Happy Real Year

This is going to probably be the realest post that I have ever done, and I admit cause I have partaken in the drinking of 5 bottles of spirits this New Years Eve, and yes I am an Entrepreneur professional, but I am also a human being and I am an artist, and so much more, and I have a couple things to get off of my chest.   I am absolutely determined to not go into the new year with BS from anyone which includes my family.  Why is it freaking New Years and instead of my Husband walking to me and giving me a new years kiss he is screaming at me to come here, and because I don't get up he just sits back down?  Whatever happened to fighting for what you love, or going after what you want?  Especially since your wife has pointed out a few things that she would like you for you to work on, and you have agreed that you need to.  Yes, I could of gotten out of my deep seating couch sectional experience and simply gotten up as was requested of me.  However, I have said time, and time again after cooking a full turkey, dressing, baked macaroni, and collard greens, ham, and sweet potatoes meal all by myself for Thanksgiving and Christmas that I wasn't doing anything but sitting on my ass for new years, and thats exactly what I was going to do.  Excuse me, MF!  I'm tired too!  Why do I have to always meet your ass half way, 3/4 of the way or all the way?  Can you do something on your own for fucking once?  Yeah, yeah, anybody that knows me is probably shaking their heads right now, and calling me all types of hypocrite, and Te, thats not how a marriage is supposed to me. Shawnte you're not supposed to put you marriage out there like that, but you know what who's there for me right now to vent to about this MF? Nobody! So this is what I'm doing to  make myself feel better about this asswhole.  Deal with it!  The mission of my business is to make women feel like they are worthy of being worshiped.  To think about themselves for change, self care!  Care for your loved ones around you; nurture them, love on them, but also don't forget to do the same for yourselves, and sometimes you just have to vent, and right now I'm doing just that.  This is my mission for my business, because this is what I'm passionate about its something that I also want for my life, for myself.  Maybe I'm wrong talking about my not knowing how to handle his liquor husband, but this is what makes me feel good at this moment, and him, and anyone else that doesn't like it can kiss my you know what!

This is a great way to start the new year, but to make it positive here's to standing up for myself, and working towards filling my empty cup! Happy New Year!!!

This Moment

I'm back!!!!!! I promise I won't write this post, and not see you again for another 2 years.  I've learned that writing or reading is needed in my life in order for me to feel like me so, I'm determined to write, but at the same time not feel overwhelmed and pressured by it.

So anyways...

There is so much going on that I don't even know where to start!  Let me just start with the moment...(be more in the moment it helps)

Have you ever wanted to prove something to other people, (and yourself) so bad that you develop tunnel vision and you can't see anything else?

Well, I decided after designing for 15 years and not doing a fashion show of my own, that I was going to make it happen come Spring, but today I just realized I just have to much going on!

1. I'm working on strengthening my relationship with God. I've found a church with Pastors that I adore, and I've joined a bible study with my Just 4 Wives group aka Real Wives of Chicago Sisters, and because of the wonderful movie, War Room, I'm developing my own prayer closet/prayer book. 
2. I recently finished taking a class with a Chamber of commerce retail pilot program that helps Entrepreneurs with resources to open their own storefronts.  Although I'm finish with the class, I still have work to do in making this happen; like networking, scouting locations, working on my inventory, keeping in contact with current clients, trying to get new clients, etc., and did I mention that I just changed the name of my business from The Isis Collections to Enchante and there's so much I have to update, and re-register with the name change.
   
3. I recently applied to graduate school. Hopefully I get accepted (Pray that I get accepted Gods & Goddesses), and if I do I'll be starting September 2016, but there are 2 prerequisite classes I'll need to take before I start. 
4. My oldest son is starving for his parents attention, and I have to make away to give it to him.
5. My youngest son is starving for his parents attention, and I have to make away to give it to him, as well as potty train him, and get him ready and registered to start school in September 2016. 
6. Last but not least I have a husband that is starving for my attention, and I have to make a way to give it to him as well.
7. One more thing, I have to not forget about me, and take care of myself.  Do things that I want to do.  Relax!  Relate!  Release!

So because of all of this, I've decided since I'm getting closer to getting my storefront location, I will just wait until my grand opening and have a fashion show then.  I know many of you, I have reached out to because I wanted you to be apart of my fashion show, and I still want to be apart of it, but it won't be happening in Spring.  I promise I'll keep you updated.  Sometimes you have to make hard decisions and cancel things before they turn how to be a problem.

Wordless Wednesday (My Husband...Happy Birthday...)

Wordless Wednesday (My Goddess Grandmother)

Pull It Together Tuesday (Pacifier Fairy)

So first off I want to say that I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with pacifiers unless that child is 10 years old and still needs them through out the day, then there's a problem, other than that I have no problem.

