Chevron Jewelry Inspirations: Empowerment, History, and Handmade Style

 

Chevron wing earrings inspired by nature’s 

colors and timeless symbolism.

It's no surprise nature is at the core inspiration of Beech Designs' creations. But did you know that geometric shapes, like the Chevron, hold history and symbolic meaning? 

Drawn to its simple yet powerful form the Chevron plays as a recurring design theme throughout jewelry adornments here. 

A Bit of History 

The Chevron shape is rooted in ancient history and is recognized as one of the oldest symbols. With history dating back to the Neolithic era (6th to 5th millenia BC).

Some of the earliest Chevron designs are found displayed on ornamental pottery and rock art. 

Around the world

The chevron has adorned architecture for centuries,
from floors and arches to decorative details.

Since ancient times, symbolic writing to
many aspects within architecture, the Chevron has been found throughout subsequent cultures to the present day. From Chevron patterned flooring, to decorative archways and columns, to roofing. And is still popular today. 

From ancient symbols
to modern design, the chevron
continues to inspire.

Additionally, it is recognized as a celebrated symbol within badges of rank, it has been a recurring welcomed flag motif, and continues to influence fashion worldwide.

Chevron 🔰 Power

Throughout history, the chevron has
symbolized achievement, rank,
and recognition.

Other symbolic meanings

Intuitively drawn to the shape of the Chevron, its enriched meaning is backed with significant blessings of luck and good fortune, protection, and of hope for the future. As well as more well known associations of strength, unity, and honor.

The turquoise parrot colors,
where geometric pattern
meets organic beauty.

It's no wonder this theme continues to be an inspiring design here.

Chevron jewelry adornments by Beech Designs honors your spirit and reflects empowerment on your journey. ✨

Explore your next favorite piece.

Brighten your style with handmade Chevron designs in our studio gallery.

A playful take on the chevron motif, these handcrafted earrings
combine geometric pattern, movement, and intricate beadwork.

Explore more jewelry inspirations in Shell Power: Whispers of Inspiration from Mother Nature

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Beech Designs

Objects of Desire + Notes From The Studio

 

UGC for Beginners: Start Flexible Content Creation From Home

When Traditional Work Doesn't Fit Your Life Anymore

There are many people searching for ways to work from home, build flexible income, or create work that actually fits their life—not the other way around.

Not because they lack ambition, discipline, or ideas—but because traditional job structures don’t always leave space for real life. 

Different energy levels. Different responsibilities. Different seasons of life.

And for many, the question slowly shifts.

It’s no longer:

“How do I do more?”

Instead, it becomes something more aligned, more honest:

How do I build work that actually works for me?

A way of working that feels adaptable. Creative. Sustainable. Human.

For those exploring flexible creative work, I put together a simple UGC Starter Kit designed for beginners navigating the early steps.

Explore the Starter Kit →

A New Kind of Creative Work: UGC

One of these paths is UGC—User Generated Content.

In simple terms, UGC involves creating short-form content—videos, photos, or everyday product demonstrations, or everyday lifestyle storytelling.

This content shows up in:

• social media posts
• paid ads
• websites and product pages

You are not required to be an influencer.
You don’t need a large audience.

Instead, you’re working as a content creator for brands, producing authentic, usable content they can share on their own platforms. 

For many people, this becomes an approachable entry point into online creative work—without needing to build a personal brand first or fit into traditional work structures.

Why UGC Is Becoming a Path for So Many People

There is a growing need for work that feels more flexible, more independent, and more adaptable to daily life.

UGC is becoming part of that shift because it allows people to:

• work from home
• create on their own schedule
• begin without a large following
• builds income gradually over time

With perseverance your success will grow. For some it could be overnight success. But for most creators, momentum builds through consistency, experimentation, and continuing to show up.

It’s part of a movement toward independent creative work—where people build income through skills, not job titles.

And for many, this provides a space of opportunity to express ones creative ability.

