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Creative Connection Event 2011!
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Yes! This is where I will be later this coming week. Will you join me?
Some classes are full, but there are openings still available….
The Creative Connection Event is 3 days packed full of inspiration, creative businesses, women and so much passion for their craft … you will come away thoroughly inspired. The collaboration of Jo Packham and Nancy Soriano, it has attracted some of the biggest names in the business for Keynote Speakers, Class Instructors and Attendees alike. Last year was the 1st Annual Event, which I also attended and it was just fantastic. I met so many creative, wonderful women.
It will be held at the Crowne Plaza in St Paul. So please head on over to the link and register yourself for 1, 2 or all 3 days. When you do, leave me a comment so I will know you’re attending and we can hook up at some point.
So… come get your creative on and join me!
Daily Creative: One Word
Posted by: | CommentsWe all need some extra clarity and direction once in a while. We all need a clear vision of our life’s mission. 
Here’s today’s simple thought….
What one thing do you really what to be known for?
What one word describes your life and gifting so well that if it was taken away from you… it would shake you at your very core? What is the legacy of your life? Who are you designed to be? What makes you feel complete?
At first, this may seem easier than you think. I suggest taking a note pad and writing down all of the things you think this one word might be. Filter them and let them sit. Go back to it again later. The word is often an adjective. It is usually an action that you are at your core. It is the way you think, what you base your world-view on, what you prioritize everything against. It is the beginning of all your passions and dreams.
So… once you discover what that word truly is…. are you living it? Does this word help clarify and simplify your life, or are you letting the life complicate your word?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Exciting News to Share!
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This news has been in the works since the end of November and I am finally a chance to blog and share the news with you! There is still much in the works and more will be shared as the journey progresses, but I wanted to let you all know the News…
The lease has been signed….
The plans have been done….
Remodeling is underway…. 
Yes… it’s a NEW studio space!
I will be opening up an additional studio space with the talented and energetic Alicia Danzig from Lulu Painting! Our new studio space will be housed in the lower-level of the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis. We are excited to be a part of the close-knit group of businesses in the space. We will each still retain our individual businesses, but we will be sharing space and creative projects with each other. We will each continue to offer our current services, but we will be able to expand our offerings with this new space too!
Some of the exciting things planned for the coming year…
Decorating Workshops: Full Day Retreat-Style Hands-on Workshops for a Small Groups
Boutique Shopping: Vintage, Found, & Custom Pieces Created by Alicia and I
Events & Open Houses: Parties, Invitation-Only Shopping Events & other Special Events
We still have much to do… we are officially in the space, but since it is completely bare-bones and requires major renovation to make it the fantastic workspace & creative studio that we desire it to be. So… we are inviting you along for the journey of transformation!
We will be posting photos of the dungeon-like space as we got it and will give renovation and progress updates as the space takes shape. We hope to be in the space sometime in March and will plan a Grand Opening Event for late spring.
Please subscribe for RRS feeds or email updates if you’d like to follow the progress. We will also be offering some special give-a-ways as the Grand Opening nears.
That’s it for now…
In the coming days, I will post BEFORE photos, current construction, and even the name of the studio!
Thanks for sharing in this latest creative journey with us!
(Lucy photo from networkworld.com)
As the New Year Begins…A Celebration.
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We are Celebrating a New Year and all the new things that are to come!
As you new year begins, what dreams and goals do you have planned for 2011?
What new adventures will you be taking on? Where will you change habits? Where will you stretch and transform yourself?
What parts of your life will you be focusing on?
Most importantly…. what steps or goals do you have planned out to lead you to success?
Changes can quickly get overwhelming if we don’t focus on the small daily steps that become our new routine. Create short routines to keep you focused on your real reasons for change and the everyday moments that make that transformation possible. Create a mission statement for yourself. Post it somewhere you can see it everyday.
Some other tips to keep you on track:
Start a journal: keep track of progress, frustrations, joys, ideas
Share your journey with others: being accountable is important for success
Don’t try to change everything at once: pick several new changes to focus on for each 3-4 month period, implementing more throughout the year, as those goals become routine
Treat yourself: set small rewards for yourself each time you reach a milestone in your journey- it will keep you motivated and reward your efforts
Be gentle with yourself: Don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip-up. We are all human. Re-focus and get back on track
Remember…
The things that don’t come easy or challenge us beyond our comfort zone, are those that are most worth the efforts. Nothing of value comes without some effort. So keep focused and surround yourself with those willing to support your dreams and steps along the way. So go ahead, dream big and remember you are fabulous!
Let us be one source of support for you here on this blog… let us cheer you on and dream big with you.
Share the steps you’ll be taking for 2011 here…
(photo from Southern Accents entertaining)
A Week for Gratitude…
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There are so many things to be thankful for- we live in a country and a time where we have so much more than the rest of the world. Yes, we have struggles and stresses, but in general, we are a very blessed nation.
What are some things that you are grateful for?
I am grateful for things both big and small. I am grateful of course, for my family, for all that we share and that we can spend each day in relative safety and are healthy. I am grateful for my friends, who make me laugh and cry, sometimes over the same thing. I am grateful that my husband still has a job and that he goes to work each day to make a life for us. I am thankful for my wonderful clients and associates so that I too may go to work each day doing what I love.
I am grateful that I have been able to travel to so many places, to see the world and the way people live in each place. I am grateful for books, as I love to read, learn and experience things that I would never have been able to do without them. I am grateful for the moments with someone special that connect our hearts and minds.
I am grateful for my faith in God that sustains me in every situation and gives my life eternal value. I am grateful that I am able to help others with my own gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
I am grateful for the many simple pleasures of each day, including sitting down to dinner with my family, taking care of our home, and the managing of our household. For without those simple tasks, it would mean we wouldn’t have a family to make a home for.
Gratitude starts in our hearts- it’s not just “oh, that makes me feel good so I am happy for it”, but a genuine love for something that is in our lives.
What are you grateful for deep down in your heart that makes your live and day better?
Please share your gratitude for the things in your life in the comments below…
Have a blessed Thanksgiving week and a very full heart.
