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}
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}
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}
Thoughts on my back-to-school transition, and my definition of “it.”… Read More She believed she could …