You haven't heard from me in quite some, sorry! My goals, my business and this blog have taken many turns over the last few years, but I am excited about some recent developments and hope to start a shift that will make a big difference in my life. As my husband and I slowly inch our … Continue reading Welcome to Entrepreneurship!
Inspiration
Cross Country Inspiration
Last year, my brother got married in wine country in October. Growing up in the midwest, an outdoor ceremony in October could mean a threat of snow! Even here on the East Coast, we get a lot of cool, wet weather that can dampen the excitement (pun fully intended!). As you can imagine, packing for … Continue reading Cross Country Inspiration
Creative Business Dictionary: Fear
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Fear
Changing Fall Colors
When the temperatures drop and the breeze picks up, it's hard not to jump on the fall bandwagon. As someone who loves the outdoors and natural decor, it truly is like a breath of fresh air! The outdoors are bearable again and there are so many beautiful ways to create a cozy home that embraces … Continue reading Changing Fall Colors
Creative Business Dictionary: Passion
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Passion
Creative Business Dictionary: Determination
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Determination
Creative Business Dictionary: Creative
We are starting something new at Nothing Past Nine, and we're calling it the Creative Business Dictionary! Look for more of these fun new posts each Thursday! As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Creative
Building a Brand
When I started my own business and opened Nothing Past Nine, I was confident that my education, knowledge and determination would make the business side of the equation easy! All I would have to worry about was creating products and taking pretty pictures of them! HA! If only it were that simple. Building a functioning … Continue reading Building a Brand
Light Bulb Moments!
I wish I could pull off saying, "ya'll" because..... ya'll, I'm so sorry! I haven't kept up with my summer series, and the relaunch is now a week away! While I feel awful for not executing the adage of "under promise and over deliver," there are a couple of silver linings that I'm dubbing Light Bulb Moments. … Continue reading Light Bulb Moments!
Land of the Free
I am a sucker for free stuff, but who isn't?! In my crafting world, there are three types of free "stuff" that I cherish: free patterns, free ideas, and free items. Free patterns are everywhere if you look for them (or subscribe to emails that send them directly to you!). Some, like the American Flag pictured, … Continue reading Land of the Free
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