Month: November 2012

Happy encounter

Happy encounter

Is there anything more special than encountering someone who has a vision for doing something that is right in line with the hopes and dreams you have for your life, your family, your child, or your business? Last week Steve and I were asked to …

Hit the road for a show…

Hit the road for a show…

Yes, Today Steve and I headed off to a show.  It was like jumping on the bike again, or sitting in the saddle again… We were invited to a small holiday show in Rocky River at the Civic Center and thought it might be a …

Cosmic Bobbins- Support Small Business Saturday

Cosmic Bobbins- Support Small Business Saturday

Shaker Square is a planned shopping community – ahead of its time, designed by two brothers who wanted shopping close to their new development in Shaker Heights… in the 20s.  So the square is lined with colonial revival style brick buildings that harken back  to …

The art of Shibori

The art of Shibori

Shibori is a japanese term that refers to a number of different types of dying processes, of which the modern tie dye came.  Shibori has been practiced for centuries in Japan and has resulted in rich and vibrant patterns created with skillful hands, tight stitching, …

Thankful Tuesday

Thankful Tuesday

I wanted to sit down and take a few moments to give thanks for the year we have had so far.  The life of an artist is challenging… there are so many skills to learn, and so many facets of doing business as an artist …

Revolve Fashion Boutique

Revolve Fashion Boutique

Wow, yesterday we spent just a few hours demo-ing the salt and sugar scrubs and sold them like crazy.  Revolve Fashion Boutique is a blessing of a new open door for us.  The boutique is a higher end clothing resale shop.  Amazing fashions, reasonable prices. …

Artful Bloom Update

Artful Bloom Update

To those of you who follow me only on the blog, here is the latest update fresh off the press and out in email: