Growing Your Creative Potential A 4 Minute Read Welcome to the ninth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” This wisdom, attributed to both Jeff Watson and Confucius, serves as a powerful reminder that growth and learning come from being challenged, …
Taking Action in Your Creative Practice Welcome to the eighth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Done is better than perfect. Action, my friend.” This phrase, attributed to Sheryl Sandberg, serves as a powerful reminder that waiting for perfection is a trap. Perfection is an illusion; it’s like chasing a mirage in the …
The Power of Small, Consistent Actions Welcome to the seventh principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” This timeless wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, serves as a powerful reminder that every significant change or accomplishment in life starts with …
Not that tired old meme… First up, we’re talking about something that might sound like a no-brainer but is often WAY easier said than done – Do what you love, Love what you do. OK, it’s NOT what you’re thinking! It’s NOT about that flat empty platitude you hear on social media! This isn’t about …
Slave to the ‘Ping’? Breaking up is Hard! QUESTION: Who here could go out for the day and EASILY leave their phone at home? Confession – I did NOT raise my hand! How does the song go? – “Breaking up is haaa-aarrrd to do!” (Thanks Neil!) The thing is – In an age where our …
I’m talking to YOU creativity! Okay, I get it! That might have been a really weird way to start, but I needed to get your attention! We’re making some really cool creative things happen around here and I need you to be aware: Creativity may not arrive “on demand…” Shocker – I know! But – …
It’s wooly socks, snuggle up and create weather! Maybe it’s been that way for several weeks in your neck of the woods. For me – it’s just started, and it feels so good. It’s finally cool in the house where I live and I can put on real clothes, real socks, and real shoes! This …
It’s your SUPERPOWER! Hello, my fabulous fashionistas and style savvy souls! Do you ever put on an outfit and suddenly feel like you can conquer the world? Or maybe you wear something, and it’s as if you’ve slipped on Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. Poof! Confidence gone! 🙁 Well, today, we’re diving into the jaw-dropping, strut-inducing …
Welcome to Design-land Everyone! Anyone who knows me – knows I live and breathe fabric. I LOVE fabric and textiles, anything FIBER! Have since I was a kid! And I love designing and making clothes for myself! Truth be told, sitting at the machine is kinda ZEN for me! And, I have heard over and …
Let’s Look For The Clues! OK, so you’ve been on a few artist’s dates, and you have successfully written a week’s worth of pages. What happens now? Well, I’m going to bet that one of several things have begun to happen: You’ve discovered a hidden treasure or two. You’re more confused now then you were …
