Carpe Diem

Handmade CraftsJewelryClothing & TextilesHome DecorCambria, IllinoisOn VendorsMap since Nov 2026

Our story

I (Mel) had Been a LMT for 15 years when my lifelong genetic eye issue (RP) got really bad and I had to stop driving. Along with other things I had to figure out some way to find enjoyment in life and reason to keep going. My social life and livelihood was all over in a blink! Literally! I sank down into very bad deep dark place. I had to do SOMEthing. What did I have left? I can barely see. I have always been quite the rock hound and somewhat an artists and very crafty so my partner and best friend (Craig) whom has an amazing collection of Native American Sterling silver jewelry (he is a quarter Cherokee ) decided to bring our collections and skills together and turn my massage therapy practice to a small business focusing on gifts from the earth (and us! ) What was once my promising and busy massage and bodywork studio is now oir pop up shop with some pretty cool stuff. Carpe Diem!!! Rocks, minerals and gemstones, featuring 925 sterling silver jewelry and accessories and with what we have much is also combined into some handmade decoration for all occasion. Hair clips and office decor, wire sculpture, dream catchers, wind chimes and spinners. Ornaments and pendulums . We try to upcycle as much as possible and to use local items we acquire. Since we don’t have a Store front we can keep our prices reasonable and after overhead we can donate to foundations for the blind, reversing RP, and autistic teens. (We have 2) Thanks for reading and live well!

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