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Starting over

Starting over

Starting over

It’s not easy to talk about. Some days I have to choke back the tears. I get asked the basic questions: Why Maine? Why did I move here?...

May 27, 20183 min read

Set up at the Wayne Strawberry Festival
Who's here??

Set up at the Wayne Strawberry Festival
Who's here??

I can't even pretend I sleep at night.
Throwbacks to elementary school bus rides singing this song up and down the aisle, acting like I was the DIVA herself 🤣🤣🤣💃

Don't get me started on the crap I pulled as a kid-skipping a few hours of regular nighttime sleeping is mild by comparison to my feral childhood behaviors.

Goodnight, people. Rest well.

#weldingintheweehours #sleepwhenimdead #imcomingout #divadiana

I can't even pretend I sleep at night.
Throwbacks to elementary school bus rides singing this song up and down the aisle, acting like I was the DIVA herself 🤣🤣🤣💃

Don't get me started on the crap I pulled as a kid-skipping a few hours of regular nighttime sleeping is mild by comparison to my feral childhood behaviors.

Goodnight, people. Rest well.

#weldingintheweehours #sleepwhenimdead #imcomingout #divadiana

"Art You Can Touch. Jewelry That Speaks."

You’re not buying jewelry.
You’re wearing a story.

Art You Can Touch. Jewelry That Speaks.

Handcrafted from reclaimed and sacred materials—each piece carries a vibe, a message, a bit of magic.
Head, hands, and heart, the divine 3. Spiritually crafted

Tag a friend who feels things deeply.

See my website or DM me for purchase.

Hashtags:
#ArtYouCanTouch #JewelryWithMeaning #HandcraftedVibes #ReclaimedBeauty #IntentionalAdornment #SpiritJewelry #WearYourStory #MadeByHandMadeWithHeart #verajohnsonme

"Art You Can Touch. Jewelry That Speaks."

You’re not buying jewelry.
You’re wearing a story.

Art You Can Touch. Jewelry That Speaks.

Handcrafted from reclaimed and sacred materials—each piece carries a vibe, a message, a bit of magic.
Head, hands, and heart, the divine 3. Spiritually crafted

Tag a friend who feels things deeply.

See my website or DM me for purchase.

Hashtags:
#ArtYouCanTouch #JewelryWithMeaning #HandcraftedVibes #ReclaimedBeauty #IntentionalAdornment #SpiritJewelry #WearYourStory #MadeByHandMadeWithHeart #verajohnsonme

Wear What No One Else Has"

You’re not like everyone else—why should your jewelry be?

✨ Wear What No One Else Has.

One-of-a-kind sterling treasures, handmade from soul to stone.

👉 Tag a friend who needs something as rare and radiant as they are.

#OneOfAKindJewelry #HandmadeWithSoul #SterlingSilverMagic #JewelryForArtists #ArtYouCanWear #BohoBold #SoulMadeStyle #WildHeartCollective

Wear What No One Else Has"

You’re not like everyone else—why should your jewelry be?

✨ Wear What No One Else Has.

One-of-a-kind sterling treasures, handmade from soul to stone.

👉 Tag a friend who needs something as rare and radiant as they are.

#OneOfAKindJewelry #HandmadeWithSoul #SterlingSilverMagic #JewelryForArtists #ArtYouCanWear #BohoBold #SoulMadeStyle #WildHeartCollective

Two sets of copper toadstools have found their forever homes!
One magical set is still available — DM for details.

Shop Hours:
76 Weld rd
Thu & Fri: 10–5
Sat: 10–4

New work just dropped — stop in and soak up the handmade goodness!

#CopperArt #ToadstoolSculpture #WhimsicalDecor #HandmadeInMaine #MaineArtist #NatureInspiredArt #RusticVibes #ReclaimedMaterials #ShopLocalMaine #ArtisanMade #MaineMakers #CopperSculpture

Classes can be found on the website link in bio. Sign up for newsletter updates.

Two sets of copper toadstools have found their forever homes!
One magical set is still available — DM for details.

Shop Hours:
76 Weld rd
Thu & Fri: 10–5
Sat: 10–4

New work just dropped — stop in and soak up the handmade goodness!

#CopperArt #ToadstoolSculpture #WhimsicalDecor #HandmadeInMaine #MaineArtist #NatureInspiredArt #RusticVibes #ReclaimedMaterials #ShopLocalMaine #ArtisanMade #MaineMakers #CopperSculpture

Classes can be found on the website link in bio. Sign up for newsletter updates.

Pottery Classes & Studio Time – Now Open!
Ready to get your hands dirty again? Returning potters, we’ve got studio time and classes just for you!

Teen Pottery Mondays – the perfect after-school creative outlet!

More events are on the way—stay connected, tell a friend, and help us grow our clay community!
Check the website and sign up for email updates for upcoming events!

Let’s shape something beautiful together.

#PotteryClasses #TeenPottery #ClayStudio #ArtClasses #CreativeCommunity #PotteryStudio #HandsInClay #PotteryLove #LocalArt #SupportTheArts #CeramicArt #StudioTime #MuddyMondays

Pottery Classes & Studio Time – Now Open!
Ready to get your hands dirty again? Returning potters, we’ve got studio time and classes just for you!

