Clients Megan R. and Alissa C. (front row) with me at The Queen Bee Market after having coffee together. Dinner afterwards was super fun, too! When I was presented with the topic of "Community", I'd be lying if I didn't say that I was a bit lost on what to write about. I don't host a large blog readership and though I frequent Twitter a lot, I'm just there to chat with friends. … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Make Clients Your Community
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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
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
Sparkling Inside Your Teeny Tiny Community
We have a super special guest post today-our very first video post submission from the fabulous Kim of Hope Loves Cards! Kim gets all caffeinated & cupcaked to talk to us about how we can sparkle inside our communities and offer up some ideas and a worksheet for building our empires of sparkly goodness (+ adorable dancing + singing for good measure!). Kim also made us an … [Read more...] about Sparkling Inside Your Teeny Tiny Community
