Seasons change quickly and so we find ourselves at the holiday season once again. I’m the kind of person who likes to celebrate each day and likes to gift myself or others things throughout the year, whenever the heart inspires. Yet, I know that having a special time where perhaps you may save up to do something extra special for people in your life, or even yourself, is meaningful to many, along with valuing traditions that are important to you.

I love Christmas time for its extra enchantment and magick, as I know many others do as well. There’s something about a winter wonderland, snow faeries, elves, enchanted creatures, and lights that tickles the heart. (111 word count there – haha!! Or rather…hoho!!) 😉

There’s something fun about unwrapping a present given to us…perhaps it’s also the symbolism I love of clearing away the surface to get to the authentic core gift we receive by that digging.

So for all of you gift-givers and gift-receivers, I do have some possible ideas you may enjoy for this holiday season and all year through.

CRYSTALS & CRYSTAL PAINTINGS:

I just stocked up my Crystal Illuminations Etsy Shop with new magickal friends (although several have already gone to their loving new home while in the midst of writing this).

You will find a wide range of gift items for every budget with prices starting at $9 and up. Everything you see is intuitively chosen for its unique energy, quality, and infused with Reiki love and special goodies from my heart to yours.

If you’ve visited the shop before and had your eye on something, you may be excited to find that I’ve created special Holiday Pricing that ranges up to 40% off on all items through 12/31/13.

You can choose from a wide variety of crystals including stand-alone friends, some mojo bag combos, some crystal healing tools, there’s even a Chakra set, a couple of enchanting necklaces, and new L.O.V.E. Seeds (yes, everyone’s favorites are back)! I have three of these available, which are large Quartz L.O.V.E Seeds. And of course, Crystal Illuminations paintings that embody the essence of each crystal to fill your space with their energetic support. There are a couple of prints of two favorites people love, also available – Eternal Harmony: The Journey Home and Cosmic Sunset over the Ocean.

Included in the new crystals are a couple of Andaras, along with some new finds that are rare and powerful including Satya Mani Quartz, Dream Quartz, and Gold Azeztulite that is part of a 5-piece mojo bag set.

I did also have an amazing new crystal, Fenster or “Window” Quartz and the awesome, rare Tibetan Quartz, but they were among some that went quickly. If I come across more of these, I will add them to the shop in the future, as they are both amazing crystals of these times. (I’ll likely also do an upcoming blog on some of these amazing new crystals to share about their energy and introduce them, if you don’t already know about them)

I do hope you’ll enjoy exploring the crystal friends and take the time to read their properties to learn about them and see if they would be a supportive companion for you or someone you know and love.

UNIVERSAL ARKITECTURE FEATURED GIFT ITEMS:

Along with Crystal fun, you may also find a creative expression to be a wonderful gift that carries meaning.

At my Cafe Press Shop, “Heart Creations“, you’ll find 8 of my paintings from the series, “Universal ARKitecture“ featured on unique merchandise from as little as just over $4 to only $39.

These make great gifts for the animal lover in your life, as each item features a unique animal, most of which are endangered species – art that conveys compassion, awareness, and insightful wisdom that each animal shares, infused into your daily life experiences.

You’ll find these images available on t-shirts, baby clothes, bags, yoga pants, yoga mats, tea light candles, everyone’s favorite keepsake boxes, mugs, Sigg water bottles, calendars, greeting cards, key chains, jewelry charms, animal companion heart tags, stuffed animals, cell phone, kindle and ipad cases, and more. Most items are available in all 8 painting choices, but some have a few different item options. So have fun exploring!

REIKI INTEGRATIVE HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT:

And if that wasn’t enough fun supportive choices, I will also be offering this special on empowering Reiki Healing Attunement distant sessions.

Between now and 12/12/13 if you purchase one Reiki Healing Attunement for $55 you will receive another one free. You can use one for yourself and gift the other, gift both to someone else, or use them for extra support with something you want to receive yourself. These are specifically focused and can be done by distance and set up by email. Limit of 2 can be purchased per person, which would give you 4 for the price of 2.

Email me at tania@taniamarie.com if interested in purchasing one of these as a gift or for yourself.

GIFT CERTIFICATES are always available for Reiki treatments or any other service I provide, which includes:

• Commission a Painting
• Animal Portraits
• Tattoo Design
• Workshops & Retreats
• Reiki

And of course any of my original paintings and prints that are available would make a cherished and timeless gift of art to someone dear.

But wait! That’s not all! 

UPCOMING RETREATS:

Retreats, as well as any workshops, are gifts that keep on giving. The experiences and tools you gain are invaluable, empowering, and life-lasting. I will soon be announcing more of the 2014 Retreats including some more Bimini, Bahamas fun (I just confirmed and secured dates for July 7/20 – 7/25 – details to come in the next week or two).

In the meantime, the year kicks off with our first one in March and here’s an addition to the gift I’m already offering.

Register for the upcoming March Reiki Renewal Retreat – Spring Equinox in Laguna Beach, California by 11/30/13 – that’s just 10 days away – and you’ll not only receive the 12/12/13 Early-Bird special of $100 off, but also receive a free 12″ x 12″ with 1″ Border Giclee on Fine Art Paper, chosen just for you, of one of my paintings in the special series, “In Lak’ech” – this has a retail value of $99. So that’s like receiving nearly $200 as a gift from me.

There is very limited space, so be sure to let me know, as I can only take a certain number of even locals for this retreat.

Yes, I’m super inspired to do what I can to help motivate people to step up and commit to their personal healing journey, as it has profound effects not just for you, but everyone you encounter, and the collective at large. Saying “maybe later” will provide the exact results of your level of commitment. Every moment is precious and vital. We have to make it count in whatever way we possibly can, as we only are guaranteed “right now”.

Happy “Holistic” Holidays!