So last post I talked about my mom-game and “figuring it out” - this post is all about “working” it out!
Last year was a bit all over the place work wise.
Momming full time typically means I lack two very crucial things to create anything artistic: my hands! The moments that I was able to take a breather and sit to be productive, I definitely tried to take full advantage. Very thankful for my husband and mom for helping lighten the load when it comes to work and watching the hand thief (...my toddler!).
Below is a gallery of a few pieces of my work from last year. Custom wedding signage, invitation suites, and paintings; hand created state shaped event name tags; as well as several stationery pieces that I put together. Before Penelope was born, I had a major itch to finally produce a few products with my art that I could have ready to go when someone simply clicks a button - primarily stationery sets and cards. Something I’ve always wanted to accomplish, I’ve just never quite taken the time to get organized with it all. So, I made that my mission before the second baby arrived and put together a few pieces. I currently sell the items in my Etsy shop and am just sort of using this time to figure out the yes’s and no’s to it all. Figure out a new direction for what works and what doesn’t with it. So, we’ll see where that all goes in the year ahead!
Excited to find a groove between motherhood and taking the time for me and for my work. I often times find myself putting art on the back burner to take care of the day to day. While I love being a Mom, I also hate to not create (...you’re welcome for the rhyme)! Art is just a part of my make up, and when I don’t have my hands working on something...I often feel like I’m losing a part of...well, me! So, really trying to find the balance in it all - family, staying active and healthy, taking care of myself, and staying productive - focus more on “working” on me...my art. Now, if anyone knows where those extra 20 hours are in a day to get all of that done...call me and let me know!! Thanks!
But really...there’s nothing more important than balance. For the sake of productivity and sanity, I feel as though it ranks up there as the highest priority of figuring it out in life. Have to have a healthy balance with it all! Easier said than done. Wishing you all luck in figuring out that balance for the year ahead. I have a feeling it will be a good one. Don’t lose sight of what makes you happy and makes you...you! What’s our word!?...balance!
Here’s to a healthy, happy, PRODUCTIVE, balanced (haha, I had to), and successful 2019 - in life and with your loves.
xo
CRH
Last year was a bit all over the place work wise.
Momming full time typically means I lack two very crucial things to create anything artistic: my hands! The moments that I was able to take a breather and sit to be productive, I definitely tried to take full advantage. Very thankful for my husband and mom for helping lighten the load when it comes to work and watching the hand thief (...my toddler!).
Below is a gallery of a few pieces of my work from last year. Custom wedding signage, invitation suites, and paintings; hand created state shaped event name tags; as well as several stationery pieces that I put together. Before Penelope was born, I had a major itch to finally produce a few products with my art that I could have ready to go when someone simply clicks a button - primarily stationery sets and cards. Something I’ve always wanted to accomplish, I’ve just never quite taken the time to get organized with it all. So, I made that my mission before the second baby arrived and put together a few pieces. I currently sell the items in my Etsy shop and am just sort of using this time to figure out the yes’s and no’s to it all. Figure out a new direction for what works and what doesn’t with it. So, we’ll see where that all goes in the year ahead!
Excited to find a groove between motherhood and taking the time for me and for my work. I often times find myself putting art on the back burner to take care of the day to day. While I love being a Mom, I also hate to not create (...you’re welcome for the rhyme)! Art is just a part of my make up, and when I don’t have my hands working on something...I often feel like I’m losing a part of...well, me! So, really trying to find the balance in it all - family, staying active and healthy, taking care of myself, and staying productive - focus more on “working” on me...my art. Now, if anyone knows where those extra 20 hours are in a day to get all of that done...call me and let me know!! Thanks!
But really...there’s nothing more important than balance. For the sake of productivity and sanity, I feel as though it ranks up there as the highest priority of figuring it out in life. Have to have a healthy balance with it all! Easier said than done. Wishing you all luck in figuring out that balance for the year ahead. I have a feeling it will be a good one. Don’t lose sight of what makes you happy and makes you...you! What’s our word!?...balance!
Here’s to a healthy, happy, PRODUCTIVE, balanced (haha, I had to), and successful 2019 - in life and with your loves.
xo
CRH
