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[poxyrose]

Why October Glows Pink

Pink isn’t fragile—it’s devoted. A color that says: I’m here, I’m listening, I will not forget you. I think about that when I choose backgrounds and borders, how softness can become a standard we rally around. Awareness is a practice more than a post; it’s checking in, learning more, lighting the room so we can see each other clearly.

If you’d like a daily reminder in your space, the lotus holders were made for that kind of gentle, consistent light: https://www.poxyrose.com/product-category/candle-vanity-decor/

[poxyrose]

The Glow We Share

At the end of each pour, I hold the piece up to the window just to see how it catches light. That’s the moment I remember why I started — to create something that reflects care back into the world.

The glow we share matters more than the one we keep. That’s why each lotus feels like a quiet offering — awareness made visible, courage made warm.

You can join me in that ritual of shared light here: https://www.poxyrose.com/product-category/candle-vanity-decor/

[poxyrose]

Handmade, Heart-Made

Every handmade thing carries a heartbeat. You can’t see it, but it’s there — in the tiny imperfections, the cured edges, the way light bends unevenly. I used to chase perfect; now I chase presence. The kind that feels like a breath left behind.

These lotus pieces were never meant to be flawless — they were meant to be felt. Each one, a quiet heartbeat in color.

You can read the heart behind the making here: https://www.poxyrose.com/10-unique-ideas-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/

[poxyrose]

Every Petal Is a Promise

Every time I pour a lotus mold, I think of the people who keep blooming despite the weight of life. Each petal, a small promise — that beauty can return even after the storm.

Sometimes, while the resin cures, I imagine the promise traveling through time, reaching someone who needs a moment of calm. Maybe that’s what handmade really means — that intention lingers.

I wrote about that in this week’s reflection on renewal: https://www.poxyrose.com/10-unique-ideas-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/

[poxyrose]

Pink Isn’t Fragile

People sometimes treat pink like it’s delicate — but it isn’t. It’s the color of rebellion disguised as softness. When I pour pink into resin, I think of every survivor who smiled through recovery, every loved one who stood beside them.

Pink is a reminder that tenderness is its own kind of strength. I love that October lets us wear it proudly. You can see how this color carries awareness through light here: https://www.poxyrose.com/10-unique-ideas-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/

[hookednbuttoned]

Nice little win came in the post... ....so where do I start 🤔 #mindfulmaker #cutoutandkeep (at Hooe, Plymstock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqLG1eFuwo/?igshid=12t1j8w8ajnzy

[tradethemark]

Don’t you just want to drink this image in. Taken by the lovely Osha from @thebilboaloft enjoying her Sunday with an amazing world of textiles book which I have on my bookshelf too. I love how Osha works slowly and mindfully with her fashion and shares such a deep passion for print design & textiles. 💕✨ #slowfashion #textiledesign #pattern #mindfulmaker #dustypink #tradethemark #ceramicplanters