The Key
The Artist is no other than he who unlearns what he has learned, in order to know himself.
― E.E. Cummings
WATCHFULNESS, WISDOM AND LIGHT
In Greek literature, Hyperion was ascribed the characteristics of the "God of Watchfulness, Wisdom and the Light.” Seems he was the first to understand the movement of the sun, moon and stars and that the seasons are caused by these celestial bodies. Thanks Heavens for this deity. To help us channel some of Hyperion’s wisdom, we created a group of unabashedly indulgent silken ornaments.Choose your favorite tassel (or tassels) from seven different colors of sumptuous silk floss. Each tassel is held together and bound with a grand brass band (featuring a large Kristal crystal in a matching shade to that of its respective tassel) and waiting very patiently for you to add it (or them, if you feel decadent) to your favorite chain or necklace. Once you’ve done this? Put your necklace on, Hyperion Tassel in full effect, and do something delicious.
WHEN YOU STARTED THE EXPERIMENT
You stand in the field not yet being
struck, talking to nothing, jagged
& unsure. You knew this
when you started the experiment; you wanted
to be changed & you were—
―Brenda Hillman
See the Transformative Dragonfly Pendant Here
Stay At Home Moms
Staying Home to raise children is not a vacation.
It is Work. A lot of work. A lot of it thankless.
We notice you. You inspire us. You inspire your darlings.
You inspired these…
Stay At Home Moms
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For Mom
You will remember that game long after the golden mylar has peeled off that trophy, because #9 calls you Mom.
Mother's Day Gifts
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Foodie Love
If it’s not delicious, why bother? Knows what epicure means (She is one. She also knows the best street tacos in 9 major cities and two random ones, and she’s not wrong. She also might be you). Delightfully so.
Foodie Love
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Elephant Love
Lucky. Loving. Knows her strengths. Undeterred by obstacles, finds ways around or under barriers. Has (or strives for) unusual patience, outmatched only by a capacity for joy and ridiculous laughter. Smiles at babies.
Undeterred by obstacles.
Elephant Love
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A Morning Offering (Excerpts)
A Morning Offering (Excerpts)
All that is eternal in me
Welcomes the wonder of this day.
May my mind come alive today
To the invisible geography
That invites me to new frontiers,
To break the dead shell of yesterdays,
To risk being disturbed and changed.
May I have the courage today
To live the life that I would love,
To postpone my dream no longer
But do at last what I came here for
And waste my heart on fear no more.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Clear in work,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
— John O’Donohue
What does Waxing Poetic mean?
What does Waxing Poetic mean?
One definition will say that ‘waxing poetic’ means ‘speaking in a flowery or poetical fashion,’ but another focuses more on the individual words and reminds us that ‘waxing’ means ‘to become, to evolve into something else’ (like a waxing moon), and ‘poetic’ means… well, just that, and everything related. To continue to pay attention, as poets do, is to continue to grow… which is to continue to evolve and become who we are truly meant to be. And, because we love double entendres here, our name also pays homage to the lost wax process… the lovely way a shape is temporarily held in wax from which a mold is created, and then gently melted away to leave its permanent mark – the mold – to be filled again and again.
Welcome to Nota Bene (both Latin and Italian for “note well,” which we do around here!). At Waxing Poetic, we make things, and get the chance to see them made real (and loved, and changed – by all of you). Here you will find tiny actions, tiny pieces, and tiny particulars of our process – the small (and not so small) things that matter much.
Enjoy!
Patti Pagliei, Founder
