A Year in the Life.

A year of silence and things are churning.   I didn't really create anything this year.  I wasn't in any shows besides selling a few old things at Worship@8500 in Colorado.  But I have created The Handmade Christmas-- Craft Fair.  46 vendors in St Paul.  I'm working on advertising right now.

It has solidified my desire for a storefront.  It feels like it's more in the making than ever, although there's really nothing physically present outside my mind.  The storefronts for rent on main are drying up... it makes me anxious.  The only one left I've heard is astronomical.  I called for info and waiting for them to get back.  It all has to happen at the same time which when mixed with too much coffee makes me completely high strung and not good for anything. Just trying to take deep breaths and slow down. Enjoy the process and trust that if it's to happen then what I need will be available when I need it.

when you gonna come home...

"when will the heavy rains come...
when will the clearing of my fields be done?"

The Emporiums (Karla Adolphe and Aaron Stumpel)

I just got my hands on their album mere hours ago.  Some wonderful songs.

I am bringing her to town in May.  just fantastic.

two more

These latest treasuries are my favorites so far that I've been included in.

www.etsy.com/treasury/4d50a4ebfba98eefe9c8f276/love-is-in-the-air

 www.etsy.com/treasury/4d4e0c91cd456d91bc8e0aa0/this-will-lead-me-back-to-you

 

wastin' it.

I get frustrated with myself when I waste precious creating time.  Lately I've been so tired at night that I can't do anything but lay on the couch.  But tonight I was actually feeling a little creative.  Instead of getting something out I ended up searching the internet for metal cardette holders or clips.  None to be found... and I did spend hours looking. 

I'm also trying to process my thoughts on my desires to do something bigger(today it was brought on by seeing a storefront for sale)... do I want a store that sells handmade stuff? occasion shop? a craft class shop? a combination?  What part of it seems the most fun to me? Creating myself? Creating a fun shop atmosphere? Composing an ongoing craft class schedule with various artists?  Which part would get old fast?  If I spend most of my time with other people's stuff I won't have time to do my own projects.  It's an idea that doesn't leave me alone... I just really don't know it's context.  

treasury

An earthy one this time.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d437a1efb3f8eef3a1742af/where-the-wild-things-are?ref=pr_treasury

treasury

In another treasury!


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d3d4bd91bf96d91dd409c42/o-r-e-g-o-n-l-o-v-e?ref=pr_treasury

treasury

It's always nice to be included in a treasury!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d3a67e5372f8eef8f0ac6c7/a-united-state-of-mind