Domestic Chicky

Who knows? A new year has always inspired me to dream big dreams, and make big plans, but as we all know, life happens while you’re making plans, and all your big lofty goals get smaller and smaller. I decided to take a page from Ali Edwards, and choose a word to represent this next year…I chose “CREATE“. Not just in the crafty sense but in many different ways-

CREATE a beautiful home for my family…
CREATE nourishing meals
CREATE healthy habits for my and my family
CREATE and preserve memories for my kids
CREATE the business I have been dreaming of

…oh, and all the crafty stuff too!

To inspire me, I ordered this necklace from Lisa Leonard with my “word” on it.  Ali has a 20% off code for it on her post, so you have to go there to get it – and to see what other people are using for their “Word”.

What word would you use to inspire you this year?

Scrapbooking is one craft that I have never been able to get into – whether it’s the temptation to buy all the way cute accessories or just the idea of having writers block while trying to document my families stories I’m not sure, but I am going to change that next month! I’m SO excited too!

Jessica Sprague is one of those sites I just love to lurk on – so much inspiration not just for the scrapbooker but the photographer as well. I have always wanted to take one of her classes, but it just hasn’t been in the budget – so when I saw that this class was free, I jumped all over it – and this is the best type of class – learning HOW to capture the memories and stories, not just what to do with them once you have them in mind. (did that even make any sense?)

I find that often happens with blogging too - I will be out somewhere and a SCATHINGLY brilliant idea hits me and I think “Ooh – I HAVE to blog about that” (don’t tell me it hasn’t happened to you…please? ) , and the minute I sit down to write, it doesn’t seem NEARLY as cool as I originally thought, that is if I can even remember what it was to begin with.

I hope you’ll think about signing up for this class – if for no other reason than to give me someone to pass notes to during class or sit with at lunch – I’ll bring snacks!

I have been trying to update my Design Chicky site for the longest time, but it’s been just a little busy(which is a good thing, right?) . I have added a few new client headers, links to past clients’ sites, and links to some of my favorite blogging 101 sites – they are an amazing resource for etiquette, how-tos, and “what the heck do I write about” stuff…

Thanks to everyone that has trusted me with their sites, businesses, and branding…I am going to be adding more stationery – I love doing cards, (both business and mommy), Christmas Cards, postcards, etc…but haven’t promoted it too much yet. I am thinking another giveaway is in order soon!!