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
Fellow Makers
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
Organize Your Heart and Mind
With May showers, flowers and craft shows blooming, everyone's in a rush to spring clean. It's tempting to just toss everything into a bin without really looking and start over from scratch. I talk a good game about wanting that but I'm also incredibly sentimental so I want to keep a ton of stuff. Neither extreme is healthy, effective or sustainable in the long … [Read more...] about Organize Your Heart and Mind
Death, Taxes, and Your Dirty Mind
April 15th was tax day here in the US. For some folks, tax time is a breeze: they take a box of papers to their accountant + head out for a coffee. For others, it's only slightly less horrifying than their get-up for the senior prom. Oddly enough, I enjoy the process and the paperwork at tax time. I'm that kid who used to play 'office' or 'Realtor' instead of 'house.' I have … [Read more...] about Death, Taxes, and Your Dirty Mind
A Quick Guide to Storing Files in the Cloud
At Aeolidia, I work with a team of 21, and we often need to share files, which is what started me using Dropbox and Evernote, both "cloud-based" solutions to storing files and data. My laptop is on its way out, and I'm planning to switch from a PC to a Mac (gasp!). Moving things from a PC to a Mac is not the easiest thing in the world, and this has pushed me to finally be sure … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Storing Files in the Cloud
