Better Photos of Shiny Stuff

Out of learning the hard way, in frustration with multiple redos, comes a desire to share knowledge gained with others.
It's challenging to get good photos when shooting shiny objects, like jewelry.
Here are some pointers I gathered talking with those who do it pretty well:
1)Turn off your flash
2)No sunlight needed
3)Use Overhead lighting directly above the item, but not too much
4)Use a non glare surface and background
5)Shoot at an angle
6)Take many, many pictures, some will be better than others.
7)Use rechargeable batteries
8)Use a tripod to hold the camera still
Try different things and share the good results here.

Russian Nesting Dolls 5 blue

The Lily Pad Boutique in Wagglepop.com just listed this wonderful set of wooden carved nesting dolls made in Russian. They are hand made and signed by the artist. A rare find and a good price too. I know they are also selling a larger set in purple.

NEWS: Wagglepop.com is having a 99 cent sale the whole month of April. Lily Pad Boutique will have at least 10 itens per week listed for 99 cents during the month of April.

If you know of any other good shopping deals on the horizon feel free to post here.

Speak Stones

SPEAK STONES casting set is one of the intuitive development products I created a few years back. It appeals to all ages, men, women and children alike.

The 7 stones are double sided, each side has a meaning, as does each color. There are 10 areas of focus on the silk screened casting cloth. The mathematical calculations needed to determine what is actually possible gets real large quickly. This occurs because a stone can be active in more than one circle at a time.

Trust me when I say this is enjoyable and brings people together. I recommend it as a unique gift suitable for anyone age 8 or more. Also, makes a perfect ice breaker for parties and events. People gather around to see what the stones are saying and to have a chance to toss them for themselves.

No hocus pocus here, just synchronistic learning.
$19.95 each. Wholesale orders available to licensed resellers. Email me to order yours.

Celebrate "Free from Smoking"

Today is the day after Spring began, but more importantly it is the One Year anniversary of my stop smoking and reclaim control over my life venture.
It has been very challenging, puts it mildly. I recall my last cigarette well. I cherish fond memories of smoking still.

You might ask why did it take me so long to stop???? Didn't I know all the health issues and social issues with it????

YES I knew. I valued the comfort and nervous system fix from smoking more than either of those important issues. I still miss cigarettes. Especially when I am off center emotionally or physically. I gained weight, 16 pounds the first 5 months. It seems to be leaving more slowly than it arrived but at least it is leaving. I decided I could continue to use weight gain as a reason not to stop smoking or I could deal with each of those issues, one at a time.

I had to stop trying to quit.....and DECIDE, make a real committment to do anything else, that wasn't illegal or immoral. but light up. Smoking had to leave my option list completely. I knew I had to stop trying to quit and JUST DO IT no matter what that involved.

I have strained my relationships with other smokers, including my marriage. My husband was quitting at the same time. He isn't completely free of cigarettes yet, but never uses around me or in our shared spaces. I honor his process for him. I know it would not work for me. One cigarette and I would be hooked again.

Anxiety and depression became my new companions, ones I tolerated for the better part of the first 9 months. I dislike suffering and struggling immensely. I am a true Libra comfort matters! I was winning the fight with one comfortable monster while letting 2 other not so nice ones take over my being, but I wasn't smoking.

One day I was telling a former smoker about the terrible companions (anxiety and depression) that I was tired of and angry with. She replied; you know that is a choice too and you can change it......I NEEDED THAT REMINDER! It was the beginning of me living free of smoking without the intense all consuming struggle. It was also the beginning of the weight release. Don't you love the confirmations in life?

I suggest you post your own stories about smoking here and invite others to do likewise. Whether or not they are still smoking they are most welcome here. We heart everyone and their journey!

Living Natural Law in Business

Glad you found your way here! If you are looking for a way to live your spiritual principals while conducting business you aren't alone. Hopefully this blog will become an oasis for women in business who recognize the reality of living breathing spirituality.

I practice what the Spiritualists call Natural Law. It is repackaged often and given all varieties of labels but its core and mechanics remain the same, "the secret" and "what the bleep" are well known recent attempts to help others GET IT!

The Golden Rule----do unto others as you would have them do unto you, AND
Give what you most want to receive. Often that is kind word or hug, other times its tangible.

Example: if you look in the closet and realize you have nothing to wear that fits you now ( you grew inside or out) make those items accessible to others. Whether you offer them for sale on line or at a local consignment shop, donate them to a charity or recycle them in some other way. Take them out of your living space.
In doing this you: (a) set the intent to have new clothes (b) created room for your just right new clothing to come in to that just created opening.

I invite you to post examples of this actually working in your own lives. We can inspire each others just by sharing our personal stories of success. Please visit my on line store www.lilypadfashions.com