Bohemian Chicks is an upstart family business located in Lake City Florida. Bohemian Chicks was dreamed up by myself, Cricket Robinson as a last chance means of overcoming terminal depression. A nurse by trade, in 2007 I suffered a devestating loss when my best friend and patient died suddenly just weeks prior to my mother losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. I sank into a deep depression that, despite treatment I could not overcome. By 2015, I was a total recluse, rarely leaving my bedroom and the only reason I had not committed suicide was because of my son. A single mom, I was blessed with a son who was so loving, kindhearted and understanding that i could not hurt him that way. I was so ashamed of myself for not being able to do better, to feel better. I felt so overwhelmed, I stayed in bed exhausted and depressed, my spirit was crushed. Isolated and alone, feeling happy and alive seemed like a more and more vague memory each day. I no longer had the strength to even attempt the physical, mental and social demands of nursing. I was in financial dire straits, in danger of losing the home I had purchased at 22 years old, the only home my son had ever known. While browsing a shopping site I got the idea of ordering and reselling jewelry to try and make ends meet. It was my hope that selling at festivals and fairs would get me out of my room and socializing, which hopefully would help me rebuild myself emotionally without being overwhelmed by the demands of traditional employment. Knowing how alone I felt and how hard it was to even try to help yourself when you are emotionally destroyed, my idea of reselling began to develop into something bigger. I began to envision a means for other people in my family who may be feeling broken, alone and helpless to have a way out. Bohemian Chicks was a means to offer any "chicks" in my large extended family hope, a chance to be ok. I never wanted any one to feel as alone and helpless with no one or no where to turn as i had felt. I want my family to know that we are there for them and to see how helping each other also helps us. This opportunity is something I intend to offer regardless of circumstances or past mustakes. I never want anyone in my family to feel like they never had a chance to better themselves or that they have ruined their chances to be a success. . I want to empower the "chicks" in my family to demand respect, and never settle for less than they deserve for lack of a means of self suffiency. I hope to show the power of a family united under the principles of unconditional love, open minds and genuinely nonjudgemental hearts. I hope that this will inspire others to always reach out and lend a hand rather than pointing a finger. My desire to spare others from the despair I had suffered for so many years made me feel a spark of life that I had not felt in a very long time, hope, a dream for the future. l still struggle with depression and still struggle financially, but I again dare to hope. For the first time in a long time, I don't feel like my depression is a terminal condition. Bohemian Chicks for me is not a just a business, it is hope, and that is what I want to share with the world. Bohemian Chicks creates customizes and crafts fashion jewelry. We strive to bring you pieces that are unique with styles as varied as we all are. Our pieces are individually ordered in very limited quantities then customized to ensure you are getting a piece that suits your unique style. We want you to feel like the work of art that you are. A priceless piece, adorned with something created especially for you. Let the Bohemian Chicks help you to be your own kind of beautiful. May you always have love in your heart peace in your mind and hope in your soul.