A Starting Point...

UGC rarely begins with a perfect plan.

More often, it's a decision to simply start showing up as someone who creates.

This path is often explored by people who require more flexible ways of working, including:

• caregivers navigating changing schedules
• students building income alongside studies
• people feeling burnt out from traditional jobs
• individuals rebuilding after life transitions
• beginners exploring online creative work
• stay-at-home parents looking for flexible income

Each situation is different.

But the underlying need is similar:

Work that is simple enough and flexible enough to sustain.

How You Structure Is Critical

For most beginners, the challenge is not creativity.

It’s structure:

• how to present yourself to brands
• what to include in a portfolio
• how to price my work
• what makes you “ready”
• with products you experience 

Why stay in research mode... Overthinking?...

In creative work like UGC, readiness builds after you begin. And over time you vision becomes clear through action. 

How the UGC Starter Kit Came to Be

When I first started exploring UGC, the creative part came naturally.

Creating content, experimenting with ideas, and finding my own rhythm.

That part felt intuitive and exciting.

But very quickly, I realized something else:

There are a few essential tools needed to actually work with brands. The in-depth parts of creative work.

Such as:

• a simple portfolio
• a rate card/ your pricing 
• an invoice template

These foundational pieces take time to create.

It can be daunting. One may find themselves spending more time setting up systems instead of focusing on creating.

And somewhere in that process, a thought kept coming up:

“If this is a challenge for me, I imagine it's a challenge for other people too.”

So the UGC Starter Kit began.

A simple set of foundational tools to help people move from thinking about starting... to actually beginning.

So Let's Begin

The UGC Starter Kit was created to remove some of the early challenges that often holds people back.

Inside, you’ll find:

• a simple UGC portfolio structure
• a beginner-friendly rate card template
• a basic invoice template

The core pieces needed to start showing up professionally and confidently.

As there are many ways to build a creative working life.

UGC is just one of them.

It isn't necessary to have everything figured out before you begin.

Because in creative work:

• clarity builds through action
• confidence builds through experience
• direction appears as you move forward

Simply, this is one small, steady starting point for anyone who wants to begin creating work that fits their life more naturally.

If it feels aligned, the starter kit is available whenever you’re ready to take that first step.

Start Your UGC Journey →

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If you're exploring flexible work and creative paths, I share reflections, beginner ideas, and behind-the-scenes notes.

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Beech Designs 

Objects of Desire + Notes From The Studio

🌱 Growing Plants Indoors:

How To Green Your Home’s Energy

*This is a follow-up on a recent post '4 Indoor Plants To Brighten Your World, Epecially For Those Winter Months.

🌿 From Hydroponics to Garden Towers — What You Might Discover

~Experience Indoor Garden Systems & finding balance through the seasons.~

Keeping plants happy indoors

I’ve always loved surrounding myself with greenery, but learning how to make it thrive inside took a bit of experimenting.

When it comes to growing plants indoors, moving from two seasons to four — and working with the natural light available — teaches patience, attention, and care. You start noticing how each plant responds differently to its environment, and you learn to adjust right along with them.

🌱 Starting From the Seed Up

When I started growing indoors, I noticed how much difference it makes to begin with good seeds. I love the Backyard Seed Kit — it’s a thoughtfully curated mix of non-GMO seeds that helps you grow everything from fresh herbs to hearty greens. It’s a simple way to reconnect with the rhythm of growing your own food, even in smaller spaces.

🌞 Finding Balance with Light

Many new growers find that supplemental light or 

compact indoor garden starters make indoor gardening possible through the darker months.

These small setups allow greens to flourish through the winter months —  growing herbs and small veggies year-round, on countertops, shelves, or in cozy corners that wouldn’t support plants on their own.

🌿 What Survived the Seasonal Shift

Some plants adjust beautifully indoors. Such as resilient, oxygen-purifying plants like english ivy, snake plant, golden pothos, ferns, and even aloe vera.

