A Vintage Artist

My Karmic Family Memoirs - The Reveal

2012-02-03T13:10:00.000-08:00

The Reveal
Memoir 10

Finding them was so easy...believing in them can be so hard.

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These are the memoirs of what I know. A gathering of thoughts, memories, past life regressions, and beliefs that have influenced me on all levels of my existence. All visual aspects of my life through art has been influenced by these memories.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

Just like a wave crashing in my mind, the message was loud and clear,

"You can uncover your past life, Terah. You have all of the information needed to find who you were."

From that point on the search became a steady flow of information that carried out over a period of five months and leads me here today. It is unbelievable of how easy the information was obtained by the help of the website: Encyclopedia-Titanica

After I discovered the names and history of a specific couple who incredibly matched the past life of John and I...

I couldn't wait to share it with John.

November 13, 2011
~ A Letter to John ~

 With the information that I had obtained over the period of my  lifetime I was able to narrow the search to one specific couple.  This  couple was on the Titanic.  This is how I did it...
 

*I knew that we were one the Titanic in our later years.  Between 40-60 years old.
 

*I also knew that we were "Upper Class" Passengers.
I knew that we had no children.

*I knew a textile factory was involved and that you were a large business owner. 

*I was pretty sure that we lived in a large city.  I was going back and forth on the US and Europe. 

*I knew that I was not originally from the "Upper Class" before I was married. 

*Their were other small details such as love for children, etc. 

So...I pulled the "Upper Class" Passenger list from  Encyclopedia Titanica.  Narrowed my search by  couples with their last name that had no children.  Viewed their  backgrounds, age, residence, and...if the husband survived or died.  

The list narrowed and the couple's name are:  
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You can only imagine the excitement I must have felt when I read the biographies of the couple for the first time. I was nervous and could not believe what I was reading.

"Could they have been us...truly?"

As I began to read further and find new information, each puzzle piece began to fit ever so perfectly...intertwining with the past and of their story.

~ The Story of ~

Mr. Martin Rothschild & Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Anne Rothschild

 
Documentation and Credit: Encyclopedia Titanica
 

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs" 

~ Terah Ware

Sepia Jewels - Inspiration From a Historical Past Time

2012-02-03T05:12:00.000-08:00

Se.pi.a :

A reddish-brown color associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Beautiful and delicate comes to mind when looking at antiquated letters. The deliberate strokes from the dip pen make the words even more enchanting.

The idea of Sepia Jewels first surfaced when a Victorian poem journal was given to me. Each page was adorned with amazing handwritten script that sparked my appreciation of writing. I immediately thought of small jewels that would be accented by this historical past time.

The Sarah McCleery Necklace

This particular piece was experimental. I wanted to layer different vintage materials of an antique crocheted flower accented with a mother of pearl button on a Victorian handwritten script.

I felt that the design was strong and will pave the way for more similar designs.

Among the Victorian handwritten letters, I also wanted to include pieces that would accent the theme of writing.

Vintage European Stamps were upcycled to whimsical adornments accented by Czech glass beads that have been fire polished in opalescent hues.

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~ The Sepia Jewels Collection ~

are currently on display and available at the

"Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery

Union & Sepia Jewels Exhibit - Michael Douglas Jones - Terah Ware

2012-01-21T15:48:00.000-08:00

The UNION Exhibition

by Michael Douglas Jones

will open in

Boonsboro, Maryland

GiftsInnBoonsboro

February 4th - 29th

Opening Reception

February 4th, 1-3pm

I am pleased to announce this upcoming exhibition. A collection of mixed media art/journals that commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

Michael Douglas Jones displays layers of history with splendid antiquity.  Visual stories that are told from assemblage artifacts.

 When I first heard that Michael would be exhibiting his work at the "Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery.  I immediately thought how wonderful it would be to have a dual show.  His work captivated me many years ago when I was visiting the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center in Frederick, MD.  I remember completely relating to his way of communication...through his work of art.  

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He was, by far, the artist who had a voice who spoke clearly and precisely...

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~ VISUALLY ~

It is with great pleasure that my new collection, "Sepia Jewels" of antique letters, wax seals, Edwardian lorgnette, and calligraphy nibs will be among these stories of old.

 "The Union exhibition includes a series of collage  pieces that follow a personal journey through the fictional journals  and love letters of a cavalry courier between 1861 and 1865. A slideshow  of the art pieces are available here, and the book is available here."

Exhibition - Sepia Jewels - Gifts Inn Boonsboro

2012-01-15T07:27:00.000-08:00

An Era's Ambiance

Presents

~ Sepia Jewels ~

I am proud to announce the new collection,

~ Sepia Jewels ~

Join me at the Opening Reception

February 4th, 1-3 pm

"Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery

for thoughtful insight and transcribed beauty.

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My Karmic Family Memoirs - To Know Myself

2012-01-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

To Know Myself
Memoir 9

Before I reveal the names of the couple that I believe to be John and myself in a past life, I would like to say this...

My name is Terah Ware. My purpose in this quest is to know myself. To understand the darkness and light of my soul. I am a loving mother and wife who can not deny her true thoughts and feelings. I am aware of the controversy that lingers with the belief of reincarnation and understands that their are many that disagree. But my respect for all religions holds true and honesty is a virtue. I will only speak and illustrate my beliefs with those that are open and perhaps curious.

With the research that I have found, I am in awe. Finally, I may have the truth. In the coming blog posts I would like to list in detail the explanation of how I found my past and who I was. Please know that I am not seeking fortune or fame...I am simply unveiling history.

I would also like to add...all accounts of my recollections are from memories, past life regressions, intuitive thoughts and conversations with healers. Each "glimpse" into the past are like peering into tiny windows of time. A "glimpse" can only give you a fragment of your past life. It is with multiple regressions that you can "fill" in the gaps.
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ALL recollections or "glimpses" were revealed to me throughout this lifetime. Creating a map to my destination.
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The 19th Century

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs" 

~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Visiting an Orphanage

2012-01-14T18:55:00.000-08:00

Visiting an Orphanage

Memoir 8

I found a little peace of Heaven in an orphanage.

A sweet little girl that called me, "Mommy".

These are the memoirs of what I know. A gathering of thoughts, memories, past life regressions, and beliefs that have influenced me on all levels of my existence. All visual aspects of my life through art has been influenced by these memories.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

Visiting an Orphanage
 

~ A Past Life Regression ~

The orphanage was like a huge fortress.  Very elaborate with stone work and huge windows.  The front door had steps leading up to it and I remember always feeling like it was a facade...a palace misleading the poor.  As soon as I would enter, a large staircase was immediately in front of me.  My eyes would rest on the stairs in anticipation and then I saw her.  She came running down the steps to me, yelling, "Mommy! Mommy!".  She threw her arms around me and we clung together as if we both knew that I was going to wake up from this dream.  
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I was asked by the hypnotist, "Do you recognize her?  Is she someone you know in this lifetime?".  My immediate response, "Yes, her name is Cherish."
 

When I was seventeen years old (1995), I worked at a Boys & Girls Club. Cherish was one of the many young children that I worked with. I felt very connected and close to her and eventually I asked her mother if I could be her "big sister" which is another "United Way" program. Her mother agreed and I was very fortunate to be able to spend time with her. She was truly a loving child.
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When looking back at the original letter that I wrote to John, I realized how desperate I truly was to have a child. Not just for myself, but for the sake of our marriage.

