Maybe it’s spring or maybe it’s Ash hitting her stride in the second trimester of her pregnancy, but we have been feeling empowered lately. When we came across the gorgeous jewelry at Henri Lou, where the backbone to their creative process is creating powerful yet feminine pieces, we were hooked. The use of leather, saddle rings, gold filled chain, and real plated leaves create edgy yet womanly pieces. There is a western and perhaps equestrian feel to the leather and ring bracelets that has us wishing we rode horses and lived in Arizona. We enjoy the bold pieces that would inspire us to be bold ourselves. Every piece, bold or delicate, looks as though it might transform the wearer. And isn’t that what jewelry is all about? Also, in addition to jewelry, Henri Lou has some fabulous leather bags!
ENVIABLE PERK: All Henri Lou jewelry is hand made, hand knotted, and hand braided.
Powerful yet feminine.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Henri Lous is giving away a ring or bracelet of your choice. To enter, comment on this post and tell us something you’ve done recently that made you feel powerful. Ash rearranged her entire bedroom, including the addition of a king sized bed! Kimmy has been logging some serious hours working on her tugboat the past few weeks.
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stood up for myself and daughter and left a bad situation at home…
Took my first yoga class!
doing things on my own in a foreign country or traveling half way acroos the globe last september so i could see my husband .
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i helped my boyfriend take care of a sick snake even though i usually stayed away.
I stood up to my sister-in-law when she tried to run my life!
I fought Breast Cancer and won!
I ran a 5k on the Sunday before my birthday. Ever since the new year, I’ve decided to finally take my health seriously and being active was a part of that. I’m far from a runner, but being able to cross the finish line (which happened to be the Boston Marathon finish line) reminded me that I can take on anything and succeed.
A year and a half ago I was 171 lbs at 5’4″. Today, not only am I 30 lbs lighter, I can run 4 miles in 42 minutes! Two year ago I wouldn’t have believed it was possible, but with a little discipline and a lot of determination, I have came a long way and have no intention of stopping my new healthy habits……ever!
I learned how to split wood! Huzzah.
Gave my very first in-court closing statement!
got out of my horrible apartment with a horrible landlord
I traded-in my “powerful” position at work, for a job that uses my best skills and allows me time to breathe…
A new hair style. Made me feel better about myself. Changing the everyday boring look into something a little daring and out of the Norm.
I cleaned out my closet…like REALLY cleaned it out and made myself try everything on! Whew!
Big one: I beat cancer twice.
Littler one: the repair guy said the dishwasher was dead. After he left, figuring I had nothing to lose, after researching on the internet, I brought it back to life.
I actually participated in Power Shift, a youth movement for clean energy. At 10,000 students strong we converged in DC and took to the streets, marching for clean energy and environmental justice. Standing with all of them definitely made me feel strong.
My blog…I am on a journey to help entrepenuers with their businesses
i made it to the top of the rock wall and learned how to repel. this has made me feel extremely powerful considering i used to be afraid of heights!
swimming laps – peaceful and powerful!
What a perfect question for me today! Earlier this week, the company I worked for decided to switch to a new insurance. During the introduction meeting, I spoke up and questioned why we weren’t offering domestic partnership benefits. We never had before and when I asked last year, I wasn’t given the best answers.
This year, after questioning the new insurance provider, I was told within 24 hours they had decided to include it in the policy. I am ecstatic and I feel like my voice actually made a difference. I seriously do feel empowered more than I ever have.
Today at lunch, my Ash and I are going down to the county clerk’s office and getting our domestic partnership on file. I am so excited. <3
I led a meeting for my boss with executive directors from various cultural organizations in the area. It was very empowering to be given such a responsibilty.
Hmmm, what makes me feel powerful? Well, my boyfriend just deployed for the first time since our living together, so I’m here in his (our!) apartment alone for the first time, in a new city, fending for myself & not knowing a soul in town. It’s weird, to be totally & completely alone, but I’m managing, looking for ways to meet people & stay happy & positive. If that’s not empowering, I don’t know what is!
I went to the Central Appraisal District and protested my property taxes.It had tripled in just one year….Thanks for this great giveaway
~Sharon~
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Every time I finish my run I feel powerful.
Going back to school.
I feel powerful after a sucessful photo shoot session! I can feel and see that I am actually improving and my hard work is paying off!
ahhhhh!!!! so beautiful!! i dug down deep and taught a yoga class to a group that i have always been intimidated with. it was awesome!
Started an insane new workout program!
I LOVE this bold/beautiful combo!!!
As for me, I felt powerful when I conquered an insane new workout!
I recently dug and planted a vegetable garden entirely by hand.
Taking steps to try to become more fit and healthy. Plus me and my boyfriend are both pushing ourselves towards that goal
.I like that support we have for each other.
Just like Ash, I decided to rearrange my bedroom furniture! I love it! The room looks so much bigger
I became the host of a radio show!
pretty!!!
