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 …
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}
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}
Recognizing when enough is enough often means saying no to something. Well .. that’s hard. I have never been great at saying no … for any reason. That translates into being overextended, tired, stressed and resentful. Know that it is a blessing first of all to recognize when you are overextended, and secondly to have the strength to then make clear-minded decisions. Your work will benefit, your family will benefit, and best of all, you will benefit! Breathe easy, my friend! <3… Read More Sometimes enough is enough … why I cut back this craft show season
Holiday craft shows are upon us, and Draw That Pig recently survived our first one of the season this past weekend. I have been a vendor at the Galleria at Scranton Prep (my alma mater!) for the past four years. This two-day event is a decent size show, with over 70 vendors, who offer direct… Read More Five things you don’t often think to bring to your craft shows {and a quote that speaks to me}
And so. Halloween 2016 is in the books. With a decent haul of candy, and no tummy aches to date. 😉 My babes enjoyed themselves in various Halloween activities over the last week. And my oldest did not hesitate to celebrate this fun time with friends. And, to add a touch of hectic to the weekend,… Read More Halloween 2016 in the books {and looking forward to my favorite Thanksgiving-time shows}
Ah, yes. The throw pillow. Small and decorative. Aesthetic yet functional, too. Throw pillows are usually placed on couches or armchairs, but they are also frequently used on beds, day beds and floors. Throw pillows serve a dual purpose. Their decorative nature allows them to tie in color accents within a room, often drawing on the colors in drapes, walls or area… Read More The oh-so-versatile throw pillow {eight ideas for Halloween}
Thoughts on my back-to-school transition, and my definition of “it.”… Read More She believed she could …