“Do what makes you happy. It sounds so simple and yet it's so hard, because few of us do. We live out of fear. We live for others, their hopes and expectations. We do what makes everyone else happy.”
―
Viola Shipman,
The Charm Bracelet
“A Mother & Daughter's Love Is Never Separated” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Snowflake CharmBe As Unique As A Snowflake: Embrace All Your Dimensions” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That's what it looks like to dreamers!” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Shooting Star CharmTo Be Lucky in Love, You Must First Believe in Miracles” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The morning light shimmered through the trees and gave the lake an otherworldly hue. Everything in summer Michigan seemed to have a soft shimmer to it, as though God had hung gauze over the sky and softly scattered glitter on all His creations.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Sewing Machine CharmTo A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Kite CharmFor A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“I didn't just see fireworks, I felt them. I felt like I'd eaten a million lightning bugs when I was with him. He made my soul brighter, and that's all you can ask for when you're in love.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The daisies remind you to be happy. The hydrangeas remind you to be colorful. The lilacs remind us to breath deeply. The pansies reflect our own images back at us. The hollyhocks remind us to stand tall in this world. And the roses - oh, the roses! - they remind us that beauty is always present even amongst the thorns.” ― Viola Shipman, The Heirloom Garden
“There is no bad luck. There is only life, and it's heartbreaking and awful sometimes, but it's still beautiful and precious.” ― Viola Shipman, The Hope Chest
“The Ice Cream Cone CharmYou Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Mustard Seed CharmWith Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed, Then You Can Move Mountains: Nothing Will Be Impossible” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“If I had to describe the scent of Michigan in spring and summer, it wouldn't be aparticular smell – blooming wildflowers or boat exhaust off the lake – it would be a color: Green.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“But sometimes-at the strangest times- I think God forces us to stop for a moment, be still and reflect on our lives. Either we choose to pay attention or we don't...and I think that often determines the path we take.” ― Viola Shipman, The Recipe Box
“If you put yourself out there, you're going to get hurt at some point. Yes, your boyfriend or husband could leave you. He might stray. He could die way too young like your grandfather. And, at some point, you will both probably say things to one another you immediately want to take back. But, if you remain alone, your heart will ache for all that you never experienced. Love is filled with great beauty and great pain. But there is no beauty to life if you don't put your heart at risk. The ability to love is one of the greatest gifts we're given. It's the reason we're here.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“Give a piece of yourself. You will never realize how deep of a footprint you might make on a stranger.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Hot Air Balloon CharmLife Can Be Filled with Adventure If You Let Yourself Soar” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“You can’t stop time. You can only hope you use it wisely.” ― Viola Shipman, The Recipe Box
“A Mother & Daughter's Love Is Never Separated” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Snowflake CharmBe As Unique As A Snowflake: Embrace All Your Dimensions” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That's what it looks like to dreamers!” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Shooting Star CharmTo Be Lucky in Love, You Must First Believe in Miracles” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The morning light shimmered through the trees and gave the lake an otherworldly hue. Everything in summer Michigan seemed to have a soft shimmer to it, as though God had hung gauze over the sky and softly scattered glitter on all His creations.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Sewing Machine CharmTo A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Kite CharmFor A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“I didn't just see fireworks, I felt them. I felt like I'd eaten a million lightning bugs when I was with him. He made my soul brighter, and that's all you can ask for when you're in love.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The daisies remind you to be happy. The hydrangeas remind you to be colorful. The lilacs remind us to breath deeply. The pansies reflect our own images back at us. The hollyhocks remind us to stand tall in this world. And the roses - oh, the roses! - they remind us that beauty is always present even amongst the thorns.” ― Viola Shipman, The Heirloom Garden
“There is no bad luck. There is only life, and it's heartbreaking and awful sometimes, but it's still beautiful and precious.” ― Viola Shipman, The Hope Chest
“The Ice Cream Cone CharmYou Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Mustard Seed CharmWith Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed, Then You Can Move Mountains: Nothing Will Be Impossible” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“If I had to describe the scent of Michigan in spring and summer, it wouldn't be aparticular smell – blooming wildflowers or boat exhaust off the lake – it would be a color: Green.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“But sometimes-at the strangest times- I think God forces us to stop for a moment, be still and reflect on our lives. Either we choose to pay attention or we don't...and I think that often determines the path we take.” ― Viola Shipman, The Recipe Box
“If you put yourself out there, you're going to get hurt at some point. Yes, your boyfriend or husband could leave you. He might stray. He could die way too young like your grandfather. And, at some point, you will both probably say things to one another you immediately want to take back. But, if you remain alone, your heart will ache for all that you never experienced. Love is filled with great beauty and great pain. But there is no beauty to life if you don't put your heart at risk. The ability to love is one of the greatest gifts we're given. It's the reason we're here.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“Give a piece of yourself. You will never realize how deep of a footprint you might make on a stranger.” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“The Hot Air Balloon CharmLife Can Be Filled with Adventure If You Let Yourself Soar” ― Viola Shipman, The Charm Bracelet
“You can’t stop time. You can only hope you use it wisely.” ― Viola Shipman, The Recipe Box
