Skyline Fever sneak peek >>>

A little sneaky peeky at the new Skyline Fever shirts about to hit the shop.  Ive been excited about these tops since we got them almost 2 months ago!  We finally got a small batch done.  Its taking longer than usual to get certain things done these days, but that is okay.  I love the short wide loose crop of these tees b/c you can wear them over anything!  I cant wait to layer them over thermals this winter.  And of course, the tee pee is one of my personal favorite designs...


Today was awesome.  I started off in a funk, and then told myself this morning to get out of said funk.  And it worked!  I went into my studio, made a HUGE mess on the floor (and half of the house)... and made some of my favorite pieces of ALL TIME.  I made things I have dreamt about for a while now, and it just finally poured out.  I love love love when that happens.  Its not a feeling you get everyday as an artist.  For me, when I get this feeling, my heart starts racing, my mind is racing, I want to listen to loud music (I chose The White Stripes first self titled album on full volume), and if I talk to someone, its most likely going to be ninety miles an hour.  It is an awesome feeling, that usually only lasts a few hours b/c that is just about all a body can handle.  It was wonderful.  Unfortunately I had to stop to go to the post office, and by the time I returned, it was gone.  But, I have some amazing soul work to be shown for it, and I cant wait to share!  

Oh, and since the last treasuries I shared, I have made two more.  From Dusk Till Dawn and Ombre.

p.s.  giveaway winners should be announced tomorrow :)  xo.

PEACE,
Laura

Just a few thoughts




Fake tears. Thats what I feel right now. Do you ever feel down or frustrated about a situation and you just want to cry, but you cant. Thats how I feel today.

I love my work, I love my creative freedom, I love pretty much everything about my job, the long days, all of it. But every so often, when you run your own business, you stumble across points where you have to make decisions that are hard, and learn to stand up for yourself. Choices that will lead your business in a certain direction, either personal and ethical, or running other people down just so you can do it all and be on top. I personally choice the first. The older I get, and the more I learn about my own work and creativity, the more I realize what I was meant to do, and in what ways. Always, in business, I take it personal first. If any of you have seen Youve Got Mail, you know when Meg Ryan is all upset about Tom Hanks always saying, 'its not personal, its business', and then she finally says, 'anything that's worth anything, ought to begin with being personal'... I have always loved that line, and believe it to be so true. (and yes, maybe Ive seen that movie too many times) :) But to me, part of my business is building personal relationships with my customers, and my fellow artisans. I love knowing little details of where my things are being shipped to, to me that makes it that much more special. And I have made so many wonderful friends along the way.

I am just ranting a bit, I guess also doing alot of thinking about my beliefs that back up what I do. I believe in the beauty of the creative process. I do agree that we all as artists inspire each other, and pull inspiration from each other, but I believe in being true to yourself. I believe in personal and spiritual growth through what you are doing. I believe your soul must speak when you are creating something, or it is not truly what you should be doing. I believe in not doing what others do just because you think you can make some money doing it. I believe in everything my mom taught me. And from the strength of my father, I am learning to stand up when I need to, the my mother never could.

To all of my artist and crafting friends out there, always be true to yourself. No matter what.

PEACE,
Laura