~ Quotes ~

~ Past Life Letter to John ~
2011

"The turning point of our marriage began when I was not able to conceive a child. With your family’s dynasty you were determined to have a son to continue your name sake. It was very important to you and the pressure to conceive became overwhelming. The man who once adored me slowly despised me."
"Our house was very lonely even though it was filled with servants. My motherly ways and desire to help children came to light and I spent the majority of my time at a local orphanage. I would visit everyday and eventually I fell in love with a little girl. She would call me “Mommy” and I decided that I wanted to adopt her. I asked you if we could adopt her since we had no children of our own. You refused and said that we had a “reputation” to uphold. I was devastated and over time I fell into a deep depression."

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs" 
~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Portrait Worth a Lifetime

2012-01-02T09:39:00.000-08:00

A Portrait Worth a Lifetime

Memoir 7

Paintings can be away to reveal that part of you that is hiding.

It may take years for that painting to really come to life.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

In 1996, when I was 18 years old, I painted a portrait of myself and of another woman.  I remember feeling like I needed to get her out, like she was hiding inside of me.  

At that time, I did not understand why I painted her to be so sad...

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I truly was going by my intuition and letting myself "feel" her. 

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Today, after researching this past life, I remembered painting this particular portrait.  I realized that the sad woman that I included in my painting was no other than myself in a past life.  I frantically wanted to find this painting to see her face...to see any details that would add to my research.  With help by my family, I was able to uncover the painting that was stored away for sixteen years in my parent's basement.  The rendering was remarkable...  

 
                                                                                                        Self Portrait - 1996 - By Terah Ware 
 

The discovery of this painting from my youth validated my research. The portrait illustrated my overwhelming sadness that I felt during that time. Below are quotes from the original letter that I wrote to John in explaining "why this lifetime has been so difficult for us to forgive".

~ Quotes ~

 ~ Past Life Letter to John ~
2011 

"I was devastated and over time I fell into a deep depression. I can not describe the pain I felt during those later years."

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"I never recovered from our hardships or your death. I became a very lonely woman who detested society’s ways. I felt restricted and a slave to society. I literally became crazy with conformity. It was a very dark time for me as a woman. Never being truly free from your anger and never fitting into what was around me. I sadly became addicted to opium and my last years were numb. Seeing myself in that state, I can only understand that it was the pain that I was trying to mask. I finally died of an overdose, leaving a large house of servants and no children. It was a lifetime of dept to you."
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"I believe I died with such pain in my heart that it has carried with me today. The decisions and choices I make today perseveres what I endured. I wanted to tell you this to help explain why this lifetime has been so difficult for us to forgive. I hope this gives you insight. I know now that because of you I am a stronger woman."

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - An Era Created by an Artistic Hand

2011-12-28T17:22:00.000-08:00

An Era Created by an Artistic Hand

Memoir 6

As an artist, I am a messenger.

As a woman, I am healer.

As a Soul, I am a teacher.

These are my paintings that illustrate the lifetime I remember.

The images of a "Forever Strong Womanhood".

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

Insight - 2001 - Mixed Media

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

  In college, I had an opportunity to create a series of paintings that I still believe to be my finest work.  Each painting became away for me to express my dreams and intuitive thoughts.  At that time and even years later, I did not feel comfortable revealing that they were in fact illustrations from my past...a past life.

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Today, I know now that the "Forever Strong Womanhood" Series was what I wanted to be or what I had become.  A woman who conformed to society and tried to survive among restrictions.  A woman who only dreamed to break free and become independent. 

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With this knowledge, I understand that my Soul today values all of my past hardships and is grateful for the power of "choice".

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Only I can choose my path.  

Forever Strong Womanhood
Artist Statement
By Terah Ware 
 2000-2007  

     There was a time when I accepted average circumstances in my life.  I  ignored the power of choice.  I would allow fate to conduct my  emotions.  By doing a considerable amount of soul searching, I came to  the conclusion that I wanted to create what was always mine; what I  destined myself to have.  I know that this is a self-fulfilling lifetime  that is adorned with a career as an art teacher.  I know that I am  capable of creating paintings that illustrate my desires and dreams. 

Because of this turning point in my life as a stronger woman, I  wanted to convey messages in my paintings to women by illustrating  issues of control, strength and power.  I chose the turn of the century,  the Edwardian Era, as a backdrop for my paintings because the time  period was filled with conformity.  Much like my earlier acceptance of  average circumstances, Edwardian women based their daily decisions by  the influence of their society.  In each painting, I incorporated a  confident or submissive woman to represent their specific challenge or  obstacle. We should appreciate their travels and congratulate the  journey they conquered to reach today. 

The figurative and symbolic subject matter that I chose in this  series creates a surreal world of images that are haunting yet  whimsical.  They form a puzzling composition that dips into an eerie  dream of the past.  The paintings remind you of heirlooms that have aged  through time.  They appear to have a patina or soiled stain that has  corroded the surface of the illustration board.  I love to age the  surface of my work with washes of acrylic paint that have natural hues. The figurative and symbolic images are drawn with pastel and dominate  the collage of papers that have been collected on endless flea market  journeys. 

I believe this series reflects my inner strength and how women have  overcome the constant obstacles that play throughout time.  The past has  forced courageous women to rebel and weak women to have faith for the  future.  I can only offer my paintings to enlighten today's forever  strong womanhood.

Visit the GALLERY for more 
"Forever Strong Womanhood" Paintings!  

Le Corsetaire - 2001 - Mixed Media

Like most women during the 19th Century, I was restricted by societies rules. To ease my lifestyle, I conformed to the expectations around me. I mastered the art of the masquerade, concealing my true desires and dreams. I was the woman who had bravado in a world that was controlled by men. I could never truly breath and I swear as I aged, my life became even more shallow. The corset that I wore became symbolic today. In the above painting, the clown or man...the fool is tightening the strings of the corset. Restricting and controlling her every move. Her stance is of reluctance and surrender. How could she gain control and power when he owned the strings?

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In my past life I remember being controlled. I remember being told that I was not good enough. Perhaps from being from a lesser class or because I was a "woman". I was simply an object, much like an exceptional painting that was hung on our wall. The restrictive nature of our household was stifling and I would secretly dream of freedom...
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But wishing and dreaming for freedom from the man who held me in his clutches...
would later in time come with a price.

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

New Year SALE! - 35% off ALL Jewels

2011-12-27T06:47:00.000-08:00

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~ Jewelry ~

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My Karmic Family Memoirs - Today's Dreaming - Forbidden Play

2011-12-26T06:32:00.000-08:00

Today's Dreaming - Forbidden Play

Memoir 5

Sight ~ Sound ~ Touch

Emotion

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Makes each glimpse into the past become REAL.
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Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

 This particular past life regression was done during a class that I took back in 2001.
The instructor told us to go back to a "happy" time.
This regression was very detailed by using ALL of my senses...including emotion.
I truly felt that I was there, reliving this moment in time.  

Today's Dreaming 

~ A Past Life Regression ~

She would glance over her shoulder to see if he was watching.

Occasionally dipping in and out of the sunlight.

