Exo31 Art Etsy Shop NOW OPEN!!!!

EXO31 ART ETSY STORE

is now

OPEN!!!!!

               Etsy.com/shop/Exo31art

The polls are closed (it's election day, and I hope that you all exercised your right to vote), but my Etsy shop is now open for business!!!

I spent an immense amount of time last night and the early part of today listing items that you all can purchase. I thought that it would be easier than what it actually was, but it was pretty tedious. 

I definitely don't have everything listed there yet. I will be adding new items almost ever day for the month of November. After that, I will be updating the ship with new items every other Tuesday. I will make sure to let you all know the days that I will be uploading new wearable art that can be purchased. 

A hearty thank you to all of you that have taken the time to support myself and other local artist. Whether you supported us via purchasing our products, saying a kind word to us or sent out a prayer for us; I think I can speak on behalf of artist worldwide..we thank you!!!!

Corner of Gratitude:

Moving forward

Pearls of Wisdom:

"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Some take us forward, they're called dreams."

~Jeremy Irons

Thank you for following, commenting, purchasing, and reading! 

A New Hand Chain

About This Piece

This new hand chains parts come from a broken necklace and unwanted earrings. The chain portion is the broken necklace and the stones are from a set of unwanted earrings.  Again, this particular piece is light and can be dressed up or down.  The wrist portion is made to be adjustable so it fits almost any wrist!

The price of this item is $20 (shipping and tax not included), and please remember that the paypal button under the hand chain is ONLY for this Reflections hand chain. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Corner of Gratitude:

Being comfortable in my own skin

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Accept who you are; and revel in it."

~ Mitch Albom

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Unisex Bracelets Part V

 Uni Cottcord Gray Suede

Uni Cottcord Nat Leather

Colors/Styles

Uni Cottcord Nat Leather $22.00 USD Uni Cottcord Gray Suede $22.00 USD

About These Pieces

These unisex bracelets are the newest addition to the Exo31 Art jewelry line. They are made up of leather, suede, cotton cord, and hemp. They easily slip over the hand and can be worn by women and men. 

NEW DROP DOWN MENU!

For ease I have added a drop down menu with the option to purchase the bracelet that you would like. The description under the picture coincides with the drop down menu option. Click the drop down arrow and highlight and click the matching description to the bracelet you want to purchase. Once you do that, click the buy now Paypal button. You will also find the amount of the item in the drop down menu next to the description of the item.

Remember:
There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:
I've been maintaining two blogs for almost a month now. I wasn't sure if I could do it, but I have been doing a pretty good job at keeping up. Now I have been posting more in the One Artsy Gals Voyage spot because I have been preparing for my upcoming show.

I have been struggling, and wondering if I actually needed to keep both blogs going. I mean, I have had this one for years in order to get what I do out there. Somewhere along the lines it changed into a place where I could show and sell more of my jewelry. I like the direction that it has taken, but still wonder how reader friendly it is.

Just a thought, and no...this blog is not going anywhere. Every once in a while I believe that we have to evaluate what it is that we are doing. That is exactly what this post is about...evaluating a few things. I will blog here until I feel led not to. I don't foresee that happening any time soon!

On My Work Desk:
Well of course I am preparing for my art showing. It is a very busy season, but an exciting season. I had a hard time deciding whether or not I was going to sell my jewelry at the art show. I've decided that I will have a few of my jewelry pieces there to see also.

I hope to see you all on Saturday, August 10th at the Factory in Collingswood, NJ. I will be showing with other artists from 6pm to 10pm. Looking forward to it!

Corner of Gratitude:
Maintaining with a mind frame of excellence

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Feelings are more dangerous than ideas, because they aren't susceptible to rational evaluation. They grow quietly, spreading underground, and erupt, suddenly, all over the place."
~ Brian Eno

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Unisex Bracelets Part IV

Uni Crimson

Uni Leather Gray

Uni Hemp

Colors

Uni Crimson $20.00 USD Uni Leather Gray $22.00 USD Uni Hemp $20.00 USD

About These Pieces

These unisex bracelets are the newest addition to the Exo31 Art jewelry line. They are made up of leather, suede, cotton cord, and hemp. They easily slip over the hand and can be worn by women and men. 

NEW DROP DOWN MENU!

For ease I have added a drop down menu with the option to purchase the bracelet that you would like. The description under the picture coincides with the drop down menu option. Click the drop down arrow and highlight and click the matching description to the bracelet you want to purchase. Once you do that, click the buy now Paypal button. You will also find the amount of the item in the drop down menu next to the description of the item.

