Meditative Art for Personal Sanctuary

June 8 , 2010 Newsletter

Remember Father's Day June 20th!

Quote for the Day

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

~Dalai Lama

Featured Items 

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico makes one appreciate all the bounty from the ocean and recognize the potential for catastropic devastation and loss. To honor this dramatic and challenging situation consider the strength and power of this small ceramic bear with a salmon amulet. We cannot take for granted our fragile natural resources.

The hand formed and Raku fired Fishing Bear with Salmon is created by Ruth Apter of One Hundred Horses. $33.50.

Five Simple Rules for Happiness Paperweight by designer Judy Vilmain.

A paperweight for your desk to remind you every day of the rules for a happy life. $34.00.

Use the June newsletter discount for a 15% discount on these featured items and most other items on the site!

Take advantage of this last 15% website* discount until July 8th! Selected items will be featured for discount each month after June.  SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER AND GET THE DISCOUNT CODE!

*The newsletter discounts are good this month on all items except those that are one of a kind, made to order or already on sale.

Guest Bloggers are welcome!

If you have a relevant story or photo to creating a quiet space, or description of a personal sanctuary space, please contact: nancy@creatingquietspaces.com

Nancy

New Items!

More jewelry from Wild Iris!

These intricate Carved Bone Pendant Earrings were crafted in Thailand. Leslie O'Connor of Wild Iris created these matched pendants with a delicate oval shape sterling silver hoop.

Here is the Carved Bone Necklace that compliments the above earrings. As usual, Leslie has created these pieces to be elegant and casual.

Another variation is the Carved Bone Circle Earrings. Matching necklace is also available.

See all of Leslie's treasures on the Wild Iris page. Her jewelry is ideal for the active stylish woman who appreciates affordable handmade jewelry.

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.

Call for an appointment to see the Showroom!

If you live in the Portland area, call Nancy at 503-248-1757 to arrange an appointment to view our treasures in person. The CQS Showroom is located in the upstairs apartment at 2534 NW Upshur Street, Portland 97210.

You are always welcome to bring friends and to forward this newsletter.

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

nancy@creatingquietspaces.com

www.creatingquietspaces.com  

Toll Free 888-212-7705 or Direct 503-248-1757  (Portland, Oregon)