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}
My favorite color has always been blue. It is calming, and peaceful. The color of the sky, and the ocean. Of heaven. I love it. But for today, I am purple. Purple is the combination of blue and red. Blue is tranquility and calm, depth and stability. Again, I love it. Red is a stronger color.… Read More Life Events, Stress and the Color Purple
I am an introvert. But I love people. Is that weird? Is that even possible? Yeah. I think it is. With many courses in Psychology under my belt, you can bet that I read a LOT about introverts and extroverts. I used to think it was a simple, linear concept — introverts are shy, extroverts… Read More I am an introvert …
Today is my Babcia’s birthday — in heaven. She would have been 99 today. Wow, right? She passed away in 2006 at the age of 88. My older daughter Lauren had the privilege of knowing her. My two little ones were not yet born, and it weighs heavy on my heart realizing that they have… Read More My Babcia {the Inspiration for my Polish Bridal Items}
I have experienced the death of a loved one before. Of course, I have. Losing my grandparents comes to mind. Also, I have grieved the loss of aunts and uncles. And family friends. I have even grappled with having to deal with the unexpected deaths of younger people, whether through accident, sickness, or even suicide. But… Read More On Death … not Dying {my thoughts on grieving a loved one}
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
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}
It may seem reasonable that one may be a genuine coffee drinker OR a hot tea drinker. But not really both. I don’t know. Can you be both? Are the two REALLY dichotomous hot beverages? There is a widely accepted generalization, at least here in the Western world, that there are two main camps of hot… Read More January is Hot Tea Month {and my thoughts on hot tea}
It’s dreary outside here today. Rainy, and chilly. It is a day that makes me conjure in my mind all things warm and snuggly. Like wearing sweats, curling on the couch with a throw, petting my kitty, and drinking a warm beverage. Oh, and I dream of comfort food, too. Creamy soups, hearty stews, fresh bread.… Read More Homemade spicy potpourri in less than five minutes!
Well, it’s here. The end of one year. The beginning of another. A time of reflection and assessment and goal-setting. To be honest with you, I don’t have the heart (or the patience) to take stock of my ENTIRE 2016 here on the blog. And I suspect you are secretly thankful. 😉 I will say,… Read More Some reflections of the past year {and my inspiration for 2017 – favorite blogs}