I admit my son is 3 years old and he still sucks his pacifier.  However, he does not need it throughout the day, he only wants it when he is sleepy.  I know about all of the "statistics" and "risk," but as his Mother these "statistics" and "risk" have not affected us, and I have NO PROBLEM with him wanting his pacifier for his naps, and at night.

HOWEVER, being that he will be starting school in September, and I think that this particular situation will help build his character and make him stronger.  I have decided that I will let him make the decision of saying bye to his pacifier, sort a speak.

I recently told him that the Pacifier Fairy was upset, because he's a big boy now and big boys don't need pacifiers, so the Pacifier Fairy has been looking in the garbage everyday for his pacifiers so she can take them to fairyland, but there are no pacifiers there, and this is making her very upset.  I asked my son, "Do you want the pacifier fairy to be upset?"  My son said, "Yes!"  I tried very hard not to laugh, and I succeeded.  I then explained to my son again, that he was a big boy, and he needs to put his pacifiers in the garbage when he's ready so that the Pacifier Fairy can get them.  My so then told me, "You do it!"  I said, "No, you do it!"  So far, no action has been made.  We'll pull it together soon, lol.

Please give me some POSITIVE advice about this situation, lol.

Fine Jewelry Friday 4th of July Sale!!!!

TGIF Gods & Goddesses!

1st I wanted to tell you all that I'll be busy doing a serious Potty boot camp for the next couple of weeks, and celebrating my wedding Anniversary, so I will be MIA, but I leave you with savings this Fine Jewelry Friday!

Shop our Independence Day 4th of July Sale now until midnight Monday, and save 25% off, by putting coupon code: STARS at Google checkout. 

Our website

Remember you have to use Google checkout, not PayPal in order to redeem the coupon.  I'll be thinking about you all, but a Goddess has to do what a Goddess has to do.  Have a fun and safe weekend, and please don't drink & drive!

Thankful Thursday!

On this Thankful Thursday, I'm thankful for all of the real Fathers of the Word.

We need you, We appreciate you, We're Thankful For you!

PULL IT TOGETHER TUESDAY / HOT TOPIC TUESDAY!

Well I'll have a lot to pull together for the next couple of weeks!  I'm busy preparing for a Vintage Clothing & Accessories show in Grayslake, IL as well as a Bridal Expo, and I not only have new Jewelry to create, but I have to complete new hair pieces to be modeled by Ms. Deveraux of course, and scarves to make! 

However, today, I'm taking a break and going to the Doctor with a good friend of mines.  She's pregnant with twins, making her a mommy of 5 and I just want to support her in any way I can!  Then we're going out for lunch, and after that I'll go wherever the Lord takes me. 

So, because of this I needed to post my blogs and fb statuses ahead of time so that I can give her and the twins, my full attention! 

Usually when I'm in a good mood, I always think about my Wedding day, and today I wanted to share with you all my blog for The Real Wives of Chicago Blog:

What did you do after your ceremony?  Did you go on a honeymoon?  If so, where?  Do you have plans for a second Honeymoon?

Dunn River in Ochos Rios, Jamaica

Wordless Wednesday (Love)

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Inside

I know it's Wordless Wednesday, but I have to explain.  This is the best birthday card, that my husband has ever given me.  He gave it to me at the right time.  Ladies, you know how you talk to your partner, and you began to learn that he's not really listening?  Well this card told me that he was listening, and that's what makes it so great!

Thankful Thursday!

These Thankful Thursday I'm Thankful that my Uncle in Oakland, CA made it through a minor surgery, and is on his way to recovery.  I'm so thankful for my family, and would like to praise God for blessing me with this wonderful group of people in my life.  Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pull It Together Tuesday!

I'm feeling a bit confident today.  I'm feeling like my husband and I are on the path of being on the same page.  I only have one more large project of emailing all my contacts for information on booking this years Art & Craft shows and festivals, so therefore that will free up my time to read more, play more, and take my son on field trips.  All though at least that last part of taking my son on field trips definetly won't happen with all this snow we have coming this week.

So I'm feeling good like my theme song this year by Nina Simone.  Now if I can only get a few more Jewelry parties booked, I'll be A-Ok for this Pull it Together Tuesday!

Thankful Thursday

My Motivation, The love of my life, The only person besides his Father, that I look at and shake my head because of how much I Love him, and how much he gets under my skin.  Mommy loves you with every inch of my soul, and am so happy to be at home with you now. 

Happy Thankful Thursday!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I'M THANKFUL FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR,

ALL OF MY FAMILY,

NEW FRIENDS, AND OLD,

AND ALL OF LIFES LESSONS

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVEYONE, I HAVE SOME MORE COOKING TO DO!

My Mickey Mouse!

