I’m sure this is normal but I’ve been struggling with trying new creative mediums and my skill sets not being where I want them to be. I’m so use to making top quality designs to sell in my business because I have good skills that when it comes to learning something...
I’ve done one of the best things I’ve done in ages – I’ve cleared space in the spare room/store room/work room and just love it! I recommend it to everyone to get the new season kick started with a good clear out to make room for more good things to come into your...
Last year was a bit of a preparation year and this year feels like it will be one where I take off and really make things happen. So to help it all along I’ve been really thoughtful about what I’m bringing into my life this year and it seems to be having an effect. I...
Like many of us I enjoy a good magazine read, especially articles about other women who have created their own successful businesses. One of the commonalities I’ve noted is the use of business coaches and mentors. So I’m investing in one. I’m finding it worthwhile,...
I’ve been working on some new designs lately and wanted to stretch myself a bit with working outside of my comfort design zone. After a few conversations with friends about completely off topic things to jewelry making I figured out how different so many of my friends...
Again I brought home another craft book. My bookshelves are busting and I’m sure I have enough but I see a craft book in the shop and can’t help myself, ‘maybe there will be something else in it that I don’t know that I can learn’ goes the line of thought. Of course I...
One of my weak points is color. I use to live in a simple black dress as a teenager and did the whole black outfit thing as a university student but with my jewelry work I’ve found a new life in color. I love it. I still like black and think it is a great asset but...
Is anyone else using the creative craft project books with different tabbed sections for ideas, suppliers, designs and projects that seem to be everywhere at the moment? They seem like a great idea and appeal to that part of me that loves everything having a place and...
I was talking with a lady at market on the weekend who said she was in a mid-life crisis and not happy what’s she’s doing and is looking at what else is possible. To her I looked to have achieved the great escape and to have got where I’m going to. Well I have escaped...
Hey there, Great Christmas Gift ideas for the jewelry lover in your life! These Jewelry Display French Boudior Dressing Tables with Opening Tops let you keep jewels in the tables AND hang earrings from the decorative wire stands! The look fabulous and oh so chic!...
