The 'Pebbles' Collection

Today is Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue

Today is Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and the theme this year is ‘Hard to say, Harder to live with’.

I’ve been living with chronic illness, including fibro and cfs/me for most of my life and all of my adult life.
People say you get used to it and it becomes your ‘new normal’ but for me, it’s always been hard to accept that I’ll never live a ‘normal’ life and the isolation that comes with these illnesses is so hard.

Things that many people take for granted such as outings with friends, a walk on the beach, going on holidays, grocery shopping and even just standing in a queue, are all things that take much planning and organisation and often just aren’t possible - especially not without a dedicated support team. In my lifetime I’ve found that people don’t tend to stick around long term when you suffer from chronic illnesses - physically and mentally - and as a result this can cause more pain, trauma and difficulties.
I tend to ‘crash’ and flare very quickly and can be ok one minute and only 10 minutes later not be able to walk, which also makes things more difficult.

Having these illnesses does make you appreciate the little things every day. Whilst I have much anger and frustration, I am also grateful and aware of the little things - my small circle of ‘people’, the beautiful place I live, the rare days I wake up with no pain, a walk in the sunshine, a snuggle with my furbaby, short sessions creating in the studio.

If you struggle with chronic illness - particularly invisible illnesses - please feel free to reach out if you ever need to chat. I know how bad the loneliness can be.....
And if you don’t, please take some time to educate yourself on the many invisible illnesses out there - including ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. Awareness and education is the key to fighting these conditions.

And please remember, just because you can’t physically see the wounds these conditions cause, doesn’t mean people aren’t suffering on the inside.
Kindness, empathy and compassion really can make all the difference.
Sending spoons.....

- Dani 💗

I’m so excited to announce that the new ‘Brick

I’m so excited to announce that the new ‘Brick It’ collection is now available from @imrickjamesbricks

At the moment they’re only available in store but the team may look at putting them online if they go well.

All sterling silver and silver fill or 14kt goldfill, they’d make a fabulous Mother’s Day gift!

Each design is printed, finished and assembled by hand and each design is a little different.

Thanks to Rick and Caroline for the opportunity and for supporting handmade and small business.
If you’re a LEGO fan, get yourself to this store....you won’t be disappointed - I love it. Great products and pricing and wonderful customer service. Plus, Rick and Caroline are big supporters of both small and local business which I love.

As we enter into another 5 day lockdown here in Vi

As we enter into another 5 day lockdown here in Victoria - a "circuit breaker" as they are calling it - I am feeling for all the people who had significant plans during the period. Those who had weddings planned, businesses who had ordered in stock and hired extra staff for Valentine's Day celebrations, those visiting loved ones......

I have had to cancel 3 workshops during this 5 day period over at
@thewhimsicalbead ,which overall seems like such a small thing, but after the year we’ve had, was financially and emotionally devastating, labor intensive and honestly, quite deflating.

But! I've received so much support and so I want to share the love during this Lockdown/Valentine's Day weekend.
I am having a storewide 30% OFF everything sale.

Just enter the codeword LOVE when prompted during checkout
and your discount will be automatically applied.
Ends Sunday 14th February 11.59pm AEDT.
Rewards points will also be calculated and as always you'll receive free standard shipping.

Spoil yourself or send a gift to a loved one (Yes! I can also gift wrap, just leave me a note during checkout).

Have a wonderful weekend, thank you for the support, and if you're in Victoria, stay strong, I'm with you! 💗
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Briefly back in the studio today creating some art

Briefly back in the studio today creating some artworks for my upcoming ‘Colour Pop’ Workshops @thewhimsicalbead .

There’s nothing like bright, happy inky colours to bring some sunshine to your day.

Want to learn how to create colourful, resin-y earrings and pendants? Come and join me in my workshops. Details over on The Whimsical Bead website or get in touch. I’d love to teach you how to create some ‘happy’ earrings!!
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It’s been awhile since I’ve posted but I’ve

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted but I’ve been busy behind the scenes over at @thewhimsicalbead
Workshops have started again and I’m excited to teach again myself in a few weeks time. I’d love to see you in a class!

Here’s a little ‘in progress’ pic of the Brick It collection. Almost finished. I’m just in the process of sorting out stockists and if this will be exclusive to them or will be available through the Dani Art website too.

I’m also planning some meeting collections for the coming months and I’d love to here what you’d like to see. Comment below or send me a DM 😊
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How interesting that my top nine posts for 2020 ar

How interesting that my top nine posts for 2020 are mostly those where I’ve shared snippets from my life (and my fur babies....of course!!).

Sometimes it’s hard to know how much of yourself to share on social media. I was a very private person before I got sick. Never opened up to people, never talked about my feelings. It just wasn’t the norm in my world. However, I realised when I started teaching that there were so many others struggling with things that I was (many of them fellow creatives). And by sharing, I was able to help them.
I certainly don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do know that in most cases, a problem shared is a problem halved.

We’ve all had a difficult year in one way or another. I’ve hit rock bottom. I’m starting to slowly bounce back. But I am proud of where I am now. I’m proud that I’ve stayed true to who I am and what I believe in. I am learning to accept that some people won’t understand me or even like me. I’m learning to accept that people don’t ‘feel’ as deeply as I do.
In 2021, I’m committed, as always, to self improvement and reflection. And I’ll continue to share all that as it seems from my top nine, you love hearing about all that too!

To everyone that has sent me messages of support, purchased or admired my work and left comments on socials, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
None of it goes unnoticed and I am truly so grateful.
I’m looking forward to more creative studio time in the new year and I hope you’ll continue to follow my journey.
Wishing you all a new year filled with love, light, happiness and creativity.

Love Dani xx
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I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and were

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and were able to have some down time with loved ones.
What a crazy year it's been.

I have been busy pivoting @thewhimsicalbead to survive during COVID and so I haven't spent as much time creating in the studio as I would have liked to.
One of my goals for 2021 is to schedule more regular studio time as I'd love to get back on the torch (doing some more silversmithing) and get back to my polymer clay also. I’ve also got some new things to experiment with!

Due to COVID, I haven't been able to attend markets or get stock to a few of my stockists, so I've decided to have a sale in order for me to start 2021 with a fresh slate and some new collections! Plus with the year we've all had, I also want to help you spoil yourself and your loved ones!

I am offering a storewide 30% OFF sale.
Just enter the codeword BRINGITON when prompted during checkout and your discount will be automatically applied.
Ends Sunday 3rd January 11.59pm AEDT.
Rewards points will also be calculated.

I hope you find something you like
(or maybe time to stock up for gifts?). Don't forget, you’ll also receive free standard shipping.

As always, thank you for your support. I hope 2021 brings only wonderful things for you!
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Whilst 2020 has brought much pain and darkness, it

Whilst 2020 has brought much pain and darkness, it has also brought us a shining light in the form of a little golden miracle.

After letting Indi’s breeder know about her cancer and chatting with her about the year that had been, she called me back a few days later to say my situation had touched her heart and she wanted to offer me a puppy.
We had no intention of welcoming another furbaby so soon after Indi’s passing however, as a beautiful friend told me, sometimes you have to recognise and go with the signs. With waiting lists years long, several other people wanting this particular puppy and logistical challenges...amongst other things, all being overcome....it seemed this was meant to be.

The guilt is still strong as it the grief. I don’t think that will subside anytime soon. I miss my Indi girl so much. But this beautiful, crazy, adventurous girl has made our hearts a little less broken.

Welcome to our world Kenzi Mae.
In the few short weeks you’ve been here have brought us so much happiness. I love you so very much.
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