Friday Fave - Free to Be Bohemian me.....

I have become obsessed with bracelets. Stacking bracelets specifically. One morning during my blog browsing, I found  the Free to Be Bohemian Me blog. I struck gold! Not only is the blog a source of inspiration and motivation, the owner/designer - Myisha Croom-Turner creates the most fabulous bracelets. Bracelets for stacking!  You can just tell from her blog how much love and spirit she puts in all of her creations. That means a lot to me. You seriously have to head over to her blog and her shop for more.

Photo Credit: Free to Be Bohemian Me

The stack above is one of my favorites. Believe me, you will see this on my arm very soon.......

Myisha was kind enough to answer a few questions for us. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I do.

E: What gave you the courage to leave the corporate world  and start your own business?
Myisha: Courage is exactly what it took. I was pretty much forced to take the leap because I had exhausted all of my time off and leave of absences from work and the only alternatives were to go back or resign. My husband played a huge part in me leaving because he always encouraged me to explore my artistic side more, and so designing my jewelry full-time seemed to be the best next step for me. I believe that everything happened right on time. I used God's guidance, partnered with my drive to succeed, and my husbands constant cheerleading and I haven't looked back since.

E: What inspires you when creating your jewelry?
Myisha: Everything inspires me! One evening I was watching a romantic comedy and at the end of the movie a song by Natasha Bedingfield came on that really moved me. I was really feeling the joy in her song and it inspired me that evening to create some pieces from my summer line. So I definitely find inspiration in music but also art, fashion, people, and life.

E: What is your best seller and why?
Myisha: My best sellers are my Affirmation Bracelets. I believe they are popular because we all want the 4 elements of the affirmation bracelets to be a constant in our lives. Joy, Love, Peace, and Faith all keep us grounded and sane, and sometimes a little reminder of those things will jar you when things get a little hectic in life. It's nice to glance down at your wrist and see those 4 powerful words staring up at you. It can bring you back to yourself and remind you that life really is about being joyful, having love and peace and definitely keeping the faith.

Affirmation Bracelets

E: I can tell from your blog that you love to give back. What sort of things do you do to give back?
Myisha: I do try to give back as much as possible. Besides donating my jewelry to worthy causes for raffles and give-a-ways I also give back in support of Juvenile Diabetes research. My son was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes also known as Juvenile Diabetes 2 years ago, and I have been supporting the efforts to find a cure every since. This year I will be giving a portion of my jewelry sales to  Dogs 4 Diabetics which is an organization that trains dogs to recognize certain scents in diabetics who may be experiencing a low blood glucose.

E: Favorite blogs (besides elements of my life, of course - LOL)
Myisha: Yes, I do enjoy the Elements of my Life blog!! :) I also enjoy several other blogs...the list is crazy long. A few of my favorites are Ross Oscar Knight, Made By Girl, Cupcakes and Cashmere, and Running Mommy.

E: Favorite vacation spot?
Myisha: My favorite vacation spot is San Francisco! To be specific I love Costanoa which is a quaint, eco friendly nature resort on the coast of Highway 1, just 55 miles away from San Fran. It's literally across from the ocean, and there are beautiful hiking trails on the grounds. There are no televisions, you can't get cell phone reception, there's a gourmet restaurant on site, outdoor showers if you dare, and they have the best spa ever! You can stay in the lodge or in a Pottery Barn designed tent outdoors....I've done both!  It's such a great place to just get away from it all and clear your mind.  One of my favorite things about Costanoa is waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh blueberry pancakes and coffee prepared outdoors by the Costanoa staff, and seeing people in their pajamas grubbing. :)

I really appreciate the time Myisha took to chat with us about her life. Not often will you find someone kind enough to share. I am happy to call her my blog friend!

So, dear readers - grab a cup of coffee or tea and head on over to Free to Be Bohemian Me! Don't forget to be free.............................................