Random Thoughts

As I sit here on a Sunday evening thinking about what I could write about on this blog besides The Velvet Box, a lot of things come to mind. First I am not the type of person to tell a lot of my personal business to people, well family and friends let alone to strangers on the Internet. But I am a person  that thinks very deeply (sometimes to a fault) with very strong opinions and the more I read other blogs, the more I feel inclined to share some of those thoughts and a little bit about myself. Because I didn't feel like beading or taking pictures or promoting anything tonight.

First of all I thank God for allowing me to be where I am right now, even though things are not exactly the way I would like them to be, I know that His purpose, plan and timing is right. I have no other choice but to trust God and let His will be done. Now if you are reading this and happen to not believe the way that I believe, I am sorry, I am not here to offend anyone, but to me Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Light, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. I thank Him for loving me and giving me forgiveness, mercy and grace each and everyday in spite of myself. I am not a judgemental person because I never claimed to be perfect. In my eyes we all have a long way to go and much to learn. No one knows everything, the day you stop learning is the day you die.

A little bit about me...

To my family I am somewhat eccentric. Sort of one of the hippies in the family. I have a cousin Sharonda who probably should have been my sister because we are a lot alike and let me tell you we get teased about our ways.

Some think because of your culture or the way you were raised limits you to what your personal tastes should be. Well I say wrong. We all develop our own likes and dislikes according to what you are exposed to or what you let yourself be exposed to, and I just happen to expose myself to a lot of different things. (according to some)

Music

I love music. I played flute and percussion in school and always sang in choirs. My Mother had a wide taste in music, but not as wide as me. I know she planted the seed for my varying tastes in music. I like real music and real singers, not manufactured, auto-tuned pop stars that the record companies force down your throat and brainwash you into thinking they are the best thing since sliced bread. I could write all day about this subject, but I am just going to give you a sample of some of the people that I have in personal collection and admire. NOTE: This list does not include any of my favorite Gospel artists, there are very many of those and I can spark the debate on whether you should listen to secular music or not, although I feel that you should be careful about what you expose yourself to, I am not here to do that. (after I just wrote all of that I just thought why I am writing a disclaimer about my music list?... whatever)






OKAY! Enough!. You get the point... lol.
I didn't think that I wound go on and on, but I just about got carried away. This is just a little insight about me for now. I probably will  talk about some other stuff later, like food, movies, natural hair and fashion in more Random Thoughts

Winner of Giveaway

Congratulations! Rachel E. is the winner of the first giveaway of the year from The Velvet Box. She chose these elegant earrings, and I say she made a good choice. Rachel also has a shop on Etsy. Check her out when you have a minute, she has some very nice items. RaeoLight 

Thanks to those who participated and stay tuned for more giveaways throughout the year.

Congratulatons again to Rachel, I know she will enjoy those earrings!

The First Treasury from Etsy

How great!  VintageHillbillies A Etsy saw my Spectator Bracelet and included my in my first treasury!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d953af717066d91629ebd62/cubed

Check her out also. http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagehillbillies

Win Free Earrings!

Hi jewelry lovers! I am back at it, and to show my appreciation to those who admire my designs, I am having a give-a-way. I am giving you a choice of one of 3 pair of earrings (listed below)that I have made.


This is what I am asking you to do. Just visit my pages http://velvetbox.webs.com/ & http://www.wix.com/epiphanyjewelry/epiphanydesigns and etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/velvetbox?ref=si_shop and tell my what your favorite item is and how you would wear it. Also if you are on Facebook "like" my fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Velvet-Box/92558325968 and follow me on twitter

https://twitter.com/#!/thevelvetbox and of course follow my blog here. Post your comments here and I will draw from those who participated. The expiration date for this contest is March 31st, 2011 at midnight. I will draw April 1st, 2011. Family members not eligible. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Thanks for your participation! Happy window shopping!

Give-A-Way Coming Soon

In an attempt to gather more followers for my blog, twitter, etsy and the infamous fb, I will be doing a give-a-way. I haven't quite figured out exactly how I want to do it. So stay tuned for your chance to win... something. :)

Slowly but surely - My new set, 'Cleo'

The photo is not what I really want it to be, but I wanted to get something posted.

It's Been a Long Time.

I have not been here in a while. I was on some sort of sabatical. I wanted to see if I would be able to keep all of this online activity up. I am not promising that I will be posting every day or every week. Seeing that I have a full time job and a small jewelry business, I have decided to manage my time better and do the best that I can do with what I have to work with. I will not put any undue pressure on myself by trying to keep up with others, when all they do is their business and nothing else. So if I get 2 or 3 pieces made, photographed and posted in a week, I am going to be happy with that. All of that being said, I am back and I am going to take my time.

A re-post of something I thought was a nice read:

Conditions of the Atmosphere

Is the condition of your atmosphere peace, or chaos? If not think about this... You must first forgive yourself. Life is what it is, life. Limit taking in mindless chatter, it only bogs the brain. Eliminate the negative, whether it is a person, place or thing, get rid of it. Negativity will kill your spirit. Speak only those things that you wish to have and think and speak positive about current situations and issues, everything always works out for the best even if it seems like it won't. No matter what the out come, it came out that way for a reason, and you may not realize that until 3 years from now. No matter what you believe, you have what you say.
Don't worry and don't panic, do the best that you can with what you have to work with and call it a day. Worry and fear are two evil components that we don't need. They poison the atmosphere.
Drop the drama, don't make mountains out of mole hills.
Be quiet sometime and listen, it is not always about 'you'.
Be thankful for the little things and tell those that you love, 'I love you'.
Be giving, it will come back to you.
Love yourself, others can tell if you don't.