🌿 Why We Chose Jade for 2026 - This is our second year choosing a crystal/mineral (stone) of the year. When we choose a stone it's because it feels like the right companion for the year we’re stepping into.

I'll be celebrating Kwanzaa this year, I decided after a few weeks of thinking about it today. After exploring the inspiration and deeper meaning behind Kwanzaa, Ish and I want to learn more about ourselves while strengthening our family this coming year. To further honor the spirit of Kwanzaa, we’ve crafted a supportive crystal ritual to complement the traditional candle lighting. This practice embodies creativity, quiet strength, and intentional reflection.

Clear Quartz holds a timeless wisdom: that clarity is not something we force, but something we allow. Its presence gently expands your awareness, strengthens your intuition, and magnifies whatever you seek to create or release. Whether used in meditation, healing practices, or intention-setting, Clear Quartz is a powerful, master crystal, companion for those ready to awaken, refine, and elevate their inner radiance.

Maya is an Energy Specialist & Founder of Live In Love Boutique. We’re so happy to have her here because she brings a grounded, thoughtful presence, a true passion for holistic wellness, and a heart for community care that aligns beautifully with the spirit of Violets in Bloom.

The Stone of Gratitude & Heart Integration. Unakite whispers; seek balance between emotion and what may feel like prickly grounding to ensure gratitude with every heartbeat.

A Violets in Bloom Herbal Monograph & Ritual Botanical. Lavender has long been celebrated as one of nature’s most versatile healers. Traditionally used for easing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and supporting gentle sleep, Lavender’s aroma is an invitation to exhale and let go.

Smokey Quartz is a grounding and protective stone that helps clear confusion, illusion, and emotional fog, allowing us to see situations with clarity and honesty.