“I don’t know where I’m goin’ but I sure know where I’ve been hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday. An’ I’ve made up my mind, I ain’t wasting no more time but here I go again, here I go again.” -Proverb by Whitesnake Last week I spent a lot of time thinking about my decision […]
Inspiration
Southeastern Wisconsin’s Best Places for Holiday Shopping
Yes, it’s about that time! Here is a list of events where you can buy local, handmade gifts for your loved ones. Is there anything better? The Crafty Fair – Sunday, November 13 The Crafty Fair, held at the Goodman Community Center in Madison will feature 35 artists creating all sorts of handmade goodness including: jewelry, […]
Best Excuse for Shopping – Event Inspiration!
I know I’m early for some, but I am in full-fledged holiday mode! No, I haven’t yet turned on the Christmas music, but I have been working on beautiful pieces for your home and yourself this holiday season. (Stay tuned for more!!) This week’s treasury is a little “me, me, me”, but I’m hoping it […]
Day 29: Digging It
I took the last three days off of the day job to test out working from home on Mark the Occasion Designs stuff. Here are some lessons learned. 1. This is going to be a lot of work! As I’ve talked about ad nauseum, I’m going to be in a craft show November 19th. That was the […]
Fall Fun – Events in Milwaukee I Can’t Go To, But Wish I Could
Fall is supposed to be the time when Milwaukee’s social calendar starts quieting down. Not this year! Either the city is finally getting hip or everyone knows I have put myself on self-imposed exile until November 19th to get ready for my in-person debut. I can’t attend these events, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. […]