Oh September … you bring the end of summer, the excitement of new beginnings and the inevitable feeling of the back to school butterflies. The kids have got their new clothes and requisite school supplies but now it’s time for me to do a little “back to business” shopping! I thought I would share some fun school inspired finds, many handmade, some vintage and a few more I … [Read more...] about Too Cool for School!
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Homework Assignment: Find Your Ideal Role
For creative folks, the struggle isn’t so much in developing an idea, but in determining which of many ideas to pursue. Sometimes it’s as if there are just too many choices. Factor in a wide range of talents and entrepreneurial spirit, and choosing a path can be purely mind-spinning. Plus, if we’re trying to balance family relationships or fulfill financial obligations, then it … [Read more...] about Homework Assignment: Find Your Ideal Role
Today I give myself permission to…
I'm going to be honest - this has been a tough month for me, full of heavy thoughts, unlike my usual terminally cheerful self. Maybe it is our handmade heritage month making me nostalgic or the leaves already starting to change colour on the trees. The summer is almost over and fall always makes me think of endings. Jennifer Perillo's loss of her husband also made me … [Read more...] about Today I give myself permission to…
Printable Reminder: The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
I'm taking a weekend off (technically) but I am stopping in to share a print inspired by the words of one of my favorite historians/musicians/elders-Utah Phillips. Utah collected and shared stories about American history and the lives of the working class among many other things. I've been listening to and learning from him for over 10 years and was lucky enough to see him in … [Read more...] about Printable Reminder: The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
It's A Girl! It's A Boy! It's A Baby Olliegraphic!
Mr. Olliegraphic and I are expecting our first child at the end of November. A few days ago, we learned the gender: It's a Girl! We're thrilled and I can't wait to start decorating the nursery once we settle into our new home. (Side note: Olliegraphic is relocating to Denver, Colorado on August 1.) Pregnancy hasn't changed the direction or focus of my business so far, but … [Read more...] about It's A Girl! It's A Boy! It's A Baby Olliegraphic!
