As small business owners we wear a lot of hats, and 'the bookkeeper' hat seems to be one of the least favorite out there. What I'm about to share with you might just change that. Friends, meet Wave... What is Wave? Wave is an awesome, cloud-based, integrated software and tools for small businesses. So far, that includes Invoicing, Accounting, Payroll, Payments and more, plus … [Read more...] about Ride the Wave: Bookkeeping & How To Upload a CSV
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Crafting Community at our Etsy Craft Party + a DIY Photo Transfer Tote
On June 6th makers around the world gathered to celebrate craft and community for the annual Etsy Craft Party, OMHG included! I teamed up with Bryanna Chapeski & Etsy Canada to host Halifax's first official craft party in a gorgeous downtown flower shop. With the help of our friends the event was an awesome success with a full house of happy crafters all having fun learning … [Read more...] about Crafting Community at our Etsy Craft Party + a DIY Photo Transfer Tote
A simple way to change your life in 3 minutes a day
Does that title sound really informercially? I don't mean it to, but it's totally true. For the past couple years I've been doing something that, in just a few minutes a day, has radically shifted my life by shifting my perspective on it. It's the lens through which we view our life that determines how we feel about it, and I don't know about you, but my lens tends to be … [Read more...] about A simple way to change your life in 3 minutes a day
Give Your Studio Space A Makeover
Clutter and chaos stifle creativity, but I think we as creatives tend to be pretty messy folk sometimes, huh? At least I am but clutter disrupts my inner peace, it silences my muse and depletes my motivation. Of course, we always try to tidy up, to put things in their proper place, but when you find yourself in a flurry of fantastic inspiration returning your scissors to their … [Read more...] about Give Your Studio Space A Makeover
Designing a collection – how to stay sane and organised
When you're creating a new range or collection there are lots of elements that need to come together and it's easy to lose control of one or more of them if you don't stay organised and focused. Here are a few organisational tips I learned during the creation of my latest Wondercook collection. . Getting started: The start is, in some ways, the hardest part of any project. … [Read more...] about Designing a collection – how to stay sane and organised