Her  half grin became translucent in the afternoon glow.  A memory that  would radiate throughout the day.  Her casual and deliberate sway would  rustle her modest dress.  When ankles became bare, his eyes would deepen  in lust.  Their laughter and forbidden play swept the dock like the  small waves that gathered around their hearts.
They were in love.
Time was with them when a pocket watch was tossed in the air.  A moment reminding them that this lifetime was unfair. 
Bitter sweet sun rays danced and peeked  through the eyelets of her parasol like little windows that were left  open during morning hue.  Her face warm with such light and happiness  that was fleeting.  For she softly opened her eyes to meet today's dreaming.
 
Photo Credit:
Photographer: Chelsea McBee
Model:
Terah Ware
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  In the regression, I remember looking up through the eyelet parasol and seeing the sunlight peer down onto my smiling face.  I can vividly remember the pocket watch being thrown up into the air in a flirtatious game.  We were in the moment, enjoying the beautiful day.  We were clearly standing on a dock with a large ocean liner to our left and a cityscape to our right.  

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While rummaging through an antique store, I found a similar eyelet parasol that I had to purchase. Later during my college years, a peer took a photo shoot of me with this parasol. The image above captures the essence of that day.

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link:

"My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Simple Dream - A Girl's Passion

2011-12-25T17:22:00.000-08:00

A Simple Dream - A Girl's Passion

Memoir 4

Sometimes a dream can be a snapshot of your past.

A realm of memories that seemed to be translucent messages.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

 Below you will find a dream that I had years ago.  I remember being filled with joy and happiness.  At that time, I had no idea how significant this dream would later become...  

A Simple Dream 

~ January 4, 2004 ~

My brother and I were walking into this large, multi-floor building and as I stepped into this room, my eyes scanned the scene of familiarity and beauty.  I remember saying out loud, "Oh my God!", walls were lined with racks full of Victorian and Edwardian dresses.  Hundreds of clothes were displayed and cases were full of accessories.  I was speechless as I walked through the isles and my mind began to take flight with comfort.  

I remember feeling overwhelmed with happiness. 

 I was truly home...it felt like they were apart of me. 

I began to have tears well up in my eyes.  My brother was casually looking my way and he nodded with a knowing smile.  He knew that I was taken back.  We walked down a flight of stairs to a casino lounge.  I remember saying that I had seen this place before somewhere advertised and ended my dream by saying, 

"Can we go up stairs one more time?".

To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link: 

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Making Ends Meet - The Textile Factory

2011-12-25T15:57:00.000-08:00

Making Ends Meet - The Textile Factory

Memoir 3

About eight years ago I had a past life regression that sent me back to a 19th Century textile factory.

I find that when a door to your past is opened, your Soul accepts the memory with love.

Allowing spiritual awareness to come through.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

 Below you will find in detail a glimpse into my past.  A puzzle piece to my Soul. 

The Textile Factory

~ A Past Life Regression ~ 
~ 2003 ~

 I was standing in the center of a very large room that appeared to be in  a factory.  The room was filled with many women sitting at wooden  tables.  The only light source came from tall windows that surrounded  the busy seamstresses as they knelt over their
"life lines".  Small  machines that made history in the industrial revolution.  I could see  straight, perfect rows of sewing machines and hardwood floors that seemed  to go on forever.  The racing needles of these machines sounded like a  swarm of bees...busy and trying to make ends meet.  I was observing the  women as if I was making sure they were doing their job.  Perhaps I was a  manager.  Looking around the room, I was suddenly startled with an  unexpected visit.  Behind me came a man that I knew very well.  I became  very happy and over joyed with his visit.  He put his arms around my  waist line casually as if we were lovers.  My cheeks became flushed with embarrassment from the nature of this taboo public affection.  I did  not see his face nor his eyes.  
I could only "feel" his body and Soul... 

Photo Credit:
Photographer: unknown, ca. 1900 
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, M.P. Catherwood Library, Cornell University. 
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~ An Influence to Art ~ 

Over the years my artwork has been influenced by this past life.  From acrylic paintings, to mixed media and now my jewelry collection, 
"An Era's Ambiance".  
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The Seamstress Collection has been one of my favorite series that includes upcycled antique mother of pearl buttons, vintage garment pins, hand dyed silk chiffon, and vintage satin appliques.  I find myself drawn to antique remnants of turn of the century garments that have been carefully designed to reflect an Era full of beauty and refinement. 
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 Each jewelry piece is created from a remnant of the past that tells a story of our history in America.
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Visit "An Era's Ambiance" Jewelry for more designs! 

The  textile factory regression becomes a vital resource to uncovering my  past life.  These details have allowed me to seek specific information that  reveals "incredible knowledge".  

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To read the original letter of all recollections of this past life.
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Please click on the below link:

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Life Time I Remember

2011-12-17T06:22:00.000-08:00

A Life Time I Remember

Memoir 2

A collection of memories, past life regressions, readings, intuitive thoughts, and conversations have become puzzle pieces of my Soul.

For thirty-four years, I have been haunted with these recollections and have finally pieced together
"a Story" of a life time...

These are the memoirs of what I know. A gathering of thoughts, memories, regressions, and beliefs that have influenced me on all levels of my existence. All visual aspects of my life through art has been influenced by these memories.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

 This letter was written to a Soul Mate that has great significance during this life time.  He has journeyed with me to help strengthen my Soul and to gain independence.  I am most fortunate to have him as a friend today and to be able to tell him, "thank you".  

November 3, 2011

~ A Letter to John ~

 This lifetime was during the turn of the century.  I was a middle class  young lady who lived somewhere in Europe.  My family was not wealthy;  however, they were able to send me to a school.  I believe some kind of  school in textiles.  I was full of potential and carried myself with  charisma.  Later, I managed a fine textile factory that had many  seamstresses under me.  The textiles were used for fine clothing and  later became a key resource to my connections with various designers and  artists.  You were in the upper class from a very wealthy family.  You  inherited a large business but I’m not sure what type.  I am not sure  exactly how we met, but despite of our class differences, we fell in  love.  I do remember having a regression of you coming to visit me at  the textile factory.  It was a surprise and taboo.  We were young and  inseparable.  A very happy couple that went against social expectations.   You insisted that I should be your wife regardless of my class.  You  showered me with wealth and your love.  Our marriage should have been  bliss, but it was far from it…
We lived in a very large  house with servants.  I can still remember the front door and the inside  of the home.  The beginning of our marriage was wonderful with upper  class dinners and parties.  We traveled quite a bit and visited the  docks where large ocean liners would set sail.
You became  very powerful in your position of a business owner.  Your business  required you to make many trips and this slowly contributed to our  failure.  The turning point of our marriage began when I was not able to  conceive a child.  With your family’s dynasty you were determined to  have a son to continue your name sake.  It was very important to you and  the pressure to conceive became overwhelming.  The man who once adored  me slowly despised me.  (Ironically, I believe that it was you that  could not have children.)  Your business trips became visiting  mistresses and coming home became Hell.
Our house was  very lonely even though it was filled with servants.  My motherly ways  and desire to help children came to light and I spent the majority of my  time at a local orphanage.  I would visit everyday and eventually I  fell in love with a little girl.  She would call me “Mommy” and I  decided that I wanted to adopt her.  I asked you if we could adopt her  since we had no children of our own.  You refused and said that we had a  “reputation” to uphold.  I was devastated and over time I fell into a  deep depression.  I can not describe the pain I felt during those later  years.  You became a monster to me, a ruthless man that mentally and  physically abused me.  The mental battery came steadily with controlling  remarks.  My middle class stature was used often to put me down and I was  blamed for not being able to have children.  I became a puppet in your  world.  A scared woman that regretted ever marrying you.  These sad memories were imprinted into my  soul.  The conflicting emotions of love, betrayal, anger and resentment  carried with us for a very long time. 
Our reputation in  the public was one of a game.  We mastered the facade of being a happy,  wealthy couple.  We were the “perfect” couple in others eyes.  The  expectations were high and making an appearance was always required.  We  chose events and excursions that made headlines in history.
It was 1912 and the Titanic was to set sail.  It was the perfect  trip for both of us to attend.  With your business needs and me finally  meeting artists that I was corresponding with.  We could not refuse to  take the luxurious ocean liner!  The night of the sinking changed my  life completely.  Unfortunately, because you were a man, you did not  survive the accident.  I was able to be put on one of the life boats and  safely return home.  But “home’ was not how you would describe our  house.  Even though our later years in marriage were horrific, I still  loved you deeply.  I never recovered from our hardships or your death.  I  became a very lonely woman who detested society’s ways.  I felt  restricted and a slave to society.  I literally became crazy with  conformity.  It was a very dark time for me as a woman.  Never being  truly free from your anger and never fitting into what was around me.  I  sadly became addicted to opium and my last years were numb.  Seeing  myself in that state, I can only understand that it was the pain that I  was trying to mask.  I finally died of an overdose, leaving a large  house of servants and no children.  It was a lifetime of dept to you.
I believe I died with such pain in my heart that it has  carried with me today.  The decisions and choices I make today  perseveres what I endured.  I wanted to tell you this to help explain  why this lifetime has been so difficult for us to forgive.  I hope this  gives you insight.  I know now that because of you I am a stronger  woman. 

