Anyone still checking in here??? Wow, where to even begin after such a long time between posts…I have had so much I’ve wanted to blog about since my last post and I think if I waited till I have time to blog about all of it it’d never happen so I guess I’ll just jump in with random bits and I’ll try to catch up with more frequent posts over the next week.
Balance…struggling to find it. Think I’m getting closer…finally.
What I’ve been keeping busy with…designing blogs. Here’s a few links to some recent projects:
Bella Pink, Mariah M Photography, and most recently Maegan’s Confessions of a Scrapaholic and family blogs.
I have 2 others that should be finished this evening and 4 more that are in various stages as well as a website design that I think I’ll be taking on for a very exciting client. I also had the opportunity to work with Tara on the design for her new Wriskey logo (wish I could share but she’s got an exciting unveiling planned soon). :) She’s got some REALLY fun marketing items that we’ll be working on soon too. Busy busy but I’m loving it. The people I’ve met over the past month have been amazing to work with and I’m so excited to be doing something that I enjoy and actually making a bit of extra (read just enough) money to pay the bills. :)
Okay, lots more to blog about the new design endeavors but that’s one of about a bazillion topics floating around in my head for the past month and I’d like to cover at least a few of them in this post so back to the design stuff later. :)
Sooo, apparently I’m a…
My sweet sweet friend Nancy listed me on her blog as a rockin’ girl blogger. Right back at ya Nancy. :) She’s one of the absolute sweetest most generous women I know. And an incredibly talented designer ta-boot. Thank you Nancy, you made my day. :)
So now I’m supposed to name my list of ‘rockin’ girl bloggers’ which is nearly impossible for me to do. If you saw my bloglines list you’d understand why. So I think I’m gonna try and be kinda random here.
Shabby Miss Jenn - because I totally owe my crazy fun new designing career to her little referral to Tara a month or so ago. She’s always incredibly supportive and just crazy sweet. Love her to pieces.
Okay, is it just me or are there certain blogs where you’re just too intimidated to post comments on? Well, here’s a couple on my list.
Melody’s Sofa - She makes me so thankful for the ‘keep new’ check box in bloglines. I think I have 10 or more posts saved to go back and read now and then. Most recent posts added are this one (going to try doing this challenge tomorrow or wednesday) and this one. I wish I could just copy and paste the whole thing on my blog for everyone to read. Truly inspiring.
Red Shoe’s Blog - this one I’ve recently started commenting on and I’m so glad I did. Catharine is not at all as intimidating as I thought. LOL She’s completely sweet and has even posted flattering comments here on my blog. Totally makes my day. :) She has the most amazing store and it’s right here in Michigan so I’ve been holding off ordering online in hopes that soon I’ll be able to shop there in person. First thing on my list…a little red fairy door. Is that whimsical or what?! :)
Brianna Graham - I honestly didn’t think we had any photographers this stinkin’ cool in Michigan, let alone right in Grand Rapids. She’s got a new website that’s just gorgeous and is selling out workshops left and right. Attending one is on my ever-growing wishlist. It’s another spendy item so I’ve gotta decide if it’s right before or right after the tiffany blue bike. I think they’re both pushed out to spring at this point so I’ve got some time to save my pennies. :)
Shabby Juls - A dear friend that I’ve gotten to know just this past year and I’m so thankful for her. Some of my favorite rockin’ posts from her blog…this recent one - definitely gave me a different and much needed new perspective on life right now, and is this not the coolest table you’ve ever seen?! And how ’bout this fun retro bike that her DH restored? She’s also started selling some gorgeous hand painted items in her new etsy shop.
