Jewelry from Sonya Julie Creative Now Available on Etsy

I’m excited to announce that you can now find my jewelry online through Etsy! I have been making jewelry for decades and have sold locally through consignment. Now I’m taking it to the next level to allow my creations to become more widely available. I make gemstone bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. I will also be adding pieces from my metal smith shop which includes handmade copper … Continue reading Jewelry from Sonya Julie Creative Now Available on Etsy

Sonya JulieOctober 30, 2017January 3, 2018Leave a comment

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Life in Watercolor

This post was written in May 2016 I have had the opportunity to take another beginner’s Watercolor Painting class. The picture I created was inspired by the Sleeping Bear Dunes which are along the coast of Lake Michigan along the western side of the state of Michigan. The shades of blue in the water and sky along with the rocky coast covered in rich green … Continue reading Life in Watercolor

Sonya JulieOctober 5, 2017Leave a comment

The Experience of Life

The Light is Everything

The light of life is greater than all else. Each of us is beautifully and uniquely flawed, working our way toward the light, our unique purpose pushing us to learn lessons and grow. At times life can seem heavy and we want to rise above that weighted feeling, to draw up towards the light and have trust that all is well. To know that there … Continue reading The Light is Everything

Sonya JulieSeptember 10, 2016September 4, 2016Leave a comment

Experience Life, Fitness, Positive Living, The Experience of Life

Paddle On

One of my favorite things to do is get into a canoe or kayak and silently slip across the rippling waves, watching turtles and fish swimming amidst the swaying seaweed. On a quiet day there is the reflection of the trees and sky in the water. When there is a slight breeze, the leaves rustle, offering a gentle song. I often paddle solo but it’s … Continue reading Paddle On

Sonya JulieSeptember 8, 2016October 7, 2018Leave a comment

Fitness

In the Ocean of Being

Each of us is like a wave riding upon the ocean, retaining a sense of unique identity, yet the ocean is the collective whole, the source from which we all come. Each life is a unique wave flowing on the surface in its own space, time, and place. Yet we always return to the source from which we came. Over and over the waves rise up. Never alone … Continue reading In the Ocean of Being

Sonya JulieSeptember 7, 2016September 4, 2016Leave a comment

Creativity, Writing

The 9th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference – Michigan’s Best One Day Conference

The 9th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference is Saturday, October 8, 2016. Early Bird Registration is going on NOW (until Sept. 12). Presentations for Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Business of Writing topics. How to Build Your Writing Career Speaking Skills for Writers Online Writing Resources Non-Fiction Book Proposal Getting and Using Book Reviews Magazine Editor’s Panel Writing Credible Law Enforcement Characters Blending Fact and Fiction in your … Continue reading The 9th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference – Michigan’s Best One Day Conference

Sonya JulieSeptember 6, 2016September 4, 2016Leave a comment

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The Return to My Creative Self

I have decided that I need to be much more creative. That I need to return to that joyous feeling of creating without expectation. I want to play with clay, paint, and beads. I want to dance, sing, play instruments, write poems, and share my story through art. I loved artistic projects as a little girl. I was never concerned with doing something the right … Continue reading The Return to My Creative Self

Sonya JulieSeptember 5, 2016September 5, 20161 Comment

Nutrition, Paleo, Vegetables

Tomato and Basil Salad

I am going to a summer potluck today and wanted to bring a dish to pass. I decided to choose something where all of the ingredients are sold in the grocery store at room temperature. That way I don’t have to worry about keeping it cold. Tomato and Basil Salad Here’s what I gather to feed 4 people, though for today I doubled it: 1 … Continue reading Tomato and Basil Salad

Sonya JulieJuly 2, 2016July 2, 2016Leave a comment

Positive Living

Beauty

It has been an entirely beautiful day. I absolutely love this summer weather. And now… this glorious sunset as we move into twilight. Continue reading Beauty

Sonya JulieJune 24, 2016January 3, 2018Leave a comment

Travel

A Weekend in Holly

I just had a fun weekend visit to Holly, Michigan. We stayed at the Holly Crossing Bed and Breakfast where our hosts were gracious, the room comfortable, and the breakfast was just right. It was a relaxing place to stay and we enjoyed talking with the owners who had many interesting stories and information about the Holly area. The historic village is filled with … Continue reading A Weekend in Holly

Sonya JulieJune 19, 2016June 20, 2016Leave a comment