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Chilling in Bali with Designer Christy Feaver

Apr. 12, 2010

I write these words from Bali, that magical isle that is still a stop on every globetrotter’s tour.  Nestled in the aquamarine Indian Ocean, privy to tropical rainstorms, miles of surfable wavelined beaches and host to a people with an ancient tradition of craftsmanship and intricate design, it’s no wonder then, that today, Bali teems with designers and creative free thinkers from around the planet.  They come here to be inspired by the local culture with its eye for detail, its reverence for life and spirit and the craftsmanship that is inherent in the Balinese peoples’ artistry.

Sterling silver ring made with Rhodochrosite - "This mineral has been called a Stone of Love and Balance, providing balancing and love on all levels for all bodies. It contains pulsating electrical energy which emits the strongest power in the universe, the power of love. Also known to heal the Earth and for showing love to the Mother of us all. Black diamonds are set in the band. I was inspired by the uniqueness of the stone and created the ring around it."

Originally from Whistler, Canada, Christy Feaver is a yogini, a dreamer and a jewelry creator, who calls Bali home and it is here that she fashions her unique, striking designs, ranging from bracelets, earrings and necklaces that hint of sophisticated exoticism.   Giving back to the community is essential to Christy’s plan to working and living in Bali and she also co-designs a line of elegant necklaces that offer proceeds to the Cause Gallery, a fund for Balinese street children.

Yogue caught up with Christy for a short chat, in between some surfing and some yoga.  Read on for a peek into this creative artist’s Bali life.

Garnet and Silver Pendant from The Precious Earth Collection

Y. Have you always wanted to design? And was it always jewelry?
CF.  Design has always inspired me. I started with painting and drawing, then I was inspired to take photos.  From there I had a little business making stained glass mirrors, somehow that lead me to jewelry. Not really sure where and when it happened but one day I was living in Whistler and next I was going to school in San Francisco.

gold earrings

Y.  How has growing up in BC (Whistler, Tofino; and other places you’ve lived) influenced you? Your philosophy with respect to design?
Well I live a very gypsy life, modern day gypsy I call it. Living between Tofino, Whistler and San Francisco for many years gave me the inspiration for my ideas and designs, balancing modern day architecture with natural landscapes found in the mountains and ocean.  I have been all over the world and always Canada is a place that yields a lot of inspiration for me.

Sterling silver ring: "This is a piece from the shoreline collection. The hammered effect represents the wind on water and the granulation technique evokes the bubbles in the ocean as the water hits the sand."

Y. Tell us about your life in Bali and how it influences your work.
CF.  Well I came here many years ago and was taken by the place instantly – it captivated my soul. I experienced the original bombings in Bali and was a little shaken after that. I came here again on a surf trip 3 years ago and once again felt connected. It was then that I knew this would be the next place I would call home. It is the balance of life here that inspires me. Simplicity of life and time to follow what is true to your heart.

the designer and friend in Bali

Y. What inspires you?
Where do I start?  Life inspires me. it is such an unpredictable thing that can take you down many roads and allow you to embark upon many journeys. One of my favorite quotes is ” life is not about the breaths we take, it is about the moments that take our breath away.”  Life gives us many moments both good and bad and through that we can see the lessons and become inspired.

Y. What else are you passionate about?

I’m really passionate about living, living life the way that you, yourself know how to follow.  To block out the noise that people try to instill in us. And with that way of living I am passionate about giving back to a life that has given me so much. Presently with my business partner Nea we have started the Cause Gallery. The idea behind the business is to connect art, artists and meaningful causes with the world.  I’d also have to say surfing that is what brought me to Indonesia in the first place. The ocean is a place I really feel connected to all that is greater than who we are.

Silver ring from the Ice Grooves Collection

Y. What can we look forward to in your new collections?
I am currently working on a new line that will launch this summer. Inspired by the daily arrival of Dragonflies in my life, they will be the focus of my line. The line is called “Winds of Change” The main symbolisms of the dragonfly are renewal, positive force and the power of life in general.  Dragonflies can also be a symbol of the sense of self that comes with maturity. Also, as a creature of the wind, the dragonfly frequently represents change.  And as a dragonfly lives a short life, it knows it must live its life to the fullest with the short time it has – which is a lesson for all of us.

Also new is the “Precious Earth Collection” taking the Inspiration of the Shoreline Collection and replacing the granulation ( meant to represent sand ) with precious stones. The stones represent the precious part of earth.

Lastly, I should also mention the “Icegrooves Collection.” I was inspired by the stone Tourmalated Quartz – You get the energy of black tourmaline which deflects the negative energy of others plus the alignment and harmonizing energy of quartz. Black tourmaline also has a grounding effect helping one to stay protected and focused in the present. Quartz tends to raise the vibration of any other crystal or mineral in the area. Balances male – female energies within one’s self.  I wanted to design something inspired from the mountains. The tourmalated quartz made me think of moments frozen in ice. The grooves give a modern spin to my design.

Y. Where can we find Christy Feaver designs?
www.christyfeaver.com.

Australia:
The Screaming Hippie, Byron Bay

Canada:
Tofino, BC:  The Wickininnish Inn, The Spotted Bear, Habit Clothing.
Vancouver, BC: Agnes Gallery, YYoga Locations
Whistler, BC: Chili Thom Studio

Indonesia:
Sumba Resort, Sumba Island.

USA:
RVCA flagship store-San Francisco
Spa Sophia- Venice, CA
Robert Goodman Jewelers- Indianapolis, IL

Thanks Christy.

Yogue.  April 2010.

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    April 29, 2010 at 6:45 am

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Yesterday was so life affirming and heart filling! Yesterday was so life affirming and heart filling!!! 

We got out on a hike in sooke and I’m so proud of my mama for traversing some steep climbs and even more steep and rocky downhill paths. I felt energized and so happy to be outside in a forest that smelled cool and fresh and pine-resin-y… @theblissologist and lion even got into the icy cold glacial streams and then we picked up grandma @carolefinnartist and enjoyed some delicious pizza on the deck @stokedpizzeria near sombrio…

My family kept cautioning me to not push myself - but honestly and truly I think I was just high on feeling alive and being amidst the waterfalls and green of what has turned into a very hot spring (climate change is real friends…)…

Yesterday was such an affirmation of how much we all need to be outside to reconnect within to what really matters…

Thanks ananda lion for making me a mama 12 years ago and thanks to my mom @sararasiwala for your love always… also it made me so happy that eoin got to see his mama too! Life is short. Keep those you love close and fill it with beauty and kindness.

Ps. I did wear a dress hiking (just because) and I am very tired today but was it worth it? YES ❤️

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Photo sprinkles… Stepping out into spring. L- Photo sprinkles… 

Stepping out into spring.

L-R: A Saturday picnic w @yogalink + Carole + dingo the bali dog and my mom. Thanks for the chai @sararasiwala 😁 and the pic @theblissologist ✨
Blossoms on the hill.
Blossoms inside :)
Homemade spinach and mushroom quiche.. so good 💫
Pakoras by mom… aka delish chickpea fritters 
Daisies :)
And
Apricot nectar and strawberries yesterday… 
/ shadows and sunshine :) 
Heart shaped flowers…

Feeling all this golden light and springtime goodness. :) 

🌺💕☀️

#healingjourney #wholefoods #growth #changes #shift #insiyafinn #healinsiya #healcancer
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And yet this morning was hard won. Yesterday after weeks of things going relatively well I had what is called a partical blockage with my ileostomy. I think it was caused by my not chewing my lunch as slowly as I normally do…(I will blame this on both being v hungry and that my dear mom’s cooking is dangerously delicious) 😁 when my girlfriend came to see me yesterday, I had low energy and a strange cramping sensation in the stomach and lower rib area. This progressively got worse and worse until my body with all its wisdom tried to push my lunch out of me. In other words I threw up. Consistently and continuously.

