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Do you know Kate Bingaman-Burt?! If you don’t, I’m about to put an epic smile on your life. This is how I was introduced to her: her invigorating and quirky Creative Mornings lecture on automated directives. Every time I watch it, I get lit up to pursue projects that “keep me moving and […]
Satisfying customers bring me so much joy. Here are some feedback I’ve gotten in the past couple of months. “Beautiful! Thank you for accommodating the special request – it’s better than I expected!” “Nicely crafted-greatly support recycling efforts! Thank you!” “Slight tears in the burlap, but that just added to […]
“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” – Wayne Dyner I am currently in an open relationship with a quirky design nerd who expands my world, believes in me, stuffs me with his amazing cooking, and makes me smile. Open? Yes. Open. We […]
Yes yes, I know, I know. I’ve sort of missed the exciting “declare your new year’s resolution!” boat but better late than never! This morning, I came across what I wrote down and it brought back a much needed, refreshing *sense of purpose*. So read on, folks, and keep me accountable if […]
I’ve been busy busy making more bags for the upcoming “A Gift Bag and a p:ear Tree” — local handcrafted holiday goods and p:ear benefit — this Sunday! Here are some Leah tote bags and Maggie pouches I will have at the art fair as well as my Etsy shop:
For the past three months, I have been interviewing about two people a week to get an evaluation of my strengths and weaknesses. I started with family members and close friends and now have branched out to colleagues, coworkers, managers, neighbors, new friends, friends’ husbands + wives. I ask the […]
I have always felt a pull towards international studies. I love traveling, opening myself up to new cultures, lifestyles, people and ways of thinking, deepening my belief of the interconnectivity of our world. My happiness is your happiness. My pain is your pain. Your hardship is my hardship. Your joy […]
Introducing new fall colored Mini Maggie zippered pouches!! They’re great as a coin purse, for keeping your iPod and glasses scratch free or keeping things nice ‘n’ tidy in your big purse! Remember, there is a :: 15% off coupon code :: for all 5th Season items in the Etsy shop! […]
I LOVE Portland. I still find myself in disbelief, at times, that I actually live here. It’s been about a year since I left my career in scientific research, packed up my little Toyota and moved up here. I instantly loved it here and everyday I realize new reasons why. […]
In a previous blog, Breakthrough = liberation from shit., I mentioned that I moved into a new fixer-upper house my friend bought. Here are some “before” sneak peak pictures. It’s a pretty sizable two bedroom/one bath house with a big side/back yard. Gary already built an awesome fence with some windows […]
