Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Shop's Open

Finally opened up shop last night. I have lots more to list, but will have to do it as time permits. I'd love for you to stop in! Click here or click the link in my sidebar for a visit.

So why am i doing this? I wonder about that. I stress myself out sometimes. But there are a few reasons:

a) I'm a bit paranoid about the next four years with an absentee student husband and empty time on my hands. Projects are good company late at night.

b) I have this part of me that goes kookoo if i don't feel like I've got a project or like I'm doing something tangible with my free time.

c) I'm on a quest to find my thing. I should know what my thing is by now. But I'm still trying to figure that out and I guess I'm doing that by trying lots of things to see what sticks.

d) I want to be able to make something I think is beautiful and have someone else enjoy it too. Do we all have some innate desire to do something like that?

So that's as far as I can figure why I'm doing this. I like that it can be at my own pace, meaning some nap times and some night times. I like that I can express myself a little bit outside of my mom role. I hope I can organize things in such a way that I will stop staying up late and get things in a nice flow. And I hope you're all basking in self-discovery and fulfillment!

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Very cute!! Love the shop!

Wendy said...

I want to buy everything in your shop!!! Looks great sis :)

Star said...

Ha, I'm your first customer! I love it all, I'm sure it will go fast. Hurry and relist those clippies. I'll have to show you what I've been working on for my shop if I ever get my act together.

edith said...

All your reasons are why I should do crafty things. I have been enjoying building this bookshelf thing. But since Casey's dad cut it all out for me, it's really like putting together a kit. I admire your creativity.

edith said...

All your reasons are why I should do crafty things. I have been enjoying building this bookshelf thing. But since Casey's dad cut it all out for me, it's really like putting together a kit. I admire your creativity.

victoria said...

I do a lot of staring at the walls and other shallow contemplating in my free moments. Great stuff and good job creating.

Alyson said...

They're beautiful! Everything looks so great! I could definately see this being your 'thing' for a long time! So creative!

Melynn said...

Hey there! Cute shop. I am going to have to order some of those clips just as soon as I have a baby with some hair. So cute Kate! I am so impressed.

Lori said...

that's great Kate! i'm excited for you!

Teacher Mama said...

Wow Kate! Now all I need is a girl. I have lots of friends with them. I'll pass your info along.