Remember:
There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:
I am literally exhausted! I am pooped! You can stick a fork in me...I am don! Well...that is for this night. It's past midnight and I just want to lay my head on my pillow and take a long snooze. However, work calls. So, here I am...posting!

On My Work Desk:
I have posted this on the other blog One Artsy Gals Voyage, but I wanted to let my audience here know as well! I am super excited to tell you that I will be showing some of my paintings for the first time outside of college in a little less than a month (the details are below).

Where:

The Factory

13 Fern Avenue

Collingswood, NJ 08108

When:

Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Cost:

FREE

*bring yourself, bring your friend, bring your friends friend...and their friends too:-)

So stop  by and enjoy if you can! I will be waiting to see your beautiful faces in the place!

Corner of Gratitude:

Peace the passes my own understanding

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Good things come to those who wait, but only things left by those who hustle."

~ Abraham Lincoln

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Unisex Bracelets Part III

About This Piece

This unisex bracelets is the newest unisex bracelet. It is made up of leather, and cotton cord. Like the others, it easily slips over the hand and can be worn by women and men. 

The price of this item is $20 (shipping and tax not included), and please remember that the paypal button under the bracelet is ONLY for this Unisex Cobalt Blue Bracelet. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thoughts For The Day:
Things have been super crazy these days. I recently pulled up the carpet in my room, and did a bit of aesthetic revamping. It was hard work, my arm was pulled a little, but I more than like the end results. I would dare to say that I love the end results. Shhh...don't tell my mother!

In the midst of all that has been going on, time has been my best friend, and my worst enemy. I've been searching for ways to make time work for me. I want time to be my right hand dude, my sidekick, my jawn (for my urbanites)! I've come to understand that having a to do list helps, but time blocking is necessary too.

What does time blocking look like? It looks like I take the time to block out each moment of my day for the most part. It doesn't mean that I never deviate from the program, but it does mean that I have a program to deviate from if need be. I'm such a "spur of the moment" type of girl, and this habit that I am working on forming may put a bit of a wrinkle in my style. I've never been one that likes to iron, so I'll take the time to do the work on the front end and plan accordingly.

Corner of Gratitude:
New ways of thinking

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Time is what we want most, but what we use the worst."
~ William Penn

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Unisex Bracelets Part II

About These Pieces

These unisex bracelets are the newest addition to the Exo31 Art jewelry line. They are made up of leather, suede, cotton cord, and hemp. They easily slip over the hand and can be worn by women and men. 

SOMETHING NEW!

For ease I have added a drop down menu with the option to purchase the bracelet that you would like. The description under the picture coincides with the drop down menu option. Click the drop down arrow and highlight and click the matching description to the bracelet you want to purchase. Once you do that, click the buy now Paypal button. You will also find the amount of the item in the drop down menu next to the description of the item.

Now back to our regular scheduled programming...lol!:
There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Uni Gray Orange

 Uni Leather Green

Uni Gray Green

Colors

Uni Gray Orange $20.00 USD Uni Gray Green $20.00 USD Uni Leather Green $22.00 USD

Thought For The Day:
I've been a woman that has worked alone for so long. I've been told by family and friends alike that I am super independent. I almost hate to admit this, but they would be correct. I believe I am independent partly because I had/need to be, and partly because of pride (probably most of the later). It's not something that I am proud of, but definitely true.

Well I am turning over lots of new leaves, and one is learning how to collaborate. The reality is, I need others to make my life go in all sorts of areas. Now is the time to start exercising the power of banning together with others with similar ideas, passions and purposes to do great things.

Stay tuned to hear more about collaboration endeavors!

On My Work Desk:
Prepping, prepping, and more prepping! I have finished the sunset series, and am now prepping canvases so that I can start on a few other paintings that I have ideas for.

Corner of Gratitude:
Forgiveness

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Creating a better world requires teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration, as we need an entire army of companies to work together to build a better world within the next few decades. This means corporations must embrace the benefits of cooperating with one another."
~ Simon Mainwaring

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Unisex Bracelets

About These Pieces

These unisex bracelets are the newest addition to the Exo31 Art jewelry line. They are made up of leather, suede, cotton cord, and hemp. They easily slip over the hand and can be worn by women and men. 

The price of these items are $20 (shipping and tax not included), and please remember that the paypal button under the bracelet is ONLY for the bracelet that it is under. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Mustard and hunter green suede cord

Cross over with orange suede and hemp cord in the middle

Thought For The Day:

I have been thinking about starting another blog for a bit now. This week, I take the plunge and do so. It will be in conjunction with this blog. It will be about my journey as an artist. It will focus more so on my journey as an artist as oppose to my art itself. 

