Here's the view from below.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday's Photo
We had a nice indian summer here in central Ohio today, and I took full advantage of it tonight as I enjoyed the comfort of my deck, sipping a well-deserved glass of wine. Oh how I wish it would last.
Here's the view from below.
Here's the view from below.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday's Photo
For my friends who follow me on facebook, you'll know I posted the other day that I'm allergic to my house. Well, it seemed to be really concentrated in my studio/home office where I spend many hours a day. It got to be really obvious when I would only have sneezing fits in that room and no other room in the house. So with the windows slightly open and some good music on, 3 bags of garbage and 4 hours later I had a clean room. I know it doesn't look very organized, but trust me, this is about as organized as it gets in my world. I'm so happy! Too bad it takes so much time just to get organized so I can work. Because here it is the middle of the afternoon and I'm just starting actual work.
The official drawbacks of working for yourself: there is no cleaning staff or accounting department.
The official drawbacks of working for yourself: there is no cleaning staff or accounting department.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday's Photo and thoughts of NJ
When I was growing up this was something I thought was really cool:
To confirm, I still do, but since I moved to Columbus Ohio, I'm trying very hard to embrace my hometown. I grew up on the Jersey Shore and lived in either NJ or NYC for about 33 years of my life. We've been here 6 years and yet it still is hard to call it "home". NJ is really "home" for arguments sake, Columbus is a place where I moved to and settled. At least that's how I feel. Not for lack of the great friends I've made and the wonderful arts and crafts community I've found, but because there just isn't anything quite as familiar as the streets you walked when you were a kid. And I still get the warm fuzzies when I go back.
In the spirit of embracing that hometown pride, I created something brand new the other day and showed it at my recent craft show. Using that old nostalgic postcard design, I've made a new chalkboard. Not a mini, but something larger that can function as either art or something to write on. Whatever you prefer. And I'm working on getting other states and cities because I know everyone has a "home" they left a long time ago and maybe needs a little reminder of familiarity to have in their new digs.
Things that remind me of home:
warm bagels
salt water taffy
the smell of the beach
the pounding of waves
the honking of a taxi
the sunrise
a brick driveway
traffic
pushy people
that distinct east coast accent
the giants
the mets
What reminds you of home?
To confirm, I still do, but since I moved to Columbus Ohio, I'm trying very hard to embrace my hometown. I grew up on the Jersey Shore and lived in either NJ or NYC for about 33 years of my life. We've been here 6 years and yet it still is hard to call it "home". NJ is really "home" for arguments sake, Columbus is a place where I moved to and settled. At least that's how I feel. Not for lack of the great friends I've made and the wonderful arts and crafts community I've found, but because there just isn't anything quite as familiar as the streets you walked when you were a kid. And I still get the warm fuzzies when I go back.
In the spirit of embracing that hometown pride, I created something brand new the other day and showed it at my recent craft show. Using that old nostalgic postcard design, I've made a new chalkboard. Not a mini, but something larger that can function as either art or something to write on. Whatever you prefer. And I'm working on getting other states and cities because I know everyone has a "home" they left a long time ago and maybe needs a little reminder of familiarity to have in their new digs.
Things that remind me of home:
warm bagels
salt water taffy
the smell of the beach
the pounding of waves
the honking of a taxi
the sunrise
a brick driveway
traffic
pushy people
that distinct east coast accent
the giants
the mets
What reminds you of home?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday's Photo
Sneak peek: new art being introduced using this vintage Columbus, Ohio postcard at the Powell Gift Bazaar this Sunday, 11-4. See you there!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday's Photo
I've always wanted to post a daily photo on this blog, whether there was writing or not accompanied with it, but of course it just became one of those things that became overwhelming and I didn't follow through.
Well I really would like to start that up again and stick with it. I can't promise that they will all be good, or exciting, or museum-worthy or even self-promoting. I just want it to be like a photo essay of daily life and what surrounds me.
So first up: one of the last few blooms on my hydrangea plant. I see it everyday, and I wanted to remember what it looked like when I'm dreaming about spring in January.
{click to enlarge}
Well I really would like to start that up again and stick with it. I can't promise that they will all be good, or exciting, or museum-worthy or even self-promoting. I just want it to be like a photo essay of daily life and what surrounds me.
So first up: one of the last few blooms on my hydrangea plant. I see it everyday, and I wanted to remember what it looked like when I'm dreaming about spring in January.
{click to enlarge}
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Pure Revelry
Lots of happenings around "the house" these past few days. Grandma Revelry was in town for CJ's 8th birthday celebration, which seemed to go on the whole weekend between a dinner at Buca di Beppo's, a movie outing, playing with friends, cake, and lots of great gifts spread over both days. Time for the business kind of stopped over the weekend, and now today is full of catching up on things I missed.
So for business news, I'm currently running a marathon. Lots of craft shows coming up means lots of inventory to prepare, internet orders are steady, and two business client orders make up a variety of work. I'm really excited for this holiday season coming up. A bit anxious about needing to be prepared enough with plenty of inventory, because I want to really make the most of the opportunity. Back several years ago, when my business was mainly focused on invitations, my busy time was "wedding season"... which meant late winter/early spring for summer weddings, and mid summer for fall weddings. I was formerly pretty slow around the holidays. But this year is much different, and so the pace is something I need to embrace.
So, I'm going broke trying out 4 craft shows from October through December, and I'm kicking off the craft show holiday season with Craftin' Outlaws on October 17th. I'm so excited to be a part of this fabulous show. This is definitely not a typical craft show, and I'll have to refrain myself from not spending any profits I hope to make that day as a vendor!
Make sure to come see me there, because everyone who does, gets a free one of these!
Here's to profits this holiday season! (crossing fingers and toes)
So for business news, I'm currently running a marathon. Lots of craft shows coming up means lots of inventory to prepare, internet orders are steady, and two business client orders make up a variety of work. I'm really excited for this holiday season coming up. A bit anxious about needing to be prepared enough with plenty of inventory, because I want to really make the most of the opportunity. Back several years ago, when my business was mainly focused on invitations, my busy time was "wedding season"... which meant late winter/early spring for summer weddings, and mid summer for fall weddings. I was formerly pretty slow around the holidays. But this year is much different, and so the pace is something I need to embrace.
So, I'm going broke trying out 4 craft shows from October through December, and I'm kicking off the craft show holiday season with Craftin' Outlaws on October 17th. I'm so excited to be a part of this fabulous show. This is definitely not a typical craft show, and I'll have to refrain myself from not spending any profits I hope to make that day as a vendor!
Make sure to come see me there, because everyone who does, gets a free one of these!
Here's to profits this holiday season! (crossing fingers and toes)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Front page news
I got a great email this morning from a fellow Etsian who let me know that we made it to the front page this morning! My second time to be featured, so I'm very lucky. There are so many great things in this list I can't decide which is the best (next to my own, of course :))!
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