They bring life to the room, improve air quality, and stay green, keeping their rhythm through the darker months.

♻️ The Missing Piece: Compost & Connection

Hydroponics offer steady growth during low-light seasons — but soil brings something different: the natural cycle of composting brings a mineral rich feel and taste.

The natural connection of soil — that earthy scent (mineral rich), and the cycle of renewal that comes with composting fills in where the hydroponic leaves off. 

Combining methods can give you the best of both worlds. Each system offers something the other couldn’t.

🌿 Learning As You Grow

If you’re new to plant care, having a simple guide that makes sense of it all goes a long way — from soil prep to seed starting. The Seed Growing Guide is an easy reference that simplifies what each plant needs, whether you’re planting in a pot, tower, or backyard patch. It’s like having a little growing coach beside you as you experiment and learn.

🌱 Meet the Garden Tower — Grow More in Small Spaces

The Garden Tower 2™ Move and Grow Bundle — a vertical gardening and composting system that bridges the gap between seasons and setups.

What drew me in was how It allows you to:

🌿 Grow up to 50 plants in 4 sq ft

🌿 Compost kitchen scraps into fresh soil

🌿 Roll it indoors or outdoors by season

🌿 Reduce waste + increase harvest in any home size. 

It’s a happy middle ground — combining the ease of hydroponics with the grounding benefits of soil. It helps grow more, waste less, and stay connected to the natural rhythm of things, no matter the season.

🌱 The Journey Continues

Indoor gardening has turned into more than a hobby for me — it’s a slow, steady reminder to care, nurture, and grow through every season.

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your setup, finding the balance between light, water, and soil makes all the difference.

Final thoughts🌿

• Grow your health & nourish your home.

~ Having something edible year round, where you are a part of the growth and production is nourishing, fulfilling and it's an investment in your health.

Every sprout and bloom adds fresh, living energy that transforms your home into a vibrant and calming sanctuary. 

• From seed to savings.

~ After a few harvest cycles, many find their setup pays for itself. Enjoying fresh herbs and flavorful greens and flowers — an endlessly rewarding and satisfying feeling as you bring a bit of the outdoors back inside.

👉 Explore the system here.

 

•Bringing the garden indoors doesn't mean growth has to stop when seasons change — it just adapts. With the right tools and a little attention, your home can become a year-round sanctuary filled with fresh air, beauty, and life.

Have fun, experiment, and enjoy your little indoor oasis. 🌸

Looking for more? Check out

 4 Indoor Plants To Brighten Your World, Especially For Those Winter Months

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The Charmed Studio: For Creative Artists & Writers

Are you an artist or creative entrepreneur? Wondering how to make your dreams a reality, but the thought of creating an outline or a spreadsheet makes you want to clean out the garage, or pull your hair out and run for the hills?

 

Me too!

Recently Beech Designs had a chance to meet up with The Charmed Studio. An online sanctuary where artists & writers can find encouragement, inspiration & rejuvenation. Created by journalist, artist, and writing coach Thea Fiore Bloom, PhD.

 

So delighted and relieved to find The Charmed Studio …so much so I had to make a post about it. Truly a haven for artists and writers.

(Note: Reasons prompting this post. In short- First, the algorithm rates the human being lower and lower on the almighty AI totem poll. It's more important now than ever, we as artists need to support each other where we can.

Second, because we as human beings came here to live from the heart, and love is being creative. 

From my experience and insight it is a limited academic experience called art. So many artists/inventors have chosen to never create or invent again because of their experiences from an academic art setting. 

After recovery may the love of art, and the will to create awaken within you again.

What do you need a degree for? Are you an artist or not?

For those that seek answers, have gone through the gauntlet, and survived, here's some insight. 

Charmed Studio offers sound advice of the afterlife 😆

Honor your abilities.  Do the thing! And your chances are far better than what the tiny fractional slice of opportunity the institutionalized educational system offers. So without further delay, let's dive in!)

