Archive for February, 2011
I’ll keep this one short because I am running out the door to run some errands, but I wanted to make sure I stopped in with a few quick links of inspiration before I leave for the weekend. Here are my favorites…
-Tara’s take aways from the Etsy symposium (in photos + tweets).
-After this post about red velvet cupcakes, many of you mentioned that you love cheesecake. And I do too! So, here’s a yum-yum recipe from pns reader Elizabeth of Please Note for a very serious + delicious cheesecake (with strawberries on top). Looks so good!
-Starting an Etsy shop from the bottom up from Handmadeology.
-If you love jewelry and all things modern, be sure to enter the Nancy Nelson urban chic earrings giveaway right here on pns.
-That amazing cat photo (yes its a photo) above is from Andrew B Myers (which I found via Booooooom). You should really check out Andrew’s portfolio. It’s pretty awesome.
Have a great weekend everyone!
When reading to my little lady, we most enjoy the books full of colorful creatures in far off lands. The works of Amsterdam local Rinske Dekker are reminiscent of these childrens story oddities. Rins is stocked with vivid illustrations on small, found wood pieces, like the fantastical Fingerpuppet. Perhaps some of her imaginings will find their way onto your shelves and into your stories.
Visit Rins on Etsy to view the entire collection.
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Post written by Rachel Anne Williams. Rachel is a 20-something wife and mother of one, who enjoys making things for her embroidery and tiny handmade goodies shop called Goose and Trisser.You can visit Rachel on her blog here.
I haven’t been posting daily favorites too much in the last month or two because I am trying to cut down a tiny bit on the number of posts I write each day, so as not to overwhelm you with inspiration. BUT I love today’s DF’s so much, I just HAD TO share a little somethin’ somethin’…
4. Cowl Scarf
For four more daily favorites not seen here in the mini-round-up, click here to visit the exhibition site.
I am almost tired of mentioning how much I love necklaces in this blog. But just in case you’ve some how missed my other hundred posts on the subject, here’s another. And this one is SO GOOD!
The Blue Balloon features not only necklaces, but nostalgic, vintage-inspired jewelry of all kinds, that just might make you go a little crazy with delight. Get your credit card ready ladies. This shop is seriously A-mazing. Each piece (rings, necklaces, earrings, lockets) is designed by Milwaukee artisan Marie Bee with effortless style in mind. Lovin’ every single piece.
Discount Code: Enter coupon code ‘pns15′ at checkout to receive 15% off at The Blue Balloon.
Visit The Blue Balloon on Etsy now to use your 15% off discount.
So, yesterday I launched Track This! (a goal creation and tracking guide), and so far I’ve been getting an amazing response. Lots of love and support (thank you to everyone who has purchased the workbook and/or sent me lovely messages via twitter and email).
Track This! is packed with 33 pages of actionable worksheets, charts, and questions designed to help you figure out what your true (and very specific) goals are when it comes to your business, and how to stay on track and accomplish those goals once they are set. More details here.
But if you are still deciding whether this workbook is right for you, I have this 10 minute sneak peek video above that gives an in-depth description of what can be found inside the guide AND I even show parts of the actual workbook in the video. So, be sure to check it out.
To get your business on track for future success, click here.
After a invigorating look at the color orange, this week’s Interior Obsessions with FormFire Glassworks shifts gears again, returning to the realm of furniture, specifically the ottoman or its more deconstructed sister, the pouf. I also tend to put any upholstered bench into this category, basically anything that has no back and is a (relatively) soft surface. The advantage of using this type of piece in your living space is twofold: it can be a multipurpose piece, used either for seating or as a table-like surface, and it doesn’t block the line of sight. It is the perfect piece to use when you want to add seating in front of a floor to ceiling glass area, or between two areas open to each other, where you want to look past the ottoman to see the rest of the seating area without being blocked by a seatback. Add a tray, and you have a hard surface to use to display your favorite accessories!
The ottoman or upholstered bench comes in many sizes, from a simple cube that seats one to a full-length daybed, and all sizes in between. It can be solid all the way to the ground, or have thin legs that give it a very light profile. It can be topped in leather, fabric or natural reeds. The frame can be wood or metal – there are tons of choices! The piece that is typically called a pouf serves the same purpose, but lacks internal structure, being basically a large floor pillow that owes its structure to its filling and to careful upholstery construction. This type of furniture is not just limited to the living spaces of your home, either. They can be used to create an eclectic dining table seating, add some softer horizontal surface to the end of the bed, or even provide a quick seating area in the bathroom for a spa-like feel. Because they are lower and smaller than a sofa, they are also a great way to introduce a shot of color into a room without relying on accessories for all your non-neutrals. They can be easily shifted from location to location, and make some great alternate seating for entertaining.
(above) Open Bench in front of Glass
Daybed with Fireplace + Ottoman as Coffee Table
Modernist Ottoman allows for View
Upholstered Bench in Green + Multiple Cubes add Color
UPDATED with sneak peek video on 2/17: It’s been a long time coming…And I am thrilled to announce that Track This! Creating and Tracking your Business Goals over the next Year workbook is now available for purchase. This is my first digital product and I’ve put a lot of time and effort into this little baby. So, I am quite proud.
I’ve personally found with my own business, that biz owners (and small business owners especially) need to set very specific goals in order to succeed with their business and begin crossing these accomplished goals and tasks off of their list.
So, I’ve created this affordable 33 page workbook to help you get on track and stay on track not just this year, but forever. Yep, forever. You can use this goal workbook year after year, not just in 2011. It’s set up almost like a mini coaching session, but in workbook form. So, if you need a swift kick in the booty for your small business, this workbook is for you.
Here’s a sneak peek video that takes you through the inside of the guide…
Track This! is packed with actionable worksheets, charts, and questions designed to help you figure out what your true (and very specific) goals are when it comes to your business, and how to stay on track and accomplish those goals once they are set.
With the Track This! workbook, you will be able to easily…
- - create a personal goal brainstorming map
- - determine your true goals (monetary and non-monetary)
- - create action plans for those goals
- - set up monthly goal sheets, so you can stay on track
- - stay on top of your financial year in review
- - create rewards and incentives for completing your goals on time
- - manage your to-do lists
- - and a whole lot more
Get more details on Track This! now or purchase the workbook here.
