A Visit to Remember: How One Event Reflected a Bigger Mission

Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to host an event at a local senior home for Beauty Created. It’s been a few days now but that great experience has stuck with me, inspiring me to do more with this extension of my blog.

At first when I walked in, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had prepared a simple painting activity; I even printed out some inspo pictures for the residents if they felt they needed it. I also brought along some bracelets that I made—something I usually do with Beauty Created, donating them to organizations, shelters, and hospitals. My goal was to share a bit of joy and self-expression, even if just the littlest bit.

For the painting activity, I encouraged each resident to think about someone or something that brings them happiness or comfort, prompting them not only to self-reflect but also to try and express experiences or feelings on their canvas. I made sure to emphasize that the goal wasn’t perfection—it was connection. To a memory, a loved one, or a feeling that mattered. And they embraced it beautifully, choosing to express that beauty and see it every time they look at their canvas.

But then something amazing happened.

One resident asked about the bracelets, wanting to make pieces for her twin daughters. Soon, the whole room shifted as painting paused and a new kind of excitement filled the space. They wanted to try them on, pick their favorite colors, even choose some for their loved ones. One woman asked if I could write a special message on a bracelet. Another insisted I take a payment, even though I emphasized that these bracelets are my way of giving and spreading kindness through creativity. Residents and staff members alike were genuinely moved.

I walked around the room, letting each resident choose as many bracelets as they liked. Their eyes lit up with each choice and their smiles lit up the room.

At the end, we all took a photo together—everyone’s hands in a circle, bracelets shining on their wrists. It was such a simple gesture, but it felt so powerful. As the residents were helped back to their rooms, a staff member came over and told me that they couldn’t stop talking about the event—how fun and different it felt from anything else they’d done before. That recognition and connection stayed with me.

What struck me most was how something that felt so small to me—offering a bracelet, leading a painting session—could make someone feel so seen and valued. It opened my eyes to the quiet power of creativity and connection. These weren’t just art supplies and beads. They were moments of joy, love, and remembrance, shared across generations.

This experience reminded me why I started Beauty Created in the first place. It began as a personal outlet for healing, but it’s becoming something much more. I hope to keep growing this endeavor by finding new ways to connect, to bring beauty into unexpected places, and to remind people that they are worthy of joy, of expression, and of being celebrated.

This was just one day—and I hope it’s only the beginning.