My Mickey Mouse at 1 years old (15months) and My Mickey Mouse at 2 years old (33 months)

It's Thankful Thursday!

I realized that I'm incredibly blessed.  I have a wonderful family, a great Job, a budding business. An incredible son that I can't wait to spend more time with.  A fabulous Husband.  A wonderful sisterhood with The Real Wives of Chicago.  A roof over my head.  What else could a woman want?  My life is priceless, and I am Thankful! 

What are you Thankful for?

It's Together Tuesday!

Hello Gods & Goddesses!

OMG!  This weekend was exhausting and the week has been as well, but I’m so grateful for it! My family and I were united strong this weekend at the Warren Township High School Art fair. Meeting new people, and saying Hi to all the Older Girlfriends my 2 year old son was bringing to my table to buy Jewelry.  He's turning into quite the salesmen already! Sunday, we had a blast at the Mickey Mouse Magic Show Live at the Rosemont Theatre and then it was off to Trick or Treating. I finally got the chance to post the pictures on facebook last night, and now I’m trying to get my Ladies together and find a dress for the 2010 Divas Ball as well as prepare for this weekend’s So Chic Holiday Shopping & Spa Extravaganza and celebrating my Dads Birthday. So YES, I’m incredible busy at pulling things together this week, but am so incredible grateful for it. I’ve never felt so much support before!

So now the question is should I buy a dress for the Ball or find the time to make one, what do you think?

IT"S MUSIC MONDAY!

Sorry there was no Fine Jewelry Friday.  This was a wonderfully, BUSY weekend full of, work, craft shows, sales, Mickey Mouse, and Trick or Treating! So rather than moving backwards, which I don’t have anytime to do, I thought I would keep us going with MUSIC MONDAY.  I am so loving my husband! So this is what I wanted to hear today, How many ways, by Toni Braxton.  Enjoy!

Its Thankful Thursday!

Have you every worked a very hard, and trying day of work, only to continue hard work (but rewarding)when you get home?  If your answer is yes, then I know you know how I feel.  This Tuesday, I was exhausted, but by the time I got off of my bus, I had a plan:

1.  Go to Dollar Tree and pick up a few decorations for my upcoming Art Shows.

2.  Go to Jewels and pick up some Groceries for Dinner.

3.  Pick up my son.

To my surprise, when I walked through the door, my son was already upstairs, and My husband already had dinner ready!  I love days like that, and I would like to praise God for blessing me with my husband!



Thank You, Buddah!



It's together Tuesday!

We interrupt the regular scheduled program to make an announcement, WE HAVE 100 FOLLOWERS! So excited and I appreciate each and every one of you, and as we continue to grow, we all will continue to get better and better.


Back on schedule! Happy Pull it together Tuesday! I’m also excited to announce that this past weekend I did something that I haven’t done in about 3 years +, I went to a peaceful spot (can’t tell you where it’s a secret from those that invade my me time ☺.) and actually read a terrific book, called, My Husband’s Girlfriend by Cydney Rax. I’ll be putting a review of it on my sidebar soon. This book was GREAT, and I enjoyed myself. This week I will continue to do exactly that, Pull myself together! I’m taking care of my health physically and mentally, and it’s been wonderful. I’ve had quiet, I’ve shed some tears, I’ve thought about my eating, and so far so good! What are you all pulling together this week?

It's Together Tuesday!

It’s Pull it Together Tuesday! I’m so excited that I’ve finished up this round of creations and replacements, but sadly I can’t show them to you because I’m at a computer that doesn’t upload images to blogger so I’ll be posting a collective image of my creations later on today. Staying true to this season trends, we have plenty of green, Oooohhh, and resin beads, Oooohhh, and mixed media. Oooohhh, and mega earrings! They’ll be added to the websites Hot New Items category before the week is out, but to view our store now, click here.

Have you ever felt like new before? Well let me try to explain myself a little better... if you’re a new reader you probably don’t know that I’ve been on a path of living my life more positive. Not only am I doing it for my son, and my husband, but I’m doing it for myself. In the process of doing this I’ve unfortunately had to distance myself from some friends and family, and get back in touch with some friends and family, speak my mind, ask for help when I need it (so hard for me to do), step out on faith (again so hard for me to do), have some very hard talks and so on and on.

Well this weekend I had one of those hard talks with my Dad, and it left me feeling a little numb, but for the most part, New. I didn’t want to worry anymore, or be angry, or cry, or ignore anything else. I just wanted to explore all of the possibilities I have a head of me with these new eyes that I have now, this new way of thinking, with people that support me, and I like it. I know there are going to be relapse days, but from that point on I felt like I wasn’t going to be living for those relapse days, I’m going to living for the wonderful days!

Slowly, but surely I’m pulling it together. I know it’s a long process, but so far, I’m enjoying it.