Meditative Art for Personal Sanctuary

July 8, 2010 Newsletter

Changes are in the Air!

Quote for the Day

"The journey is the reward."

~Chinese Proverb

Featured Item 

"What Would You Attempt to Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail" Paperweigh - The underside of the paperweight has a single question mark imprinted.

Inspire courage. Affirm adventure. Take risks. This grounded paperweight challenges us to set our sights high and dream. An uplifting gift for someone who needs a lighthearted heavyweight nudge.

See this and other inspiring pieces of desktop art created by Judy Vilmain.

20% OFF THIS MONTH ONLY!

New Website, New Shop for CQS

Nothing ever stays the same; things are always shifting and changing. The paperweight featured above is my inspiration to go forward with two very major changes. The website is being re-designed to make it more user-friendly. It will be similar in appearance and you will have new "search" features that will make navigation much easier. The Homepage will display a different selection of linked items with each viewing.

Also, I'm opening a "shop" within a shop in Northwest Portland. An opportunity came up that I could not refuse. I'll have my CQS treasures in a space at Oxalis, a garden and clothing boutique located at 1824 NW 24th Avenue, Portland. My good friend, consultant and major support person, Kathy Moriarty, will join me in helping customers.

In addition, you'll see some changes on the long-neglected blog.

I'll keep you posted when these changes are in place. I'm shooting for early August.

Guest Bloggers are welcome!

Remember, the INVITATION is always open: Guest Bloggers are welcome!

If you have a story or photo relevant to creating a quiet space, or a description of a personal sanctuary,

please contact: nancy@creatingquietspaces.com

Nancy

New Items!

Last month I attended an American craft show in Las Vegas. There I met many artists, including Lori Greene of Pavanne Jewelry. Lori is wonderful; she and her work embody the mission of CQS. Everything she creates comes from her heart and soul, and it shows in her work. I wish that you could see it and feel it to fully appreciate it's vintage, organic beauty. Sometimes pictures just can't convey...

Here are 3 of her 7 new handmade artful pieces.

To the right are the Peruvian Opal Brass Navette Hoop Earrings. Inside the hammered brass navette dangle is a small brass coin and an opal. The Swarovski crystal completes the stunning design!

To the left is Purity, an elegant necklace inspired by Lori's love for Indian culture and antique rosaries. The stone is faceted, crystal quartz, capped with oxidized filigree and a sterling "bindi". Two more new necklaces feature these design elements.

At the right are the Hammered Baby Brass Hoop Earrings with oxidized filigree and Swarovski beads. Mixed metals make these a versatile addition to your jewelry collection.

Visit the Pavanne Jewelry collection and see all her treasures.

ON SALE NOW!

Paperglory Carousel Gift Books are now 25% off while supplies last. Here is your last opportunity to get these unique and imaginative miniature books, created in a variety of historical bookforms.

Two items from J Davis Studio are now on sale for 30% off. The Raku Star Ornament and the Raku Beaded Candlesticks are a fantastic bargin at 30% off! The raku process makes the finish on each piece entirely unique.

Five different Tea Light Holders from Bali are each 30% off while current supplies last.  Each includes glass, wood and white pebbles, very peaceful and zen-like.  Designs include the Chinese characters for  Harmony, Peace, Serenity and Om.

William Turner's Raku Art candlesticks are 30% off while they last. These sponged metalic candlesticks show off all the beautiful colors. This gorgeous pair of candlesticks was $80 and is now $56. Only one pair left!

There are only a few left but all hand blown glass ornaments by Tranquility Glass (formerly known as Infinity Glass) are 40% off while current items last. These ornaments are 3"- 4'' optic spheres made with a glass loop. Each ornament is shipped in an individual gift box and features a hand formed metal hook. The Witch Balls have a unique thread of glass inside the orb. See the Tranquility Glass ornament options.

Raquel's Mosaics are ideal for tealights. Tea light holders that were $21 are now $12.60 and ones that were $19 are now just $11.40!   Stock up for gifts as long as our supply lasts. These mosaic candle holders, made by Raquel Stanek of Seattle, are still available in some colors. Hurry while they last! See all of Raquel's treasures on SALE by clicking on the picture.

The Showroom is moving to a shop in Northwest Portland.  Hopefully, by the first of August the new space will be open to the public!  If you are on the email list you will be notified of the opening date. 

You are always welcome to forward this newsletter to friends.

We very much appreciate your business. May your body, mind and spirit be filled with love and peace.

nancy@creatingquietspaces.com

www.creatingquietspaces.com  

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