Buy You, For You
tooling around: unlikely adventures require unlikely tools
I just watched a movie. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. Mind: blown. Let’s take this little bit o’ script referring to a wooden cube Mr. Magorium gifted Mahoney, the young, “stuck” manager of his wonder emporium. Mr. Magorium: That’s why I gave you the Congreve Cube. Molly Mahoney: But it just [...]
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Janice Bear designs unique garters (for offbeat brides, burlesque, Tuesdays…) because she believes everything you wear should be a reflection of you – right down to your underpinnings. To learn more about what she does and why she does it, please visit her blog.
Piece by piece
Making art and making a living. Lots of folks here on Scoutie Girl and elsewhere have plenty of goodness to share on the topic. My angle: I agree with Lewis Hyde – author of The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World – that artists (and other folks with gifts to give to [...]
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Compelled by the cry of the Song of Songs, “Let me hear you!” Minna Bromberg is a voicefinder, songwriter, and rabbi who uses the tools of singing, songwriting, and whatever else she needs to help people find their truest voices. Her innovative techniques allow you to embody the wholeness that is yours to bring to the world. Also, she can help you sing better. If you are ready to find your most authentic voice (physically, metaphorically, and beyond) you can find Minna on her website or as @minnabromberg on Twitter.
art to inspire: sometimes it just takes one
Last week, I was catching up on a friend’s blog and she mentioned that a buddy of hers, Megan Gilger, had just opened up a new print shop. So of course, I headed over to check it out and immediately feel in love with darn near every print in Megan’s shop. Those are a few of [...]
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Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.
a not quite mid-year review
“I can’t believe it’s already May!” I heard that a lot last week. It does seem like this year is flying by. Is it that I’m having fun? Or does time actually pass more quickly as you age each year? It got me thinking about the year so far, and remembering November and December of [...]
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A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
artist or artiste? it’s all in the money…
…or is it? Since attending The Art of Earning Live in February, I have been very aware that I need to change my prices (go higher) and attitude towards money – both in earning it and spending it. We have been taught in our culture that money is what we must strive for, and it [...]
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Gwyn Michael is an artist armed with a camera, Photoshop, some painting supplies, and a discerning eye. She is passionate about creating images that teach us to view the world differently or more deeply. To learn more about Gwyn, her inspirational art, and her passion for creative living, visit her website and blog. Gwyn frequently gives mini tutorials on Photoshop and offers creative challenges on her blog.
