ABOUT HEAVEN & EARTH WORKS

The mission of Heaven & Earth Works is to bring thoughts and things of beauty and meaning into everyday life, as well as to commemorate special occasions and life passages. The company’s “MILESTONES” line of greeting and note cards, framed/unframed poetry and handmade journals and commemorative books offers exquisite and uniquely personal creations which strive to deepen the expression of common sentiments with heartful, intelligent and visually warm presentations. The Milestones line attracts a diverse range of ages and interests, giving it a universal marketing appeal. The Company’s retail roster includes stationery and bookstores, artisan galleries, specialty gift, home furnishing and new age stores, as well as catalog. In addition, Heaven & Earth Works has recently opened a retail gallery and workshop in Cold Spring, New York, which also serves as a showroom for retail merchandisers who want to view the whole line. The Milestones creations have been reviewed in Westchester Spotlight Magazine, The Patent Trader, and most recently, the January/February 2004 issues of Giftware News and New Age Retailer, and the May issue of Gifts and Decorative Accessories.

A long-time professional lyric writer and author of two published books, TERAH began conceiving the Milestones line shortly after the life-changing events of September 11. After creating memorial books for several families who suffered the loss of loved ones on that day, Terah began to design books for weddings, graduations, birthdays and other “living tributes” to honor all kinds of life passages, milestones and memories. Exhibiting at local art shows, her works were quickly picked up by area stores and galleries. As the line has grown, it has received continual accolades from retailers and their customers for its “unique, heirloom-quality appearance and strong emotional appeal.” The line commemorates weddings and anniversaries, birthdays and b’mitzvahs, holidays and special gatherings, dreams and doings, graduations, new beginnings, life changes, and healing and comfort for adversity, illness and loss. Additional themes include spiritual, philosophical and mystical/magical, as well as corporate incentives and client gifting. Terah’s lifelong passion for encouraging people from all walks of life to “follow your heart, so your feet will know where to go” permeates the messages of all the Milestones creations. The Company’s advisors are comprised primarily of remarkable women professionals who share Terah’s vision of “heart-full living” and her experience with the positive effects of creativity on healing and self-esteem. Together they are formulating the Company’s goals to develop beneficial alliances with certain philanthropic causes.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

TERAH COX is writer, designer and artisan for the Heaven & Earth Works “MILESTONES” line of greeting cards, framed / unframed poetry and handmade writing journals. This venture is an evolution of her career as a lyric writer and author. Formerly under contract to major music publishers such as Columbia Pictures, Warner-Chappell and BMG, she has had over 150 songs recorded for CDs, film and television (www.fisherqueensongs. com). She is also author of an inspirational guide for songwriting and the music business entitled You Can Write Song Lyrics (Writers Digest Books 2000). Her second book, BirthAngels, about the 72 Angels of the Tree of Life, was released May 2004 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. Terah has appeared as a guest speaker for schools and special interest groups, and she has conducted numerous writing workshops and seminars on creativity and consciousness.

TERAH says… "I interrupted Master studies in Poetry at NYU years ago to launch a career as a lyric writer. The Milestones project is now bringing me full circle -- back to my love of poetry and the way it can awaken us to the magic and meaning in our lives. Like so many people after 9/11, I suddenly felt a need for life and work changes that would “true-up” my self-expression and bring more connection and meaningful interaction with others. The times when I’m working simultaneously on pieces for weddings, births, graduations and memorials remind me how rich are the seasons and cycles of our lives with endless opportunities for us to recreate ourselves. The creations that are birthed from us -- and which also help to rebirth us -- mirror our own inner richness and resiliency and show us that we are worthy of having, and sharing, our ‘best life.’ I have a favorite saying that came to me one day -- 'Every time someone reaches for sky, the world’s a better place.’ To me, this means that every day and moment we reach for the highest dreams we hold in our hearts, we enliven our lives and take our best shot at making a true and valuable mark in the world around us. The ‘art of conjuring words’ has been a way for me to work with my dream to seek and share knowledge and understanding. Ultimately, my highest hope for the doing of my dreams is to continually remember and remind that our dreams are connected to what we love, and what we love is what makes life worth living."