New Leaf

by | Jul 5, 2010 | Art News, Getting Started, Healthy Stuff, Spiritual

All extra and even some regular activities, have come to a screeching halt. Yeah!

Following the completion on several commitments, resting today, feels great! Tuesday morning will be another story. I’m turning over a new leaf! I plan to make an all out effort to regain control of self, schedule and surroundings. Taking a little time to regroup, re-focus, reclaim, re-evaluate, regenerate, reflect and reform? Sounds re-asonable, right?

Turning Over A New Leaf idiom: Make a fresh start, change one’s conduct or attitude for the better, as in He promised the teacher he would turn over a new leaf and behave himself in class. This expression alludes to turning the page of a book to a new page. [Early 1500s]

In The Beginning…….

by | Jun 19, 2010 | Getting Started, Spiritual

Building begins today! All are gathered, materials have arrived, foundation is laid, equipment ready, a site to behold. It was a pleasure to be out at the church job site at day break to see all the the necessary components ready to go.

First a reverent circle…

everyone pitching in…

and they were off,  in different directions to their specified area of expertise. When I left, things were beginning to hum!

Thank you God.

Unchartered Territory

by | Apr 28, 2010 | Field Trip, Getting Started, Projects

Hi – This morning I’m multitasking, AS usual! Gathering some supplies for my first workshop, stocking up baked goods to help feed the church building group in June and a hair cut at nine. Crafting, baking and candlestick making!

I’m attending my first artsy, craftsy workshop which begins tomorrow. Several months ago I signed up for Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion Workshops, which is where I’ll be for the next few days. Since this is a first for me, I’m not sure what to bring so, perhaps a little bit of everything?

I’m looking forward to learning some new techniques and having some FUN! Really, I’m not sure exactly what I’ve signed on for but, I’m filled with nervous excitement. Wish me luck? Eeks, do I really have time for fun? I think I need to gather some more crafty stuff, maybe some paint or more glue, er, um……. ribbon?

Monday Morning …

by | Apr 26, 2010 | Getting Started

… means back to work. The couple of commissions that had me entangled over the last few months, delayed my work on a group that was to be my fall fabric line. Now postponed to a January release. Re-adjusting my focus this morning.

Tell me what you’re working on.

Late Arrival

by | Apr 22, 2010 | Getting Started, Studio

After running errands all day yesterday, an early birthday present, to myself, arrived late last evening.

Ooooh, what could it be?

Kidding, I knew…

my first lap top!

My only other computer, about seven years old, is an IMac G4 and is filled up and slowing down. So, I took the plunge and ordered something I could sit in the easy chair with. Since the growing demand on an artist/designer to do much more computer generated, product mock-up work, I thought it was time to get comfy.

Admitting, I’m a little intimidated by the change. Good thing I have kids.

Charging….

Hey, kids? Jason, Kate, anybody? Eeeks!