New Year, New Shop - #2013Love

Happy New Year Everyone!!
I'm so happy to welcome 2013 with so much love and excitement.  Also, I want to say thank you to all the lovely customers, friends and family who supported me throughout the years. After doing my reflections - #Reflect2012, I was able to plan for 2013 and I'm so excited to start checking off my goals.

As you can see, I have a new logo which I'm so excited to chat about with everyone, especially about the multi-talented artist, Kendall Simpson who did it for me! Look out for that very soon.

Please check out the new Aye' Shanti SHOP - which is currently open and ready for you lovely customers to check out. (Just click the SHOP tab above) You'll find new button earring designs, which are larger then the previous earrings I sold, however there still light, comfortable and FUNKY! One of my new additions to the shop are my fabric and chain layered necklaces that were featured in a Caribbean Fashion Show this past summer. I'm also excited to feature some hand cut greeting cards inspired by LOVE and FASHION. I sold a few of these last holiday season, but I'm totally in love with these new colorful designs with my favorite fabric prints.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at ayeshanti@gmail.com. 

Blessings,

Day 12 - 12 Days of Reflection

Here's Day 12 of 12 days Reflection! Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Get to work, organize your Reflections and we'll connect very soon to see how it went for everyone!

Blessings,
Shanti

Day 11 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Day 10 #Reflect12:

 "What would be your favorite photo from 2012 and why?" It's great to have a photo of yourself, your loved ones or something that inspires you. These are all memory keeping opportunities to look back at captured moments of your life!

Happy Saturday
Blessings,
Shanti

Day 10 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Day 10 #Reflect12: "Describe one gift, compliment or gesture you received this year that 

left a lasting impression?" 

Day 9 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

‎#Reflect12 - Day 9: "Create a list of @ least 7 things you want to accomplish in 2013?"

As we prepare for the new year, making lists of things you want to accomplish, develop or work towards to is important. 

Blessings,

Day 8 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Day 8: #reflect12 "If you could say thank you to someone or to a # of people, who would they would be?"

So we did a thankful list but how about a "thank you" list. If we can put together a list of people who have been there for us in the past year, perhaps a bus driver who waited for you at the stop several mornings, or a neighbor, a teacher, your family members or friends. A simple "thank you" could bring a special holiday joy into their lives. Perhaps you will consider sending them a "thank you" note, text or phone call to them after this.



Blessings,

Day 7 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Day 7 of #Reflect12:
"Was there a quote or saying that inspired you this past year?" Did you find yourself writing down or referring back to a line that got you through something or perhaps even made you laugh?
This prompt was inspired by @paperrelics Paper Relics

Day 6 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Day 6: Today is all about the music in our lives for #reflect12... Let's think about the music 

that has inspired, empowered, or just sounded sooo good in your life for 2012!

“What is the song or soundtrack to represent 2012 for YOU?” What music selection(s)

can you say represented your year?

Day 5 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

It’s Day 5 of the “12 Days of Reflection Challenge" - “What memorable experience do you hold dear from 2012?” Did you try new things, start a business, or perhaps you cut your hair? 

I'm currently working on my mini journal with my 12 days and I can't wait to share them with you very soon. Hope this a enlightening experience for you all.

Blessings,

Day 4 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

It’s Day 4 of the “12 Days of Reflection Challenge”. #Reflect12 – All about the arts, literature and theater. “What shows, movies, plays, books or events influenced your life in the past year?” Did you read a book that you had to tweet, facebook, instagram or email a friend about? Was there a museum exhibit that took your breath away? What about a tv show?  If you didn't get a chance to this year, what would you like to watch, read or visit for 2012? Have an awesome Saturday!

Day 3 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Good Morning and welcome to Day 3 of the "12 Days of Reflection 2012 Challenge" :

#Reflect12- Day 3: “What healthy choices did you make in 2012? What would you like to do in 2013?”  It could be from joining a group, exercising, cleansing, anything that promotes health and wellness!  Please continue with your reflections and share your entries with someone in your life who may not be a part of this! If you post your response, tag your friends and also use the hashtag: # reflect12! If you blog about it, share it here. Have a Great day...

Day 2 - 12 Days of Reflection 2012

Here's Day 2 of 12 Days of Reflection 2012:

Take some time out of your busy day to sit, write, reconnect and think back... What were some thankful moments of 2012?

Blessings,

12 Days of Reflection 2012 Challenge

12 Days of Reflection 2012 Challenge December 12-23rd Reflection-> the ability to reflect beams or rays. Reflect-> manifest or bring back

Join me again for 12 days of Reflection 2012. Every year around the holidays, I dedicate some time to #reflect in a journal or notebook with questions and lists about the past year and my hopes for the New Year. Two years ago, I was so inspired by a group of women who created an online challenge of sorts called #reverb11, #relish11, or # resound11 (check those hashtags on Twitter, especially my creative friend, Hope from www.Besottment.com) They gave out daily prompts or questions throughout the month of December that allowed you to think about the past year and to also prepare for the coming year through reflective writing, journaling or drawing. It doesn’t take much to start; all you need is a pen, some paper/journal or even use your notes section from your phone or tablet and a few minutes out of your day. Share the questions with your family and friends, add your own questions for yourself, get creative with your pages (if you want to) and just enjoy the journey. I have decided to create a smaller version of this event called 12 Days of Reflection (#reflect12) from December 12th – 23rd filled with topics on the past year and preparing for 2013. You can follow my prompts here on www.AyeShanti.com on my Facebook page, Twitter or on Instagram. Have fun and share your entries! If you post about your reflections, tag your friends and also use the hashtag: #reflect12! If you blog about it, share it with me. Day One:

JUST IN: Stylin' Knots Bracelets in SHOP

(Live it, Love it and Wear it)

I started designing these charm bracelets last year as wedding gifts and then created one for my boyfriend and I as gifts for each other.  While working on the 12 Days of Reflection project in December of 2011, I thought to myself, what inspires me… and why don’t I wear it! Live it… Embrace it… As it jingles on your arm, it brings on constant reminders and awareness. It’s light, adjustable and can be paired with just about any bangle or layers of chunky chain bracelets. 

Example of how I paired it up with other bracelets

Also, the colors are endless and can be customized for a tie dye or ombre effect. They are available on ETSY: Stylin' Knots Bracelets and Stylin' Knots Bracelets (Ombre & Tie Dye)

A variety of colors available

It’s Perfect for:
Giving a Workout buddy
Anniversaries
Children
Inspiration
Weddings
Fashionable

Possible Words:  Love, Light, Peace, Joy, Smile, and Creative, Crafty, Style, Bold, Natural, Sacred, Hope, Calm, Chic, Sweet, Strength and more….

You can include names, initials or even Couple Initials like these:

 So checkout the bracelets over at Mango+Paper+Scissors  and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (click on the contact tab above or email me at ayeshanti@gmail.com.)

Blessings,

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 11 & Day 12

So if you've been following me on Facebook and Twitter, today is Day 12 of the 12 Days of Reflection Challenge! So many lovely responses and the reflections are being shared on the event page (click here)!! Please check out my blog in the coming days for photos of my reflections from my journal! I definitely had an amazing time reflecting on things of 2011 and hoping to MANIFEST so many goodness into my family, friends, and myself for 2012! I have lots of journaling challenges coming up for 2012, also please check out my shop at Mango+Paper+Scissors on Etsy for lovely jewelry, journals and paper goods...

Here's Day 11 & Day 12 prompts!!

Blessings,
Shanti

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 9 & Day 10

Hi everyone, I'm playing catch up on my blog. There's only 2 more days left in this journey and I'm so excited to complete these prompts! I've been writing my prompts in my journal, so I hope to take some pictures and post them on here by tonight! You don't have to finish these prompts, you can follow through when you're ready! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Blessings,
Shanti

Here's Day 9 & Day 10 on the 12 Days of Reflection Challenge - Day 9 & Day 10

Day 9 #Reflect11: "Describe one gift, compliment or gesture you received this year that left a lasting impression?"

‎#Reflect11 - Day 10: "Create a list of @ least 7 things you want to accomplish in 2012?"

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 7 & Day 8

So forgive my slackness on Day 7... I was at the ophthalmologist for the past couple of days organizing my eyes, so thank goodness I was able to get things in order!

So, just in case you're not following me on Facebook or Twitter here are Day 7 and Day 8:

Day 7 of #Reflect11:
"Was there a quote or saying that inspired you this past year?" Did you find yourself writing down or referring back to a line that got you through something or perhaps even made you laugh?
This prompt was inspired by @paperrelics Paper Relics

Day 8: #reflect11 "If you can say thank you to someone or to a # of people, who would they would be?"

So we did a thankful list but how about a "thank you" list. If we can put together a list of people who have been there for us in the past year, perhaps a bus driver who waited for you at the stop several mornings, or a neighbor, a teacher, your family members or friends. A simple "thank you" could bring a special holiday joy into their lives. Perhaps you will consider sending them a "thank you" note, text or phone call to them after this.


See you tomorrow!!

Blessings,
Shanti

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 6

Day 6: Today it's all about the music in our lives for #reflect11... It's Saturday, so take a min
 while you're traveling, at the hair dresser, or on the shopping line to think about the music

that has inspired, empowered, or just sounded sooo good in your life for 2011!! 

“What is the song or soundtrack to represent 2011 for YOU?” In this day and age, most of

us have ipods, mp3 players, or some of us still play a few records. What music selection(s)

can you say represented your year?

Have an amazing Saturday!
Blessings,
Shanti

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 5

It’s Day 5 of the “12 Days of Reflection Challenge" - “What memorable experience do you hold dear from 2011?” Did you start a business, did you try something new or perhaps you cut your hair?
You will find each reflection on my Aye’ Shanti Designs Facebook Page, posted in the Event Section, here on my blog or on Twitter. Have fun and share your entries.

Have a great day!

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 4

It’s Day 4 of the “12 Days of Reflection Challenge”. #Reflect11 – Day 4: “What shows, movies, plays, books or events influenced your life in the past year?” Did you read a book that you had to tweet about? Was there a museum exhibit that took your breath away? What about a tv show?  If you didn’t get a chance to this year, what would you like to watch, read or visit for 2012? 8 more days left! Have a great and blessed day. 

You will find each reflection on my Aye’ Shanti DesignsFacebook Page, posted in the Event Section, here on my blog or on Twitter. Have fun and share your entries (if you want that is J)