Teen Pottery Mondays – the perfect after-school creative outlet!

More events are on the way—stay connected, tell a friend, and help us grow our clay community!
Check the website and sign up for email updates for upcoming events!

Let’s shape something beautiful together.

#PotteryClasses #TeenPottery #ClayStudio #ArtClasses #CreativeCommunity #PotteryStudio #HandsInClay #PotteryLove #LocalArt #SupportTheArts #CeramicArt #StudioTime #MuddyMondays

"Another joyful day at the store! The energy was high, the momma love was flowing, and this amazing group just rolled with it all! Grateful for the laughter, the kindness—and how sweet are these little planters?"
@mainemade207
@verajohnsonme

#VeraJohnsonVibes
#RusticJoy
#HeartMadeGoods
#MomLifeLove
#MothersDayVibes
#MomTribeMagic
#MomEnergy
#StrongWomenStrongWorld

"Another joyful day at the store! The energy was high, the momma love was flowing, and this amazing group just rolled with it all! Grateful for the laughter, the kindness—and how sweet are these little planters?"
@mainemade207
@verajohnsonme

#VeraJohnsonVibes
#RusticJoy
#HeartMadeGoods
#MomLifeLove
#MothersDayVibes
#MomTribeMagic
#MomEnergy
#StrongWomenStrongWorld

"Bring your teen to the weekly pottery class every Monday! Just look at the incredible hand-built mugs and bird creations from last week's session—our teens are mastering their skills and letting their creativity shine. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!"

#HandmadeMug
#CeramicArt
#SmallBatchPottery
#PotteryLove
#ClayAndGlaze
#MugLife #wiltonmaine
#StonewareStyle #teenclasses
#RusticPottery
#PotteryStudio #homeschoolmaine

"Bring your teen to the weekly pottery class every Monday! Just look at the incredible hand-built mugs and bird creations from last week's session—our teens are mastering their skills and letting their creativity shine. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!"

#HandmadeMug
#CeramicArt
#SmallBatchPottery
#PotteryLove
#ClayAndGlaze
#MugLife #wiltonmaine
#StonewareStyle #teenclasses
#RusticPottery
#PotteryStudio #homeschoolmaine

"Bring your teen to the weekly pottery class every Monday! Just look at the incredible hand-built mugs and bird creations from last week's session—our teens are mastering their skills and letting their creativity shine. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!"

More information and sign up on the website

https://www.verajohnson.net/classes

"Bring your teen to the weekly pottery class every Monday! Just look at the incredible hand-built mugs and bird creations from last week's session—our teens are mastering their skills and letting their creativity shine. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!"

More information and sign up on the website

https://www.verajohnson.net/classes

Copper can be astonishingly beautiful and wildly interesting.

It's the human at play, envisioning the end result. (One can hope)

It's an honor to experience someone who sees a piece I've made and responds with as much appreciation as I feel when I finish it. ❤️🔥

#copperjewelry #verajohnsonme #wiltonmaine #copperwork #ForgedinFire #fineartist #wearableartjewelry

Copper can be astonishingly beautiful and wildly interesting.

It's the human at play, envisioning the end result. (One can hope)

It's an honor to experience someone who sees a piece I've made and responds with as much appreciation as I feel when I finish it. ❤️🔥

#copperjewelry #verajohnsonme #wiltonmaine #copperwork #ForgedinFire #fineartist #wearableartjewelry

Make your own mug or utensils holder!
This class will be held at Belle Creative arts (formerly fiddlehead cannery) in Wilton Maine
All materials included for this 4 week class.
REMEMBER :
Check the website for upcoming classes and sign up for emails to be notified about new classes.

See you in the mudroom!! 🤠
#potterystudiolife
#potterystudiowiltonmaine
#verasironandvine #artclassesmaine
#classesmaine

Make your own mug or utensils holder!
This class will be held at Belle Creative arts (formerly fiddlehead cannery) in Wilton Maine
All materials included for this 4 week class.
REMEMBER :
Check the website for upcoming classes and sign up for emails to be notified about new classes.

See you in the mudroom!! 🤠
#potterystudiolife
#potterystudiowiltonmaine
#verasironandvine #artclassesmaine
#classesmaine

Next month will mark 5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.
GRATEFUL doesn't encompass the feelings 🥰🥳🎊🌞

I had a VISION!
I put in loads of time, lots of hard work, and hired carpenters who could execute my vision.
And let's not overliok a fabulous community of people who attend and co-create with me that have helped make this grow into what it is today.

And I'm still envisioning more!

I hope you realize -YOUR DIRECT SUPPORT at the store, and Belle is what BUILT THIS.

I'm proud of this endeavor-you BET!

On a whim, I moved to Maine, trusting the process.
Then...I opened a store, and trusted the process.
Then... I moved the store-TWICE-the second time moving to Wilton
And I trusted the process.

Each time, trusting the little voice that said "keep going " and knowing. Just knowing.

