As the holiday season approaches, it's time to put together your 2023 Christmas Wish List! With the help of The Turquoise Iris Journal Curators, we’ve put together a list of holiday gift ideas that are guaranteed to make your festive season even more vibrant. Keep...
Does it seem as if Christmas has lost its magic? I remember hearing my parents speak about how commercialized the season has become. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of making and filling a list so you can see the names checked off. Sometimes I just need to...
There is something about other people's trash that I find strangely irresistible. I don't mean just regular trash; I am referring to the stuff that people illicitly dump at a public dumpster when they are quickly moving out of an apartment, junk left on the side of...
Dyeing Magic: Infusing Fabrics with Emotion and Color There's something inherently magical about transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. In the world of arts and crafts, dyeing fabric is a process that not only changes the color but also infuses the...
Are you thinking of taking your talent, or hobby to a whole new level by going full-time with a creative business? I wish I had had some of these valuable tips to put into motion when I started my creative business and art studio! I hope you find this helpful! 1)...
When you put out your pumpkins this season did you question if it was OK to start decorating for Fall? Did it even cross your mind? Did you start in September or October? Well, this year I actually pondered the question because my daughter, a college senior, told...
Do you know how some people have a special outfit that gives them confidence for important meetings? Maybe it’s a power pose or a mantra that pumps up your confidence levels. Me? I need to hear myself move. Boots that click against the concrete floor when I walk,...
Want to take your black boots up a notch? Hand painted boots make a bold statement and add new life to your footwear! Painted boots are a unique accessory or add flair to your style. The crisp fall air is here and that means it is boot season! When I pulled these...
Does this sound familiar? Oh, I don't have time. I need to get A-B-C before I can do…go ahead fill in the blank with that excuse you may use before we do something to nurture our soul. Burnout is something I hate to admit I know a little too well. It led me to a...
Kari Johnston, owner of Rose City Consulting, shares the best time management advice she's received - it's been tried and tested and she's sharing it with us! Overwhelmed. That word jumped into my brain 1,000 times a day. Every time someone asked how I was...