Notes from the studio

I always thought of myself as a Wednesday in a world of Amanda’s at Camp Chippewa. But I’d never be bold enough to burn it down to make a point. I’ve never fit in. Not at school, not in college,…

I’m really burned out, my friend. Since January, my life has felt like a rollercoaster ride. And not the fun kind. I don’t even like rollercoasters. It doesn’t matter if they’re real or emotional ones. I’m not fond of the…

Hello Friends! Does the current state of the world feel strange to you? Maybe even stressful? I know it does to me, especially when considering my never-ending teeth grinding, a big sign that I’m feeling anxious. Aside from sitting behind…

You just purchased your first sewing machine, and you want to sew all the things. But before you start cutting your fabric, here are some sewing tips for beginners that will make your experience more pleasant. Is there a difference…

I have a confession to make. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve barely meditated. I tried 21-day challenges here and there. I couldn’t finish them. I had a perfect daily meditation streak during 2019. I even went to a…

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I made a new cat during the week. One-eyed Cats need love, too! I’ll be adding it to the shop as soon as I get it dressed up. 😊

When I started my business, a coach told me to be on every social media platform, even on reasonably new ones, to secure my business name. So I did. I signed up on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. It was…

Hey Friend! I’d love to tell you that I went on a trip to the mountains of Nepal or to wrestle an Anaconda in the Amazonas. But the truth is, I don’t like snakes, much less the ones that could…