I am working my dream job!
In Nancy Anderson’s book Work With Passion in Midlife and Beyond, she says the key to your dream job is to do what you truly love. The rest, she assures, will simply fall into place.
What do I truly love?
My generic answer is being creative. But it’s more than that.
- I love to work with my hands and my mind at the same time
- I love variety
- I love my creative endevours to enhance the well being of others
It all started out so innocently. On a whim I went out and bought some beads, wire and chain, and made myself a necklace.
My mind was fully engaged figuring out colour combinations and bead placement. My hands were bending wires and stringing beads. Way cool!
Next thing I know, different designs are flying into my head. To the point, I was actually having very vivid dreams of designs and waking up not only remembering the dreams, but able to turn the dreams into actual necklaces.
Then a friend wanted one for her very own. Then another friend. Then another friend. Soon my friends were wandering around wearing my necklaces with big smiles on their faces.
I was working with passion, and just like Nancy promised it would, everything simply fell into place.
There I was with my dream job!
Today, I am thrilled to share my passion with the Silver & Grace community and introduce the Silver & Grace Jewelry Collection.
Each piece in the Collection is inspired by one of the four classical elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water. By thinking about an element as I create a design, I truly believe I infuse the piece with the essence of that element. The Collection as a whole represents Spirit.
Quantities of each design are deliberately kept low so that only a handful of Collection piece owners share the essence of that design.
On Fridays, I will feature a single design which will be discounted for seven days. Make sure you come back each Friday to check out the feature design and get your discount code.
However … !!!
To honour the gift of passion, until July 29th, 2010, all the designs are discounted 10%.
To immediately start your own Silver & Grace Collection:
- head over to the Silver & Grace Collection store by clicking here
- select what calls to you
- at checkout enter discount code A8889
It’s as simple as that!
May each piece in your Silver & Grace Jewelry Collection bring a smile to your face.
May each piece in your Silver & Grace Jewelry Collection infuse you with the elemental essence it represents.
May each piece in your Silver & Grace Jewelry Collection enhance and lift your Spirit.
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I woke up this morning and remembered it was your special day.
Lots of luck x
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@Joanna – thank you so much! I’m very excited
Eliza, I love your boldness! You are inspirational.
Your jewelry is lovely and your concept, too. I love the way you see the elements as tied to spirit, and how you offer a way to retain a meaningful connection to them all. I wish you all success and much continued happiness as you create your way into a new reality of doing what you love!
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Congratulations to you – I hope you do well (sounds like you’re off to a great start!), and it’s good to see you working in a creative area you enjoy.
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AWESOME! What a fulfilling way to let your creativity flow. I hope this opens a whole new world of fun, friendship, and financial goodness!
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Hi Eliza,
I was just admiring all of your pieces. What talent you have. And how exciting it is you found a passion from which you can grow a business, as well as continue to do which you love.
I wish you all of life’s best as you move forward with your jewelry design. I’ve no doubt, you’ll be a star.
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Wow I am impressed and think this is a wonderful outcome of your design and talent….yes! I look forward to seeing all the Friday reveals.
I always thought my passion was writing….but I think it is having the conversation/discussion….it is definitely not all coming together…..I am trying to break out a new resume….I wish I had enough funds to just keep doing what I am doing right now….
I too am passionate about nutritious food….but I do not always want to cook it…
Let me know if Cath is coming for a visit….I will drop by too
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All the best, Eliza – dream big, dream really big.
(My wife has a friend who did something like this, her family is well-connected in Oakville – she worked that network, and she now does it as a full-time venture – she makes more money than I do!!!)
Congrats Eliza! I’m excited for you.
They’re all beautiful, but my favourite piece is “heartbeat” under the fire element. Red, red, red!
@Everyone – what an incredible outpouring of support! Thank you so much!
@Davina – the Heartbeat is turning out to be a very popular piece. On a tangent, have you seen the movie Kinky Boots? Your comment put me in mind of that. Red! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd!
@Brett – wow, well that is very encouraging and inspiring. Thank you!
Oh, my Lord! Just watched the trailer for Kinky Boots. Gonna have to rent that one
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Eliza – have tweeted about your collection and added your link to my facebook page. Later today will repost on my antique/gardening blog and add your collection! http://barbsbotanicalgarden.blogspot.com/. Gave into caffine today was trying to wean myself after surgery but it seems it is my only vice at the moment. Your jewelry is amazing! Hugs, Barbara
@Barbara – thank you so much. Wean from caffeine? Are you insane, woman!!! I say give into that vice
Eliza – on my second caffine strong coffee and smiling racing along. Have mentioned your jewelry on both my blogs http://theunfaithfulwidow.blogspot.com/ and http://barbsbotanicalgarden.blogspot.com/ and I just may need to go shopping now! Barbara
@Barbara – wow, checked out both your blogs. HUGE compliment given how wonderful your own whimsical creations are. Thank you so much!
Eliza – thanks for the nice words about my jewelry. Went on a spree while finishing my book making pieces to calm me down a bit. Sell some at The Atlanta Botanical Gardens gift shop but am not making any pieces at the moment. They look good but are vintages pieces repurposed – not like what you are creating from scratch. Your jewelry is beautiful and original and definately from the heart.
In regards to the movie Kinky Boots saw it last year and loved it. Based on a true story. Chiwetel Ejiofor the actor who plays the drag queen is amazing. See another side of him in Red Belt a very manly movie.
Up at almost 3am – this being in a sling and somewhat housebound (since I can’t drive at the moment) may put me over the edge. I need a handsome guy to play doctor. Barbara
@Barbara – re: I need a handsome guy to play doctor … LOL you always bring a smile to my face.
Your art is really lovely. There are some gorgeous pieces in your collection. All the very best as you follow your passion and live your dream.
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@Clearly Composed – thank you! And the bonus is I am having a total blast!
Hey Eliza, some beautiful jewellery here. Good luck with your business. It is very exciting when we feel a creative click and a sense that we’re on the right path for us. Congratulations.
Kelly x
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@Kelly – a definite click. I think it was even audible!