What I saw today #2

This photo is beautiful to me because the trees look like they are just enjoying a wonderful day.

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Visual Inspiration

Concreteloop just did a feature on Ernie Barnes who passed away a few days ago. I wanted to say Rest In Peace and also link to the feature here. I also wanted to post one of his works of art as visual inspiration today.

You can purchase the artwork here.
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Playing in the Shop today: Celia Cruz

Originals: Celia Cruz

What I saw today #1

I am starting a new visual series to show everyone what I see everyday that inspires me in my daily walk, drive to take the kids to school and just what I encounter. The photograph above is one of my favorite views when driving around Atlanta. It makes me catch my breath every time.

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Mommy and Me event this Saturday at Bella Cucina Artful Food

Bella Cucina Artful Food
The Sweet Honey House, Atlanta Craft Mafia and
The Paisley Umbrella Vendors
Invite you to a MOMMY AND ME,
Cooking demo, Paint Session and Shopping-vendors on site with creative gifts just in time for Mother’s Day!
Saturday, May 2nd
12-4:00 p.m.
Bella Cucina Artful Food
Virginia Highlands location
1050 North Higland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 347-6476
www.bellacucina.com


Creative-Paint a plate Mom and Me plate from The Sweet Honey House, HANDMADE GIFTS ARE PERFECT FOR GIVING!
Pieces will be shipped anywhere in the US.

Playing in the Shop Today: Voyage to India by India.Arie

Voyage to India

Make sure your house is in order...

As many of my current and past customers know by this time in the year I would have normally done at least 5-6 shows by now. However as the title states I have been working on making sure my house is in order, which simply means ensuring that I am doing what is good from MY business not someone else's. Sometimes as small business owners we tend to be swayed by someone who states I can help you take your business to the next level.

Only you can take your business to the next level with the right amount of planning and preparation. It does not happen overnight but as you take each step you understand that there isn't a big BREAK overnight, it takes years to build a customer base ( and keep it)as well as build good publicity (and keep it). I have friends who have been nationally recognized for their respective businesses and friends who have yet to post products to their etsy page both sets are singing the same tune "when will this really turn a profit?"

I don't know the answer to that question, what I do know for sure as the quote states below if you don't know what you stand for in your business you will fall for anything and be lead off track everytime.

Enjoy Miriam Makeba (watch her do her thing boy I love it) and stay strong.

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Visual and Written Inspiration

photo from Life Archives

“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
Malcolm X quote

Playing in the Shop Today: Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba

Playing in the Shop: Chrisette Michelle Epiphany

Epiphany Sampler

Whew!! See what happened was.....

I have been preparing for two proms as well as SAT preparation for my daughter as well. See pics above as photographic evidence of my hard work :). I know my redesign is taking a loooong time however it is really my fault as I am responsible for writing new copy for the website as well as the blog. Soooo now that I have the most important to do items off my list I can concentrate on website copy (which isn't very fun).

Please enjoy the pics.

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Visual and Written Inspiration

photo from Wine on The Keyboard


“I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.”
Muhammad Ali