I think we all breathe a collective sigh of relief when our feet touch the sand for the first time when we arrive in Prince Edward Island. . We have been drawn back to this beautiful beach on the south shore and to a cottage that we have adopted as our own for eight summers. . This year we were lucky to spend three glorious weeks here. It is a chance to reconnect as a … [Read more...] about A Postcard from PEI
Bursting with ideas? Idea Organization 101
I know you are bursting with ideas and big plans for your business, right? Ideas come in the most unlikely places and often when you least expect it. Ahh the creative mind... As a designer and blogger, I carry a small sketchbook (the old fashioned paper kind) with me most of the time. I use it to sketch out new ideas, jot down notes etc. I also use my iPhone to take … [Read more...] about Bursting with ideas? Idea Organization 101
{Weekend Goodness} Desktop Garden D.I.Y
Our garden is green, shady and lush when it's in full swing. Nothing beats the feeling of serenity, fresh air and abundant green life of an outdoor space. You can bring those feelings inside to your studio space even if you don't have big picture windows and lots of natural sunlight. I promise it will make your space feel fresher and more lively with all that green … [Read more...] about {Weekend Goodness} Desktop Garden D.I.Y
Organizing Everyday Inspiration
In an age of virtual pin-boards you would think it would be easier to organize what inspires us. Yes, sites like Pinterest allow us to neatly categorize what we love but what do you do with all the physical objects that you surround yourself with? As an artist I like to keep things that I find inspiring close. My tiny studio is filled to the brim with stuff that I love or hope … [Read more...] about Organizing Everyday Inspiration
Gift Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs
November is a busy time for small business owners so I've pulled together a collection of gifts I thought would be great to give or receive. Whether it's practical or just plain pretty it's always fun to update your workspace. Inspired by Omiyage's colour palette in the image below I set out to find simple and practical gifts that are so lovely you might just not want to give … [Read more...] about Gift Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs
