09/01/2026
🌿 The Story Behind Harmony & Bliss 🌿
Harmony & Bliss, Crafts & Designs began almost by accident—and with a little help from someone special.
It started with a fall pumpkin wood craft that I wanted to make for my own home. I asked my cousin if he could help me bring the idea to life, and he graciously helped me make it and get started. The pumpkin turned out beautifully, and I loved not only the finished piece, but also the process of creating it.
Then, at Christmastime, I made a wooden snowman and realized just how much I truly enjoyed crafting. One project led to another, but I will always be grateful to my cousin for helping me take those first steps. Without his help and encouragement, Harmony & Bliss may never have begun.
Creating soon became more than simply making something pretty. It became almost like therapy for me—a peaceful place where I could slow down, quiet my mind, and lose myself in the creative process. In crafting, I found calm. I found peace. I found harmony and bliss—and that is how the name Harmony & Bliss came to be.
What began with a pumpkin, a snowman, and a helping hand gradually grew into a small business and a way for me to create warm, meaningful pieces for other people’s homes, too.
Each piece is thoughtfully planned and created with lots of time, care, and creativity. From choosing the artwork, colors, and materials to trying different ideas and adding the finishing details, I always want everything I create to be the very best I can make it—and something you’ll be proud to display in your home.
I’m continually learning new crafting skills and techniques through creative learning communities and other educational opportunities. As I learn and grow, I enjoy applying those skills to my work, experimenting with fresh ideas, and finding new ways to improve the quality and character of each piece.
I don’t usually craft in large batches. Instead, I create whatever inspires me at the time. Because of that, many of my pieces are truly one of a kind. Occasionally, I may make a few similar items when an idea especially inspires me, but the handmade details give each one its own special character.
Harmony & Bliss isn’t about mass production. It’s about inspiration, creativity, continued learning, and thoughtfully creating special pieces with heart.
Thank you for supporting my small business and allowing something I’ve created to become part of your home. That means more to me than you may ever know. 💗
—Maria
Harmony & Bliss, Crafts & Designs