April Swirl

Its been a half hour in front of the computer, yet these are my first words. Boggled down by infinite tabs and an inbox filled of cheery and uplifting messages. Its the best kind of work I could be doing. Loving every minute of it and quickly configuring a schedule to understand how to properly segment and designate my responsibilities, making time for all the many things I want to do in a day. I also realize although I might be able to think, and keep my hands busy at the same time, or maybe even walk and chew gum at the same time, sometimes I can't do as many things at the same time as I think I can. It's good to recognize this so that I can implement a better system. For example; instagram, and my blog, and model mayhem can't all be done at the same time. Although I did just send out 4 + new informative IG messages, I was not able to do that whilst blogging, which means, once again, my blog was interrupted.

Last week I did an instagram post for models, specifically searching Kelowna and Calgary. Amazingly and not to my surprise, Calgary's comment tab flooded. Kelowna's results were much much less, which is why I felt I needed to post in the first place. I've never realized how few local models I knew until I started looking for them. There are some agencies throughout the city, but I find I like to work with the model directly. I find inspiration in the muse, in their thoughts and feelings, and if the model is agency represented I usually find there's more paperwork than I care to spend my time doing. Also I've found them to be quiet girls. My preference is opinion. I feel inspired by people who have a sense of self and self expression.

Now lets talk about the studio. Lately I've realized its pretty much like heaven to me. Mostly (outside of right now) I go to a coffee shop to blog, because I find my studio swallows me and I can't step outside of my designs and sewing to do my other networking like blogging and messaging clients. Going out allows me to focus elsewhere for a period of time, usually more than enough time to process and publish what needs to reach the public. I've been withholding from buying fabric as much as possible as I've had more than I need since leaving Calgary and I've been feeling like a fabric purge needs to happen. It's been nice to find colors I can't remember buying. It's like Christmas practically every day. I also feel inspired to do different things with the fabric than ever before. Things are booming and I'm excited to upload some of the bright and fabulous patterns for you to see.

Todays photo feature is a selfie from my beautiful model friend IG: _shiaali <3

I am filled with gratitude to have such amazing clients and creative relationships with people that blow my mind with their ambitions and talents.