Our Featured Blogger { Maxima }

 

When we come across a blogger that not only inspires us, but elevates us as human beings, we know we’re onto someone extraordinarily unique!  So, we are highlighting our dear friend, Maxima as our featured blogger for the month in hopes that you will see the incredible artistry of this remarkable talent.

We are proud to present to you… Maxima!

What brought you WordPress?

WordPress is, with due respect to other blog services, in my opinion the best, this is supported by the fact that many, much attention has been paid to its clients, through technical assistance, and other forms of cooperation with the bloggers! Particularly fascinated me, that some calm and brilliant, and very wide range, high quality blogs. All in all, an excellent blog service and much more!

What inspires you?

The  beauty of the human soul and generosity of heart with people of good will.

What lessons have you learned in life that you would like to share?

Many things, but here briefly. Something related to the broad scope of the blog as a medium to make friends, writing a blog I realized the truth that I want to share with you, the blog and knows no boundaries, no physical or spiritual, the blog I have met many people of different fate, selfless giving, but also more received, he became a true friend to people, socialized with many. Had a bad experience and caution is certainly necessary, but the friends that I met writing my blog are real people, although virtual, are people of good heart and noble soul, and no way I’d changed, even for some real!

Your Brilliantly Deployed Kisses

Written: © Maxima

Your kisses brilliantly deployed,

And framed

Just don’t review width of

  Twinkle

trodden paths

Range heart of the, Revisited

Bliss that – with no mercy

– Orchestra to be

Orchestra of the most engrossing

Instruments and sounds

That pushing aside the veil and shadow

The sources of our self-knowledge

He plays the most beautiful music of love

.. And all – signposts – absolutely

Lose their meaning

I love you

 This is my favorite poem…  

Written: © Maxima Electronic thoughts, 

Flowing in waves, So, am I bot?

I smile for the beautiful love that makes life worth living.

I cry for injustices that some bastards do to helpless women and innocent children.

I stretch in the morning, and brace the sunrise.

I cringe at night, for all wrongdoings and pray for forgiveness, before stars go nowhere in sight.

I cherish beautiful friends like you,  and curse those who mongers and make fun of you.

So, I am not a bot,  for in my heart, I cherish all of you!

………….

We thank our guest blogger, Maxima, for the incredible energy and loving spirit to be our Featured Blogger of the month!

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XO ~ Trèsors De Luxe

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: forgiveness

forgive…

Everyone has been hurt, offended, betrayed and mistreated at some point. Sometimes those wounds are small and easy to move past, but other times, they are deep and take time to heal. The important thing is that we choose to forgive so that we can open the door to forgiveness and healing in our own lives.

Forgiveness is such a powerful tool. Forgiveness sets you free and draws you closer to true, authentic happiness.

Whenever you meditate, pray or even journal your thoughts, invite the feeling of forgiveness to search your heart. Choose to forgive anyone that has hurt you. As you walk in forgiveness, you’ll experience such blessings in ways you never thought possible, and you will move forward abundantly knowing you’re free.

Thank you J.O.

XO ~ TDL

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Food For Thought: {Choices}

“When one is spiritually awake, only then can one really see.” TDL

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 image via pintrest xo!

{ CROSSroads }

Ornate jeweled cross necklace pairs with delicate sheer lace for a true chic look!

Crosses have been worn for centuries as art, symbolism, faith and for their beauty…

For many of the Christian faith, the cross is the choice of personal adornment. There are
many different types and styles of cross necklaces ranging from simple polished
styles to extremely embellished designs. One of the most popular is the Maltese cross style
that has accents or focal points of cyrstals, diamond or precious stones!

 We’ve done our research and have highlighted a few her that represent some of the most sought after that we could find from antique shops, estate sales and some that we carry in our online jewelry boutique at savings up to 75% off retail!

Some people gravitate toward a more elaborate and ornate encrusted cross look, which we love! The versatility of the clear stones make our pieces wearable for year and years to come!  We love to hear stories of how our customers hand down their pieces they’ve purchased from us to their daughters, nieces and cousins!  It’s a true testament to our talented stylist how all ages look and feel great in our pieces! We’re SO grateful to be able to experience that with our customers and their families!

So, with all of the many ways you can interpret and wear this timeless symbol, we hope that you’ll find a way to incorporate one or more into your look and pick up a timeless piece for the someone you love, they’ll always remember it was you who started off their CROSS collection!

In great health and joy, TDL!

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Old mine Maltese cross circa 1850′s

Our affordably luxurious Simone~Deux Maltese cross necklace by Tresors De Luxe $42

Antique Maltese cross necklace…stunning!

Our Jostlin – Maltese Cross Necklace 36″ delicate chain with amazing charm accents!

Angels Among US…

Have you ever felt stuck in life? Like everything and anything you did just seemed to lay dormant, as though a layer of dust had formed over “it” with no hope in sight?  If you have, then you dear friend have experienced what it’s like to be human and living in a modern, yet chaotic world.  Sometimes getting back to the basics can help amend a troubled situation and elevate the distress you feel.  Here are a few exquisite images that might lift the pressure off your heart and help you to see the world is still an amazing place, full of hope, possibility and angels…all around and among us.  Be sure to find a little time today to nurture yourself, if not today then when, if not you then who?