With curiosity and my passion to understand my Soul, I have decided to search further.
*
~ To uncover who I was and to know who "she" is. ~
*
Revealing what I have found in:

 "My Karmic Family Memoirs"

~ Terah Ware

Time's Great Morning - Poetry

2011-12-11T17:46:00.000-08:00

Love - 1895 - Klimt

Time's Great Morning

Come to me today
fill your eyes with emerald green
carry with you our secret
of this forbidden lay
that we mask and disguise
to mold and solve on each wicked goodbye
watermark my body
with thy lips
embellish our destiny
with your gaze
secure our misfortunes
by looking away
melt your uncertainty
with my warm honey
take heed on this majestic discovery
a dream, our fate
that soars above the scattered tree's canopy
a belief, our story
that can be met
in the realm of Time's great morning
this is never ending
I will be thy lady for eternity

Terah

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Going Back

2011-12-10T19:33:00.000-08:00

Going Back
Memoir 1

I once had a Soul Mate tell me that he would never "go back".

I find in this case "going back" seems away for me to go forward.

A true way to find myself and reveal who I am.

To you...to myself...to this lifetime.

Glimmers of gifts that seem to be puzzle pieces of time that are on the edge of a dream.

For you to understand these Memoirs, you must first understand a "Karmic Family".

They are your loved ones, your soul mates, the individuals that influence your daily life.

They have traveled with you in many past lives, only to help your Soul grow and become stronger.

All memoirs will be documented in this blog to validate my research.

I can only become vulnerable with you and true to myself to let the healing begin.

I invite you to journey with me on finding my past life.

To uncover and answer questions that have lingered for far too long.

January 2000

~ A Journal Entry ~

All my life I have questioned my existence. Who am I? Why am I here? What am I to do? I remember the first time I ever questioned my Soul, my presence. I was very young and seemed to be attracted to old things. Old objects and my old house. I would brag to my fellow classmates in third grade about my spiral staircase and my Victorian home. Magic and fantasy was always apart of my childhood. My brother seemed to enhance that with his sword playing and dragons. My childhood was always focused on the mysterious. When I was in fourth or fifth grade I would pretend that I was an archeologist with my friend Stephanie. Collecting bones was interesting and seemed right to do. What this is leading to is the idea that even as a child I was curious about death, nostalgic images, and creative thoughts that have led me here today. Now that I am 23 years old and seem to ponder on the idea of "Past Lives". This theory could explain why I am the way I am. Why I do the crazy things I do and why I think about strange thoughts. My feelings have grown over the years and I anticipate the future. For it will only open new doors and new Soul Mates in my life.

~ Terah Ware

Holiday SALE - 35% off ALL Jewels!

2011-11-24T07:15:00.000-08:00

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Traveling Show - A Love & Hate Relationship

2011-11-23T09:19:00.000-08:00

~ A Traveling Show ~

An Era's Ambiance

Jewelry

I have this Love & Hate relationship with art festivals and shows.

I get really excited around the month of May...I find that all of my Winter stock that has been stashed away comes ALIVE! I start planning on how I am going to change my booth around to better display the new collections. I am always trying to find better ways to showcase and accentuate my style.

But that comes with a price...

I always forget how much work goes into a show. I think it really hits home when you are standing outside in blistering HOT weather and sweat is pouring down your back. All the while you are trying to look professional and inviting!

But even while your swatting the bugs, your booth and merchandise will say it all...

I'm here because I have a SOUL PASSION and a GIFT that I would like to share with others.

The long hours of creating, pricing, tagging, boxing and traveling pays off...

Because when that customer smiles and feels beautiful after she tries her necklace on...

~ My day is complete. ~

***

I find that genuine compliments will linger. I am still thinking of what the woman said who was quite taken back from Sunday's booth..."This makes me want to cry." I asked her in a concerned manner, "Oh no, it makes you want to cry?" She added, "....because everything is sooooo beautiful!"

~ Click HERE to see more of "An Era's Ambiance" Jewelry Traveling Photos ~

Slowly but Surely ...I Want it All - How to Manage Time

2011-11-21T09:42:00.000-08:00

Slowly but Surely...

I am going to master the art of balance.

I am going to figure out how to manage my time.

I can not ignore that the time I have to work on my art is very little.

I can not ignore that I am totally responsible on so many levels of who I am today.

To be honest...

I want it all.

Sacrifice

I will not sacrifice anything in my life thus far.

I will not give up anything that has the slightest essence of my being.

No trials or tribulations can waver or knock me off balance!

I've got this! I have come this far! Everything that I have worked for...

Cherished ~ Dreamed ~ Prayed For ~ Ran After ~ Conquered ~ Cried For ~

...is in the palm of my hand.

~ Terah Ware

I Am On a Quest - Travel Through Time

2011-11-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

I Am On a Quest

I am on quest.

A personal excursion to find the better part of me.

A translation of what could have been or where I should be.

I am on a mission.

To conquer the lands that seem so far away.

To hear the words that will leave my lips on my dying day.

I am on a journey.

Where my arms become bridges to our lives.

Where I once stood will become a vacant sigh.

I am on a path.

That takes me across time to my past.

That travels to where my unspoken memories last.

By Terah Ware

Vulnerable - My Life. My Story. My Path.

2011-11-06T18:07:00.000-08:00

Photography By Sudden Flower

Let me dive into this. Let me take your hand and walk you softly through my mind.

I am a woman who has chosen a path of two desires.

~ An Artist & A Family ~

This decision was chosen in 2006.

My heart desired to have both because I could not choose one with out the other.

I was determined to have a family while I pursued my art career.

Co-Exist * Balance * Harmonize

This comes with great patience and sacrifice for each moment is a lesson.

A decision on what is fair, what is responsible and what is important.

I can only allow my desires to melt into one and become whole with my creation.

My Life. My Story My Path.

