Featured Mom - Ana of The Pretty Peacock - with Giveaway!

Today's creative mom has written her own post and I just love when my featured mamas do that. So grab a cup of coffee (or your cozy drink of choice) and settle in for a treat. Not only is she a talented jeweler but she's also a successful businesswoman and a super fine writer too. Enjoy this post from Ana of The Pretty Peacock and read all the way through for directions on how to win one of her lovely pieces.

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I grew up in an East Indian household where your only two career choices were Engineer or Doctor. Expectations in our household were high, because even though the hard sciences and advanced math classes were expected, stretching our creative wings was, too. I have always loved expressing myself creatively, especially writing and working
with clay. However, after high school, my focus was on college and having a "real job" and my creative endeavors were somewhat pushed aside. Years later, I married, bought a house, had our first and second child – I used the new found time at home (became a stay at
home mother) to simmer some of those creative juices. Kids are wonderful for inspiration and, of course, for allowing yourself to let go and remember why Play Doh is so darn fun and why finger painting feeds your soul.

Now that my oldest is five and my youngest is two, the house is decorated just the way I want it (until the next wave hits me for new color –I can hear the husband's groans now!), I have brought the focus back to my creative needs. My children flit in and out of my studio
on a constant basis, which can be frustrating, but expected. However, I am beyond thrilled that they are learning how important being a creative person is – kids are creative naturally as they are so in tune with their imagination (when is it, exactly, that we lose that?), I learn and grow more artistically from watching how they approach things then I have ever learned from any class. They just go with it – and me, being the constant planner, it's difficult for me to let go of the control. But, as all mothers know, having children in your life allows you, no demands, that you just let go and just let it be.

And we are all the better for it.

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Win this sweet little necklace strung with a custom pendant and heart charm. This piece celebrates self-esteem and confidence. Win it and wear it with pride!

To enter: Visit the Pretty Peacock and pick out your favorite item. Come back here and leave a comment letting us all know about your fav piece. Contest runs till Oct 17th. Make sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you're the lucky winner!

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