Oh how I love December! It isn't just the holidays, or the fact that it is my birthday (the 18th), my Mister's birthday (the 16th), AND our anniversary (the 17th) all the week before Christmas, it is also the spirit of goodness that infuses the world. I always wish I could make it last forever! This year is extra special because I will be turning 30 and Chris and I will be … [Read more...] about 30 Days of Goodness (& a birthday too!)
Community Critique #2: Re-Wood Toys
It is time for the next Community Critique! Last month I focused on how creating a cohesive visual brand through your logo and identity can make a huge difference for your business. This month we are zeroing in on investing time to create amazing photographs and showcase your handcrafted works. Natalie of Re-Wood Toys wrote in to share some great insight for Jus Shar Designs … [Read more...] about Community Critique #2: Re-Wood Toys
Handmade Hero: Naomi's Big Hearted Holiday Mission
Above: record clock by Naomi & Tim of Starfish Quay When I scheduled this post I was not at all thinking of Black Friday-it was my first available spot in our calendar so I slotted it in. Early this week I was questioning the wisdom of publishing it today on a day when the US especially is in a shopping frenzy but after thinking it over decided it couldn't be a more perfect … [Read more...] about Handmade Hero: Naomi's Big Hearted Holiday Mission
Plan for a Happy Healthy 2013 with our new Entrepreneur Planner!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in the United States! Here in Canada I've been planning ahead for 2013 and looking at the gigantic load of blessings I have to be thankful for in 2012. Out of this came the decision to make the coming year the happiest, healthiest, most goodness filled of all and of course I want to do it hand in hand with you dear creative friends! 2012 … [Read more...] about Plan for a Happy Healthy 2013 with our new Entrepreneur Planner!
Planning for Holiday Success By Slowing Down
I'm embracing the power of slow for my holiday planning and chose this little snail friend here as my inspiration for the season of giving. Every year I am overtaken by a frenzy of making, cooking, planning, and gifting in mid-November. I love to make everything by hand or from scratch but I leave the planning to the last minute and then I transform into a crazed Christmas elf. … [Read more...] about Planning for Holiday Success By Slowing Down