XO www.tresorsdeluxe.com (where style and affordability meet their match!)

For centuries, angels have been depicted in architecture, art and books…

Graceful arm and hand gestures are skillfully crafted out of marble and concrete…

Angel’s wing spans vary by artist and time period, nevertheless they are always documented and an integral part of their essence…

Holiday Shopping TIP #3! ( 3 of 5)

What comes to mind when you think of the holidays?  Family?  Presents?  Long lines at your local mall? Decadent sweets…yes, all of that is true and more!  This is why our next holiday shopping tip (#3)  has to be these three simple words: REST. REJUVINATE. RECHARGE.  How many of you have come down with the flu this time of year when so much is expected of you, or exhausted all of your energy reserves to get that last-minute gift,  sometimes the pressure of the holidays is just too, too much!  So, this is why we’re turning over a new leaf and going to try something new this year!  You can join us in liberating yourself from all the holiday hoopla and succumb to what the holidays are really all about: PEACE. LOVE. GOOD CHEER.  We’re going to challenge ourselves to step outside of our comfort zone and make some precious time just for ourselves, curled up in bed with the highest thread count sheets we can find, a hot cup of fragrant herbal tea and make this holiday season one that includes giving back to ourselves. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

 XO, Tresors De Luxe! www.tresorsdeluxe.com

Up, up and AWAY!

For some, stepping into a contraption that is 6′ x 6′, fueled by hot air and reaches heights so tall that you can touch the clouds, doesn’t exactly sound like something one would do volentarily…now if you can throw all caution to the wind, make sure your living trust is signed and dated, it’s the perfect Sunday escape!  Here are a few images of those who’ve stepped out on the ledge and taken that “leap of faith!”

Have an AMAZING day, make time to smell the roses and most of all, do it in style…

Trèsors De Luxe!

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Hot air ballooning at sunset…

There’s nothing like illuminated hot air balloons against snow covered mountains…

Where dreams are fulfilled…

Tracie Louise Photography!

We’ve selected Tracie Louise as our very first honoree on “Featured Blogger of the Month!”   We’re sure you’ll see why we think she’s remarkable, just like we do…

Clevland

I think I was born with creativity running through my veins…  but for over 3 decades, I was an artist without a medium.  I tried many things over the years, from art and craft, to drawing and painting, and even writing.  But nothing seemed to gel.  I always loved photography, from the very first instamatic I took away on 4th grade camp, to the High Schools 35mm SLR, I borrowed and played official school reporter, recording all the most important scholastic events.  At one point in my early 20′s, I even imaged that I might be able to be a photographer.  I went to the Photography Institute to inquire about enrolment, but backed out at the last minute, for fear of not being able to make the grade.

Dicky

In the years to come I still loved to snap things on holidays.  I never really understood the point of going somewhere different and exciting unless you were going to photograph it.  I thought I was just recording the events of my life… I still didn’t see that this is what I was born to do.  Any time I saw a person without a camera, I just didn’t get it.  I still don’t.

Finally at age 45.  My youngest son bought himself a digital SLR.  I was excited for him, and secretly envious of his new purchase. I borrowed it every chance I could, just to experiment and take pictures in my garden.  Finally my son decided that he was never going to get the same enjoyment out of the camera that I was, and he allowed me to have it.  I was so excited.

A few months later my husband and I went on a trip to the USA.  I was snapping everything in sight, naturally.  We stopped at several of those Tourist Information Centres and took brochures away with us.  Whilst riffling through the pages of the glossy tourist magazines,  a thought occurred to me…. someone is taking those pictures!  Why couldn’t that someone be me?

I came back home to Australia and started Tracie Louise Photography.  That was 15 months ago.  In that time, I have eaten, slept, breathed, and absorbed all things photographic.  My style has developed into something hopefully a little unique and definitely much more artistic than it once was.  It’s still early days for me yet.  But to say that I have found my passion would be an understatement of epic proportions.  I spent literally decades trying to figure out what I was “meant” to be doing with my life, when it was under my nose the entire time.  Finally a clarity that only comes with hindsight.

Ready to Launch

And this experience of not discovering my passion until relatively later in life, pushes me to inspire others to find theirs, much sooner.  I have never had a dream before, a goal, a mission.  And so I am driven by the idea of influencing others to reach for their own stars, whatever they may be.  Whether you are a teenager or you are in your 80′s, it is never to late to peruse a dream, to be all that you were meant to be.  My hope is that my images inspire others to seek beauty where they might not otherwise see it.  And to share a little of myself and the way that I look at things along the way.”

Sunrise 2

For more information :
http://www.tracielouisephotography.com/

XX ~ TDL!

Have a luxurious, treasure filled day @ www.tresorsdeluxe.com!