Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Shopping for the Green

Just a few days ago was my fantastic holiday open house with "Pastries, Pinot & the Pink Tree."  I am so thrilled that so many of you were able to make it and share a drink and some good times with us.  Before I share more about the party, I have to pass along some recent work to all of you.


Since we now find ourselves at holiday shopping time, I want to make sure you check out one of my incredible clients based in Lakeland, Florida.  Kristin's company, down2earth, sells earth-friendly products and gifts (and I just love the  bri01_rainbowtagua_weboriginal.jpg
Tagua Rainbow Necklace , by the way--hint, hint).  Kristin's logo was so much fun to create with her vision and I wanted to make sure all of you get to see it as well as check out her great store at www.down2earthstore.com.

Happy shopping!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Zombies, awake

In many ways I feel like I am coming to you back from the dead, and, I guess, in many ways I am. I was swined and have managed to survive H1N1. I guess I don't need to fret about the vaccination any more, that's for sure. It was a miserable, long road to go, but I'm almost back to full energy and brainpower.

It feels invigorating to be back and among the living again. I am feeling refreshed with some fun, new projects and clients who have been patient enough to wait for me until I was no longer contagious and coughing all over my keyboard.

People talk to me all the time about my company name, aha creative, and it's really funny how everyone has such a unique take on their own "aha" capabilities. I love hearing about "aha" moments and how creativity and inspiration affect us all, even those who claim total lack of imagination. A friend just shared with me a wonderful article about how brilliant ideas come to be. This article is spot-on, in my humble opinion. Sometimes creativity comes in a flash, but, more often, it comes after much absorption, research, analyzation and idea-swirling. All those concepts and visualizations need time to brew and ripen. A fine wine or beer can't be made in a day, and, most of the time, creative ideas and inspiration require a process of fermentation and then they can come out and play.

Enjoy the article, and thank Joy for sharing it with all of us (I'm so glad I have a friend who regularly reads SmartMoney Magazine). SmartMoney-"Finding Your Next 'Eureka' Moment"
I will be back much sooner for my next posting!