Terah Ware

The Dream - A Werewolf in My Dreams

2011-11-06T10:48:00.000-08:00

The Dream

October 26, 2000

By Terah Ware

I remember walking through the crowd of people and having bright lights surrounding me. The noises of the rides were clear and the laughing voices rang in my ears. My eyes were scanning the area. I could see an image of a man that I felt attracted to and almost intrigued by. I was following him through the confusion, never talking to him. Then all of a sudden a familiar man approached me. He was distraught and seemed to yearn for my attention. "Terah, I need to talk to you right away." His intense face held mine and I felt panic run through my body. What was wrong? What happened? The man before me I knew very well. He was an old friend of mine that I trusted completely. I felt this in my dream even though I never saw his face. But the matter was urgent. With fear I thought immediately that something happened to my brother. That was how concerned I was and how sincere the man was. He asked me to follow him and that he needed to tell me something very important.

Photography By Stephanie Spencer

My heart was waiting in anticipation. I did notice that he had a friend with him and he followed too. In my dream our bodies seemed to jump from one scene to the next. Magically we were standing on the outskirts of the carnival. I could see to my right the bright lights and the noises from the crowd were now distant. There was a dark field to the left of us and a long wooden fence that gave me distance for my sight. The man was about five yards away from me. I was asking him with confusion what he needed to tell me.

My emotions were intense and I remember feeling sad. The man frantically was telling me with his eyes that he was sorry. The moon came to view and with the change of the clouds, he began to change. Very suddenly the man before me was turning into a werewolf. He was crying and with despair in his voice and in his eyes he said, "This is what I am. Can't you see now? This is why I can't be with you. I love you, but I can't be with you now." He came up to me very fast, standing in front of me with his disgust. I remember his fangs and his pleading slit eyes. He pushed me away, "Get away from me! This is what I am!" I was crying and through my tears, I watched him run away into the night. I was in shock of what I had just seen. In the confusion I gathered my emotions. Mixed of sadness and surprisingly a moment of joy. He had told me that he "loved me".

I turned to his friend, and he comforted me. I did search for him afterwards, but never saw him again. I could though feel his presence and I knew that he was watching me.

When I woke up that night from the dream, I could remember every detail of his face when he was a werewolf, but never of his human face.

Your Eyes - Stories of My Past

2011-11-06T09:36:00.000-08:00

Your Eyes

By Terah Ware

Your eyes hold stories of my past.

They create ripples of emotions and water colored impressions that last.

Their intensity holds my attention

and I ponder on their depths;

only reliving memories that were merely sleeping.

Turns & Circles - For the Soul

2011-10-31T09:06:00.000-07:00

Photography By Terah Ware

Turns & Circles

You were waiting for me to realize.

Turns & Circles are what I have.

Turns & Circles; that is what I do.

Look at what time has done for me.

A character that has sheer layers of pain and joy.

A soul that remembers.

Cries and wants to hide behind those great walls to help me gain control.

Designs a gate for a fortress so that someone can enter.

Wise man, give me the answer.

I beg you...

Let me just know.

That Turns & Circles get me no where for my Soul.

By Terah Ware

SALE! - Until the snow melts away! - The Autumn Remnant Collection

2011-10-31T07:43:00.000-07:00

~ SALE! ~

$5 OFF Original Price

Was $21 * Now $16

The "Autumn Remnant" Collection

Note:   The Autumn Remnant Collection is a LIMITED EDITION due to available  one-of-a-kind materials.  Similar vintage mother of pearl buttons  pendants and hand dyed silk chiffon ribbons are used.

 The "Autumn Remnant"  Necklace is an enchanting Autumn design of hand dyed silk chiffon  ribbon in pale blue, brown and golden.  A vintage mother of pearl button  pendant accents the translucent silk in delicate splendor!  A vintage  style brass lobster clasp and findings concludes this lovely.

Beauty & the Beast - A Treasure Hunter's Dream

2011-10-30T07:13:00.000-07:00

Beauty & the Beast Necklace

~ $374 ~

~ Victorian Carnelian Wax Seal with Gorgeous Woman and Beast ~

~ Ruby and Patina Picasso Czech Glass Beads and Vintage Style Brass Findings ~

~ A Long Style Necklace for that Darker Appeal ~

I found this piece at a local antique store over the Summer break. I had that excitement and giddy feeling that only happens when you are a kid. Like walking down the staircase to see your Christmas presents under the tree. I felt like I had just uncovered a tomb of some great pharaoh and I was going to share it with the world! Not only was it incredibly beautiful but the wax seal had wonderful energy!

It's moments like that for a treasure hunter that your heart races and your cheeks get rosy!

Once Again - A Poem For My Soul Mate

2011-10-25T18:36:00.000-07:00

I have sat beside Kings.
Flocked with spirituals alike.
Turned my cheek to the cathedral's fortress.
Mocked the land beneath me.

I have kissed thy royal lips.
Climbed your castle's walls.
Bled a son.
Countless sons...

I have broken mirrors of reflections that are endless.
Gave wealth to the centuries.
Made piece with the moments.
Secluded my soul...
between your fading twilight.

I have rendered your aura with my candlelight.
Waxed thy precious memory in water.
Drifted to sleep in your coffin...
to find you here.

Once again.

Terah Ware

Picking Up the Pieces - The Autumn Necklace

2011-10-22T10:01:00.000-07:00

The Autumn Necklace

~ $112 ~

Patina Dragonfly Pendant with Cascading Czech Picasso Fire Polished Glass Beads, a Fresh Water Pearl, an Antique Mother of Pearl Button, Vintage Brass Floral Beads, Patina Findings and Opalescent Lamp Work Glass Squares!

~ Breathtaking! ~

The Damsel - Delicate Details - Handmade Jewelry

2011-10-13T13:59:00.000-07:00

~ The Damsel ~

~ RESERVED ~

~ NEW Design! ~ Gorgeous Cranberry Hand Beaded Bead with Tendrils of Hand Dyed Silk Chiffon and Czech Glass Beads with Copper Accents! ~

The Figurehead - Breast Cancer Awareness - Mixed Media

2011-10-08T02:38:00.000-07:00

"The Figurehead"

Terah Ware

Among the series of paintings in "Forever Strong Womanhood", their is "The Figurehead". A painting that is more than what we view for pleasure, but an illustration that transcends a message of courage.

I remember sitting on my knees on the floor of my studio, practically on top of my painting that had slowly come to life over a period of three years. The background had been completed and I knew that it was time for the next layer of information...

A woman who conveyed strength and yet displayed sorrow.

Images came rolling in my mind and the thought of my Great Grandmother appeared. I knew that this piece would be different from the rest, a personal gesture that would linger for all women.

I imagined myself as my Great Grandmother, Lula Irene Koontz, during the end of her life. She was succumbing to breast cancer in her home and was surrounded by family and friends. I felt her courage during the illness and the sweet acceptance of passing.

How could I illustrate this? How could I put these emotions for you to see? How could I capture that strength?

My hands became swift and I began to render with pastel the beautiful face. The downward look, the glance towards the compass. A symbolic gesture that she is looking for direction. Bare breasted and vulnerable, she has been exposed...maybe revealed. The painting is not complete without the opened pocket watch. My mind reeled with imagery and symbolism. I wanted the viewer to feel the pain. I wanted to create an image that showed the breast removed. I wanted people to see that breast cancer is not just a disease.

