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    OHM Beads Giveaway | #OHMTeaforTwo

    Happy April 2nd, 2020! I hope today finds you and your loved ones safe, healthy and doing well.

    In today’s blog post, I will be hosting a fun giveaway on behalf of OHM Beads! For the month of April, OHM Beads is having daily giveaways, games, and themes. The official hashtag for the month is #OHMinApril. A new giveaway/game/theme will be happening every day and they will be hosted by either OHM HQ, an OHM Team Member or an OHMbassador. I am so excited to be hosting #OHMTeaforTwo for the April 2nd giveaway!

    Today’s theme is #OHMTEAFORTWO and I one lucky winner will have the opportunity to win the OHM Tea Bag BOTM! To find out how…keep on reading!

    Photo courtesy of OHM Beads.

    As all of you know, I am a HUGE tea addict and I have embarrassingly large cupboards of teas (yes, I said cupboards). But not to worry, they are all organized by tea type (green, oolong, black, etc.) as well tea bags and loose leaf teas. It is very safe for me to say that I could probably open up my own tea shop, with the amount of teas I have!

    Am I the only one? Do you have a large tea cupboard? Or cupboards?!

    One of the reasons I love tea is because of the experiences that goes along with it.

    Here are some of my favourite tea experiences:

    – the art of making tea is a relaxing experience that provides a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life. I love preparing the perfect cup of tea or tea latte. It is a time to stay present, in the moment!

    – designing with the OHM Alice in Wonderland collection

    – picking out the perfect mug or tea cup is such a fun experience!

    – afternoon tea or high tea is honestly the BEST way to catch up with loved ones and create memories to last a life time!

    – having a friend over for tea!

    – after dinner dessert…usually mean tea! And usually means time with love ones!

    – TEA PARTIES!!!!

    – going to a local tea shop and smelling and sampling hundreds of amazing teas…one of the best ways to spend an hour, if you ask me!

    – grabbing a tea-to-go and going for walk in a winter wonderland or on an autumn day…nothing quite like it!

    – bubble tea or iced tea…on a hot summer’s day. Again…nothing quite like it!

    – sharing a cup of tea with a guinea pig named, Harlow. THE BEST!

    – Unboxing a tea order! OR…the OHM Tea Bag BOTM Bead!!!!

    What are some of your favourite tea experiences?

    As mentioned, OHM Beads is giving away the OHM Tea Bag BOTM (Bead of the Month)! This is one of my favourite OHM Beads and is an incredible experience to unbox. If you’d like to watch my first impressions and unboxing of this bead, you can watch it HERE or down below:

    Fast Forward to around 6:13 to see the tea bag unboxing.

    The OHM Tea Bag BOTM comes with TEAriffic packaging. When you first open it, you will see that it comes inside an OHM tea tin. From there, you will pull out an OHM tea infuser and inside you will find tea bag. After gently opening the tea bag, you will find your bead!

    To enter to win:

    1. Head over to @fashionstoryteller Instagram profile, find the official #OHMTEAFORTWO photo and tag 1 friend you love to have tea with!
    2. Share a photo on your instagram profile, sharing a memory/experience that involved tea! Make sure to use the hashtags: #OHMINAPRIL #OHMTEAFORTWO #BEADSANDTEA and tag @fashionstoryteller and @OHMbeads.
    3. For a bonus entry: leave a comment down below with your instagram name and what your favourite type of tea is.

      One qualifying winner will be drawn and will have 24hrs to claim their prize. If the winner fails to claim their prize in 24hrs, a new winner will be drawn.
      To qualify to win, the winner must complete actions 1 and 2 correctly. Giveaway ends on April 3rd, 2020 at 11:00 AM PACIFIC.
      Winner will be announced on my Instagram stories.
      Void Where Prohibited.

    Best of luck to all who enter! A special thank you to OHM Beads for this giveaway and for making the month of April sooo fun!

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    OHM Beads | The Entire April 2020 Release

    I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe, during this outbreak. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope this blog post and video adds a smile into your day.

    HAPPY OHM BEADS RELEASE DAY! Today (April 1st, 2020) the OHM Beads April Release is officially out. This is a HUGE release, with a variety of different collections. In this blog post, I share my Youtube video that provides an overview of each bead in the April release. I also share my favourite beads, in this blog post. SO…make sure to grab a cup of tea and let’s get started!

    * A special thank you to OHM Beads for sending me these beads to review and design with. Thank you to the bead community, as well. I would not have these opportunities without your support.

    *Photos Courtesy of OHM Beads

    Watch my OHM Beads April Release YouTube video HERE or below:

    Find my other OHM Beads
    April 2020 Related Content:

    FIND MY OHM ALICE IN WONDERLAND BLOG POST HERE.

