Grieving and Healing through Art

Sometimes, life takes us through the darkest valleys... Through pain we never imagined we could endure. I've walked that road myself and I know it is not easy. In less than a year, I lost my only brother—my best friend—and shortly after, my mother. And grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It's not neat or predictable. It's messy, it hurts, and some days, the tears come without warning. The process has been long and complicated, and there are still moments when the weight of that loss feels unbearable.

But here's what I’ve learned: I am still here for a reason.

I believe I'm here to honor them—my brother, my mom and my dad. To live in a way that reflects everything they taught me. They wanted me to be happy. To live fully. To keep going. And in their memory, I choose to do just that.

I’ve turned my pain into purpose. I’ve taken the tears and transformed them into creations. Every piece I make is filled with memories, with love, with the lessons they left behind. It’s not just art—it’s healing. It’s resilience. And that’s what makes every piece at Gifts and Sparkles so special.

When you hold one of my creations, you’re holding more than a product—you’re holding a piece of my heart and soul. A part of my story. My feelings, my hopes, my way of saying, “Yes, life is hard—but it’s still beautiful.”

I share my story with you through my art because I want to bring sparkle into your life. I want to remind you that life is a gift—fragile, precious, and full of opportunities to shine, even in the darkest of times.

We all have a light within us. We all sparkle. And no matter what you're going through, never forget: you’re still here for a reason, too.

Let’s keep shining and smiling—together.