New Treasury List: Escape to Nature

Today I bring another collection of pretties I found on Etsy. This time I was searching for some late winter woodland inspiration; the grace of awakening forests, freshly regrown canopies and the smell of earth reborn... very small details which, as we can see when we look closer, are no more than signs of Nature's own magic! Lots of earthy tones and touches of fresh green in this one...

Since I'm writing about this, I'd like to take the chance and thank all the people who've been featuring me and my items in their breathtaking and original treasuries. I had never been included in so many treasury lists in so little time! Slowly I can see my shop grow - and that's thanks to you. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. 

With that said, I hope you guys enjoy this collection of mine and that you're having a fabulous weekend too. :)

Winter Clearance Sale!

Happy Wednesday ♥

(click on the image to visit my shop)

End of semester!

Again, it's been so long since last I wrote! I wish I could take less time between posts. That's definitely another 2013 resolution for me. ;)

The last three weeks have been truly hardcore, bustling and too stressful for my own good. My Master's first semester is finally bidding goodbye, but the damages left behind by it in my daily life are many. Lots and loads of sleepless nights (I've spent two entire days with no sleep at all, and more than 30 hours straight working on the computer on my final project...), poor diet, the absence of ANY exercise and the lack of time for any other activities such as jewelry making... I know it will take a while to rectify everything - perhaps too long, considering that my next semester starts in less than a month away. But one should start today, right? And so I did, sleeping about 14h straight. :))

Speaking of damage left behind, the weather has been really bad and quite dangerous here in Portugal. The strong winds have knocked many trees down and caused some accidents on the road, which makes this a perfect day to stay home resting after such a hardcore season. Poor little Misha has been panicking the entire day, running and meowing around the house and staring from the windows with eyes wide open. I can even see street lamps waggle from my bedroom window. But however Mother Nature rages outside, I feel good and free because I've finally accomplished many tiring tasks and projects. That aside, I know everything will be alright.

I got to craft a tiny little bit during the last few weeks, but the weather doesn't let me take any good pictures. It doesn't let me go outside to hunt for supplies either. And sadly today I still feel too tired, thus my inspiration is not afoot. I decided I'd then start by gathering some inspiration for my next collection, and I ended up with creating a treasury list on Etsy. The ideas are now starting to flow and I intend to bring more news really soon. :)

Clicky-clicky on the picture to see the whole collection on Etsy!

2013 Resolutions?

Lovely and inspirational art print by Parada Creations.

So the Christmas season is finally over and here we are, looking forward to this brand new year. And, as most say, a new year brings a new life. Have you ever asked yourself why is that so? And how do you feel about that concept?

We all know there isn't a straight relationship between calendar seasons and changes in our personal lives, but most of the time I find myself believing that a new year is equivalent to a new cycle and many new oportunities.

Like many, I also like to look over my last 12 months, appraising all the recent events in my life. Then, I decide what things (be it daily customs or aspects of my personality) are good for me to keep and what aspects are bad and tend to wither my life and inner self. And then some lots of resolutions arise. I have many, many goals for this year, such as

• Try new jewelry making styles and techniques
• Develop Wilwarin Designs' international website
• Take more pictures
• Visit new places
• Learn to properly cook
• Learn to make my own candles and soaps
• Meditate everyday
• Start practising yoga
• Read more
• Blog more!
• Find happiness in what I do (obviously I don't mean jewelry making).

What about your goals/resolutions? ;)

So long 2012!!

I know it's been two entire months since my last post! Last time I came here, I presented my cat Misha, who is now almost five months old and turned out to be a very beautiful feline child. A home with a cat is, indeed, a joyful home... well, except for when it comes to cleaning Misha's mess. ;)

I hope you've had a wonderful winter holiday along with your family and most loved ones. Now, 2012 is coming to an end... but before we step into a brand new year (and a brand new chapter), there is still a small surprise. If you haven't been to my Etsy shop the last couple of days and/or if you're not following me on Twitter yet, perhaps you would like to know that ALL my items are 13% off until the end of February. This is the perfect time to get that piece you have enjoyed so much for a lesser cost.

Last but not least, I'd like to say thank you, to all of you my lovelies, who have supported and cherished me and my work during the last twelve months. 2012 has been a great year for Wilwarin Designs, with many conquered blessings, starting from winning Beadaholique's "Jewels of January" contest to the opening of my Etsy shop and international sales. And all of this wouldn't have been possible without you all. So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ♥

May 2013 bring you good fortune and perseverance in all of your life areas!

Happy New Year!!!