Creative Prompt Journal * Day 5

Umm, well.... I didn't do this one. I honestly couldn't come up with a thing.
Now I'm super behind, but I'm not giving up..... I'm moving on to day 6.

In other news, I'm getting pumped up about the weather turning to fall. It's getting darker earlier, chillier and just cozier in general. I'm sure I won't feel this way weeks from now, but right now I like the change.

The fall also means my shop (Collective-Artwerx) is getting busier and I like that a lot! I've been ordering some new stuff that should be coming within the next few weeks and FINALLY the 7 Gypsies stuff is starting to arrive! That's right folks, those snazzy stamps are on the UPS truck as we speak. Next week I'll be busy packing them up and shipping them to my awesome loyal customers.

I'm thinking about teaching some classes this winter - I just need to find a good location. I'll keep thinking on that.

a glorious drizzly sunday

I'm so glad it's drizzly, grey & wet outside today. When the weather is glorious I feel guilty about spending a day at home, indoors ALL day. But not today - the chilly rain makes for a perfect day to stay in, and relax.
I'm sipping perfectly cream & sugared coffee while reading all my favorite blogs, talking on the phone to my sister and my friends, and watching chick flicks on tv. Perfect!
While talking to my sister, she mentioned she loves my soap. I sent some to her a few months ago, but she didn't want to use it - just look at it. The yummy smells finally took over and she used it and loves it. She needs more - yahoo - that means I get to make more soap today. I just love making soap!

I posted a coupon code on my website today, in hopes of generating some sales so I can buy a train ticket to go see my kids. My oldest just got his own place and he wants me to see it. I also slashed prices on some of my art on Etsy for the same reason. Both sales are just for 3 days because I need to get my ticket quick - the darn price is rising every day. Yuck. So if anyone reading this is in need of a gift or some art supplies - check it out - I'm calling it my "Canada or Bust" sale :)

Stop by to say hi

I updated the homepage on my site this weekend. While I was doing that I updated my 'bold chat' account. Now you can talk to me when I'm online and it shows you when I'm offline, so you can just click it to leave me a message.
I had an old button for that, but my 'chat software' was out of date and not even installed on this computer anymore - so now it's all fresh and new - waiting for someone to stop by to say hi.

I made it

April 1st I celebrated my first year in my studio/store. When I arrived to open that day, I was treated to an watercolored sign, pretty purple balloons framing my window (can't see them in the pic below), gorgeous cake, and oodles of food for the day & night.
Jeremy put up the balloons & sign & made food... Lauren made my cake - a gorgeous lemon, tiered cake a with cherry blossom design (and also brought more party food for the evening)... and Justin also made scrumptious appetizers that everyone loved. Later that morning Jennifer & Terry sent the pretty purple bouquet... and my Mom helped me buy party food and letters for my sign.
It was a great day. I had and open house all day, then a party that night.

Thanks to everyone who made my first year a success & a pleasure!! I'm so lucky to be doing what I love for a living.