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
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***
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
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
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}
Small business owners are unique. Typically in our businesses we are every role from chief cook to bottle washer, and lots more in between! Yet, commonly, we start out as makers. We have a creative niche that we have found, and we LOVE IT! This is our hobby. Our peace. Our passion. Then … one… Read More Shop local, buy handmade {a review of Fly Me Home}
Handmade is the tangible result of an artist’s passion. Handmade is the sharing of enthusiasm from the artist’s heart to the recipient’s soul. When you buy handmade, you acknowledge this passion and enthusiasm, and you desire to have a piece of it as your own. When you shop local, you are likely to support someone you know, or… Read More Shop local, buy handmade {a review of Draw That Pig}
Have you been noticing over the last few years, more and more local artisans are selling their wares? I sure have. And, indeed, I am one of those artisans. Here is the bigger question — have you been buying from those local artisans over the last few years? Hmm … that is something to think about. There is no denying… Read More Shop local, buy handmade {a review of Sharp Dressed Dog}
Do you love the Peanuts Gang as much as I do? Give someone special a non-candy gift this Halloween season!… Read More It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! {and handmade Pillowcases to celebrate Halloween}