Several Years Ago I was introduced to this delightful Dr Seuss book. [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Most of you are familiar with this famous author of children's books. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937. … [Read more...]
Looking Back Occasionally.. Try It
Have you ever questioned your progress towards your goal and dreams? Have you ever[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] gotten frustrated when results are not as quick to manifest as you would like? Well I have! One particular day recently, I expressed these feelings to my husband. He encouraged me, of course... but more than that he provided me with an amazing analogy that helped … [Read more...]
How Do I get off this Merry-go-round?
Did you ever have one of those weeks? or months? So much is happening in your life and you feel like things are spinning out of control? Recently I was in this exact place. I had so many plates spinning in the air with only 2 hands to catch them. Now my life is normally filled with extra 'plates' but for some reason this time it got to me. I was in overwhelm mode with no idea … [Read more...]
It Wasn’t a Waste of Time….
If you Learned Something! There is a memory I have from when I was 8 or 9 years old. The mother of one of my neighborhood friends was driving us out to get Ice Cream. And I was complaining about something that happened at school that day. This event felt like a waste and left me very upset. This mother stopped me in mid-rant and said "It wasn't a waste of time if you learned … [Read more...]
Jewelry Design: Where Does Inspiration come from?
I am often asked where my ideas originate when designing a jewelry piece. The answer is... everywhere! Yep, that is pretty vague. I get it. Let's see if I can give you a few examples. Nature. Anytime I can get outside away from the day to day events and distractions.. I get inspired! Sometimes a simple walk around our pond can do the trick. Other times I need to hike … [Read more...]