Sticking my neck out
I was really looking for something special to emerge at the Messy Mavens class at the Craft Shack Studio. I have admired Carissa's art and style for a long time. I just felt like I was in a place for magic to happen. The first board I created I was color blind and...
Color blind
I was thrilled to be able to take the Messy Mavens class at the Craft Shack Studio with Carissa Paige and that my friend Colleen was able to join me. When we walked in and I saw a purple glittery egg at my seat after my color discussion with Auretha, I saw this as an...
Hatching some creativity and color
Over 30 years ago I discovered that I am warm, more specifically an Autumn. Now many people may not care and that's probably because they are cool; 90-95% of the population is cool. So I can either be the odd man out, or a precious gem. (I know you're thinking gem!) I...
Making the cut
It seemed working in my closet with Soul Stylist Auretha was easy-peasy. Next it was on to the jewelry and accessories. Strange how I had more attachment to my costume jewelry than I did with my clothes. I realized with the clothes, I was shopping by separates, never...
Did someone say purge?
Anyone who knows me or spends any amount of time with me, knows I am just a little OCD. Even though I can be a piggy from time to time, I like things orderly. I pride myself on my ability to purge and release unnecessary items and clutter from my life. My husband is a...
Releasing the she-hulk
The last few months I have been focusing on healing my body. Little did I know all the emotional stuff that would also come up for healing. In October of 2014 a young woman named Auretha came into my shop and shared with me the kind of work she does. She referred to...
Celebrate good times
Looking forward to my book signing on my birthday, August 7th starting at 5pm. Hang around for some karaoke with Vince Roeshink later that evening.
Keep calm and carry on
Last week I downloaded my book, expedited every process and still am anxiously awaiting to get a copy of the book to proof in the mail today. Each time I have felt my stress level rising this past week, I have to laugh at myself. I just finished writing Fired to...