One of the most profound interpretations that was presented to me gave me goose bumps.

As she had tears in her eyes, she said, "Time is running out." ~ Dr. Cee Ann Davis

As an artist, I believe that I succeed with a work of art if...only if...it makes you feel something. If you remember something or that it touches your heart.

~ Terah

To view more paintings from her series,

"Forever Strong Womanhood".

Visit: Nostalgic Studio

Studio Stash SALE - 50% off Original Designs!

2011-10-02T08:56:00.000-07:00

~ Cleaning Out the Studio! ~

~ October ~

~ Studio Stash SALE! ~

An EXTRA 15% off already reduced prices on these

"An Era's Ambiance" one-of-a-kind designs!

~ That's an incredible ~

~ 50% off! ~

In Your Arms - Discovering Enchantment

2011-09-23T04:49:00.000-07:00

Your baby blues
So full of wonder
Your curly cues
Your contagious smile

And as I watch
You start to grow up
All I can do is hold you tight
Knowing clouds will rage
And storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms

Story books full of fairy tales

Of kings and queens and the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
You'll someday see the truth from lies

Knowing clouds will rage
And storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms

Castles they might crumble

Dreams may not come true
But you are never all alone
Because I will always
Always love you

~ In Your Arms ~ By Plumb

Visit
~ An Era's Ambiance Jewelry ~

for more enchanting designs!

Today's Dreaming - A Short Story

2011-08-15T20:52:00.000-07:00

Today's Dreaming

She would glance over her shoulder to see if he was watching.

Occasionally dipping in and out of the sunlight.

Her half grin became translucent in the afternoon glow. A memory that would radiate throughout the day. Her casual and deliberate sway would rustle her modest dress. When ankles became bare, his eyes would deepen in lust. Their laughter and forbidden play swept the dock like the small waves that gathered around their hearts.
They were in love.
Time was with them when a pocket watch was tossed in the air. A moment reminding them that this lifetime was unfair.

Bitter sweet sun rays danced and peeked through the eyelets of her parasol like little windows that were left open during morning hue. Her face warm with such light and happiness that was fleeting. For she softly opened her eyes to meet today's dreaming.

By Terah Ware

Awakening of the Enchanted Muse - A Realization of Style

2011-08-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Awakening of the Enchanted Muse

I would like to think of the enchanted Muse as myself at a young age. Like most little girls, I was mesmerized by unicorns and faeries. I loved any good fairy tale and even a spooky ghost story. I was the child that had a wild imagination. I told my classmates that my name was Victoria and that I lived in a Victorian house with a spiral staircase. (Which was partly true.) Not only did I have a creative mind, but I was in tune with my surroundings. Like the staircase that led up to our attic, (Which I found myself completely drawn to.) I would create stories that I felt were fitting for an old house. In my bedroom, a window overlooked a balcony that was connected to my parents room. I would wake up to the sound of birds singing and imagined myself to be a princess. My house with a wrapped around porch became a castle surrounded by a moat...

My innocence was unveiled by what my imagination created.

With the passing of time and loss of my youth...a two dimensional plane became my life. I was no longer aware of the dimension that made this world luminous.

Now with each passing year after my son's birth, enchantment has slowly crept back into my life. It was not intentional or sought after. I merely was creating from the heart. Customers would make comments on my jewelry booth, "Enchanting!". I shook my head in confusion. I had no idea. Then people would recommend Faery Festivals for my jewelry. "Are you sure my work would fit it?", I would say. Truly not seeing what they saw.
Then recently, after reviewing my jewelry photos, I started to let the enchantment in.
I finally began to "see" what everyone was talking about.

With the my son's innocence and my passion for jewelry, the Enchanted Muse has awoken.

~ Terah

The Whimsy Necklace

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The Faery Necklace
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The Myst Necklace

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The Serendipity Necklace

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SALE of the Year! - 50% off All Jewelry! - August 4th

2011-08-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

~ Adorn and Celebrate! ~

Celebrate the birth of my son, Koen Alexander Ware

"An Era's Ambiance" Jewelry with this

~ Incredible Sale! ~

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My Heart Wonders - A Personal Poem

2011-07-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

Listen...

I have been silent for too long.

I need to tell you how I feel.

I want to reveal...

I try my best giving you what I know.

I'm not sure if it is enough for you or me.

My heart tells me that it is alright to let go, but will you miss me?

The path that I am on seems so hard and the fork in the road has arrived.

I want to know if I do not choose the path that makes my heart sing, will I regret it before I die?

Some days I think that I am a good teacher and other days I sit and wonder...

What if my Soul and Nostalgic Studio could really fly?

By Terah Ware

Seamstress Envy - Vintage Upcycled Jewelry

2011-07-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

~ The Ecru Necklace ~

For someone who does not know how to sew...I REALLY love vintage textiles, buttons, and anything a seamstress once had.

~ The Salvaged Bracelet ~

~ The Chatelaine Necklace ~

To find more vintage upcycled designs, please visit:

An Era's Ambiance Jewelry

In the Moment - Photo Shoot - Koen Alexander Ware

2011-07-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

"In the Moment"

Photographer - Terah Ware

Graphic Designer - Jason Ware

Model - Koen Ware

When Koen was born, I just knew that taking his picture would be easy.  To save money and to be a little creative, Jason and I decided to take yearly photo shoots of our son. 

Koen's 3rd year photo shoot began with stumbling upon a Victorian boy's outfit in a local antique store. This vintage find completely inspired the entire shoot. I couldn't help but visualize my son in this beautiful pale blue garb that held remnants of the past...hand crocheted accents and large round mother of pearl buttons!

I knew exactly where I was going to do the shoot and when...our front yard in Berkeley Springs, WV just before sunset!

The wheat really transcended a feeling or emotion. The antique pocket watch was a last minute grab before heading out the door. With out it...I'm not sure if this shoot would have been the same.

Koen was In the Moment in every snapshot.

To create the golden vintage look with this photo shoot, Jason applied the Photoshop action, "Little Meadow"! A dash of sepia and gold tones were added as well!

To explore other Photoshop actions and treats visit:

~ My Four Hens Photography ~

The Romance Necklace - Vintage Upcycled Jewelry

2011-07-10T04:56:00.000-07:00

The Romance Necklace

The Romance Necklace is a glorious Victorian design with an original antique carved ivory rose pendant that has delicate detail. Silk gauzy rose colored ribbon entangles the assortment of antique Victorian floral mother of pearl buttons. An array of fire polished Czech glass beads bring enchanting color to this collection. An antique brass watch fob finding and clasp conclude this design with additional brass chain for sizing.

Antique Carved Ivory Rose Pendant: 1.5 inches tall
2 inches wide

Silk gauzy ribbon and antique findings chain: 16 - 18 inches

(This necklace has an extended chain for sizing.)

Stacking & Layering Jewels - Upcycled Jewelry

2011-06-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

Alexander's Gift Necklace

~ SOLD! ~

I love finding vintage elements that add a special story to each design. Stacking and Layering vintage mother of pearl buttons have been an obsession lately. Sifting through a collection of buttons can be quite interesting...especially if they are from your Great Grandmother's Collection.

(No Mom...I didn't take any:)

Filigree Find Necklace

~ $52 ~

Reveal - Poetry - Terah Ware

2011-06-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Insight ~ Mixed Media ~ Terah Ware

Reveal

I look up, barely able to see the light in your eyes from a

smoldering fire that has been left to the night.

