As Valentine’s Day 2019 fast approaches, there’s no doubt that many of us have love on the brain. At some point, whether you like it or not, you’re bound to be stricken by love. Apparently, love has no regard for boundaries. Love is a little feisty that way. It sneaks in and it doesn’t discern. And it’s inescapable. Love is…
Read moreFEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE: AMETHYST
Amethyst, the February birthstone, is a type of quartz widely recognized for its shades of lavender. Because quartz is a material found abundantly in the earth’s crust, purple quartz can often be found in geodes or the cavities of stones.
JANUARY BIRTHSTONE: GARNET
Garnet, the January birthstone, is widely recognized for its red color. But, the stone actually comes in a variety of colors like green and purple. Garnet is formed by a group of minerals that possess a similar composition to crystal. So, while the stone is not technically a crystal, it is still associated with crystals and their healing properties. The stones are best known to represent vitality, passion, and health.
IT’S NOVEMBER…
November is a strange time. At the stroke of November 1, just past the excitement of Halloween, it feels like everything changed. Leaves are falling, their colors changing, darkness is creeping, thick socks are busting out. And then things get weird…