wellies + wool socks make the perfect snow boots
wellies + wool socks make the perfect snow boots
One of my business/blog resolutions for this year is to share more of the things that inspire me in my work and my life.
I've had my eye on the beautiful hairpieces from Which Goose for months, but now that I'm getting married, I finally found a good excuse to have Emily make a custom piece for me.
Not only are her designs whimsical, bright and delightful, but her shop photos are just blissful and sweet. I'm inspired by the beautiful color schemes:
Gorgeous handmade Japanese that I always plan to use but never quite get around to.
Here's a sneak peek at a new Valentine design:
Yep, Robots & Rockets School Valentines.
Each one measures 2.5 x 5 inches and they will come with stickers to they can be folded in half and secured. Remember those fun shoe boxes that kids decorated for Valentine's day? Oh I hope they still do that!
These will be released later this week along with my other Valentine designs, so my international buyers will have plenty of time to order!
There will be two other school Valentine designs(I call them school Valentines, but they are appropriate for anyone really): a tea party theme and a revamped version of last year's Lil Monsters which you can also snag as a clear stamp here.
Just wanted to let everyone know that registration for my e-course, Flourish, is now open. Click on the banner above or the large icon in the sidebar to get more information on the course and register.
Registration for this session is being limited to 30 students, so nab a spot while it is available :)
I look forward to working with you!
Leia.
Tea.
Feel free to print this if you'd like :)
New watercolors for the new year. I've been doing most of my work digitally for the last year or so; I'd like to get back to painting a bit, even if it's only in my sketchbooks.
Happy 2010!
You know, when I was a kid I always imagined that 2010 would look a lot like the Jetsons cartoon, very space age. Everyone would be dressed in silver jumpsuits and we would all drive hover cars.
I guess I was a little off, but I'm happy with the way things are in my little world
Last year was pretty great, we bought our first home, got engaged and even though the economy kinda sucked my business grew by leaps and bounds. So I'm looking forward to the coming year and all the excited that will come along with it!
For 2010 my big resolution is to:
{feel free to snag this image, print out a copy and stick up on your wall/fridge/cubicle/inspiration board. just click on it to make it larger, then right click to save to your computer.}
And while it's not really a resolution, more of a challenge, I am also starting Project 365 today in which I take a photo every single day for the next year. I'll be posting them here under the Daily Photo category but will also maintain a Flickr account just for those photos.
On the blog front, I am starting new weekly columns and plan to share a lot more of my work and life here. Tuesdays will now be home to the Inspired By column which will feature an assortment of my inspirations. Thursdays will be Decorate This day, which will help you coordinate items with my work. And Saturday will be Quote That day, where I share from my colossal collection of quotes, these will be printable as well.
***AND NOW FOR THE BIG EXCITING NEWS***
I will be offering an e-course this year called Flourish that will be all about turning your creativity into a business. The course will be 5 weeks running from February 1-March 7, allowing you to progress at your own pace. The only requirements are a willingness to learn and explore and of course an internet connection.
Registration and additional information on the course will be available Monday via a large icon that will be added to the sidebar of this page. Don't worry, it will be easy to find.
Topics to be covered will include: writing a business plan, accounting & taxes, finding your niche, communication, blogging & social networking, marketing, staying organized, work/life balance and other creative business-related topics. Material will be presented through written posts and video and you will have the chance to ask questions and interact throughout the session. Registration will be limited.
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Oh and before I forget, here is January's print:
As Long As You Hold Me Tight is a limited edition 5x7 print. Only 50 of these will be available.
Wishing you a truly blissful New Year!