In March I received an email asking if Anointment would like to participate in a one-day fair showcasing 'mom powered pursuits'. The premise was simple: there would be no direct competition (only one vendor of a specific product) and you had to be a mom and make your own product or service to participate. The fair was to take place in Halifax which is located 250 km from where … [Read more...] about Building Community: East Coast Momma Collective
Fellow Makers
Community Spotlight: Portland, Oregon
{Albie Designs} Greetings From Portland!As a maker, I couldn’t possibly think of a more wonderful place to create than here in Portland. Maybe it’s the drizzly afternoons, the bounty of vegetation, or the endless possibilities for each day - Portland draws a creative and resourceful crowd. From crafty pioneers to Project Runway winners and all sorts in between, we’re a … [Read more...] about Community Spotlight: Portland, Oregon
A Happy Community Starts with a Happy Self
We've all experienced this: you bump into a friend who's in a great space in their life and their positivity and happiness is literally infectious! We feel happier for having seen them and say something like, "Let's hang out soon. I miss you so much!" . Or the opposite experience happens: you get together with a friend who seems snappier and grouchier than you remember and find … [Read more...] about A Happy Community Starts with a Happy Self
#OMHG – June 7: Building Your Street Cred to Build Your Community
Last week on the chat we talked about buidling your street cred to build your community and it was kicked off by this great post by Jenelle of TrashN2Tees. Nikki of Design Coyote generously created the awesome printable this week, featuring a quoted response from @MarisaEdghill during the chat... isn't that simply inspiring? We're also trying something new this week... I … [Read more...] about #OMHG – June 7: Building Your Street Cred to Build Your Community
Jews in Norfolk County: art, community, and invitation
In my not-so-past life, I was a professional actor. I'm resurrecting one of the most powerful lessons I learned early in my career... Actors love to tell their “war stories.” It's a form of entertainment and quick communion for those who are constantly thrust into unknown surroundings with new colleagues. These tales often have a witty moral like, “And that’s why you should … [Read more...] about Jews in Norfolk County: art, community, and invitation
