My Journey

Before the passing of my second eldest son, I defined myself as the seemingly happy, organized persona of an ordinary married mother of five who consumed her waking hours rallying her five children. Lost in the confusion and chaos of my busy household, I was unwittingly disconnected from my soul. In 2012, my twenty-three year old son died and my world was turned upside down. It took time, but slowly I learnt to accept my new existence and began to heal. Grief is different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, though some times we need help to guide us through. The loss of a child is something no parent ever wants to experience, yet I discovered over time that death is not the end of our loving connection. There are days I feel my son around me which gives me great comfort. Although my life can be tinged with sadness at times, I look back and treasure those days we shared and now enjoy the freedom to trust in the Universe. I believe my son has given me this gift which I will treasure always, knowing he is by my side. My decision to embark upon a new path has led me to a richer life created around faith, trust, love and endless possibilities. I now appreciate everyone and everything. I soon discovered how I had become a passenger in my own life living through my children's adventures which fulfilled my needs during those years. However, the change which ensued my loss, opened my eyes to what is important in life. This for me was the defining moment which put me back into the driver’s seat. There is no doubt that loss is heart wrenching and definitely life changing. Initially I felt very unsettled, but gradually as I tuned into my heart and intuition I began to accept my new circumstances and as such, appreciated my own life on a deeper level of awareness. This new journey initially led me to help others with coaching and art therapy which dramatically changed my life. Nowadays my focus has shifted to the creation and development of artisan fashion pieces to celebrate each individual's uniqueness. As I spend my days consciously designing beautiful pieces to inspire community soul connection, I am armed with the knowledge that there is far more to life, to existence than we can ever imagine. We are all vibrational beings sharing this life experience. Our souls are eternal. Let us learn to nurture the gift of life which brings us the freedom to explore fearlessly, and ultimately brings us joy.

Artful Happiness is Your Path to Freedom

Sunny Faces Designs comes from my love for Sunflowers which are now my favourite flower A few years back on the death anniversary of my son, Adam, I received sunflowers as a gift from a friend. I had interviewed a medium a few months prior who told me Adam would organise someone to give me a bunch of yellow flowers for an approaching anniversary and that he wanted me to know they were from him. I never told a soul. That evening one of my other sons turned up holding these flowers from our friend. It blew me away ... now whenever I go places and see sunflowers or pictures thereof, it puts a smile on my face as I know Adam is nearby. Nowadays I create through Sunny Faces Designs, with intention that each design will help bring people together and awaken everyone to celebrate each day with their own piece of music.
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Create Happiness by Design

No matter what, you can find joy again!

Today, join me in saying farewell to past negativity. Your experiences have made you who you are today and there is no benefit from remaining stuck in wishing things could be different. Now is the time to treat yourself with love and embark on the happiness trail with diligence. In your heart you know you are being guided and supported by the Universe to create and fulfill your passions in life. This year is about going back to basics, accepting yourself, letting go of any negativity and focusing on dreaming, creating and keeping life simple. When you provide yourself with the love and the nourishment you deserve, you unearth the will and the energy to focus on making yourself happy. You stop noticing others and start tuning into your own desires. Come and explore the happiness trail, embrace change and create a life which nourishes your soul and fulfils your dreams. Sign up for my new on-line course, My Favourite Things, to inspire you to embark upon your trail.
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