Envibrance Inspiration http://envibrance.com/inspiration Celebrate Life in Full Color... Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:17:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 To Boldly Go Where You’ve Always Imagined… http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/09/to-boldly-go-where-youve-always-imagined%e2%80%a6/ http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/09/to-boldly-go-where-youve-always-imagined%e2%80%a6/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:28:11 +0000 Julene DreamFleur http://envibrance.com/inspiration/?p=350 toboldlygo
by Julene Fleurmond, Founder of Envibrance, DreamerENT.com and Dreamfleur.com

Most everyone has dreams, and I’ve been thinking lately about how there are different kinds of aspirations people may have – those that may depend on outside circumstances and people to ultimately bring about (like winning an award, becoming a renown singer, etc.). You present your best work into the world hoping for more and to reach many, but it’s not always in our power to orchestrate what happens next or who responds and how.

Then there are those dreams you are responsible for bringing to fruition in a sense; things you want to create, experience and learn how to do. “I want to (insert activity here)… someday.” Why not now, why not today? Time goes by and we never make time to do the things we really have a passion for, or we do have the time and we spend it on other routine activities (and sometimes time-wasting ones – Facebook anyone?;), all while being inspired by others living out their own dreams. It’s one thing to wait on God to move forward, but what happens when He’s given the go ahead and we are still sitting on our hands waiting for another sign to appear in the clouds? Nothing.

It’s almost as if we don’t really know if we have the permission to do what we like – it might not seem “practical,” or we have so many other important things to do or people relying on us to support and help them that we push our inner yearnings aside. It may be that the thought that we are actions away from being able to delve into a dream we’ve considered for so long seems too good to be true that we’re internally paralyzed from moving forward…


It could be the procrastination that comes with perfectionism or the doubt that we will be any good. What we dream might even seem like a waste of time to others or to ourselves if there’s little to no monetary compensation involved. Even if those around can’t see the benefits, what if the thing you are to do but haven’t has the ability to help someone you’ve never met?

I’ve struggled myself with all of the above, and have slowly realized that it’s up to me to be bold enough to pursue those creative passions I have. I’ve noticed that stifling the dreams that don’t seem practical and ones that don’t “make sense” is really my way of trying to fit in and do what I think I’m expected to, or to avoid things that seem “too hard” or too “day-dreamy.” I reason that there’s no time, that I would embarrass myself or that it would be purposeless if I’m not successful at what I set out to do. If no one understands, responds or needs it, it would have been a waste.

There’s a quote I like to remember when these thoughts seep in:

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman (Author, theologian and civil rights leader)

toboldlygothumbnailThe excuses I come up with can’t drown out the fact that the things I don’t make time for are there for a reason and many aren’t just fleeting aspirations. The ones I’ve harbored for so long, even from childhood, but haven’t made any moves to pursue in years seem to gnaw at my mind all the time. Just the thought of working on the things I love makes me excited and I when I do them they bring me more joy than if I went on with the routine and “normal.”

So my advice to you is the same, if it makes you come alive do it. Let your passions become a priority on your schedule, even if on a smaller level at first. You may have to say no to others sometimes or schedule out other activities to make time for your passions, but in the end it is worth it. When you take time to do the things you love often the things you don’t like as much become more pleasant and bearable – even purposeful – as if you’ve just awaken to seeing the good in everything because you truly love what you do.

I am finally learning to take steps toward expressing my true passions and following my purpose without being held on to by the strings of other’s expectations. Do you dream of things like learning photography, writing a book or starting a business or ministry? Ask God for guidance, take the time to plan what it will take to begin then move forward and do it. Do it for the love of it, not for accolades or confirmation of others. Put in your best efforts and dedication and do it to the glory of God.

Don’t belittle your God-given dreams and suppress them for the sake of fitting in or melding into what’s expected. People may know what they want from you but may not know what God asks of you. Dare to do something different and new with what He’s given you. What a disservice it would be to those around you to keep the beauty of those dreams inside – the world will miss seeing you when you have truly come alive, and realizing that they can too.