My hopes and prayers are that it will be inspiring to other artists...young and old alike. I will mention that blog in this blog often, and vice versa.

Corner of Gratitude:
Productivity

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith."
~ Margaret Shepard

As usual...thank you for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Silence

About This Piece:

This is a new bracelet. I found the shirt that I am wearing in this picture at a thrift store. I loved the material, but wanted to do something a little different with the shirt. I was inspired by Marisa Lynch's awesome New Dress A Day Blog. I cut the sleeves off and bundled some of the fabric together to make this piece. I used some chains from a broken necklace to wrap around the fabric for a little bit of weight. 

The price of this item is $18 (tax and shipping not included) and please remember that the paypal button under the bracelet is ONLY for this Metal Mesh Bracelet. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and in the event it is needed, a return policy is at the end of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:
Silence is sometimes golden!

On My Work Desk:
This is the continuation of the fourth and final piece in the sunset series that I am working on. One more step to go and this piece will be finished.

Corner of Gratitude:
The peace that comes with being silent

Pearls of Wisdom:
“I've begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.” 
~ Chaim Potok

As usual, thank you for reading, commenting, subscribing, and purchasing! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Wood Meets Metal Earrings

About This Piece

This pair of earrings manages to marry natural products with man-made products. The metal piece is from a broken belt, and the wood beads are strung with hemp. 

The price of this item is $18 (shipping and tax not included), and please remember that the paypal button under these earring are ONLY for these Wood Meets Metal earrings. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:
I'm a thrift shopper! I love Goodwill, and other thrift stores of the like. I love the thrill of finding an amazing secondhand item that I didn't pay full price for.

Today I thought about what secondhand really meant. Webster defines it as such: received form or through an intermediary; borrowed; acquired after being used by another; not new.

I thought about so many other things that we obtain secondhand besides clothing and items purchased at a thrift shop. What about personality traits, characteristics, habits, societal issues, faith, etc.? What about gaining the above mentioned things secondhand is good and/or bad? I mean I know that we are influenced by things on a daily basis. We see, hear, smell, taste, and touch things on a daily basis that allow us to make informed decisions. However, I am not really talking about the things that help to shape who we become. I am more so speaking of those things that are given to us without allowing us to have the option to personally encounter things on our own.

I'll use faith as an example. I am diving into an interesting read called "You Lost Me; Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...And Rethinking Faith", by David Kinnaman. The research included within is eye  opening. The following quote explains: "Adults identify as Christians typically because they had formative experiences as a child or as a teenager that connected them to Christianity. But that connection is often shallow and on the surface, having more to do with cultural identification than it does with deep faith."

The book is specifically looking at the Christian faith, but we could flip that and look at anything in that light. Are we who we are (good and/or bad) because we have had an experience that makes us that way on our own or are we who we are because we have learned that particular behavior from others?

I know that this is impossible, but I wonder what a child who has had no outside influence of others would become. They would be birthed by parents, but the parents would not be around, nor would their parents DNA be a factor. They would be born in a world with the essentials (food & shelter). There would be no animals to take the child on as their own, and as they grew they would have the innate ability to care for themselves.

The scenario is so hypothetical, and I will never get the answer, but that doesn't stop me from thinking about it. Out of the box, random, and odd I know...but a thought nonetheless!

On My Work Desk:
I've started the fourth and final piece in the sunset series. It doesn't look like much at the moment, but it is shaping up quite nicely. I am a bit farther along than what is depicted here. My progress will be posted soon!

Corner of Gratitude:
A heart that seeks for truth

Pearls of Wisdom:
"My identity has everything to do with me and my instrument. It doesn't have to do with what production style I use, or how many people played on it, whether it's sparse or grandiose or whatever."
~ Liz Phair

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from. 

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Beaded Bracelet

About This Piece

This three strand beaded bracelet is a new design for me. It's beads are from a necklace that came from a broken lot of jewelry, and are held together by new waxed cotton cord. It is 7.5 inches long with a knotted pull through clasp.

The price of this item is $28 (shipping and tax not included), and please remember that the paypal button under the bracelet is ONLY for this 3 Gold Mix Bracelet. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and the Exo31 Art, LLC jewelry return policy is at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:

This is one of those almost thoughtless days. It's not that I don't have any thoughts running around in my mind, but I am learning to put them in their respective places. They all have categories of their own, and I refuse to let the fusing of them together to take me to a place that leaves me feeling out of control. 

So good morning blog world...it's a good morning indeed!

On My Work Desk:

The third painting in my sunset series is complete! This one was a tad more tedious because of some of the line work that needed to be done, but I am pleased with the outcome. I started the fourth and final painting in this series yesterday, and look forward to sharing some photos of that with you all soon.

