Here we go...

I'm back from vacation and FINALLY have internet access!  Yay!

I've got so many pictures from vacation I'm working on downloading so I can share.  Our trip was wonderful and since we've been back, I continue to dream about returning.  There's something about the sand and water...the fresh air and sun...oh just everything about it screams the word "peace" for me!

My calendar is filling up for the weeks ahead and after this week, you'll be able to find me in several new locations around the state.  I'll be sharing that info. later this week!

Spending the day today dancin' in my pj's to some tunes while I clean the house, mentally preparing for the days ahead, telling myself to "feel the fear...and do it anyway"!  So thankful for a God who loves me and has blessed me with many wonderful gifts.

Peace be with you today <3

JOY...

I don't even know where to start...
The last few weeks I have been frantically running around trying to get things done; orders mailed, shops re-stocked, and a handful of other things that have made me feel exhausted and overwhelmed.
But today, I was reminded that it's not about all that "stuff".  I'm not going to lie...putting yourself out there is ridiculously uncomfortable, yet also the only way we make connections with those people who encourage us to live out our dreams!

I am so excited to share my final activity for round 2 of Intuit's Small Business, Big Game. This video was made possible by the support of my husband, the passion of songwriter Greg Weber, and the technical support of Greg Kessie.

You can watch it here!

I would also like to thank: my family and friends, Don Bishop-financial investor, Devin Watson-logo design, Dustin Watson-web design, Christy Vance-illustrator, the many local shop owners sharing my products, and the customers who believe in me, my designs, and the stories that go along with them.

I can't describe the joy I have in my heart today as I can see a piece of this part of my life slowly coming together.  I feel closer to fulfilling my purpose, speaking of it clearly, and sharing it with the world.  And I have so many people to thank for making it happen. <3

So many fun fall festivities!!!!!

Okay friends!  Lots of fun fall festivities coming your way :-)  Hope you can join me and some of my fave local artisans for one or all of them!!!!!   Click on the link to find out more about each :-)

October 6th:  Funkyard in Fountain Square

October 12th-20th:  ON VACAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 26th:  Indy Author Fair

November 2nd:  Handmade Indiana at the Indiana State Museum

November 30th:  Hoosier Artisan Boutique

December 7th:  Hoosier Road Elementary Holiday Bazaar

And you can always find me at: Arts A Poppin', Best of What's Around, Bizzy's Boutique, Funkyard, and Moore Corner Store!  or custom order on my Etsy shop :-)

More info. about a local radio promo coming soon!  And if you haven't had a chance to enter this AWESOME GIVEAWAY, you should RIGHT NOW!  Someone will win ALL of these wonderful locally made items!!!

Remember to share your story with me...upper right hand corner.  It's not public, comes straight to my email!

Thank you all for your support!  Hope to see you soon :-)