]]> http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/09/to-boldly-go-where-youve-always-imagined%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 Quote: Beauty of the Butterfly – Inspiration from Maya Angelou http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/09/quote-beauty-of-the-butterfly-inspiration-from-maya-angelou/ http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/09/quote-beauty-of-the-butterfly-inspiration-from-maya-angelou/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:02:11 +0000 Julene DreamFleur http://envibrance.com/inspiration/?p=341

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou

I love this quote and how it reminds me of how what may appear beautiful (or successful and esteemed) may have been molded through a long period of trial, darkness, growth and solitude. There’s always a journey that shapes us, and a process that graces us to achieve true beauty. – Julene, Founder of Envibrance and Editor of Dreamfleur.com

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Life is full of little moments of joy but sometimes we miss them in a rush or in pursuit of the “bigger and better.” Take time to appreciate and savor the little moments with your family and in the seemingly insignificant moments of life – when you relax and take the time to enjoy them you’ll be surprised at just how much more beautiful and sweeter those moments will be. – Julene Fleurmond, Founder of Envibrance, Dreamfleur.com and DreamerENT.com



This shirt is featured in my Envibrance Dream Creations Store and is inspired by my love for everyday celebrations that brighten life, cupcakes that are always so sweet and cute event decor and stationery (can you that’s one of my favorite things?)


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The time is nearing for this year’s grads to throw those caps in the air to celebrate their achievements. Be sure to invite and announce your graduation date early to make sure relatives know when and where to come (and where to send those gifts;). Check out these contemporary graduation invitations below:

Click a design below to customize and order:

Cap & Gown 2011 Graduation Announcement (black) invitation

Cap & Gown 2011 Graduation Announcement (black) by BeezKneez
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Here is a DIY tutorial for a “Love Birds” cake topper that you can try your hand at:

Why spend a fortune on invitations when you can get them with matching sets of postage and save the date cards that are creative and of great quality? Here are some elegant picks for “Love Birds” wedding theme sets that you can match and customize for your event. Click on an item below to see more information, customize and purchase:

]]> http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2011/01/love-birds-wedding-invitations-and-stationery-picks-matching-theme-sets/feed/ 0 Envibrance DreamFood: Focus on Your Purpose http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2010/12/envibrance-dreamfood-morsels-focus-on-your-purpose/ http://envibrance.com/inspiration/2010/12/envibrance-dreamfood-morsels-focus-on-your-purpose/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:54:51 +0000 Julene DreamFleur http://envibrance.com/inspiration/?p=228 dreamfoodmorsels

It’s easy to get distracted if you’re not sure where you’re going or are not passionate enough to keep going. It’s when we take the time to find out what our purpose is that life becomes more meaningful…

We tend to look at celebrities and those who are in the limelight as those who are significant in society, but in reality everyone on Earth was born with equal worth and the potential to do something amazing. The aim though is not to be amazing to merely impress but to enrich the lives of those around you.

When you’ve found that passion that makes your heart beat faster or that cause that makes you come alive, life becomes more then simply absorbing each experience as it comes along. Focusing on the questions “what moves me in life?” and “how can my talents make a difference?” is a better investment of time then asking “how I can get more, be helped or be entertained.”

When you know and are focused on your purpose you are more able to appreciate, help and encourage others living out theirs. When you’re just doing enough to get by or confused about your calling you’re more likely to compare, judge, envy, copy, compete for attention, or worry about others’ opinions. It can be easy to get distracted – so focused on finding out what others are doing that you are wasting time, or “overly inspired” – paralyzed into in-action or reasoning to yourself that what you are to do is insignificant.

The important thing to remember is that we’re all unique, and there’s enough success for everyone. What you have to offer is also unique and important, so if you keep it bottled up inside we all suffer. Get rooted in your purpose and give yourself the time to get grounded in what you were made to do that has the potential to help others. While your living out your purpose, you’re in a better position to be of benefit and inspire those who may be hesitant of doing what they were meant to do, and both you and the world will benefit.

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My motto for event design is, “why should weddings have all the fun?” Why can’t everyday events experiment with wedding decor inspiration – creatively and on a budget?

Here’s a cute and simple decor idea for your upcoming party or semi-formal (or even not-so-formal) social event. This is a great idea for Sweet 16 parties, other birthday celebrations, baby showers, celebration dinners, or any other event you might think of. If you like the look of chair covers but don’t have the money in the budget to get them, you can still make your chairs look fancy by tying colorful strips of cloth around them.

