Month: January 2015

Morning Showers?

Morning Showers?

I just finished a short article on improving creativity in which there was a discussion about when to take showers…. and a fun fact i did not know is that a hot shower (especially on a chilly winter day) has the effect of relaxing you, 

What motivates you?

What motivates you?

One of the big questions we hear alot is “What motivates you to do this?”  Quietly that statement implies an idea that choosing a life of building an art business is one that baffles some people.  And if i could be honest I would tell 

Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios

Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios

We are back – heading to 78th Street Gallery for the Third Friday Art Walk on Friday, January 16th.  We are so blessed to be invited into the studio space of Jeff Dube and Allen Kradlak, in suite 203, which is located just before the 

Fear of success – part 2

Fear of success – part 2

Yesterday the blog was about the fear of success.  While it seems like an odd idea, it is very common.  The first time this was written about was in the 1970s, and was largely tied to the growing role of women in business.  Since then 

How much do you fear success?

How much do you fear success?

Its a wierd question, isn;t it?  Fear and success should not be found in the same sentence together, should they?  When someone challenged me with the idea in late fall i had to think about it for quite some time.  Do i fear success?  Do 

Hopes for the new year

Hopes for the new year

As we greet the new year our thoughts are filled with wonder and plans for a bright and hopeful 2015.  Part of the challenge and joy of a small business is to reflect on the past year, plan for the new one, and find great 

We have new postcards

We have new postcards

If you know us you will remember that we believe in telling our story…. Our Soap Story…. Yes, there is a story of how we got going making soap.  It was perhaps by accident or it was perhaps by design… we fell in love with