Comfort Stuff
We all have our own sets of “comfort foods”, “comfort clothes” and even “comfort people”. But do you think the things you have surrounding you during the work day could be considered your “comfort stuff”? I do. This pic shows some of my “comfort stuff” that I have on my desk right now. I think I like red and green, monsters and abstract caricatures mixed with some cool Pottery Barn, paper goods, vintage metal and magnets. Eclectic I suppose. But that’s what I find interesting and what gives me inspiration when designing. If you don’t have any “comfort stuff”, it’s a good excuse to go to a flea market, auction or the mall. It’s the weekend after all!
Awareness Awareness Awareness
On the way to Georgia and back this weekend I must have counted about 9 Rotary billboards. I happen to be a new Rotary member, but if I wasn’t, I might wonder what this Rotary thing is all about. Then if someone were to talk with me about it and invite me to a meeting, there’s a good chance I would say “yes”. Billboards, ads, brochures, email campaigns and the like are great for building awareness. It takes more than one mailing, more than one call, more than one touch of any kind to create a reaction in the mind of another person or a company. So if you’re not getting the results you’re looking for, don’t give up. Keep building your identity and the awareness of what you do. You may not be into ending polio worldwide, but you have something to offer someone. You may not need a [...]
Tic Toc Tic Toc
Time doesn’t stop. The sound of the second hand keeps on sounding. I have, for the past several months, been what I call “off the hook busy”. That’s an interesting phrase and have no idea where I picked it up. Not from Mom & Dad because I called them to ask and they’d never heard it before. Go figure. Anyhow, the point is that we all are so very busy, but we will always make time for the things in our life that really matter. For me it’s a trip downtown with hubby, a call with my Sista, being encouraged at my FCCI group or serving with my fellow Rotarians. Oh, and stopping at Chik-fil-A for a caffeine-free Diet Coke. We all find time to do the things we think are important. It’s never a bad idea to turn off the tube and reevaluate our list of priorities. Is there [...]
Just Joy
I got it from a really good source that we’ll be joyful at our jobs, at whatever we’re doing, if we’re treating others JUSTLY. What does that mean? Is it just a term heard in a courtroom? Or is justice something we need to practice every day? Dictionary.com states that being JUST is being guided by truth, reason, and fairness. It’s doing things, making decisions, and speaking according to a principle that based on treating people rightly as they deserve…rewarding them! Does dealing justly with your client, vendor, associate, or family member mean being real or genuine with them? I think so. I’m get pointers and encouragement on how to relate to people through my business via my FCCI group and my Rotary Club. Whether you’re a part of Rotary or not, you can use this test. It’s the Rotary’s 4-Way Test and it goes like this: “Of the things [...]
Cre8tive Expression
I’m part of a group of women who get together monthly to encourage each other and make cool stuff. It’s called Cre8tive Café. This past weekend was a total eye-opener for me. We had particular guidelines and a theme of “summertime and the living is easy.” Each person’s design was so unique. There was an apron with vintage fabrics and buttons, an embellished quilt, a knitted and beaded necklace, and collages made on canvas. I was one of the canvas girls and embellished the flat surface with not so flat “stuff” including a vintage Dairy Queen spoon and vintage game pieces. What I’m getting at is this… So many of us have unique talents. Each one is God given. And we each have our own “style”. The eureka for me this past weekend was that I actually do have a style. Never knew it. I have always created artwork (graphic [...]
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- How do YOU handle "busy"? There's are iphone apps to help schedule and track time... I'm going to look into that... when I have time... ha!
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- Comfort Stuff via Sandy B - We all have our own sets of “comfort foods”, “comfort clothes” and even ... http://tinyurl.com/2uek5ul