 The first layer of paint 

Finished bottom portion

Corner of Gratitude: 

Living in the present moment

Pearls of Wisdom:
"There are moments in life when it is all turned inside out--what is real becomes unreal, what is unreal becomes tangible, and all your levelheaded efforts to keep a tight ontological control are rendered silly and indulgent."
~Aleksander Hemon

Thanks a bunch for purchasing, reading, commenting, and following! Until next time...

Be blessed!

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from. 

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Procrastination

About This Piece:

I have been on a pin kick, and here is another. This one is similar to the first pin that I posted. It came from the same broken belt. I added a polka dot fabric and some hemp.  It is about an inch wide and long, and can be worn either way.

The price of this item is $20 (tax and shipping not included) and please remember that the paypal button under the pin is ONLY for this Brass Hemp Pin. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and in the event it is needed, a return policy is at the end of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:
The past few days have been a little rough in terms of work. There have been lots of excuses..."It's raining outside!", "It's sunny outside!", "I had a busy week last week, therefore I deserve a few relaxing days!"...on and on and on!

The reality is, I have been procrastinating something terrible. Those excuses were overtaking me and allowing me to get much of nothing done. I have been feeling super lazy, which is a huge problem. When this type of procrastination happens, it is harder than usual to bounce back.

Several months ago, I started to make to-do lists on a daily basis. It was working great for me. And then...I stopped. I stopped at the time because I thought that I could keep everything stored, compartmentalized, and prioritized in this brain of mine. It worked for a few days when I was fresh off of working with lists, inspired by my progress and still accomplishing what I needed to without one. However, when those things dwindled I was left with the dreaded P word.

I hate procrastination! I hate it with a passion! It would be the constant thorn in my flesh and perhaps a permanent resident if I allowed it to be. The good thing is I recognize procrastination for what it is, and too slick to remain in it's grasp.

I realize I must go back to my daily to-do lists. I am most productive when I do. There are no excuses from here on out!

Corner of Gratitude:
ability to be a free spirit with some organization

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy."
~ Wayne Gretzky

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Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.

Listening Skills

About This Piece:

Here is another pin folks. This one is quite simple and comes from a broken belt.  It is 2 inches in height or width, depending on which way you decide to wear it. 

The price of this item is $12 (tax and shipping not included) and please remember that the paypal button under the pin is ONLY for this Turquoise Pin. There will be posts following with other jewelry available to purchase, and in the event it is needed, a return policy is at the end of this post. If you are looking for other items that are for sale, please hit the for sale label on the left side of this blog. That will bring up all the items that are currently for sale.

Thought For The Day:

I have to be honest and say that listening in the past was not one of my strong suits. In a casual conversation it would appear that I was listening (there was always silence and an intense stare in the eyes), but in my mind I was formulating a response to a conversation that I couldn't possible know about because...you got it right...I WASN'T REALLY LISTENING! 

So, I've come a long way and have learned to silence the racket that tries to take over in my mind while having conversations with others. It's amazing the things that you will learn if you just take the time to listen. I've learned a lot about myself, and a lot about the one I am engaging in conversation with. My interactions then become a little more sincere as my heart lends itself to the cares of others. It's pretty powerful to say the least!

Corner of Gratitude:
The peace that comes with a still mind

Pearls of Wisdom:
"So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed, to the whole of it, not part of it."
~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

As usual...thanks for purchasing, reading, commenting, subscribing, and following! Until next post...

Exo31 Art, LLC Jewelry Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with your jewelry, you may return it for an exchange or credit ONLY. Any item purchased at a retailer other than Exo31 Art, LLC cannot be returned to Exo31 Art, LLC for an exchange or credit. Please contact the retailer your items were purchased from.

• Your exchange or credit must be requested within 7 calendar days of receiving it. Please notify us via email (exo31art@gmail.com) before the return.  Your package must be postmarked within 7 calendar days of receiving it.
• Jewelry must be its original, new, unworn, and undamaged condition to be eligible for exchange or credit. 
• All return shipping charges are the customer's responsibility and cannot be refunded. Please return jewelry in its original package. When shipping please make sure that the container is well padded and ship using UPS or USPS. Shipping insurance is not required, but recommended. Exo31 Art, LLC is not responsible for damages or loss incurred in return shipping.
• Information as to where to return items will be sent in response to your exchange or credit request email.
• Once your jewelry item has been received and examined, your original method of payment will be credited within one week, not including the original or return shipping costs. You will receive an email confirmation of your refund once it is processed.