I have to be honest, this month's theme completely stumped me when it came time for me to sit down and write my article. When I think of celebration, I think of party which leads me to think of cupcakes and decorations. I didn't want to design paper goods since I am sure that will be done by some of our other fabulous contributors (and what beautiful job they will do). So I … [Read more...] about Celebrate Yourself – The Awesome Kit
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The Key to Success that Most Designers Fight to Avoid
When I started my first company….. I was terrified. Sales had always come naturally in my retail job, but selling my own stuff? Forget it! I knew I had what it took, but I was freaked out about approaching clients and selling my collection of jewelry. Maybe it was the fear of “NO” or just anxiety in trying to figure out how to get the attention of buyers. I had no idea what to … [Read more...] about The Key to Success that Most Designers Fight to Avoid
Oh My! Awesome It's Our Birthday
Happy July dear friends! Another Canada Day & OMHG birthday are here, funny how I end up writing these birthday posts late at night after a day of painting, two years running-it's getting to be a tradition! This time I'm sitting here at the tail end of 730 days of blogging at least five days a week-as editor I've pressed publish on 700+ posts and pages, made too many … [Read more...] about Oh My! Awesome It's Our Birthday
Come Visit Our Handmade Happy Home
When Chronicle Books asked me to join in on a new type of blog tour to promote Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom's new book Happy Home I almost said no. Don't get me wrong I love Jennifer & all things handmade + Chronicle but my life is pretty mad with renovating, selling and planning to move + homeschool and work. The sad truth is my sewing machine is buried under a mountain … [Read more...] about Come Visit Our Handmade Happy Home
Cultivating Both Online and Offscreen Communities
I love this month's theme because community is something I have been yearning for ever since I sold my retail store Rare Device last February. Like Lisa, I am building a new resource for creative freelancers and small business owners. It's called Makeshift Society and I picked up the keys to a nice little storefront in San Francisco just a couple weeks ago! I wanted to talk … [Read more...] about Cultivating Both Online and Offscreen Communities
