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There's a discount jewelry sale happening in my instagram stories right now 🖤🖤🖤

I know it must seem like a broken record talking about these, BUT I just wanted to remind everyone that today is the last day to order any of the spooky cuties if you want them in time for Halloween! 👻🖤✨️. After this order being placed tonight, there is no guarantee that they will make it in time.

I'll also be having a jewelry story sale tomorrow starting at noon eastern time with all old stock jewelry so tune in for that tomorrow! 🖤🖤🖤

Some more spooky creations 👻🖤✨️.

Boo 👻✨️🖤
It's that time of year again when we can break our the spooky jewelry! And also the time of year I get an increase in orders for my sheet ghost pieces which is why I'm here to remind you to get yours this week if you have your heart set on one for Halloween!

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Rooted is now up! 🔗 in bio 🖤🖤🖤

It seems to go without saying that it's impossible to pour from an empty cup, but for those of us who identify as healers it comes naturally sometimes to keep pouring and pouring until we are left bone dry. I was beginning to see xtwii in the same way. That I couldn't pour any more into it and had run into a stalemate of sorts. No matter how much I was trying to force the creativity due to sheer survival it just wasn't coming, and so I surrendered and stepped away till I could find a way to fill my cup up again. Rebirth, transformation, healing...whatever you want to call it is messy and often is accomplished by first looking in the mirror. By identifying the parts of ourselves that have a choke hold on us, or maybe don't project us forward, we can start to carve the path out till we see light again.
Ironically I've always been afraid of snakes, but this year I've been drawn to them regardless as they teach me the patterns and motions to move forward, to lie still when necessary, to survive and thrive, and keep myself simply grounded.
Paired with my other favorite for a few years now, garnet lays at its belly with quartz and vera cruz amethyst and wrapped in grounding copper.
This piece will be part of Rooted which is releasing Thursday at 7pm Eastern time 🖤

I did a big thing today 🖤
I bought a house!!!

Back in 2018 I found my first home, but at the time I wasn't allowed to post about it because my ex just didn't want me to be excited about much and always "keep a level head." It was the same house that i bought from him in 2021 and sold earlier this year because as much as i loved it, i was walking through too many ghosts from my past that were keeping me locked in place. As sad as I was to see it go, i knew the pain of letting it go would lead to a better future for not just myself but my family.

And here it is 🖤. My house in the Berkshires, set back and peaceful with all the space i need to grow!

You all got me here, and i cant thank you enough for believing in xtwii enough to get me where i need to be, for myself and for you all. Thank you endlessly, i can't wait to show you all what xtwii can be 🖤

Today marks one full year of Tyler's passing. I'd love to say it's been easier, but truth be told there are still some dark times in all of this where his absence screams loudly in my life, but I remind myself how lucky I am to feel so strongly in grief because there was so much love there. I will always miss him, I will always wish things turned out differently, and I will always love him fiercely. 🖤

Tyler passed from an aggressive form of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma that was misdiagnosed for years as bad teeth. While there are many amazing vets in the world, it is important to remember that we must advocate for our animals because they can't do it themselves. I will tell you that the signs were excessive drooling, bad breath, a growth that was labeled as an abscess, and extreme thirst. I don't like fear mongering but if you have a cat who has any of these symptoms, getting a diagnostic test if available to you can help save their lives.

And for those who experience pet loss grief, im here to tell you no matter how much time has passed you are not crazy. Your feelings are always valid here 🖤

Do you stack your bracelets or wear one at a time? For me I usually wear 2-3 depending also on the material and if they play nice together 🖤🖤🖤
There are a handful of new crystal bracelets in the jewelry spot, and i've been really digging the chunky beads this year for sure (it reminds me of 2010 and stacking those chunky neon beads all up my arm 😂)

Its a rainy day today which means im taking advantage of the cozy reading vibes. Lately i've been into horror books and am currently reading Gone to See the River Man. What are you currently working on?

I also finally finished adding some new crystal bracelets and another handful of crystals like all of these flower agate/amethyst spheres you see here! Happy Sunday beauties!

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Did i bite off more than i could chew today with 25 listings and another 25 to go? You betcha!

While i didn't get everything uploaded in time such as a giant handful of crystals, and a few other pieces of jewelry, there is still quite the selection now available!

Instead of continuing to try to push today as i battle technology (sup mercury retrograde...) im going to split this up and release the rest tomorrow and finish up some more jewelry! If there was something you had your heart set on that you dont see, feel free to send me a message!

A platter of Crystal Armor ⚔️✨️🖤

Letting go 🖤

Sunday marked the official move out of my home, and im currently nestled into a friend's home who has been extremely generous to host myself and the animals and is giving me time to look at what's next and where is next. The emotional feeling of leaving my home for good has definitely finally hit me, but im now in the beginning phases of....letting go.

It happened, it's happening, I can't stop it, I don't have control anymore. It's for the greater good of my own life, my business, my animals, and my partner. I have to let go in order to keep myself focused on what it all means.

So here's to letting go to the things that no longer serve you. For having the grace to know when its time to walk away, and for the strength to move forward in pursuit of peace and stability and just....living your life.

On a different note, I have my desk set up, and im unpacking the little makeshift studio I have this week. If you are waiting on a custom or made to order I'll be bashing those out finally and getting caught up. Thank you immensely for your patience and understanding, and trust in me and my work.

