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What makes a habit worth keeping? Right now, the habit of writing a post everyday brings me into better alignment with my life. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I open up my laptop and stare at the blank screen. Then I recall the day before. What stood out? What do I feel is shareable? What do I need to express so it doesn’t fester inside of me? I judge habits all of the time. They aren’t just things we do unthinking. They’re patterns that can shape how we feel and who we’ll eventually become. If you choose to format loops toRead More →

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I had a lovely coffee date with a dear friend yesterday. When we get together, there’s never enough time to cover all the topics going on in our lives. We are such chatterboxes! I think we are making up for lost time, because she’s one of those people that I wish I would have met when I was in elementary school. We need a lifetime! I’ve known her for a few years now, and her friendship is on my personal “don’t leave Roanoke” list. She’s entering a season where she can finally pursue what makes her heart sing. She’s chosen gardening as her medium. WhatRead More →

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Yesterday, a good friend of mine was due to arrive at my studio to pick up 8 pairs of earrings she ordered for a bridal shower she was traveling to for her future daughter-in-law. It was a last minute order, and I was in a rush to get them out the door. An hour before she was due to arrive, I discovered a major design flaw in three pairs of the same earring design, and it all centered around a hinge that was attached with a jump ring. Hinges are a signature component I use in a lot of my designs. But it wasn’t workingRead More →