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The first makers market I did thrust me into a community of makers and artists, and a world I always wanted to be a part of but didn't know if I belonged. Many of the makers I met have become close friends. We get together, chat about our personal lives, talk shop, and brainstorm ideas for the future. It's nice to have this circle of friends with shared creative pursuits who can relate to things I may be dealing with in my business. And when I feel disappointed with a particular sale, they understand it is not about the money,...

This past week, morning temps dipped into the upper 30s and one day there was even a light frost. Fall has officially arrived and the end of the farming season is getting near. The change in seasons also mark a change in my routine and the work I do on a daily basis. I welcome the change, but what I don't look forward to is working in a cold studio. There are challenges with my space year round, but cold weather is certainly the most difficult. After the last holiday market in December, I like to use the colder months...

It's about that time of the year when I start longing for a break and quiet days in front of the fire. Days when it's snowing and the roads are so horrible there's no choice but to stay home, watch Netflix, and do nothing. Many of us hustle to make ends meet and realize our aspirations. I've certainly been pushing and at the same time feel like I haven't done enough. If I look back, I'm proud of what I accomplished but also want to do so much more. With Fall around the corner, it means the last days on...

Thought I'd take a moment to talk about money. It's been on my mind lately for several reasons, and realized I never talked about how I handle the financial part of my ceramics business. For about twenty years, I worked in the corporate world...had a consistent paycheck, benefits, and health insurance. 7 years ago, I left that behind which also meant I left behind a consistent paycheck, benefits, and health insurance. All those things are now up to me. One piece of financial advice I received for the self-employed was to pay myself first. Let me explain a little more...for...

This is going to be a short post. There is nothing I feel the need to write about this week, but I had a "deep thought" come to mind this week I wanted to briefly muse on. Sometimes I feel like a puzzle piece desperately trying to fit in and connect. Rather than get frustrated, maybe what I need to realize is I'm a piece of a completely different puzzle which fell into or was placed in the wrong box. Take what you will from this thought, but it has helped me examine how I want to live my life.