I used to spend a huge amount of my time designing and coding websites. I found that when my creative web design company, Aeolidia, grew enough that I was in a management role and could no longer do client work myself, I needed a replacement creative activity. Today I'm taking a break from my usual all-business posts here to show you something just for fun. My son was almost … [Read more...] about How Quilting is Like Creative Web Design
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Following an idea from Cornwall to New York
This time last year, I had a vision of a participatory Story of Mum exhibition celebrating motherhood. I had never hosted an exhibition before, I had no idea how to budget or deliver one, and I didn’t consider myself in any way an artist. But I went ahead and made an application to the Arts Council anyway - because I believe in following up on those ideas that won’t stop … [Read more...] about Following an idea from Cornwall to New York
Starting Your Own Success Squad Part 3: Finding Your People
This is Part 3 in the Success Squad series-catch up on Part 1 & Part 2! Sarah and I didn’t know it then, but this whole small business adventure we were about to embark on was going to be full of ups, downs, and to be honest failures. I think I still have a major fail at least once a week. And that’s when things are going well. Success Squad like all other ideas was just … [Read more...] about Starting Your Own Success Squad Part 3: Finding Your People
{FREE SCREENSAVER} On Dealing With Holiday Prep
Ah the holiday season, full of joy and cheer-- and a time of stressful craziness and general insanity for many sellers out there. Sound familiar? As we share holiday survival tips and focus on streamlining our holiday prep, perhaps these wise words from Mr. Einstein himself will buoy us: “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of … [Read more...] about {FREE SCREENSAVER} On Dealing With Holiday Prep
Oh My! Gift Guide Pin Party
It's the shopping holiday season and the perfect time for an OMHG Pin Party over on Pinterest. Here's your opportunity to support makers and other small businesses by nominating, repinning and purchasing. Join Jessika and I as we compile the ultimate handmade and indie business pin board. You can find our pinworthy picks over on the Oh My! Gifts board. A little later in the … [Read more...] about Oh My! Gift Guide Pin Party
