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...
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...
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...
What if I told you that you don’t have to have an area designated specifically for scroll-stopping photos? There is a way to have multiple areas in your home to get great images without sacrificing natural lighting and living space. It just takes a little work,...
Do you ever have a day so busy that the thought of adding even one more task, like doing your hair, might send you into a tailspin? That’s why I consider hats a real lifesaver because they help me leave the house looking sorta put together! A colorful hat and an...
Our curators have been working hard to share their best holiday spirit to deck the halls with a creative flair for Christmas in July! While the temperatures soar outside, the holiday magic comes alive indoors with a burst of colors and imagination. From handcrafted...