small sweet steps

Busy Week Ahead!

This is going to be a busy, crazy, emotional week for me. It is my last week of work before I transition to my freelance position. I am so looking forward to my new schedule but the change is a bittersweet one. I will miss my wonderful, extremely talented friends at work. I have been blessed to form some powerful, meaningful friendships and will miss seeing their beautiful faces everyday. I have a lot of work to complete before I go, so it will be a crazy week!

On top of that, my poor little mom has to have surgery on Tuesday to repair 3 blocked arteries. Ugh! I am trying not to think about it too much, it is way too emotional. My poor momma does not like hospitals and is anxiety ridden.

So, I will be in and out this week. What kind of week do you have planned? How was your Halloween? Things have been so crazy around here I feel like I totally missed Halloween! Bummer. 

Small Sweet Step: Job Transition

Finally, my big news. I decided to leave my job. It was not an easy decision. The truth of the matter is that it just became too difficult for me physically and emotionally. My health challenges were the motivating factor in this decision. I just can't work a 9-5 job anymore. I can't sit behind a computer all day. It's just too hard.

I will now be freelancing and have been lucky enough to line up some regular work. I am pretty scared about this move because I am giving up the security of a reliable job with a steady paycheck but am gaining the freedom I have so desperately been wanting.

This transition will give me more time to take better care of myself and will also give me more free time to pursue my dreams of creating my own art to share with you. These last couple of weeks have been pretty crazy. It is amazing how the Universe works. I had honestly reached my limit, I didn't know how I was going to keep going the way I was going. This feeling of anguish and desperation lead me to make a phone call that changed everything. The day started out dark and sort of hopeless and by mid-afternoon my entire situation/life had changed. I had a job offer that although scary, presented exactly what I had been wishing for. All I had to do was take the leap and stare fear in the face. I made the decision to follow my heart and take the risk for my highest good. Do you believe in manifesting? I do. This situation is EXACTLY what I have been wishing for.

That said, I have a difficult road ahead of me. I need to have a backup plan in case I lose this freelance work. I would be in serious financial trouble if I did. It is my number one priority to make my clients very happy. I must also try to heal myself... I think I can with the proper nurturing and care. Last but by no means least, this is my opportunity to grow creatively. I have just started with my art and I have BIG plans! But first, for now, I am just going to play.

So, that is my big news. I am now a freelance designer ( well, in two weeks I will be.) I sacrificed security for freedom for the first time in my entire life! One more small sweet step on my journey to finding happiness and my true purpose.

I hope that you join me for the ride!

hugs to you, my friends.

Sorry, No News Today

I am so sorry to lead you on, it was not my intention. I thought I was going to be able to share my news with you today but was not able to finalize some things. Please forgive me and give me a couple more days. I am totally bummed out because my news doesn't seem real to me because I haven't been able to share it with you yet. So many changes are coming...

Dear Friends

Breathe deeply, follow your intuition, take chances, dream big, reach high, set your intentions, do the work, believe in yourself, nurture and be kind to yourself, love big, never hate, be open to all possibilites, trust, keep hope in your heart and have a great weekend.

I have more news to share with you on Monday.

Design*Sponge Event at Terrain

I just signed up for an event to meet Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge at Terrain in Glen Mills, PA. on Nov. 13th. We will be crafting a DIY project and participate in a Q&A discussion about the new Design*Sponge book. This will be my first visit to Terrain, I can't wait. If you live in the area come and hang out with me!

 

Image via Design*Sponge,

Terrain, and Inn Brooklyn

 

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Logo Design: Thank you!

Thank you all for your help with my logo design. It was vey close almost a three way tie and these are the finalists. I hope to have my new website up soon and will reveal the final design then! Decisions, decisions....

 

Logo Design: More Choices

Thank you for your feedback about my logo. Here are some more choices, what do you think? What number is your favorite or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!!!!!

 

Small Sweet Steps: Logo Design

Happy Monday friends. Things have been crazy around here. First, I would like to thank you all for your comments about my new dinnerware pattern. I am blessed to have wonderful blog friends like you. Your encouragement and support keep me moving forward and carry me closer to my dreams.

My life is in transition right now, I am taking some steps to simplify things and take better care of myself. I am still ironing out some details but will share my news with you soon. For now, I am trying to cross some things off of my list. I am working on designing a new website, the one I have now is very limited in it's templates and functions. I am also trying to develop a better logo. I would love your feedback.

This is what I have so far. I loved it yesterday but am not sure about it now. Should the whole logo be in script? I kind of like the san serif "yan" but is it wierd? Help a sista out! What do you think?

 

 

Floral Fusion by Stephanie Ryan for Lenox

The big reveal! I am so excited to show you my new dinnerware pattern Floral Fusion for Lenox. It is bold, fresh and a lot of fun. The photo's didn't turn out that great, sorry about that. What do you think? It is available in two colorways and has fun figural shapes to coordinate with them. Somebody pinch me! I still can't believe it.

And the best part is...

This is where it started.

 

When it Rains it Pours and a Surprise.

Well, on top of everything else that has been going on, I now have a cold!

The good news is I am on the mend and have some fun news to share with you....

on Friday! Sorry to tease you. I will give you a hint though.

I will share my news with you after I attend the New York Tabletop Show on Thursday.