New and Improved Gilannie!

Finding the perfect website is similar to finding the perfect shoe, one keeps trying on different types/styles/sizes until one finds the perfect fit. Through the years I have tried many websites that just haven’t fit right. I have decided to try Etsy again as they now offer a wider variety of options than when I previously had a shop.

As of August 23 2012, I am moving my store from Weebly.com onto Etsy.com. Previously I have tried other sites including a Yahoo Merchant Shop, eBay and an ArtFire Studio. I am hoping that Etsy will prove to be the right fit.

My new website is Gilannie Jewelry Etsy Shop.

The realization that I needed to change websites fell into place as I finished the reorganization of my work area. Additionally, I very happily accepted a new job which starts this week. I decided to find a website that was more organized. And, a website that will be less time-consuming especially since my free creative time will be minimized as of Monday with the new job.

I am very pleased with the results of my massive reorganization! Here are some pics of my new and improved work area:


























This lovely vintage breadbox stores works in progress on little trays ~ very convenient and keeps the cats from stealing shiny objects!





My constant companions/distractions Goldie, Max and Zorra ~ always nearby/underfoot.






As I adjust to my new work schedule, I hope to quickly resume creative time, making beautiful, new jewelry. Please come visit my new site:
Gilannie Jewelry Etsy Shop.

Peace&Love ~Gilannie~

A Lesson Learned In My Garden

Weeding Out Toxic Plants, Toxic People

Forgiveness, a difficult subject. Most of us have been injured, harmed, maybe even betrayed by another human being at some point in our lives. We all handle forgiveness in different ways, over varying lengths of time.



There is a step beyond forgiveness, at least for me, which is: Do I want to be around this human being anymore? I have pondered this for quite some time. It has worried me. After all, if one has forgiven and forgotten, shouldn't the waters return to a calmness?



Can everyone be forgiven? Can all situations be forgotten? Sometimes the harming human being has become what I call a 'toxic person' - toxic to one's spirit, toxic to one's creativity, maybe even toxic to one's sanity - as toxic as a poison.



The toxic person has apparently never learned to be kind, never learned to speak with encouragement, never learned to treat others with respect. The toxic person may continue to offend with obscene comments, with abusive remarks, with extremely cruel comments, with betrayals.



A lesson learned in my garden: If I nurture my garden by removing toxic weeds, can I nurture my spirit by removing toxic people?



Yes, I now believe it is the only sane solution - forgive and forget, but keep myself a safe distance from any toxic people; they simply are not allowed into my life.



Now I envision My Spirit as a Beautiful Garden - a garden only I can nurture, weeding out toxic plants, toxic people.



Wishing a beautiful Springtime for us all. ~Love & Peace~