This doesn't happen overnight. It's often 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.

What I've probably never told people is that I've had this vision for over 25 years. Pinch me!! It's happening!! #maineartgallery

When I look back- I CAN HARDLY BELEIVE IT!!
YAY!!!!!

#fiddlehead #mainelife @verajohnsonme #verajohnsonme #repurposing #maineartist #repurposed #upcycled #farmhouse #lakehouse #cottagecore #botanical #retro #heritage #antique #oldworld #maineart

Next month will mark 5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.
GRATEFUL doesn't encompass the feelings 🥰🥳🎊🌞

I had a VISION!
I put in loads of time, lots of hard work, and hired carpenters who could execute my vision.
And let's not overliok a fabulous community of people who attend and co-create with me that have helped make this grow into what it is today.

And I'm still envisioning more!

I hope you realize -YOUR DIRECT SUPPORT at the store, and Belle is what BUILT THIS.

I'm proud of this endeavor-you BET!

On a whim, I moved to Maine, trusting the process.
Then...I opened a store, and trusted the process.
Then... I moved the store-TWICE-the second time moving to Wilton
And I trusted the process.

Each time, trusting the little voice that said "keep going " and knowing. Just knowing.

This doesn't happen overnight. It's often 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.

What I've probably never told people is that I've had this vision for over 25 years. Pinch me!! It's happening!! #maineartgallery

When I look back- I CAN HARDLY BELEIVE IT!!
YAY!!!!!

#fiddlehead #mainelife @verajohnsonme #verajohnsonme #repurposing #maineartist #repurposed #upcycled #farmhouse #lakehouse #cottagecore #botanical #retro #heritage #antique #oldworld #maineart

Wide open spaces. Canton #Maine

Wide open spaces. Canton #Maine

I listened to 'Dead Can Dance' for several years when i was younger, and I saw them in concert once. What an experience!
I'm revisiting my favorite bands and playlists - I gotta say - it's time traveling, woah!! Memories of days gone by, people, places, events.
Raise your hand if you remember them or ever listened??
Post your favorite album or song, I'd love to know.

I went to see the new Dylan movie, and that really knocked on memories door!! What an incredible story, and the acting was PHENOMENAL!
Without giving too much away-what was your favorite part of the movie?

If any of the pique your interest, pm me. I dont seem to get everything online or on my website. 😬😏😊

#musicandmemories
#deadcandance #acompleteunknown
#westernmountainsmaine #findyourfreedom #ilovemyjob #handmadeearrings #handmadejewelry #smallbusinessmaine

I listened to 'Dead Can Dance' for several years when i was younger, and I saw them in concert once. What an experience!
I'm revisiting my favorite bands and playlists - I gotta say - it's time traveling, woah!! Memories of days gone by, people, places, events.
Raise your hand if you remember them or ever listened??
Post your favorite album or song, I'd love to know.

I went to see the new Dylan movie, and that really knocked on memories door!! What an incredible story, and the acting was PHENOMENAL!
Without giving too much away-what was your favorite part of the movie?

If any of the pique your interest, pm me. I dont seem to get everything online or on my website. 😬😏😊

#musicandmemories
#deadcandance #acompleteunknown
#westernmountainsmaine #findyourfreedom #ilovemyjob #handmadeearrings #handmadejewelry #smallbusinessmaine

Did I throw hawks? No. Today I threw snow.
Lots of snow, as many of you probably did.

Waking up to fresh snow, that first breathtaking moment where you are just spellbound by the quiet.

I remember when I was a kid, the excitement of a day of sledding and snowman building! We'd pile on layers and off we go, finding the next adventure!

In my heart I'm that little kid again. Wistful and full of life. I want the neighborhood crew to meet up and ramble about. Ducking into each other's homes for quick moments to warm up, then off we go again.

Or my dad loading us into the car, headed to a friend's farm with rolling hills, horse drawn carriages, hot cocoa and games.

Now my big excitement is sticking out my tongue hoping to catch snowflakes!! 🤣❄️😋 Shoveling my car out, getting a snowshoe in.
Calling a friend to come plow me out because I'm buried, and the store is too!! Thank goodness for friends who will show up like that! 😉

What's your favorite memory?

Did I throw hawks? No. Today I threw snow.
Lots of snow, as many of you probably did.

Waking up to fresh snow, that first breathtaking moment where you are just spellbound by the quiet.

I remember when I was a kid, the excitement of a day of sledding and snowman building! We'd pile on layers and off we go, finding the next adventure!

In my heart I'm that little kid again. Wistful and full of life. I want the neighborhood crew to meet up and ramble about. Ducking into each other's homes for quick moments to warm up, then off we go again.

Or my dad loading us into the car, headed to a friend's farm with rolling hills, horse drawn carriages, hot cocoa and games.

Now my big excitement is sticking out my tongue hoping to catch snowflakes!! 🤣❄️😋 Shoveling my car out, getting a snowshoe in.
Calling a friend to come plow me out because I'm buried, and the store is too!! Thank goodness for friends who will show up like that! 😉

What's your favorite memory?

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