Efflorescent Memoirs

When you look at a single flower, its likely that you are looking at many flowers that make up one, without even knowing it!
Dahlia 

Common flowers such gerberas, dahlias, hibiscus, geraniums, and more have fruits in the center of the head called florets. These florets make up tiny flowers that produce fruit of their own. 
Gerbera 
So what does all of this mean to you? 
Geraniums
Well, think about it... Your outter flower is what we initially see when we look at you. However, it's your florets that make you the dynamic individual that you are. Take a moment to list your qualities. Here are some examples: Intelligent, humble, determined, trustworthy, humorous, loving, understanding, unique, etc. Your list may include many of those and more!
Gerbera
Notice, I strayed away from adjectives that would decribe the physical appearance. Your florets are the fruit inside that make you shine from within. Your inner fruits determine what everyone sees on the outside. Don't hide them, instead, i…

The process of a butterfly's life cycle is miraculous. From a caterpillar, to a cocoon, to a butterfly, it is all symbolic of our own life cycles as well. 

The cocoon stage (chrysalis) is the most critical. This is where we practice solitude and reflection. This solitude plays a vital role in helping you to discover yourself! However, unlike the butterfly, humans go through many different cocoons throughout a single lifetime. For every transition in your life, you will have a chrysalis stage. Use this period to work on YOU! Be selfish, be reflective, and better yourself! During this stage, meditating and journal writing is very helpful. Ask yourself reflective questionsabout your decisions, your goals, and even your surroundings. Look within yourself when seeking the answers. Be very careful not to allow toxins into your cocoon. You need positivity, light, and love during this stage of your personal development. Do not allow anyone or anything to taint you. 

When you are ready to sp…

Many of you may remember, when first launching my thrift shop, it was called Vintage Homeless. There's a little more behind that name. The full name was actually, Vintage Homeless Indian. When asked a few years back 3 words to best describe my style, those 3 words: vintage homeless Indian, were the most suitable. Back in my early twenties, I was retro, grudge, and bohemian all at the same time. 
A pattern from a pair of pants I picked up!
Although I have outgrown those days, I still have a great appreciation for the vintage pieces and India's culture. When visiting Little India, also known as Artesia, in the state of California, I stumbled upon Sahara's Vintage Boutique. I was in vintage-bohemian-heaven! It's family owned and all proceeds go to Domestic Violence. If ever in LA, be sure to check it out! 
There was a wall of beautiful Tikkas like this one!
I picked up this amazing number!
All Gold Bracelets 
They even do Henna! The artist that did mine was @karishmabeauty on I…