Letting Go

Once again, it's been about a lifetime since I last posted. There is just always so much going on and even though writing and blogging feel important to me, they rarely make it to the top of the list. Sometimes I feel like there is SO MUCH I want to get done that I start to feel a little panicky about the fact that there will never be enough hours in the day to make all of the things, write all of the words, take all of the photos, read all of the books, appreciate all of the art, AND be the best parent and partner that I can be. And then I just have to take a deep breath, let it all go, and remember that there will be the time that there is to do what I can do and that will be enough. Instead of panicking about the things I'm not getting to do, I need to LET GO, SLOW DOWN, and ENJOY the things I am doing. 

Like moving into a brand new studio, ALL MY OWN, and making pretty things out of silver. That's right - March of this year I moved out of my shared space and spread my wings into a space all my own. It's been a bit of a secret dream since I started this little venture five years ago to have my very own studio space to do with as I please, and now it's a reality! I've been waiting to take photos of my new studio until I put the final touches on the space, and that's taking a little longer than expected, but it's coming along! In the meantime, if you're local, feel free to come by and see me at the Old Beaumont building, Studio 5! Here's a sneak peek: 

And here are just a few of the new items I've added to my online shop since moving into the new space:

There's plenty more, but this is getting picture heavy, so stop by the etsy shop, or the shop link above to see what else is new! I'm adding new work on a pretty regular basis these days so don't forget to follow me on FB and Instagram for the latest. xo

It's a Date!

This adorable little fella was crafted by my seven year old last week. Pretty cute, non? (And I must say, he's a lot less stinky than the barking variety.) Aidan aspires to be a fashion designer. She's practicing her sewing skills.

In other productive news from last week, we got our pots planted! As I alluded to in yesterday's post, we did so at night. Yes, in the dark. It wasn't planned that way but we had to get those flowers in the dirt and the only time we had was after work. By the time we got the little one fed and in bed and started on the planting, the sun was already setting. But those are just the kind of things that make for happy memories. Aidan loved it. And I think we did pretty well for blind gardening:

There are many more pots but I'll wait until we've gotten our porch painted before I share them all. Last year we pulled out some ugly old bushes and replaced the front of the porch but we haven't painted it yet. On the agenda for this summer!

And now for my exciting news! I have an opening date!!

... drum roll please....

Boo says, "Be there!"