Altitude Design Summit :: Wish I was there!

This weekend the best of the best in design, blogs and more descend on Salt Lake City for what sounds like an amazing weekend. Seriously, there aren't many conferences that I even consider spending my money on because they usually conjure images of big name tags, endless presentations and awkward mixer events. But the Altitude Summit...well, let's say that meeting half of these people would leave me in awe. Hearing Web-celebs like Kathryn Storke (Snippet & Ink), Nicole Balch (Making it Lovely) as speakers would alone make it worth my time and money. There's also the opportunity to mix it up with people from every creative industry: designers, illustrators, bloggers, marketing peeps, fashionistas, interior designers, and the list goes on. I hope Salt Lake City appreciates the amount of creativity oozing out from this conference.

Maybe in a year or two, I can be amongst those lucky, elite few who get to go!! Fingers crossed!

Is it Friday yet?

I can't wait for this weekend! It's going to be "Studio Set-Up" Time. I've got a huge to-do list in front of me and I'm ready to tackle it. But, alas, it's only Tuesday. With a full-time job, my man's birthday, and some necessary socializing this week (c'mon, a girl needs to get out once in a while!), the setup fun will just have to wait.

I've got my plans, though. I feel very lucky to have an extra, out-of-the-way room available for my use, especially since we are renters and space is at a premium. I've got a nice, long counter and a chair (and of course, my computer), but I need to get organized! I'm going to pick up a few flat file drawers from Ikea to keep my papers organized, my inventory nice and clean, and my supplies where I can immediately find them. I have so many craft and art supplies, but since they've slowly trickled into my life, I haven't taken the time to actually organize them. It will feel great to start my business off on the right (organized) foot. I'll post some pics later this month once my studio really starts to take shape. Wish me luck!

Happy New Year!

Well, it's a new year. Happy 2010! New year, new business. I'm working on the new designs for the shop and couldn't be more excited! I can't wait to share them with ya'll. For now, I'm focused on the 2010 designs, setting up my shop and purchasing equipment and supplies. That's enough stuff for a girl to do, don't you think?