For a special women’s celebration I organized at Southern Methodist University, we ordered plain white table cloths and red and purple napkins, but we needed something else to spice up the tables. We conveniently found long pieces of sheer purple cloth hiding in our school’s attic.

Our event planner Vonna (from V Events) had the idea of layering each table top with a colored strip of cloth, then tying a bow around every other chair. With the other decor, the bows looked simple but cute and made the chairs look dressier then usual.





If you don’t luck out with a batch of cloth strips hanging out in your attic, visit your local fabric or hobby store and buy cloth in the textures and colors that will best fit your event. Try to find a fabric that will cut neatly and not leave you with ragged ends. Then make strips long enough to tie around the backs of your chairs. It’s a great way to make a casual event a little more detailed and out of the ordinary.

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Most everyone loves t-shirts – why not wear one with a message that will brighten your day and that of others? Envibrance recently launched a line of motivational T-shirts called Envibrance Dream Apparel. There are so many T-shirts out there with not-so-positive messages; our vision was to create style with a purpose. Envibrance Dream Apparel is all about motivating you to live life in full color. Make everyday a bright one by wearing one of these uplifting tees.

Click here to check out the latest inspiring Envibrance Dream Apparel t-shirt designs… Stay tuned for more designs in the t-shirt line!

Envibrance is also partnering with motivational coach and speaker Evelina Solis (pictured above), founder of the inspirational speaking company Sol2Soul to spread the message of the line. Watch Evelina and youth motivational speakers Gabe Salazar and Patrick Perez below:

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Visit Envibrance's new blog featuring inspiration for youthful events, www.SweetDreamerDesigns.blogspot.com
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16 is a special year in any girl’s life, and you can make your birthday girl’s day memorable with simple steps and attention to detail. Here are a few tips for the party and creative invitation picks:

- When sending out invitations be sure to pick a design that expresses her personality and the theme and formality of the party – will it be a casual and laid back celebration or more dressy and formal? Be sure to note that on the invitation.

- Picking a theme or colors you can carry out throughout the invitations, response cards, thank you cards and decorations are the little details that make an event consistent and stand out. Have zebra stripes on the invitations? Maybe add similar accents to the napkins or another element of the decoration scheme.

Speaking of zebra stripes here are two bright animal print invitations by Envibrance, one of them which recently won a Zazzle Artist Award and is currently featured on Zazzle’s Sweet 16 Invitations page. You can click on a design to purchase and customize.


Products featured in inspiration board above (click item name to visit the vendor website):

Zebra Napkins from Plates and Napkins
Solid Orange Cup
Solid Neon Pink Cup
Sassy Zebra Print Cups
Cupcake Stand
Orange Leopard and Zebra Balloons
Hot Pink Balloons
Black Balloons
Zebra Print Balloons

Visit Envibrance’s new blog featuring inspiration for youthful events, www.SweetDreamerDesigns.blogspot.com

Stay tuned for more Sweet 16 invitations by Envibrance, and contact us if you’d like a custom-designed theme. Also check out these invitations by other designers which are definitely sweet, unique and creative.


Matching Sticker

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Graduation time is nearing, and if you haven’t already now is the time to send out those invitations, and announcements (especially if you’d like to open some nice graduation gifts from your loving relatives).

Here are some customizable photo Graduation Invitations from the Envibrance Dream Creations Store, one of them which recently won a Zazzle Today’s Best Award. You can click on a design below to purchase and customize the background colors, content and photos. Stay tuned for more invitations by Envibrance, and contact us if you’d like a custom-designed theme.


Here are some beautiful, modern and affordable graduation picks from a variety of Zazzle designers. You can click on a photo below to customize and to order:




Description from The Spotted Olive, www.thespottedolive.com: This ultra hip, trendy and cool graduation announcement/party invitation by The Spotted Olive™ is certain to make a memorable impression. Featuring a stylish zebra pattern with the words “class of 2010″, this fashionable invitation is the perfect way to announce your accomplishment. Personalize with your information and photo.













Sticker

Stamps

Retro Burst Class Of 2010 stamp
Retro Burst Class Of 2010 by classof_tshirts
Shop for custom stamps available at zazzle.com


Shirts




Click here for even more graduation announcements, invitations and gifts.

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