And it feels so good. 
I have to be involved with creativity of some kind or else life seems so dull. Whether it be enjoying others creativity or engaged in my own. Some days I'm just an Instagram junkie - scrolling for inspiration. Other days I loose all track of time in the workroom - just me and my boxes. I have had three blanks done for some time and have finally completed one; and, I love it. A little peacock moment - I think each one is better than the last.
Now on to the hard part - marketing. I simply must get geared up to start making sales in earnest.

wish me luck.

We are all caught up right now with end of year preparations - family events, functions, travel plans and even year-end taxes. So, what am I doing? Looking for a new house.

Why do I do these things to myself? Trying to start a business while being thwarted at nearly every turn, out of work (admittedly - voluntarily) and now trying to move. Yes, I am out of my mind.

So, back to the why.
Well, I'm an incurable optimist. I know the world has better things in store for me, only I have to make them happen. I fumble through; but, somehow things always turn out in the end. I can see a future where I can do as I like with my home (without approvals from associations or board members who don't like me). I future where I can make things and people will buy them because they love them as much as I do. I situation where I am making friends far and wide and we are a community of AWESOMENESS. Makers and those who 'make it happen'. Craftsmen and Artists and Interior Designers who only want to make people happy and the world more beautiful.

Pipe Dream? Maybe.

But I can feel a change coming. A shift in sensibilities. Back to things visceral and tangible.

I found this article at HuffPost. Lets hope its true.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/camilla-pistilli/do-artisan-pieces-add-val_b_9052690.html?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003

Hello world and welcome to mine.

I am embarking on a journey to find the most unique home accessories the artisan world has to offer. The best of Etsy, Ebay, Amazon and beyond. I will focus on the most delectable, the most artisan and the most unique. Why? because that is what I love too. Its what I create myself. Visit my website www.emberstudiodesign.com to see the latest.
As much as it pains me, I know that boxes aren't for everyone or every decor (although I could probably find an argument to the contrary).

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-Ellen