    FIND MY OHM ALICE IN WONDERLAND VIDEO HERE.

    WATCH @My Pretty Charmed Life and I’s first impressions and unboxing of the OHM Alice in Wonderland collection HERE.

    SAVE 11% OFF YOUR FIRST OHM BEADS ORDER WITH MY REFERRAL LINK or use code: EMILY1RVCHMDY at checkout!

    My Personal Favourites in the
    OHM Beads April Release

    Without a doubt, my favourite collection from the OHM Beads’ April 2020 release is the OHM Alice in Wonderland collection. I adore every single bead. BUT…since I’ve already shared dedicated Youtube videos and a blog post…I’ve decided to focus this blog post on my other top favourite beads from the April Release.

    Here they are below:

    OHM Touch of Maple

    …the beauty of the maple tree itself, from its blossoms in early spring — offering nectar to bustling bees — to the whispered rustle of its cool and soothing summertime shade. Perhaps the maple tree shines best in autumn as its leaves explode into a fiery inferno of reds, yellows, and orange. The maple leaf is on the coat-of-arms of Canada, and on the Canadian flag. The maple is a symbol of strength and endurance, and has been chosen as the national tree of Canada. There is indeed a touch of maple in many things you love.

    – OHM Beads

    OHM Go Far

    …how far will YOU go to achieve your dreams?
    A wise teacher once said, “Set a clear intention about something you want; stay focused on your goal; be persistent; get back up when you fall, and love yourself through the whole journey.” In celebration of Earth Day and all the travels of our lovely planet, we offer this beautiful glass bead GO FAR. We believe you truly will.

    – OHM Beads

    OHM Haze Slim Glass

    Through a deep haze we awaken to the light. There are some things to be said about transitions. What they are we don’t know. Ask around before being distracted by the shiny. Always remember, you will find deep knowing in the sage advice of others. They don’t have all the answers, though you may find them in the stillness between their words.

    – OHM Beads

    OHM Kugusa

    …KUGUSA is the Swahili word for touch and OHM is proud to offer this new design gorgeously covered with gentle touches, both literal and emotional. This new glass bead not only evokes the leopard-like beauty of its Swahili name, but it will remind you of the joy and importance of daily touches both given and received. We need touching like we need air and water, and a nurturing touch need never be feared, for it leaves only lovely impressions of love and happiness on your skin, your heart, and your spirit.

    – OHM Beads

    OHM Luna 2.0

    LUNA represents both the inner child and the inner mother, trust, faith, and unconditional love. This sphere has been revisited after the love of the LUNA BOTM, we have a newly carved moon with a myriad of craters. LUNA 2.0 has the same heartfelt meaning from OHM.

    OHM Mama Aqua

    MAMA AQUA is the life-giving water of our planet Earth, and she nourishes our crops and gathers the birds and beasts to drink at her rivers and streams. Mama is the Queen of the Sea, the goddess of rivers, the myth of the siren and mermaid. Mama has been worshiped as a purifier by many, and philosophers consider her the element of intuition and emotion. Mama Aqua is royalty and majesty. She wears a crown of precious coral reef, and her flowing waves of hair are filled with creatures of the sea. Mama is part of you too. Your body is 78% water and you cannot survive without her. She is the long cool drink of refreshment on a hot day or the cleansing depths of your favorite swimming spot. She is the salty smell of the sea and the rhythm of the tides. Mama is powerful; She is fragile. Water covers 71% of our planet’s surface; yet, despite her importance, she is often unappreciated.

    – OHM Beads

    OHM Inch On

    …As we celebrate Earth Day with this series of beautiful glass beads, we are reminded too that Nature formed herself over millions of years one tiny drop at a time. When you are faced with a scary task or a big job to do, just touch this bead on your bracelet, breathe, and take that first little inch forward. You are on your way!

    – OHM Beads

    What are your favourite beads or collection(s) from the OHM Beads April 2020 release? Feel free to leave a comment, down below!

    OHM BEADS APRIL COLLECTIONS:

    OHM CANDY COLLECTION
    OHM DESSERT COLLECTION
    OHM SLIM SPRING GLASS COLLECTION
    OHM VACATION DRINKS COLLECTION
    OHM REGIONAL/EXCLUSIVES BEADS
    OHM EARTH COLLECTION
    OHM ALICE IN WONDERLAND COLLECTION

    OHM Slim Glass Spring 2020 Collection
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    OHM Beads | Alice in Wonderland Collection | Youtube Video is up!

    A new video is up on my Youtube channel. If you remember my last blog post, this is the video about the OHM Beads Alice in Wonderland collection. I also share some scenes from when Nichol (MyPandoraCharmedLife) and I went to the Ivy Tea Room. They were having an Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party and this was one of the reasons I came to visit Nichol, at the end of February/early March (I also just LOVE her and missed her terribly, haha)! #beadsandtea was so much fun!