Meanwhile life at home continued on. My son arrived home after a canoeing weekend. I needed back rubs w tiger balm or whatever would help in the moment; and tried to help organize dinner. And my friend later that evening shared how she felt the privilege of being here to help and to witness the rough stuff. Which just felt so dear and real and loving.

And this is why I want to share this story today. It feels scary to put all of this out into the world but I have been thinking that when we hide the hard things behind walls of fear or worry about what others will think, I think we curtail our capacity to be loving, compassionate humans. After all at our core we want the same things. To live and love well. I feel like I share a lot here but I have found it hard to write about the really gnarly moments. There have been so many. What I will say I am so thankful for however is that because I have experienced so much with the ileostomy, I knew I had to ride the waves of pain out until they stopped. And they did and I finally slept last night and stayed out of emerg at the hospital.

And awoke to a new day. And a new opportunity to make the most of this precious moment.

Thanks for being here!

#healcancer #healinsiya #viclife #oakbay #friendship
It’s three weeks post my big surgery. The last f It’s three weeks post my big surgery. The last fortnight has been a wave of highs and lows. It felt like every time I felt a little better something new would happen again that I needed to understand and navigate. 

Meanwhile my inner mind has been a whirling w so so much. I have so many thoughts and so many ideas every day. And having to still be quite still has forced me to pay attention to them. 

The word that keeps coming up is reclamation - reclaiming who I am and how I want to live my life moving forward… life seems a little less like I’m on the edge of a precipice - except in the middle of the night - but things still feel urgent - like I will run out of time before I get to do all the things I would like to. And I have been trying to stay true and listen to the emotions that come up as I continue to navigate the journey beyond - which as yet is a big unknown! 

Today was an easy day to reclaim how much living in harmony with our seasons means to me. How much I love being outside. This afternoon mom and I went for a glorious walk in the sunshine and then lion, our pup and I had some weeding fun in the garden. 

A friend asked me how I am feeling earlier today. I guess the answer today is so happy and grateful to be here and to live in such a beautiful place to call home close to the ocean and sea lions and the meadows and flowers and forests. I am cherishing these little moments. They feel big these days.

Thanks for being here. Xo 

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📷 @sararasiwala 💖
Today is a reminder for myself and possibly you as Today is a reminder for myself and possibly you as well to not get discouraged… 

Recovery takes time.

there are moments of feeling on top of the world and there are others where I feel flat and tired. 

There is my mind trying to propel me forward beyond the constraints of my body; and my body then signaling with a sharp outcry - you cannot do X, please rest. 

There is life with all its chaos and wants and needs coming at you, because you don’t live in a bubble, the ones you are in relationship with also have needs… 

And so you remind yourself that all you can do is keep showing up now, in this moment, in the best way possible… don’t do more, it’s not necessary- especially right now…

Be gentle today. Happy Sunday.

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Home again. Short - very short and slow - walks do Home again.
Short - very short and slow - walks down our street.
Strawberries at breakfast.
So many Hugs from my son.
Back rubs from my husband
My mom’s continuous kindnesses that keep the day humming.
Friends saying hello and bringing food and tinctures.
And flowers that I cut from our wild garden tonight which is coming alive with all sorts of surprises.

I had tulips in my hospital room the entire 11 days and I can tell you how much they inspired me. As their petals opened up slowly I grew stronger and more able every day after surgery. I saw the colors shining against the dull hues of the room when I awoke each morning and in the sunshine they glistened.

Flowers have healing powers say researchers, apparently patients who can see trees and flowers from their hospital windows vs those who cannot, take less pain medication and have shorter hospital stays… and yes they both relax and uplift us. 

I’ve always loved flowers. Only now I understand why.

Happy weekend!
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