Category Archives: inspiration

Big Plans for 2011!

I’m just going to say it.  2011 is going to be BIG. And I will say the same thing about 2012 – I’m sure of it – but 2011 is the year that’s kicking it all off.  After several discussions with and lots of (fun!) worksheets courtesy of the “amazeballs” Michelle Ward, I have figured [...]

My Favorites from the Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival

This past weekend I went to the Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival down in Santa Ana.  I didn’t go with the intention to buy a ton of stuff (especially because I’ve decided that vintage & Indie jewelry is a *minor* obsession of mine), so I just collected business cards so I could go back [...]

The Girl Effect

I read about the Girl Effect on Marianne Elliott’s website, and felt compelled to share it here. First, watch (Disclaimer: I rarely watch videos online, but this one is worth it). Now, learn. Lastly, give (if you feel compelled to do so), or at the very least spread the word and raise awareness!

Friday Inspiration

Earlier this month, the super creative Jessica Swift (who also designed both my blog header & background) blogged about being in the magazine Artful Blogging.  Well, I found the magazine this morning at Barnes and Noble! Today was going to be my creative day – looking at magazines for ideas, possibly starting the long-procrastinated scrapbook [...]