    You can watch the video, HERE. Or you can watch it down below:

    If you plan to make your first ever OHM Beads order, feel free to use my referral link or use code: EMILY1RVCHMDY (at checkout) to save 11% off your first OHM Beads purchase!

    I hope you and your loved ones are safe and doing well, during this outbreak. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

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    Happy Grave | March OHMistry Project

    Happy Monday!!! I hope the week is starting off fantastic and that you are doing well.

    In today’s blog post, I am sharing a look at the upcoming March Ohm Beads | OHMistry Project: HAPPY GRAVE. This is a bead collaboration with artist, Justin Aerni. You can follow him on his instagram at @fun_eral.

    Ohm Beads sent me this bead to review.

    Here is what Ohm Beads has to say about the artist:

    An American painter, sculptor, author, photographer, and filmmaker, Justin Aerni has garnered global attention for his thought-provoking artwork that combines satire and iconoclasm while examining the great enigmas of our time. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he is as popular as he is prolific selling over 4,000 paintings worldwide within the past decade and has published ten books to date.

    The HAPPY GRAVE Bead releases on March 13th at 10:00 AM pacific time zone. As per all, OHMistry projects, there are only 111 made and each one comes inside a special box designed by the artist.



    The box art for, HAPPY GRAVE is overall a somber feeling with a black and white collar theme. However, it has a wonderful pop of fun with a magenta pink titles and the adorable smiley face from, HAPPY GRAVE himself!

    I made a quick YouTube video, so you could see a quick overview of the box art details, as well as the wonderful details of the bead:

    WATCH MY VIDEO HERE.



    In Justin Aerni’s own words, here is his inspiration for, HAPPY GRAVE:

    “I first created the character HAPPY GRAVE originally as a way to cope with my own overwhelming fear of dying and the possibility of not existing anymore.

    One rainy day in Detroit, I was walking through a fancy old graveyard taking pictures, and as I happened to glance over at a distinctly smashed up grave where all the old writing had been chipped off. In the decay, I saw what looked like a smiling face! A chill came over me. Needless to say, I was horrified … yet delighted; inspiration instantly clicked in my mind, and HAPPY GRAVE was conceived! There have been many iterations on canvas and now cast into silver in 3 dimensions.

    I hope that whoever wears my haunted little HAPPY GRAVE official OHM bead will find humor and peace instead of fear and anxiety about this sensitive subject that we all must inevitability face.” – Justin Aerni


    The details on this bead remind me of a gravestone from the 1800s. It has some cracked and rough, cement detailing. It also has a cross-like detail at the top of the stone. But the most adorable little touch is the adorable eyes and mouth detailing on the front of the bead.

    I plan to put this bead on my “Halloween” themed bracelet, but I also feel it would work well on my, “Dark Fairytale” themed bracelet too! What bracelet design would you add, HAPPY GRAVE to?

    Overall, I think this bead is adorable and I am excited to design with him and take a few weeks to “test him out”. Stay tuned for a review, in the next few weeks!

    If you haven’t ordered from Ohm Beads yet and are considering placing an order, Ohm Beads has now started a loyalty program called, LOL (Levels of Loyalty) and these points can be redeemed for OHMBUCKS. If you have a friend who has an account with Ohm Beads, ask them for their referral code and you will save 11% off your first order (and send some extra OhmBucks their way)! You are also welcome to use my referral code, (linked on my blog) or use code: EMILY1RVCHMDY at checkout. I will receive OhmBucks too!

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    Ohm Beads Review | Valentines Collection | February 2020

    From left to right:
    OHM LOVE SNAP
    OHM KISS
    OHM LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD


    This is a “part two” video, for my first impressions and unboxing of the Ohm Beads February 2020 Valentines Day collection video, (I recommend watching that video first. You can find it, HERE).

    In this video, you will hear my full review of the collection and also see how I ended up styling all three beads.

    SPOILER ALERT: I still LOOOOVE, OHM Little Red Riding Hood…so crazy much!!!!!!!

    OHM LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD


    If you haven’t ordered from Ohm Beads yet and are considering placing an order, Ohm Beads has now started a loyalty program called, LOL (Levels of Loyalty) and these points can be redeemed for OHMBUCKS. If you have a friend who has an account with Ohm Beads, ask them for their referral code and you will save 11% off your first order (and send some extra OhmBucks their way)! You are also welcome to use my referral code: https://ohmbeads.com/lol?loref=loot5d… or use code: EMILY1RVCHMDY at checkout. I will receive OhmBucks too!

    You can watch my new video, HERE!!!!!!

    I would love to know which bead your favourite from the February release!!! And why.

    OHM LOVE SNAP
    OHM KISS