As the Holidays wind to a close this year, I have been thinking of all the people and things in my life that I appreciate. Have you ever done that?.. just realize how lucky we all are to have people (and animals) who love us and 'things' that bring us pleasure. I decided right then and there to list all my 'appreciates'. What I created was a list that is endless. Each time … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Recharge and Energize
Did you have one of those kind of weeks? I did! Lots of projects needed to be addressed and I had so little time . It happens to all of us. We reach the point when we just need to 'chill' and re-energize. Here are a few tips that help me. Give them a try. 1) Compliment a stranger. Do you like what they are wearing? Or perhaps you like their haircut.. Doesn't matter. Just … [Read more...]
Person of Interest; Jewelry Designer Sandy Schenkat
Sandy Schenkat is next in my series of people who are following their passion and living their dream. Where do you call home? Scottsdale Arizona How did your business begin? Sandy retired from a 30 year Real Estate career when she decided to help jewelry artists market their work. From this beginning, Sandy determined that she really wanted to create the jewelry designs too! … [Read more...]
Two Days at the Jewelry Bench… in a row!
Are you now saying. 'What's the big deal about that?' Well for me it is extraordinary. Since I have another career that requires my attention as well, having 2 days in a row to play and design is a pleasure rarely available. But this weekend I did just that! here are some of my treasures. Not only did I finish up a few designs that had been in limbo for months.. I also got … [Read more...]
Hitting the Wall; A Personal Journey
Two weeks ago I hit a wall. Has this ever happened to you? Not literally of course.. I mean everything felt like it came crashing down on me at once. Taking into account that none of these 'everythings' were considered a negative. Quite the contrary.. all of the components were great! My Marketing Job was in high speed. It seemed like every one of my clients had a pressing … [Read more...]