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Fleurvana+ Streaming Begins I am so thrilled to announce that all of Fleurvana's videos, classes, tutorials, meditations, and business lessons are now available on our new streaming platform! Fleurvana's main objective is to continue to make floral design, business skills, and creative wellness more accessible to botanical artists of all different backgrounds. Along with our new streaming platform we are selling out our 2023 retreats and showcasing the artistry of floral designers in this and our following issues. Welcome to August... it's a hot one!
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MEDITATIVE DESIGNS PAGE 44
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CHAOS & CONFLICT DESIGN PAGE 44
CREATIVE FORECAST WITH KELLY STEGMANN PAGE 54
RECALIBRATION: CREATIVE WELLNESS RETREAT PAGE 60
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I JUST WANT TO DESIGN It's time to get excited about your designs again! Does your design business just feel like an obligation? Do you roll your eyes or cringe whenever you have to design for your clients? If you're like many creative entrepreneurs you probably feel like the artistry you loved has become just another stressor, like you’ve lost your passion for your art and your designs are repetitive and boring. You may even wonder if design is still right for you or if it’s time to call it quits before you get trapped. Well think again!
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Order Your Print Copy You can fall in love with your design business all over again! In this book, author, designer and life coach, Shawn Michael Foley AIFD, PFCI teaches you everything you need to know to stop feeling trapped and thrive creatively so you can get your career back on track. Through Shawn's A.R.T.I.S.T.I.C. Journey, you will learn how to:- Reconnect with your creative flow in 8 easy steps- Handle and sidestep your stress and frustrations to boost your productivity- Stay on track with your creative goals and ideasRemember what excites you about design- Rekindle the love for your work and for your business. Order your copy and relight your spark for your design business!
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Shawn will also teach you how to create amazing videos and imagery using simple apps and your smartphone. Additionally, you will learn how to market and monetize your artistry.
Welcome to Fleurvana’s Human Experience: Body Art Retreat! This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from internationally published botanical body art designer and mentor, Shawn Michael Foley. This three-day retreat will be offered in 4 different sessions during Summer & Autumn of 2023 to offer you the best flexibility to attend. During this intimate retreat, you will get individualized mentorship and instruction to sharpen your skills while designing on live models and shooting your own editorial designs.
The retreat includes lunch, beverages, coffee, tea, and snacks, as well as all botanical products and tools necessary for the sessions. The sessions will be held at Shawn's home studio, intentionally kept limited to ensure personalized attention for each participant. Join us for this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best botanical body art designers and mentors in the industry. Register now to secure your spot!
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Creative Energy Forecast August 2023 Kelly Stegmann - The Boho Witchery Page 80 Page 54
It’s hard to believe that August is here already! This has been a summer of transition for so many of us. While some enjoy change and challenges, many of us find it a bit unsettling. The unknown can be scary, even when we know it’s in our best interest. When I sat down to do our collective reading today, I focused on how the Fleurvana community could best utilize these energetic shifts. Here’s what the cards had to say. To begin, I drew Temperance - reversed. The first thing that always comes to mind when I draw Temperance is balance and moderation. In the reversed position, we are asked to look at where we need balance in our lives or what’s out of balance right now? Is there too much play and not enough work? Too many late nights and not enough sleep? Or is more subtle than that.
Maybe you’re giving too much to a relationship where you aren’t receiving enough emotional support back. Or maybe it’s just an overall “all or nothing” attitude. Temperance is also a reminder to have patience. With yourself, with others, and with situations. In tarot, Temperance follows the Death card, which we drew for the collective last month. Death reminded us that something needs to end in order for something new to begin. Temperance reminds us that some things take time. We need to use moderation and slow down. Everything will fall into place as it’s meant to. Next, I drew the Six of Wands, also reversed. We expect to be recognized for our hard work. We want to be thanked for our contribution, our time, our effort.
When that doesn’t happen, we begin to doubt ourselves. After all, what’s the point? Sometimes we get angry how dare they not appreciate all we have done?! When the Six of Wands is reversed, there is a sense of failure and discouragement. You tried so hard and it didn’t work out. Or you missed the deadline. Or maybe there was a misunderstanding with the client and the finished product doesn’t look anything like what they thought they wanted. Mistakes are a part of life. And definitely part of the ups and downs that come with having a creative or artistic business. I do want to mention that sometimes the Six of Wands reversed means achieving a personal accomplishment or a private victory.
But in this particular reading, I got a strong sense that it was more along the lines of being knocked down a peg. A reminder to be humble and that there is always room to learn and grow. Our final card is Strength! I’m happy to see this card for two reasons. One, it’s Leo Season! And the Strength card is an undeniable representation of the Leo sign. It’s bold, proud, and self confident. It’s the eighth card of the deck, matching the eighth month of August. So this card is very appropriate for our reading. The second reason I am happy to see this card is that it also represents our inner strength. And when we have a setback like the Six of Wands reversed, our inner strength is needed.
Overall, these three cards tell quite the story for our August energy. We are reminded to be patient; we can’t please everyone, and our time will come. Looking a little deeper, we shouldn't let a setback, no matter how big or small, derail us from our dreams and purpose. Not everything is going to be a success right out of the gate. It could take a lot of trial and error. That’s where we are called to have patience and take our time. Remember that a setback isn’t the end, it’s just a delay. Keep believing in yourself and your dreams. With time, you will be successful and get the recognition you deserve. In the meantime, be proud of yourself and your work! We once again had two Major Arcana drawn for our collective. As the majors represent more significant life changes and events, I think it’s important to acknowledge these cards in general.
One, I think we draw so many majors because our collective energy is a strong, creative one. That higher energy attracts the “stronger” cards. Two, August may bring about a situation that has you questioning yourself and your work - in a positive or negative way. Don’t rush into any decisions, take your time to think things over and let things play out a little bit. Make sure you are maintaining a good balance in all areas of your life. This will lead you to those small victories and wins that help build your confidence. Your strength comes from who you are inside, not what others see or think. Keep creating magic! Kelly I read for our collective as a whole, so please only take what speaks to you. It’s also helpful to check back at the end of the month to see if anything else resonates.
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It took me 5 years to recover from burnout because I didn't take the time to work through it while it was happening.
Meet Your Host: I'm Shawn Michael Foley. I help florists & artists get over their B.S. to harness and reconnect with their badass creative energy.
During my active recovery I became a certified Reiki Energy Healer & specialize in guiding creatives through deep transformation. I'm hosting this recalibration retreat so you don't have to go through it the hard way like I did.
In 2018 I hit full career burnout head-on. I was creatively, physically, emotionally, & even spiritually exhausted.
Join me in my own home for this cleverly designed 3-day immersive to empower your artistry, refresh your spirit, and ascend into the amazing artist that you are!
I was over worked, unappreciated & worst of all, I started to hate designing.
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Food & Drink Lunch, snacks, coffee, beverages & spirits are all provided. Dietary restrictions & preferences are accommodated.
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