I can see the outline of your face.

Dark and occasionally dips into the cold air in my direction.

Your revealing your desires...your dreams to me.

This was written while I was at Pennsic...a Medieval Reenactment that takes place in Northern Pennsylvania. ~ Terah

Silence - Poetry - Terah Ware

2011-06-29T12:47:00.000-07:00

Photography by Jason Ware

Silence

By Terah Ware

Now that I sit in silence with no distractions or pursuits, my mind 

wonders back to this path that I always choose. 

An art teacher, a mother, an artist, a sister, a sweet heart, a 

woman, a daughter, a caregiver. 

I feel these roles daily in my mind and caress their importance 

with each stride.

  One may be heavier or tip me off balance, but I will always carry 

each one in my silence.

~ Terah Ware

Hand Weathered Backgrounds - Jewelry Display & Mixed Media

2011-06-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

My Hand Weathered Backgrounds

I have given new life to my mixed media painting backgrounds from my studio! I have found that they work wonderfully for my jewelry photo displays! They were originally from a small series that I started awhile back and have been left on the easel. The hand weathered backgrounds are on illustration board and are perfect for my mixed media collages and now vintage jewelry!

Perfect for Jewelry Photo Backgrounds!

I have found that the hand painted backgrounds give depth and vintage character to my designs! The washes of acrylic add textures that compliment the rich detail of every jewel.

With the right lighting and your imagination...a beautiful work of art is born!

An Era's Ambiance Jewelry and Mixed Media Paintings

Now my mixed media painting backgrounds can be used for both passions!

Le Corsetaire ~ Mixed Media ~ Terah Ware

A Stay-at-Home-Dad

2011-06-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

There is this quiet respect and admiration for my husband Jason...

Usually in the moments while I am traveling back and forth to school or I behind the door of my studio.

Other times it is when I am desperately missing Koen and Daddy.

I remember the decision that we made to have Koen home during the first three years of his life.

A decision that we both sacrificed to make happen.

We agreed that I would work and Jason would stay home...

Majority of people have no idea that Jason is a Stay-at-Home-Dad.

An envy that runs deep in our house.

A non-traditional way of life that stirs our emotions and confuses our roles as

a Father and a Mother...a Man and a Woman.

A decision that goes against societies expectations and what is thought of as being normal.

This is a path that is indescribable...

for the love of our Son.

Jason...you are an incredible Father.

A Man that puts his Son before himself...

"You will make my strength your own. See my life through your own eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father...the son." ~ Superman

Nautilus - By Julie Henry

2011-06-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Self Portrait of Terah Ware

~ Nautilus ~

Written by Julie Henry

~ To Me ~

These doors open

Into a new room

A new story

And walls that whisper

You are...

Close the doors behind you

Seal off the shouts

The anger

The heartache and heartbreak

Silence those cutting words

Despair will not live here

Anymore

You are...

Socrates and his pupils

The waves crashing against the cliff

Behind the looking glass

Time in a bottle

The lightning storm

You are.

Moving the Titanic

2011-06-10T04:02:00.000-07:00

I call our booth display the "Titanic"...because of its' enormous task to move it!

I think this year we will be going with folding tables...

Less back work and faster setup!

The Chatelaine Necklace

2011-06-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

The Chatelaine Necklace

She collected her odds and ends.

Elements that were left behind.

A sweet remembrance of independence in a

young girl's mind.

She held onto remnants of heavenly tidbits...

that paid her way.

A Chatelaine made by a poor Seamstress

that can be worn today.

Upcycled Jewels

2011-06-08T18:17:00.000-07:00

The purpose and function of each vintage object is important when recreating or UPCYCLING.

You want to allow the previous essence to shine through and be remembered.

You want it to reflect in your design and who it is for...

A customer may feel an instant connection to the vintage object that may transcend any REASON.

The Upcycled Jewel may spark a deep memory...

~ Terah

19th Century Charm

2011-06-08T03:18:00.000-07:00

Do you have 19th Century Charm?

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Are You An Old Soul?

2011-06-03T18:51:00.000-07:00

~ Are You An Old Soul? ~

~ An Old Soul is someone who feels connected to a certain time period.

~ They are familiar with objects from the past.

~ An Old Soul enjoys wearing vintage clothes or garments that are inspired by historical fashion.

~ They prefer to shop at antique stores and flea markets.

~ An Old Soul will find them selves visiting historical places and ancient cities.

~ They may “feel” like they have been to those places before.

~ An Old Soul is empathetic to their surroundings…nature, animals, and people.

Interwoven Memories - The Seamstress Collection

2011-06-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

The Occasion Necklace

This gorgeous vintage satin applique was found at a local antique store here in Berkeley Springs, WV. I fell immediately in LOVE with this and instantly saw it as an UPCYCLED JEWEL! How wonderful to find something so rare and fine as this beauty!

I have always appreciated vintage textiles. The fine craftsmanship and their long history. I imagine the women who sat for many hours on their porches during those cool Summer evenings...creating...making something that they could give to their families. The love in every weave with ~ INTERWOVEN MEMORIES ~.

In the ~ SEAMSTRESS COLLECTION ~ I want to preserve that vintage remnant that holds a story. Vintage lace between two panes of glass and adorned with an antique mother of pearl button and a skeleton key...this keepsake has true beauty like no other...

Illustrating in Layers - Mixed Media

2011-05-30T01:05:00.000-07:00

~ Forever Strong Womanhood ~

"Le Corsetaire"

Terah Ware

Because of this turning point in my life as a stronger woman, I wanted to convey messages in my paintings to women by illustrating issues of control, strength and power. I chose the turn of the century, the Edwardian Era, as a backdrop for my paintings because the time period was filled with conformity. Much like my earlier acceptance of average circumstances, Edwardian women based their daily decisions by the influence of their society. In each painting, I incorporated a confident or submissive woman to represent their specific challenge or obstacle. We should appreciate their travels and congratulate the journey they conquered to reach today.

To view more paintings from the series, visit "Forever Strong Womanhood".

Note: The above painting has layers of acrylic paint, pastels, India ink, handmade papers, vintage textiles, and a vintage stamp from Prague on illustration board.

Finding "the" Upcycled Jewelry Display!

2011-05-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

~ Upcycled Jewelry Displays ~

~ Upcycled Antique Ashtrays! ~

Once I have completed a collection of “An Era’s Ambiance” Jewelry, I am on the lookout for interesting treasures that can be upcycled to display my vintage creations.

I usually head off to my local antique store or my favorite flea market with a few guidelines in mind:

What color of the display do I want to look for? - Looking for a specific color helps narrow your search and helps you find your treasure faster. In a large room filled with antiques from top to bottom, you have to be able to scan a space quickly for your hidden treasure. I usually am looking for the color teal or turquoise. A bright, vintage color that was often used on old farm house objects.

How should the jewelry hang on the display? - This question is very important when searching for the right upcycled display. If I am looking for a display that will accommodate earrings, the display should have the ability to hang small items from and still be noticeable.

What is my price range? - The wonderful thing about upcycling is that it can be fairly cheap. Your treasures can vary in value, but for the most part, they are objects that just need some tender love and flare! If you are willing to put a small amount of time into cleaning or perhaps painting, another woman’s junk can become your extravagant jewelry display!

~ Upcycled Antique Tins! ~

The upcycled antique tins are perfect for my skeleton key necklaces. I love that my display is functional and vintage!