I finally cleaned out my closet! : P
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I felt powerful when I made the decision to adopt my 2 grandchildren one of whom is blind. They are my joy!
hmmmmm i guess it wuld be me ging shopping been awhile sence i coulddo that
I got a 95% on my last calculus test. That made me feel pretty darn powerful.
when i successfully defended my phd!
i stood up for myself at work last week. i get dumped a lot of things that other people don’t want to do, even though it isn’t really my job. so i said no! and it was the right thing to do.
I’m training to bike 100 miles and am half way there!
I’ve cleaned my closet
I have started running and I would love to train for a marathon, but for now, I’ll settle for a 5K
I paid down 10,000 in debt, finally debt free!!
I went back to school to finish my degree!
Donated money to impoverished women in Oaxaca. Giving to others makes me feel powerful and hopeful. We can start change in small steps to help our global community.
I recently decided to stop being (basically) a doormat and stand up for myself! I don’t take anyone’s crap anymore!
Now I feel really powerful & it’s great!
I’ve tackled the horrible task of cleaning out the basement (I’m still coughing just thinking of the dust I inhaled down there).
Being the only gal working in the warehouse makes me feel powerful! Plus I get to boss the men around!
I went back to college at 39
Yay im gonna graduate next week so yeah congrats to me haha
I recently babysat my granddaughter for 2 nights & that made me feel good that I still had the stamina & patience to do this. Next time, 3 nights!!
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I donated food to feeding hungry children!
Keeping my room neat!
I got a new job…love it. Thanks!
About a week ago, I wanted to go running with my sister. When we got there, rain started pouring down so she headed back, but I kept on going. I ran through the ran breathlessly singing/screaming along with the music coming from my headphones the whole time. Even though I felt like dying by the end, I felt extremely powerful. Thanks for the giveaway!
One thing that I have done recently that made me feel powerful was to win a trial.
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
I’ve been in the army for 9 years, but I gained a lot of weight with my daughter and was facing being kicked out because of the weight gain. Since September, I have lost 60lbs, and I’m currently passing all requirements. I have also signed up for some extra combatives courses.
I started a diet almost a month ago and put on a pair of jeans I couldn’t fit into for over a year and they went on!! Slowly but surely…very empowering!
The summer makes me feel powerful
I asked for extra training to get a promotion at work and was given the go ahead!
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I felt powerful when I was accepted into one of the international nursing honor societies
This past Sunday, I helped a friend move from Athens, GA to Duluth (a 45 minute trip). We both managed to keep ourselves positive and excited each of the three times the uHaul wouldn’t start (3 times, each repair was an hour and some time of a wait.) So what was supposed to initially take 5 hours, ended up being 9 hours, with four hours of waiting time.
We moved her things, got it done, and she couldn’t be happier.
I helped my sister move to her new house and cleaned her entire room.
thanks a lot for the chance.
admitted I was completely wrong about something- power over my emotions
I helped my sister find a job at a big advertising agency!
used my vacation day today to get organized, get all my to-do list checked off and spend quality cupcake baking time with my daughter.
Oh, and, I LOVE Henri Lou!!!! I have bracelets and necklaces that get compliments every time I wear them.
I’ve started to move on with my life after months of feeling like I didn’t matter and I feel like a brand new person
I’m working on cleaning up my room!
seashell210 at gmail dot com
I was able to apply for two jobs and got offers for both of them!!
Ive started my life over, after a horrible accurance where my parents made me be homeschooled. But i am taking this and applying this to my life, but making the best out of it and not letting it get to me.
I would say having rescued a grimy kitten from the dumpster and seeing her grow into a gorgeous cat.
I rebuilt part of the stone wall along the edge of my property. Those stones were heavy and lifting them into place made me feel powerful.
I finished writing my BA thesis!
It might be nothing special, I know. I have just been working a lot lately and studying, because I want to change the way of my life. I decided to visit my grandma and help her with everything she needs. She was so happy. This little thing made me feel so powerful, I felt like I was resting all week:).
I made another pearl-beaded pendant – I already had balls, hearts and squares, this time I went for a butterfly and it looks great!
I power cleaned my house. Nothing better then that.
I got rid of truckloads of stuff that was weighing me down- clothing, toys, furniture, books. I feel so much calmer now!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
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i trained my dog to do a new trick!
I have started eating healthier and working out regularly and I am losing weight and have much more energy!
I’ve started working out and doing pushups!
I got the courage up to finally ask for a raise!
I finally made my own pork stew for 6 people. It was quite a heavy recipe but I managed to made it right as no one complained its taste lol.
krizkarishna@yahoo.com
I recently painted and redecorated our bedroom…it looks great now and I felt powerful that I did it by myself
danielleaknapp at gmail dot com
Going on SEA Semester next fall which will include becoming a crew member onboard a fully equipped research vessel!
I told my boss she was wrong -powerful!! <3
i went home and cleaned my mums house, and gave her the time to sit down <3
i dont ever wear bracelets, but these are super cute!!!
recently i had an interview that i was really nervous for, but i went in with confidence and felt like i did so well… that felt very powerful.
mylittleartichoke at gmail dot com
I stood up to my jerk manager at work and told him exactly how I felt about his job performance. He didn’t like what I had to say, but I sure did feel powerful as I was saying it.