You’re Not Alone

As heart centered artists, I think it's important to honor creativity while nourishing and being true to our soul. If we’re not good at making money within the profession, shift perspective. Our skill set is art making.

Supporting ourselves physically can help creativity thrive—sometimes I’ll sip a soothing cup of Golden Milk or take a few Clean Chlorella Tablets to stay energized and clear while creating.

In the art-world & academia, we’re not taught the business aspects, to make sure our art thrive.  This type of education/training is not provided.

 

When creating art is priority, and not marketing, how do we produce results without becoming robots?

I think, no matter where you're at, as an artist, it can be overwhelming to know how to navigate, build & be successful.

And coming from industry/ of institutional settings the general business/marketing model leaves so many of us creatives let down, uninspired, and drained.

This method isn’t for everyone, it has its place/its purpose. But our creative spheres wont fit into those square boxes.

When I start to feel boxed in, I’ll take a short walk, diffuse with a few drops of Organic Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil, or listen to a calming playlist — little rituals that bring me back to flow.

When that valuable time & energy is used to do what we love, Creating art! Offering our unique contributions for the world to experience & enjoy while making a successful living at it.

We want to make sure our businesses can thrive. And build things that are profitable, successful, sustainable, and authentic. So that we can live lifestyles we want to live.

If you’re building your own creative biz, I’ve found keeping a simple artist planner or goal journal nearby helps turn dreamy ideas into doable steps.
 
But stepping out on one's own, outside of the sanctioned system, the supportive navigational substance has been like an unsolved mystery. 

 

 

A Creative Nook In The Universe

I found the Charmed Studio to be a beacon for artists. There you'll discover a spectrum of resourceful coverage while offering insights and inspiration.

 

Thea says, "I noticed making a full-time career out of writing and art made me, and many professional creatives I’ve interviewed, feel like chicken cutlets; with the purpose pounded right out of us. Meanwhile, my artist and writer friends with day jobs beat themselves up, mistakenly feeling like their weekend art-making wasn’t legit.

 I figure artists of every level need a restorative place within to honor, nature, & house the sacred creativity that originally got us up to join the dance of art. I referred to that inner place as The Charmed Studio."

                    

Are you a creative interested in writing and art?

If you are looking to

Write better,

Feel better,

Or
Looking for help with
Meaningful marketing.
But, only if you get to be yourself.

Then take a tour of The Charmed Studio and experience the refreshing & compassionate vibe Thea brings with layered intuitive, creative, and professional experiences that holds and reinforces that space for heart-centered artists and writers.

(I love reading her posts with a mug of organic herbal tea — it’s like learning and self-care in one moment.)

Explore an empowering Charmed Studio journey. With blog topics like, 'The 9 Mistakes Children’s Book Authors Make and How To Avoid Them,' for writers.

Check out 

Tips from Famous Artists 

Inspirational artists like 'Why Is Frida Kahlo So Famous? What You Never Get to Hear About Her and How She Can Make Your Art Life Bloom.'

Or refreshing Business approaches, like 'Bye-Bye Facebook: How To Thrive as a Creative Without Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter'.

She provides audio format for her blog posts, so you can enjoy while walking or driving. (..Oh yeah!)

 

Trail blazer Thea Fiore Bloom, has been Awarded in the top 10% of 'Best Visual Arts Podcast' by Listennotes. 

 

Additionally, Thea offers individual sessions, helping realign and strength one's creative center vision & mission, unique to each creative entrepreneur.

(If you like complementing your creative coaching with natural focus support, lion’s mane or maca root blends can gently boost clarity while brainstorming.)

Are you interested in becoming a successful artist and/or writer without selling your soul and becoming a robot?

Check out the The Charmed Studio.🎙️

For more ideas and informative ways to succeed as a creative check out

DIY Business Tags & Cards, Part 1

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