all in a day's work

something that i've recently realized is that being creative takes time, energy, and investment. that it is helpful for me to choose to be creative - or to practice being creative. it is a discipline like many other things.

another thing i've realized is that sometimes i really like making lists because when i cross something off, it makes me feel like i've accomplished something.

so today, many things were on the "to-do" list. one of these things was "be creative."

and here was my effort. jewelry making has been a focus of late. i hope to move this inspiration to journal making again soon. i have many ideas...but for now, here's the most recent jewelry, and some of many things to hopefully be photographed soon to put up in the now empty etsy shop!!

simple things

sometimes it's the simple things in life that keep you going...like simple yummy dinners like this one. with homegrown cilantro. in one simple word. yum.

handmade gifts

one of my very dearest friends is having a birthday this weekend, and she has been mentioning handmade dishcloths and how she loves to use them more than most other things to clean her dishes...so i thought it would be the perfect thing to make, and they turned out pretty well, i think. here are a few pictures.

should i make more things like this for my shop?

sometimes it's so hard for me to decide what to sell...and what people will buy...

word wednesday

words are some of my favorite things. so are typefaces and letters. being a graphic artist, i guess it is supposed to be a part of my nature, but i love it when i'm out somewhere, see a word and instantly know exactly what font that is.

here are a few unexpected fun things made out of words.

showcase tuesday

from now on, my goal will be to show at least one new piece of work on tuesdays!

for starters, here is a brand new save the date...just for fun.

this and more will hopefully be in the shop soon.

continued recent work

here is a flyer for denise that i created to help spread the word about her business.

take advantage of the great deal!

beginnings

so...hello blog world. here i am.

with much encouragement from friends, i've decided to share some of my work and thoughts, so here goes.

i recently designed some business cards for a great friend (and talented photographer!), denise benson...

check out her work here

you rock denise!