~ Upcycled Tin ~

for

~ Marketing Materials ~

My marketing materials are as equally important as my jewelry! An upcycled cocoa tin creates an inviting display that gives height and vintage appeal!

~ An Era's Ambiance Jewelry ~

At festivals and shows, upcycled displays highlight your handmade, repurposed goods!

The Perfume Necklace

2011-05-25T03:23:00.000-07:00

The "Perfume" Necklace

The "Perfume" Necklace is a splendid design with an antique, ruby red glass perfume stopper! Original cork is enhanced with a vintage style brass tulip cap. Lovely vintage style brass beads and findings add detail. Amazingly, the vintage perfume stopper has the original perfume fragrance! This is a long style vintage brass chain design. A small vintage watch fob clasp and filigree toggle concludes the design.

Pendant/Chain Length: 33 inches

Perfume Stopper Pendant: 1 inch wide, 2 inches tall

Price: $115

Please keep in mind that all jewelry creations are a combination of vintage and modern findings. Any flaws or wears are the "patina" of the jewelry from age.

"An Era's Ambiance" Jewelry is a proud creator of tarnished findings and lost jewels that needed tender love and FLARE!

Enjoy!

This Vessel

2011-05-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

This vessel that crashes against each wave moves on.

Seeking out land, a shoreline, a home.

Stars guide me.

Sun, paint my golden path.

Lady, beautiful figurehead of my crew, lead me to serenity that I knew.

Mark my map and fill my hands with jewels from a lost treasure.

Fill my mast with winds of certainty.

Count my blessings to all that I have left behind.

Secure me with a compass that will lead me to what is mine.

This vessel that crashes against each wave moves on.

~ Terah Ware

Southern Ember

2011-05-22T07:10:00.000-07:00

The Southern Ember Necklace

~ SOLD ~

Sometimes I have this desire to travel South. Maybe it is the history that appeals to me. Most likely the smell, the colors and beautiful textures of Southern Ember...the light from the Southern sunrise that cascades upon the land.

Gorgeous Patina Brass Dragonfly with Hand Blown Glass Focal Bead. Etched Czech Glass Bead with Vintage Style Brass Findings. Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon with Picasso Style Czech Glass Beads.

Reveal

2011-05-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

I am finally keeping one of my DESIGNS for ME!

This Antique Brass Key Hole Plate holds sentimental value. I was about nineteen years old and I decided to stop at a barn that advertised "Antiques". An elderly gentleman met me at the door and introduced me to his wonderful collection. I ended up leaving with a bag of antique hardware that I had NO IDEA what I was going to do with! I just knew that they were beautiful!

Fourteen years later...I am giving them a NEW life!

An Era's Ambiance Jewelry

A Time to Adorn... A Time to Reveal

A Treasure Trove

2011-05-21T06:14:00.000-07:00

I found these gorgeous, Vintage Mother of Pearl Buttons that were perfect for UPCYCLING!

Hope they will be a HIT for my UPCOMING SHOWS!

A Treasure Trove of natural beauties that once adorned vintage apparel!

Beautiful hand dyed silk cord with pastel hues compliment these Natural Beauties!

~ $21 ~

Innocence

2011-05-19T17:09:00.000-07:00

Innocence

She filled her vessel with what she knew.
Collecting her childhood memories.
More innocent than few.
A light, a ray, a whisper in the air.
Sweet tendrils of her golden hair.

~ Terah

Old Things

2011-05-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

Since I was a little girl, I was drawn to old things...

My family and I lived in a Victorian house and like most old homes it revealed stories from within by what was left behind. I remember finding a child's silver ring between the wooden floor boards in my bedroom. The small ring had an engraved letter on the front of it...I was in awe. It became an enchanted gift from time. With the imagination that comes from youth, I created a story in my mind about this ring. I envisioned the girl to be about the same age as me and how we shared the same bedroom. I even tried to guess her name by the engraved initial...

Found objects can carry an essence that only we can discover. Whether the finding may be an old buckle or small button, the enchantment is where it came from and who it belonged to.

~ www.AnErasAmbiance.com ~

My Masterpiece

2011-05-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

A Vintage Artist

My Karmic Family Memoirs - The Reveal

Sepia Jewels - Inspiration From a Historical Past Time

Union & Sepia Jewels Exhibit - Michael Douglas Jones - Terah Ware

Exhibition - Sepia Jewels - Gifts Inn Boonsboro

My Karmic Family Memoirs - To Know Myself

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Visiting an Orphanage

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Portrait Worth a Lifetime

My Karmic Family Memoirs - An Era Created by an Artistic Hand

New Year SALE! - 35% off ALL Jewels

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Today's Dreaming - Forbidden Play

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Simple Dream - A Girl's Passion

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Making Ends Meet - The Textile Factory

My Karmic Family Memoirs - A Life Time I Remember

Time's Great Morning - Poetry

My Karmic Family Memoirs - Going Back

Holiday SALE - 35% off ALL Jewels!

Traveling Show - A Love & Hate Relationship

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I find that genuine compliments will linger. I am still thinking of what the woman said who was quite taken back from Sunday's booth..."This makes me want to cry." I asked her in a concerned manner, "Oh no, it makes you want to cry?" She added, "....because everything is sooooo beautiful!"

~ Click HERE to see more of "An Era's Ambiance" Jewelry Traveling Photos ~

Slowly but Surely ...I Want it All - How to Manage Time

I Am On a Quest - Travel Through Time

Vulnerable - My Life. My Story. My Path.

The Dream - A Werewolf in My Dreams

Your Eyes - Stories of My Past

Turns & Circles - For the Soul

SALE! - Until the snow melts away! - The Autumn Remnant Collection

Beauty & the Beast - A Treasure Hunter's Dream

Once Again - A Poem For My Soul Mate

Picking Up the Pieces - The Autumn Necklace

The Damsel - Delicate Details - Handmade Jewelry

The Figurehead - Breast Cancer Awareness - Mixed Media

Studio Stash SALE - 50% off Original Designs!

In Your Arms - Discovering Enchantment

Today's Dreaming - A Short Story

Awakening of the Enchanted Muse - A Realization of Style

SALE of the Year! - 50% off All Jewelry! - August 4th

My Heart Wonders - A Personal Poem

Seamstress Envy - Vintage Upcycled Jewelry

In the Moment - Photo Shoot - Koen Alexander Ware

The Romance Necklace - Vintage Upcycled Jewelry

Stacking & Layering Jewels - Upcycled Jewelry

Reveal - Poetry - Terah Ware

Silence - Poetry - Terah Ware

Hand Weathered Backgrounds - Jewelry Display & Mixed Media

A Stay-at-Home-Dad

Nautilus - By Julie Henry

Moving the Titanic

The Chatelaine Necklace

Upcycled Jewels

19th Century Charm

Are You An Old Soul?

Interwoven Memories - The Seamstress Collection

Illustrating in Layers - Mixed Media

Finding "the" Upcycled Jewelry Display!

The Perfume Necklace

This Vessel

Southern Ember

Reveal

A Treasure Trove

Innocence

Old Things

My Masterpiece

Koen, I could never fathom until now how much a

soul could change me. How your birth created

ripples in my still energy and lapped the shoreline

of my existence. I never knew how silent I was

before you came into my life. How protecting

another soul was so valuable. You are so

pure...and I only strive to understand. I am

honored to be apart of your life...I love you.

~ Mommy