OakenDoe Studio

After a few weeks of strep, rsv and an ear infection in my household its time to fill up my cup so I can pick back up on some of the amazing business ideas and plans I have been working on!

This spring/summer gardening and having a "natural" yard have been my cup filler! Here are some of my beauties!

What are some things that fill your cup?!

Hey friends and followers I have been in the works to build this business and I need your help. If you could share some insight I'd be so grateful.

When it comes to business hours for sessions that include guided meditation, hypnosis and life coaching would it be helpful to offer hours outside of the normal "business day"? Like say 6-8pm, 5-7pm or weekends etc.

Let me hear your preferences!

Filling your cup can be accomplished in many different ways. Yesterday my cup needed a refill so I decided to bring my two happy places together. My kitchen and my greenhouse. I don't have a nice sunny or warm windowsill for bread to rise, so why not use my greenhouse?!

I wasn't sure what to expect, especially since this was my first time making this type of bread, but regardless, I knew my cup would get filled by doing this. And for me, that's what mattered.

Food is one of my love languages, so without knowing the outcome, I still put my love and caring intentions into this. My family is often the first people to taste my experiments, and even if it flops, I want them to feel the love. To me, it's a win-win. I get to fill my cup, and my family gets their bellies full with hopefully yummy foods.

Fast forward a couple of hours, and I had perfectly warm and yummy artisan bread. My cup was full, and my family gave raving reviews. Win-win!

But the bigger message here is that even if we don't know the outcome, we should always move with love and caring intentions. We rarely know the outcomes of a journey, but if we start them off right, they will be more enjoyable, and oftentimes, others will benefit. Win-win 🥰 Society as a whole could use some more win-win scenarios.

Today's task is simple but so important. Today's task is to rest and to not fuss over self imposed deadlines.

Many of us fall into the belief and buy into self imposed deadlines. We often feel that if we fail to meet those deadlines then we "failed" the day. But remember self imposed deadlines are not real. It's ok to pause and rest WHENEVER you need to. Those tasks can wait.

Here is your sign and the green light to REST.

My labor of love today! Lilac season is always way too short so I'm doing what I can to extend the experience.

•Syrup
•Experiementing with 2 different face toners
•Herbal Bath Salt

And then hanging some to dry for more goodies later!

Being a mama is tough, and starting the day off with very big emotions from your kiddos makes it even more tough. It can set the tone for the day IF you allow it, too. We all have less than beautiful moments when emotions are running big, but we have the power to reset. Pause, breathe, and take a moment to think of how you can reset.

Music has always been my reset button. So yes, although I have a laundry list of things to do (like everyone), I chose to be mindful and reset the tone for the day. Who wants to walk around carrying all those icky feelings?! No one! So be kind, be gentle, and give yourself the time to reset. I spent some time plugged into my inHarmony meditation cushion so I could let go of the tension, let go of the mom guilt for allowing my emotions to get big and to reset.

Now, let's not forget about our beautiful children who were a part of the big emotions. If you as an adult need a reset from those big emotions, more than likely, your kiddo will also. I asked Godric what he needed to feel better, and his reset was having the window all the way down on our drive to preschool. By the time we got to our destination, he was calm and ready to start his day. It's so important to teach our kiddos these skills while they are little sponges. I'm definitely proud of Godric for his ability to reset so he could also go on to enjoy the rest of his morning.

And that is ok... Doing nothing can also be called REST. We all deserve rest. Whether it be your mind, body and/or soul you deserve to rest. Not only will you feel better but by feeling better it will allow you to tackle that long to do list the next day. And if you only tackle one or two things on that list then need another rest that is ok too! Give yourself what you need when you need it. Future you will appreciate it!

What a lovely chain reaction resting can cause!

Perfect day for planting! I'm new to the container gardening game so fingers crossed we get something to grow!

And yes planting "real" seeds helps to plant those metaphysical seeds! This Midwestern Hodge Podge Witch has her wheels a turning!

It only takes a small amount of effort to create new healthy habits. It doesn't need to be an all or nothing or "go big" kind of deal. Something as small and simple as a 10 min meditation session each day can help you get where you eventually want to be.

Box two out of two... My inHarmony meditation cushion! And this is beyond what I expected! I cannot wait to see how this helps me on my journey 🧘‍♀️😍

One of two boxes open! Can't wait to set up the inHarmony meditation cushion 🧘‍♀️😍

Happy Tuesday friends!!!

After a crazy holiday season with lots of illnesses in the house and stuff with the kiddos I have finally had time to do some work!

I will be at another vendor show Feb 10th and these gems will be coming with me!

After a hectic past couple weeks I was able to sneak in the office and get some cinnamon brooms made!

Happy Wednesday my friends! I have signed up for another vendor show!

I will have some of the same goodies I had at the Hallows Eve Market but also adding in some new things too!

Something from you now! I would like to put some feelers out and ask you what are some items or tools for your spiritual practice that you might be interested in seeing on my table.

I also would like to see if there would be an interest if I offered intuitive oracle and pendulum readings this time around.

All ears over here and would love to have some engagement and hear ideas.

Hope you all are having a blessed day ~Brittnie~

Happy "early" Samhain

Every year we turn Samhain into a SEVERAL day holiday so yesterday we kicked off the day with a Blessings Simmer Pot.

A simmer pot is a wonderful multipurpose ritual. You get to pick your ingredients with great intention for what you, your family and home needs. And as an added bonus it will fill your home with the most amazing aroma and energy.

In our pot we used the following ingredients:

Cranberries: triple goddess, love, abundance and protection

Apples: wisdom and love

Oranges: bounty, joy, luck

Cinnamon: protection, prosperity, passion

Clove: bringing energy to health and wellness, protection

Salt: healing, protection, cleansing

Bay: abundance, road opening, spiritual connection

Water: New beginnings, cleansing

Just wanted to take a second to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Hallows eve Market yesterday! Thank you for not only supporting my business but all the other vendors.

It was so successful and surpassed my expectations! This first experience was a pleasant one and I cannot wait to do it again!

It's time! Hallows eve Market is under way! And operation first show!

Come out and see all of the wonderful vendors!!!

One of my favorite projects and protective tool every home could use! Witch Balls!

I need to keep some surprises so to see the final product come see me Saturday at the Hallows eve Market!

More goodies in the making for the Hallows eve Market Saturday!

It's been such a wonderful time getting to reconnect and make things to share!

Tonight's project!

🍚🌸🏵Ritual Bath Salts🌸🏵🛀

36 rollers made! Now waiting on more empty bottles to arrive.

Today's batch consists of :Uplift, Alleviating, Let Go, Centering, Inner Child and Temperance!

It's oil day! Getting ready for the Hallow's Eve Market!

I have a good list of blends I have been testing out but would LOVE some crowd suggestions. Whether it's a particular aroma or for a specific emotion or physical intention let me know!

Here's a little sneak peak of some of the magical items I've been working on for the Hallows eve Market! Excited to try out a couple other projects and make some essential oil roller blends!

Hope to see some friendly and familiar faces there 🥰

After only keeping my business reserved for close family and friends I have decided it's time to branch out and really make it a business!

I will be attending this vendor show next month!

Between working and being a mama of busy little boys I am trying my best to make sure I have some lovely items crafted up for spiritual work.

My hopes are to have essential oil roller bottles, doorknob witch bells, dressed candles for prayer or magic work, spell jars and witch balls.

I have not decided yet if I will be bringing an oracle deck or a pendulum for mini readings. But that is also a potential service.

Hope to see some beautiful and familiar faces!