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I know there are a couple different viewpoints on how an office desk should look. And I know, you probably know exactly how yours looks right now… and you’re probably thinking, Yep, and I’m happy with how it looks. two per week But I’ve still got something to share with you ;] I’m pretty sure [...]
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sarah jane studios Yesterday I talked about how putting your best self forward means presenting your mind + spirit to the world in the healthiest form possible. I also talked about being on the BEST path {for yourself}, and how it’s easy to get on the wrong path, because it seems right, because that’s what [...]
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sf girl by bay Goodness. I’m excited for this post :] I’m excited for this YEAR! Just a few minutes ago I was working on a few things on my computer when I realized there’s something I really need to, want to, share with you. And what I want to share is on straying from [...]
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wild summer last year i got too comfortable with my business. i remember the months leading up to quitting my day job for Gussy Sews, which was almost 2 years ago now, and then the months that followed soon after — and how i was constantly engaging, learning, digging deeper + deeper to make sure [...]
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A couple Saturday’s ago I came home after an amazing day spent at craft stores and decided to finally do something about the curtain-less closet in my office. After spending hours looking at pretty paint, the rainbow of available embroidery floss and the rows + rows soft yarn I was feeling inspired. I walked into [...]
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mini-notebook via etsy As the end of the year nears it’s easy to think about the new goals I want to accomplish for 2012, and the old goals I wish I accomplished in 2011. But, I stop myself before I have both feet on that “What If” road. Really, it doesn’t matter what I didn’t [...]
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prudent baby Last night was one of the best creative evenings… one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Zack came home from work and he hardly had his coat off for a few minutes before he said to hop in the car, we were going on a little trip. Zack’s so amazing, [...]
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Last week I had an assignment to complete. It involved sewing something I’d never sewn before using techniques I hadn’t learned yet with fabric I’d never used. Just the thought of trying something new made me really excited, reminding me of how I felt three years ago when I taught myself how to sew with [...]
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Zack and I have lived in Minneapolis for two full years now. It really is crazy that this is where we call “home”. Both of us are unsure where we’ll call home permanently — the fact that we live here currently was SO hard to believe for a long time. Then one day, probably some [...]
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Last week Thursday I flew out to Pennsylvania for Relevant, and just like last time I flew I felt a lot of peace, until it was time to say goodbye to Zack. I think the more I process this fear the more I learn about it, like how maybe death is really the root of [...]
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I’m such a dork! The plan was that today ~ on my first day back from traveling two long weekends in a row {first to The Creative Connection in St. Paul, MN, then to Blog Sugar in Long Beach, CA} ~ I’d stray from my normal routine & take the day off… *But ohhhh, how [...]
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Yesterday I shared how important having an Inspiration Board in your office or studio really is. The main reason for me is to help me see daily what my goals are for the business. I love to see where I’m at and how things change as the months go on. Today I’m here with a [...]
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About a week ago I shared with you how I met up with my friend for coffee and our little afternoon adventure inspired me on so many different levels. One of the things meeting with Jennifer encouraged me to do is make an Inspiration Board. Do you want to know the truth? Until just a [...]
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On today’s agenda: getting over my fear. Have you ever sat down and made a list of the things you’re afraid of? I don’t need to make a list, because it’s easy to remember a list of just 1 line item. Part of me hopes that by “writing this” and admitting to it and sharing [...]
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This past Labor Day weekend, I promised myself I’d be doing very little work and instead would spend a lot of time RELAXING with my hubby & doggy. And… to be honest, we definitely did a lot of relaxing! We watched a few back-to-back episodes of The Waltons on TV, took Bauer for walks every [...]
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