bon Bons on Facebook.

A Peaceful Gift Guide for Yoga Lovers!

Cinnamon chai tea box by Sabbio

Taj Mahal Pendant by ChickaDeesigns

Om Charm Necklace by Jewels Of Saraswati 

Yoga Workout Bag by  XcessRize

Peace Earrings by Seeds and Beeds

Original painting - Le pouvoir de Calliandra by Sabbio

Hand Carved Om Rubber Stamp by Winemakerssister

Om Embroidered Mini Tote by Gleeza

A beautiful trade...

I had the pleasure of my very first trade last week!


Laura of Compassion Malas  and I decided to trade malas from our shops. Her work has been featured on this blog already, but I can't say enough about it! I chose the the picture jasper pocket mala......

And she chose the Black Agate Mala......

The mala I received was beautiful and warm. I admit I have yet to meditate with it yet due to my schedule this week, but I plan to tonight! I will let you know how it goes. 


Peace to all! And a special hello to my new followers!