buy handmade, draw that pig, local business, Pillowcases

Let’s Talk Pillows … Specifically, Pillowcases! The Perfect Gift

My bestie and I drove to Philadelphia last week to see a concert (James Taylor and the Eagles – amazing!). Driving two-plus hours down and back up the Turnpike gave us plenty of time for girl talk. There are many topics of discussion which we have in common. We spent our childhood together. Our kids… Read More Let’s Talk Pillows … Specifically, Pillowcases! The Perfect Gift

draw that pig, Giveaways, Sneak Peek, Summertime

I’m in Need of a New Beach Bag — Are You? ***GIVEAWAY***

Summer is HERE! I’m not gonna lie. Absolutely one of THE BEST things about working in a school is having summers off! I don’t often sleep in, but is IS nice not to be a slave to my alarm most mornings. Summer is my time for a to-do list that is a mile long. You… Read More I’m in Need of a New Beach Bag — Are You? ***GIVEAWAY***

draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Sneak Peek, Winter

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. After a great night’s sleep on Friday night, and then breakfast with my love on Saturday morning, I was… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Sneak Peek, Winter

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. This week in my humble sewing studio I’ve been working a lot with laminated cotton. Have you heard of… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

draw that pig, encouragement, Family Time, Pajama Eaters, Sneak Peek, Winter

A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. One of my business goals for 2018 is to have more items in stock for both Draw That Pig… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week

draw that pig, encouragement, Inspiration and Motivation, personal musings, Routines

The Need to Streamline My Process {and a quote that speaks to me}

“Don, you need to streamline your process.” Yes, Dad. That I do. For damn sure. This was my dad’s comment as he watched me dig for a bottle of water in my overloaded purse in a hot parking lot at Disney World last June. I was sweaty, frustrated and impatient. My purse strap broke. I… Read More The Need to Streamline My Process {and a quote that speaks to me}

draw that pig, Family Time, Inspiration and Motivation, personal musings, Summertime

Think and Be Brave {You’ve got a friend in me}

Ahhh … Do you ever wonder … is this my right path? Is this where I am supposed to be at this point in my life? I wonder. A LOT! Really, a lot. This summer — 2017. What a whirlwind! It is now going on the second week of August, and I feel as though… Read More Think and Be Brave {You’ve got a friend in me}

buy handmade, draw that pig, Inspiration and Motivation, Sewing Business

What Keeps Me Going {Reflections during Small Business Week 2017}

As Small Business Week 2017 draws to a close, this is an opportune time for me to reflect on why I press on with such drive to make my small business a success. While I may not be widely famous as a sewist, nor have made fortune enough to retire on, I do, indeed, love what I… Read More What Keeps Me Going {Reflections during Small Business Week 2017}

draw that pig, Inspiration and Motivation, local business, product development, Sewing Business

A New Product Idea in the Making

In my last blog post I shared with you my thoughts and excitement in finding inspiration to create a new product for my Draw That Pig shop. As I set my scene and prepared for the muses to shower me with creativity, I found myself thinking about my Pajama Eaters. Specifically, I was concentrating on what… Read More A New Product Idea in the Making

draw that pig, Inspiration and Motivation, Pajama Eaters, personal musings, Sewing Business

Inspiration for new product ideas {and a quote that speaks to me}

January is an ideal time to take stock of goals, and to create new ones. We know this. How did 2016 go for you? Was it all that you hoped for? (some of what you hoped for?) Did you set goals, work toward them, periodically assess your progress, and learn from your journey? Geez …… Read More Inspiration for new product ideas {and a quote that speaks to me}