I like mini henri bracelet.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
What I’m proud of recently is that I’ve really devoted myself to healing from a painful part of my past. I was sexually abused as a child, and for years I’ve tried to bury the pain, anxiety, and bewilderment that resulted from it. Now I feel like, for the first time ever, I am really facing it and actively trying to heal.
I went to a concert all by myself and had a great time!
I took on some extra jobs at work that would normally not be my job duty. I took them on due to our office being so short staffed. I won’t get anything extra for it but it makes me feel important, needed and helpful – AKA powerful.
Just passed with 74 marks!
I took out a big tree in my backyard that I’ve always hated, and replace with one I love, all by myself!
I’ve fixing my room!
I participated in a musical performance!
Lugging my 25lb 10-month old makes me feel strong every day!
This week I said no to an over committed and sure to be stressful easter weekend and, instead, enjoyed a quiet and calm easter with my family.
My boyfriend and I bought a house! Plus, I stood up for myself after someone made me mad.
animalcrackers at gmail dot com
I started taking Real Estate courses.
Thanks,
Laurie
laurc2011 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I have organized a training session last week, which was tiring, bur the end result was so beautiful
nice ring.
diarygirl@live.com
shaha
haha well to Mariana, I got an 100% on my calculus test!
decided to stay in school and finish my degree
When I was doing made ??the prescriptions patients
Completed a training manuel !
I started my own business a year ago- and it is taking off!!! And I’m only 20!!! I feel very powerful =)
I feel powerful in the thought that its inner beauty that matters rather then outward beauty.
started a new job that is a big change but better for my family
mandicoulter@gmail.com
I advocated for my son and got him the medical attention he needed (a diagnosis of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Severe Anxiety) – even though some people in my life said he was “fine”. It made me feel like a powerful super-mom.
I helped out a friend with her race and kept all of the runners going when they were so tired. Some of them told me later that my excitement and happiness really got them that last few miles. And that made me feel pretty awesome. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
While scrapeing by and having to get our food from the foodbank, I am able to make creative and tasty meals from the sometimes sparce and weird foods we are given. Maybe that’s not something to be empowering, but right now it’s all I got.
i finished couple of hair accessories for my daughter
I cleaned every nook and cranny of my bedroom.
I drove for the first time. Feeling the power of the engine made me feel powerful too
The leather bracelet reminds me of one I picked up in South Africa. So beautiful. I recently felt powerful during a dragon boat race practice (almost like crewing with 20 people on a boat). Since I’m not fit, I didn’t think I could do it.. but alas, I made it and felt on top of the world!
It was yesterday – I came hom from work and made the whole family to clean up everything in the house
In February I ran my first marathon which definitely made me feel powerful!
I felt empowered after photographing my first-ever wedding, it was amazing!
I cleaned out my books. I’ve collected hard cover books since I was a teen and I had well over 1000. It felt good to weed thru and get rid of some that I didn’t enjoy or just will never touch again. I feel, literally, 500 pounds lighter! LOL
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Last time I felt powerful was today, when I finally got in touch with a person I missed a lot but didn’t had the courage to contact in a very long time.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway, Henri Lou’s jewelry is fabulous!
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I recently got a cat with my husband! It made me feel grown up?
I felt powerful today because I moved some ridiculously heavy dresser into someone’s house. It wasn’t easy and I felt silly straining as I did but I did it anyhow! Thank you! Carolyn, Samandcarolyn1@aol.com
I danced in the rain during a thunderstorm…that always makes me feel powerful…heavensent1@yahoo dotcom
Raising my children and seeing them develop into respectful, polite, independent, and happy little people makes me feel powerful every single day.
I did pushups for the first time in quite a while and I felt powerful!
I’VE BEEN DOING ALOT OF VOLUNTEER WORK!
I started running every day and dropped five pounds in a week!
I am taking the steps to follow my dream of becoming a wedding photographer
i painted my bathroom with no assistance!
I finished my Master’s degree! I did it!!!
siswins2 at gmail dot com
Finished my exams and rocked them!
My taxes! *smiles* It’s an overwhelming task and I’m happy to have it out of my way.
I felt powerful when I graduated and passed the board exam as an engineer.
I organized the Easter party for the whole family!!! It was very nervous but I managed to do that!!!
Thank you for the chance!
ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com
I felt powerful when I figured out how to do a “clean and press.”
Graduated College with a degree in Graphic Design and Printmaking!
Congratulations, Jessica Edwards!
I made some eating changes to better myself. And made the decision to enroll in cosmetology school.
A book I stumbled across, “The Disorganized Mind”
by Nancy A. Ratty, Ed.M, M.C.C., S.C.A.C,
Is what has enabled and made me feel powerful.
Learning to self-coach, develop strategies, create
self-awareness and most importantly acceptance
of the fact that I am not my A.D.D has allowed
me to manage and overcome something that has
effected, challenged and hindered me my entire life.
I am now the capable, empowered and happy
person I have always struggled to be.
I traveled alone throughout Europe.
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