Okay, gotta run. I wish I had time for more but if I don’t post this now it’ll sit in my drafts folder for another month. I promise to be back soon with pics and lots more links. Still on the list of things to blog about…
- a new balanced to-do list
- eating healthier - I’ve gotta share my latest favorite meal to make (yes I do make stuff…occasionally)
- movie and music reviews
- Pixel update
- lots of thoughts lately on the amazing friends that I’ve been blessed with. Goofy video and picture mail to share that made me smile. Super sweet real mail that I’ve received. I don’t know what I’d do without them and it’s about time I dedicate an entire post to the subject of friends. :)
That’s just a few of the things still knockin’ around inside my head so hopefully you’ll come back. Off to hang out with one of those dear friends and do some sewing tonight. Maybe I’ll be able to add a new bag or two to the next blog post too. :)
Thanks so much for the e-mails and comments checkin’ in. I won’t be such a stranger from now on. :)
katelyn says:
hey shawny!! glad to see your post.. i love all of your new designs. its one thing to see them in progress via HELLO, and another to see the finished product. keep on keeping on!
August 27th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Maegan says:
Your designs are fabulous Shawn! I was having great fun looking at your other work. I must say though, mine is my favorite. ;)
August 27th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Candy says:
yahoo! So happy to see you post! I’ve been hoping that everything was well and you were just happily working! :o) Can’t wait to see all your fun blog makeovers!!! :o)
August 27th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Shabby Miss Jenn says:
OH wooo hooo on the rockin’ buz of yours! I love you ooodles girleee!
xoxox
August 27th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
nicki says:
So good to finally hear from you!!!
I have been asking Jill about you!! :-)
August 27th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Jenn says:
Welcome back Shawn! I have missed your blogs :O)
August 27th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
shabbyjuls says:
I loooove all your design work, but you already know that!!!! So excited about all of your projects……you are the best!!!! Love ya!!
August 27th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
kari says:
I’m so happy to see a post from you! Been thinking about you!
And… love seeing all the fun projects you have gotten for yourself! your creativity is perfect for all this! go shawny!
August 27th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Cathy Pascual says:
hey shawn!
just saw meagan’s blog! It looks awesome!
I am really considering getting a blog makeover too….
and welcome back :)
August 27th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
melissa says:
definately need to catch me up w/ a pixel update.. i have to see what belle’s girlie counterparts are up to!!
August 28th, 2007 at 12:09 am
lisa (momy4him) says:
welcome back! so glad to see a post from you!
August 28th, 2007 at 2:37 am
Tara says:
Shawn you are amazingly talented and I am so happy we connected through Shabby Miss Jenn, you have been an incredible godsend and have sprinkled and dazzled our blogs with your magical blog wand! Can’t wait to work with you on our other little projects! xo
August 28th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Amanda says:
Glad you’re ok:) Sounds like you have all kinds of fun things in the works!!
August 28th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Kimberly says:
Welcome Back! I can’t tell you how often I check my bloglines hoping for something new. I have even just gone to your blog in case bloglines missed something. Glad to see you do something with your own blog!
I haven’t had a chance to check out all your links, but I must say that I am soooo glad that I checked out Shabby Juls recent post. How awesome it is that God not only spoke to her, but He knew that you would also need to hear that. I’m gonna have to post on Shabby Juls blog to let her know that how cool that is that she allowed God to use her in that way. She could have simply scrapped that page and kept it to herself. God is so good!
August 28th, 2007 at 8:52 am
katelyn says:
i can bring the dress.. and you’ll have to wait for the chair when you come visit ME! we can take it to the beach! we need to hurry and figure this thing out when both of our schedules calm down.. but will they ever?
August 28th, 2007 at 10:09 am
Donna says:
WELCOME BACK!!!
So… Glad to see you back and posting.
I went to see Meagan’s blog… Awesome job!
August 28th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
chris jenkins says:
fantastic job on the designs!
thanks for sharing those blogs and linking them - i will have to check them out - i do agree, Brianna Graham is amazing!
August 28th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Kim (OliveJuice) says:
That’s it, I can’t take it!! I’m sending an email right now!! :)
August 29th, 2007 at 1:12 am
jayne says:
I am officially one shoe “text” behind….I have yet to send me “rockin’ the heels” in the yard all day! :D
August 30th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Courtney DeLaura says:
yippee a blog post.
I am so inspired by you!!!
I still want you to teach me a few
of the digi ropes :)
Court
August 31st, 2007 at 7:34 am
Me says:
testing comments
October 8th, 2007 at 7:00 pm