May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk through the world and know its beauty
all the days of your life.
all the days of your life.
– Apache Blessing
It's been entirely too long since my last post! I've been working like crazy launching our new website and gearing up for the holidays at Art+Soul. No matter if you have or haven't ever been into the gallery before, check out our website at www.artandsoulboulder.com. I've spent the last few months working with Debbie, the owner of A+S, and the website development team to create a fresh new online presence for A+S. We completely revamped the website and made it cleaner looking, easier to navigate, and added lots of interactive features for our visitors. The neatest feature that we added is a Wish List, where you can sign up and add items that you love. Then you can share your Wish List with your loved ones by email or keep it for your personal reference. If you sign up for a Wish List during October and November, we will automatically enter you into a drawing for a $500 Gift Certificate to A+S. So why don't you go check it out and enter to win! :)
Another thing thats been filling the hours in my day is working on my GIA online courses. I already finished my first GIA course, Jewelry Essentials, last week. I'm already 1/4 of the way through my next GIA course, Colored Stone Essentials, which is completely fascinating. Last night I learned about the rare stones that display phenomena, or unique characteristics, such as cat's eye, moonstone, alexandrite, opal, and star sapphires. I've already learned so much about the jewelry industry and feel completely energized when I am at work assisting our clients with selecting pieces of jewelry. I find it extremely interesting that my recent acquisition of knowledge seems to be encouraging my clients to feel more confident buying pieces from me, too. I've had several of my biggest days in terms of personal sales since I started in the jewelry industry in the past month. It's so exhilarating and gives me such a seller's high! I am beyond grateful for the ability to further my education in the field that excites me the most!
With all this craziness, I've made myself take an hour each morning or evening for a hike with my dog to let my mind wander and my eye's take in the beautiful world around me. So far this fall, I have been fortunate to catch some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets. I even got to see a momma bear and her two cubs last night wandering through the cemetery bellow the trail I hike on daily. One foggy morning a few weeks ago, I walked up towards the Flat Irons through the cemetery that looked incredibly erie with the fog, I swear it looked just like it was from a horror movie. Once I got above the fog, I was able to see how it was just resting over Boulder and against the foothills. It looked just like a coast line. Absolutely stunning place I live and I know I am so fortunate to call Boulder home!
Also, I have to mention that I should have some incredible pictures of fall and stories about my next adventure coming your way soon! I get to go on a much needed vacation for a long weekend in New Hampshire starting this Thursday! I have always wanted to see a deciduous fall and this year I finally get to see it! I can't even explain how excited I am for this adventure!
Until the next time, enjoy fall and all the changes it brings!
Cheers,
xXOo,
Laura Christine
