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A Welcome Letter for October
When the things you love threaten to burn you out. PLUS 9 things I'm looking forward to this month.
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Designing the Sewing Shed, Part 2
Here's a tour of my backyard sewing shed – how I organized, decorated, and use it today.
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Capturing Memories Can Fuel Your Imagination
6 strategies I use to archive my thoughts and spark creative ideas.
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Getting Back in the Saddle
How I recapture momentum after a hiatus.
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Designing the Sewing Shed, Part 1
How I built a creative space in my backyard, and what I'm doing with it.
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Getting Close Enough to See
PLUS: some floral-themed links for spring
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Measure Effort, Not Outcome
How to use the magic of active questions to focus on what really matters to you.
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How It All Began
How a fabric store changed the course of my life over 2 decades ago.
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Creativity Depends on Emotional Management
90% of the work is dealing with our psyche telling us not to do it.
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Space to Create
On the need for both prospect and refuge.
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Some Winter Recommendations
A few seasonal recommendations for winter, while my ipad heals.
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Feeding Yourself with Delight
Sometimes slowing down is not the move.
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