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 …
and a little known fact about ME! I have a confession to make! I LOVE color – crayons, pencils, pens, paints, ink, paint chips, and fabric! I love to dye fabric! I just love color!! But when it comes to clothing, color isn’t just a detail—it’s a powerful tool that can shape perceptions, evoke emotions, …
How many of you can honestly say that when you decide to do something, you intentionally try to make it fun? No doubt many of our creative passions are fun in and of themselves. But I’m talking about those things like goals or projects. Have you ever said that about a creative goal? Let’s say …
You know how they say, “Don’t meet your heroes?” Well, in some cases, I absolutely must disagree! I met one of my all-time favorite authors last week and it was a delight! He has informed so much of what I do and why I do it! And he is hilarious! He’s as down to earth …
and Rule Breakin’ Last week we talked about taking care of your creative head space by filling the well and keeping a bit of fuel in the tank. How’d you do? YES, NO, MAYBE? It takes a while, so give yourself some grace! But – What if you got off to a good start but …
I’m going to figure this out! It’s that time of week again and I’ve got a question for you. Ever felt like everything was going against you – like the universe knows what you want to accomplish but it seems to put every obstacle known to man in front of you? It’s like some cruel …
AKA – The Hairball! What do hairballs and creativity have in common? Well, you’re about to find out. Or maybe you won’t. Who knows! But the bigger question should be What the heck?? Has Virginia gone mad and finally lost her marbles? Well, the evidence does support that, but moving on… First, I want to …
And YOUR CREATIVITY “If you are unwilling to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn OK, I know it’s a cliché, but you’ve heard the idea that everything in life worth having requires risk. Getting started can be the hardest part! It requires you face your fears and …
Choice is a beautiful thing. And then sometimes – it’s NOT! Scary I know! It’s one thing that all creatives wrestle with, and I’m here to make it a little easier for you. So, how do you choose your next creative project…from all those ideas you’ve scribbled sideways in a journal or have floating around …
Today we’re checking back on that STOP DOING stuff! About a month ago I challenged you to STOP doing some things! Stop expecting so much of yourself. Stop getting in your own way. Stop doing things that don’t matter to you. Do you remember that? Of course, you do! Because you’ve made wonderful progress over …
