Monthly Archives: November 2010

A Keyword Story

Krakow, Poland Window sill Open Hotel room Reflection One person Young woman Candid Sitting Looking out Daydreaming Solitude Pensive Lonely Travel

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Thawing

For folks who live in the Calgary area, this post might seem like old news or something you’d rather ignore than admit. As Calgarians we do indeed choose to live in a place that can easily get down to -35 … Continue reading

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To you, from me: packaging made pretty

In preparation for my first upcoming craft show and in planning my future Etsy shop, I have been spending time considering packaging and branding. Part of the branding work has been done for me with the logo design that my … Continue reading

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Counting up…

… and counting down. After spending so many evenings and weekends crafting away, I decided it was probably a good idea to take a quick inventory of completed items. Not only that, but I needed to take a conscious moment … Continue reading

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A Keyword Story

Krakow, Poland Wawel Castle Cobblestone Doorway Architectural detail Nobody Outdoors History Travel Inaccessible Barrier Separation Isolation

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I’m a sewing “machine”

I took a break from the crochet craziness and sat myself down in front of the sewing machine for the first time in months. Along with the scarflettes, I’ve been anxious to make some other items to sell at the … Continue reading

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A Keyword Story

Krakow, Poland Rynek Główny Market square Market stall Gingerbread Cookies Wrapped Traditional Merchandise Selling Outdoors Hanging Displaying Festive Abundance Travel

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Keywording life

When people ask me where I work, I usually just tell them I work for a stock photography company, omit the name, and watch the quizzical look on their face. I quickly explain that our company sells images for use … Continue reading

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The fashionably late Ms. Rosemary

Well folks, she finally made an appearance. The herb garden is now home to a single sprout of rosemary! Oh, happy day! The rest of the herbs are doing well, although the oregano seems to be struggling a bit. I … Continue reading

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What I did with the extra hour

The time changed here on Sunday. We set the clocks back one hour and like most people I technically spent my extra hour sleeping. I needed the extra bit of sleep after quite a full crafty Saturday. Although the morning … Continue reading

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