We’re kicking off a new adventure with our very first Crystal + Cocktails jewelry class. Join us at Four Finger Distillery in Fountain Square for a creative night of bracelet making, handcrafted drinks, and community.
Winter in Indianapolis is no reason to stop supporting local farmers and artisans, and the Indy Winter Farmers Market (IWFM) at Amp 16 Tech is the perfect place to do just that! For those of us looking to enjoy fresh, locally-grown produce, meats, dairy, and unique artisan goods, the IWFM is an essential stop. Whether you’re shopping for your weekly groceries, finding the perfect gift, or simply soaking up the cozy market atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. A Triple Match for Fresh Local Food One of the standout features of the Indy Winter Farmers Market is their commitment to making healthy, local food accessible to everyone. Thanks to the Triple SNAP Match program, customers using their SNAP benefits (formerly
Tiger’s Eye is known to heal eye diseases, enhancing eyesight and night vision – it is supposed to help you see like a cat. It balances the body’s energy flow and the Yin & Yang
How to Knot A Mala Tutorial Click the image above or HERE to watch the tutorial. Knotting was the biggest challenge I had when I began making mala’s. Although I watched many videos, I had to come up with my own way of knotting the string. This short “how to” covers the technique I use for knotting the cord between gemstones to ensure your stones are close together. I suggest practicing this technique several times before creating a finished product. Expect it to take several hours to complete a 108 stone mala. Be ready for mistakes and be ok with taking your mala’s apart and starting over several times in the beginning. Learning to make Mala’s takes time but
Known as the feel better stone, by carrying, wearing, or even placing it in the room, Black Tourmaline cleanses the auric field of all negative energy. It is a good stone for eliminating negative thinking, anger, and anxiety by promoting self worth, self confidence, removing fear and the feeling of victimization. It is especially good for people dealing with high levels of stress in their lives by grounding them and helping them to release negative emotions. Black Tourmaline helps stop obsessive behavior of anyone near it. Many use it not only for protection from psychic attacks but to assist with intellect, vitality, and creativity. Black Tourmaline inspires compassion, tolerance, and prosperity in those near it.
Malachite is great for people in positions of great responsibility, such as business owners or religious leaders. It assists them in carrying out the Devine Will, giving them the confidence needed to make sound decisions to stay true to the direction that benefits their business or organization.
Aquamarine is another one of my favorite stones. Even though my favorite colors are Orange, Red & Yellow; when it comes to healing stones I’m drawn to light blues and greens. Aquamarine reminds me of the beautiful water off the beaches in Cancun Mexico and the Lagoons of Negril Jamaica. To make it simple Aquamarine is associated with the following: Keywords: Cooling | Calming | Clear Communication | courage Element: Water Chakras: Aligns All Chakras | Throat | Heart | Third Eye Number: 1 Planet: Moon Astrological sign: Aries | Pisces | Gemini The Ancient History of Aquamarine The Egyptian’s, Hebrews and Sumerians all used Aquamarine as a symbol of everlasting youth and happiness. In Ancient Lore it was
Black + Magical Black Fae May has officially arrived!!! Over here at Earth and Fire, we’ve been working hard creating some new fantasy pieces inspired by #blackfaeday and #blackfaemay. If you haven’t heard, Black Fae Day, which takes place on May 8th, is a day where black cosplayers, makeup artists, crafters, and writers share their creations in the realm of fantasy and lore. We’ve decided to go beyond the single day and keep the magic going throughout the entire month of May. The significance of #BlackFaeDay and #BlackFaeMay is to create a space that showcases black people as fairies, mermaids, witches, elves, and other mythical creatures and increase our representation in a realm we aren’t commonly seen. We believe Black
Weekend trips are the best, especially when you are able to blend a little bit of fun with business. This past weekend Earth + Fire decided to venture down to Georgia to check out the 2021 Pinners Conference that took place April 16th – 17th at the Cobb Galleria. The Pinner’s Conference & Expo is marketed as two events in one. A conference featuring Pinterest-based classes and an expo showcasing the top businesses in DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party planning, scrapbooking, holiday décor, beauty, fashion, and more. This year the Pinner’s Conference expanded into 7 markets including Kansas, California, Georgia, Texas, Utah, Arizona, and Indiana. Earlier this year a representative reached out to us to see if we wanted