Harmony & Bloom with Valeria

19/07/2025

Definitely not the prettiest pictures I’ve ever uploaded, but over the last few weeks I’ve been busy making thank you gifts for the beautiful people who cared for my children in nursery and school this year. 💖

I even forgot to take better photos (or any photos at all in some cases 🙈) because I was so focused on getting them ready!

Now it’s time for a bit of rest, and we have a holiday coming up in a week, so please bear with me if you’ve placed an order. 🥰

After our holiday, I’ll be away for our next Walking with Willow 12mth Apprenticeship to Heal the Women training weekend, so my next Access Bars appointments at Zenergy will be available from 23rd August.

Hope you all have a wonderful summer, and don’t forget to pause and take a quiet moment just for yourself. ❤️

12/07/2025

This morning, I've had a gentle Bars session with a beautiful lady at Zenergy

Just before her arrival, I picked a card from my deck, sit with it for a few minutes then put it back and shuffled it, so it would be fresh for her if she wants a message after our session. I was just thinking, how wild it would be if she would pick the same.

Then she came, we had a little chat, received her first Bars session and we finished our consultation with a card. She pulled the SAME card: Maple Spirit - Generosity 🙏❤️

And the message of this card:
What you give out comes back to you tenfold. There are times in life to receive and there are times to provide love, services, and items to others. 💕

This card suggests that this is a time to give your whole heart. Give without thinking of what you will gain in return. By doing this, you enter into the flow of the Universe, and blessings will shower upon you. 💜

Maples are thought to be very old species of trees. They are known to withstand environmental changes and can survive and thrive in various climates.❣️

Some traditions believe that the maple lends strength and power to those around it. If you tap into a maple, you will find the sweet sap; which is symbolically brings sweetness into your life. 🌹

The Spirit of the Maple says: Be open to receive the bounty of the Universe; at the same time, be generous with others and with yourself. A warmth of Spirit radiates from you. Share from your heart and receive a with an open heart.....and success will blossom!
🌟💕💫🦋

01/07/2025

✨💜 I loved creating this soft, calming mandala piece, and I thought you might enjoy seeing how it came to life.

Layer by layer, shades of lavender, silver, gold, and pink came together, reminding me to slow down and breathe with each dot and stroke. The deep indigo dots in the centre gently draw you inward, while the touches of silver and gold bring light and hope.

Art can be such a beautiful reminder to let yourself bloom, in your own time, in your own way. 🌸✨

🎥 In the previous post you can watch how it came to life. 💜

If you’d love to bring this gentle energy into your own space, you’re welcome to choose from my ready-made mandalas, or I’d be honoured to create something personalised just for you. 🌿✨

01/07/2025

✨💜 I loved creating this soft, calming mandala piece, and I thought you might enjoy seeing how it came to life.

Layer by layer, shades of lavender, silver, gold, and pink came together, reminding me to slow down and breathe with each dot and stroke. The deep indigo dots in the centre gently draw you inward, while the touches of silver and gold bring light and hope.

Art can be such a beautiful reminder to let yourself bloom, in your own time, in your own way. 🌸✨

🎥 Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at the making of this mandala. I hope it brings you a moment of calm today. 💜

If you’d love to bring this gentle energy into your own space, you’re welcome to choose from my ready-made mandalas, or I’d be honoured to create something personalised just for you. 🌿✨

28/06/2025

13/06/2025

Happy Friday the 13th!🐈‍⬛🍀

We have been brought up associating Friday the 13th with bad luck, but did you know this day was once considered sacred - especially to women?

🌙 Friday comes from Freyja’s Day, named after the Norse goddess of love, fertility, beauty, and magic.

🔮 13 is the number of lunar cycles in a year and is deeply connected to the feminine - mirroring the average number of menstrual cycles in a year, and symbolising transformation, rebirth, and the divine feminine.

Before patriarchal systems rebranded this day as unlucky, Friday the 13th was a day to honour the Goddess, to gather in sisterhood, celebrate the cycles of nature, and tune into intuition and wisdom.

Today, we reclaim its magic-inviting in beauty, abundance, mystery, and power.

✨ A perfect day to set intentions, rest, reflect, or connect with your inner goddess.

02/06/2025

✨ Hello, June… and happy Monday!
A new month, a fresh week, and a gentle reminder that beautiful things can unfold when we take one step at a time. 💛

June is shaping up to be a special one here at Harmony & Bloom, and I wanted to share what’s happening:

🌿 Access Bars Appointments
If you're feeling the call for more ease and clarity, I have just two dates left this month — Saturday 14th and Saturday 28th — at Zenergy in Bromsgrove. If you’ve been thinking about trying Access Bars, now is the time to book!

🚶‍♀️ My Walk It Challenge – Fundraising for Crohn's & Colitis UK
This month, I’m walking the distance of a marathon to raise awareness and support for a cause very close to my heart. After being diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2015, this journey has deeply shaped who I am and the work I do.
💜 Throughout June, 15% from every session and art sale will be donated to support this important charity.

🌸 Womb Healing Training – Walking with Willow 12mth Apprenticeship to Heal the Women
On Summer Solstice weekend, I’ll be away completing the second part of my Womb Healing training. This work is deeply sacred to me, and I can’t wait to share more next year once I begin offering sessions.

So much growth and gentle unfolding is happening behind the scenes — in myself, in my work, and hopefully, in this space we’ve created together. Thank you for being here. 🌷

Let’s make this month meaningful in all the small, intentional ways.

01/06/2025

And we’re off! Today marked the start of My Walk It 2025 challenge — walking a marathon throughout June to raise awareness and funds for Crohn’s & Colitis UK 💜

This cause is close to my heart, as someone living with Crohn’s, and every step this month is a way to give back, honour the journey, and walk in solidarity with others living with these invisible illnesses.

We kicked things off with a gentle late afternoon walk through one of our local woods. The kids were full of energy (as always!), and exploring nature together was such a lovely way to ease into the challenge — plus, it made bedtime a bit easier. 😄

My smartwatch didn’t catch it all (classic me, I forgot to charge it), but we covered 2km — and every step counts.

Thank you for following along and for all your kind support. Whether you donate, share, or simply cheer me on, it truly means so much. 💫

29/05/2025

A touch of varnish and these mandala table tops are all set!

One is staying with me to brighten up our home, and the other is off to bring joy as a gift. 💛