Hello! Long time no see and for a good reason 🖤.
What you are looking at....and it kind of breaks my heart in a strange way...are the last pieces that will be created in this home. Now I know that sentence seems heavy and misleading so let me start by saying no, xtwii is going nowhere! If anything, it's getting a chance to become everything I've ever wanted it to be 🖤.
I will be moving out officially next week of my home for the last seven years. The very place that gave xtwii the chance to be what it is today, and something I never thought was possible. This last month has been filled with a lot of different obstacles, and the biggest thing is the lack of time to create, but coming up is a temporary space for me to focus and hone everything in again to get xtwii back to where it was while I also look for my newest home in Western MA. This is huge for me more than just the fact that I'll be in a new space, but I've been settled in Central MA for the last 11 years, so moving to an entirely new place where I don't know the layout feels exciting and scary all at once.
There are so many feelings going on, but in the end I will say there is hope. Something I haven't felt for the last three years, and for that I am definitely excited.
As for these pieces, I'll be taking them with me to The Lavender Farm Festival where I will be set up all weekend starting tomorrow, and I may offer them up in my stories throughout the weekend as well so stay tuned 🥰🖤

Close up details ☀️✨️💛

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My home for the last seven years is practically packed away and will officially go on the market next week. It's been a confusing mix of emotions living in a house that hasn't felt like a home in quite a while, and knowing that I'm about to embark on not just the next chapter but the pursuit of inner peace once again as I lay the ghosts of this house to rest. This place had its purpose, and I remember when I found it I was holding my breath waiting for the offer to be accepted and the overjoyed feeling of getting to hold the keys. Then I bought it to become the sole owner, and while that came with many hardships (still does) it taught me more about my strength.
While xtwii started in a small apartment wedged into a corner, this is the place that birthed it's full potential. This is the place that allowed me to have the leap of faith that everything would work out, and it did! It's held tens of thousands of ideas, it's sent out over 6000 packages, it's held live sales, it's been the place you have seen me the most through the window I opened here on IG.
It's also the place that marks some of the toughest battles I've been through. It's a place I got married at and fell out of love. It's the last place Tyler was ever physically alive and the place I had to make the hard decision to let him go in this very backyard. It's the place I brought my first dog home to, it's the place I have laid my head the most for the past 2,555 days.
While this house hasn't sold yet, xtwii will still run since it is my livelihood, but things may take me an extra second as I'm working out of boxes and piles, focusing on getting this place sold quickly, and overall start looking for where I will land next. That being said, I have opened up my first ever xtwii ultimate mystery box that will include crystals, jewelry, home decor items, and other small things that I have offered throughout the years! A box full of xtwii experience offered in 3 different price points. Find the link to it in my stories 🖤

How do you like your earrings?
Personally I wasn't an earring girly till last year, but they've become a new favorite accessory for sure! I will say I love long dangle earrings over studs but it's probably because my hair is usually wild and you wouldn't see them otherwise 😂
Ps: This particular style is still part of my made to order section! 🌙✨️💜

First time I've ever offered up a mystery box that includes a little bit of everything xtwii has to offer! You can expect to get crystals, jewelry, a little home decor item, and some other small things I've offered over the years!

Xtwii ultimate mystery box A perfect little surprise with all the things xtwii has to offer! Each box will be put together as they are ordered and will consist of jewelry, crystals, small trinkets that xtwii has offered in the past, and some form of home decor item as well! These are a completely new journey for me, and each....

Too soon to be spooky or are you spooky all the time 👻🖤✨️
First off, there is an auction happening on today with over 40 items to help out another artist in need who is facing potential homelessness. You can read about it on the page and if you have the means to share, like, or bid to help them out it's so very appreciated! I donated one of these spooky cuties 👻

3d printed in solid sterling silver, these sheet ghosts are in my made to order section and come in various sizes, necklaces, earrings and even rings!

Check out this bad-$$ order going out 😍. This particular customer got one of my made to order amber sun necklaces (number 67 to go out into the world to be exact!) With matching earrings, two sword suit necklaces, and an adorable chiapas amber bee necklace! This handful screams sun warrior and im here for it ☀️✨️🗡🖤

I just updates the remaining amber cabs for the larger amber sun made to order as I am packing things away and have limited space to work, but these can still be made before the big changes happening in my life ☀️. Find them by tapping on the photo or find them in the made to order section 💛

I started drawing and painting suns last year when I realized I had to pull myself out of the darkness. I felt bitterly alone, like no one could understand the pain and loss I was experiencing and couldn't quite put it to words. So I did the next best thing i could do to communicate and I started to create. Now for the last 8 months the sun imagery has taken over quite a lot of my work as it heals parts of me I forgot needed healing. A reminder to myself that while times feel dark, the sun will always rise. ☀️✨️💛

Raise your hand if you love amethyst 🙌💜✨️
These amethyst copper hexagons are the perfect way to adorn yourself being a statement piece yet simple at the same time. And they're great for layering with longer necklaces. There are still a few available, find them in the jewelry spot 💜

Taking things slow 👁✨️🌙

Another bit of brutal honesty coming up as I continue to post less and less and honor what my body has been telling me. For months I have been experiencing pain and fatigue that has all but made me feel like a shell of myself and as I continue to go through testing and more testing, it seems like another diagnosis is on the horizon which makes me feel a lot of different ways. I'm happy in a sense that these tests have proven it wasn't in my head, but at the same time the thought of not being able to "go back to normal" weighs on me heavily. Most days the pain is tolerable if I take it easy and lay down, but because of the inflammation in my hips and legs it's been hard to sit at my desk to create which kills me.

So I'm adapting and using some tucked away skill sets to bring forth some magical bits that I will continue to dust off. Till I find a way to adapt at creating my jewelry again fluidly, I can breathe life into something else. Use what you have, with what you have.

Painting and hand embroidery have been a saving grace for me lately 🖤 I can't wait to show you what these will become!

More swords ⚔️🖤✨️