The Future Is When???

To all my fellow creative friends out there I want to ask you something. It may bring up emotion. It may stir something inside that you weren't expecting. Only you will know the answer to this one.

Question.

If for one reason or another, you had to close the door on your workspace for a good while, what would be the emotion you feel on closing that door on the thing you love to do most?

I could give you options here, but I don't wish to influence your response. It needs to be all yours, and yours alone.

Now don't fret, all you lovely's out there that regularly buy my products. I am not giving up making soap. I am just exploring options out there on running things, running them smoother, so maybe there can be a little slice of quality time out there for me to grab. A little bit of 'contemplating my navel' time.

Also, I am curious to learn how tied up we are all with doing the art / craft pursuits we love so much.

So.....how would you feel?

What's Going On?

OK yes, I have been MIA for a while. Alot has been going on...too much if you ask me. There is a fabulous online course by Kelly Rae Roberts (won't be run again till 2012 but worth the wait) and I began it just over three weeks ago. I am actually behind, hoping to catch up today, despite 4 loads of washing, no food in the fridge and a front lawn that needs it's edges done.

A big part of the course is about getting over your fears, your creative fears, the unknown. By the end of week one, something happened. I am still nutting it out, but my deeply buried hopes, dreams, fantasies of a creative life began to surface. It's not all there yet. It's still coming to the surface. Really I am only writing this for my own benefit, to get it out. But who knows, if you read this and something shakes loose in your deep seated dreams and fears, that's great.

Forever, I shall be making soaps and skin care. Never again will I buy overpriced muck that often contains by-products ( a nicer name they give to waste product) of other chemical manufacture. Wow, that was blunt, but true according to my research. New Earth Soaps will live forever, but down deep I have rediscovered the need to explore other arts and creative pursuits. I have much more research to do yet, and it may or may not pan out, but it's exciting to feel the feelings of self-discovery that began many years ago and to have them reappear. It's thrilling. It was always put aside due to the setup costs but that's a feeble excuse really. OK, thats enough rambling for now. I will get back to my exploring, study, and unfortunately the lawn edges and we shall see what develops.

Silky Moisture Lotion visits the Kimberley

Oh I do love to here feedback. I love hearing how my products improve people's skin, but this one takes the cake! 

I have a lovely regular customer that buys my Silky Moisture Lotion, after finding that it helps with her eczema. Recently this lovely lady took a work trip to the kimberleys, in the north west of Western Australia, (where the sun is harsh and the days are dry) taking her trusty moisturiser along for the ride. This is what she sent me.

 Oh I just love these photos! aren't they just gorgeous? My moisturiser getting along in the rugged outback of WA. Thanks lovely lady. You made my day. xo

Pets Diary

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary......


8:00am - Dog food! My favorite!
9:30am - A car ride! My favorite!
9:40am - A walk in the park! My favorite!
10:30am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite!
12:00pm - Lunch! My favorite!
1:00pm - Played in the yard! My favorite!
3:00pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite!
5:00pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
6:00pm - Oooh, Bath. Bummer.
7:00pm - Got to play ball! My favorite!
8:00pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite!
11:00pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite!

Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary......

Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now........

Shiny New Look

Hi all. If you have been wondering where I have been hiding, ( I do hope you have been wondering about what I have been up to) I have been trying to create something I thought I had an ability to do, but, it turns out, I don't really. I have struggled much more than I thought and in hindsight, perhaps I should have got professional assistance on this one.

It turns out though there is a wealth of knowledge out there and I would like to thank each and every one of you out there that helped with guidance, encouragement, and ideas to help me see this through.

So, without further ado I would like to show you, at last, the first mock up of my new product labels.

Ta Da!!! So....what do you think? There is still time, and room for change. If you have any, I mean any feedback to give, good, bad, ugly, I would love to hear it. Even though I fancy myself as a bit of a graphic designer, OK, more of person with a font obsession, this has been far from easy for me to put together and I am sure it could use yet more work. I want to hear your thoughts.

No Shampoo Day Three!

Yep, I love it! The bi-carb and vinegar hair treatment is absolutely definitely working wonders. My hair is shining all healthy and lovely. Love it, love it, love it!

If you haven't already, give it a try. There are lots of bloggy stories about it out there, such as my link below in my first article about this subject, (or just click here). I wonder just how much money I will be saving on shampoo's and conditioners?

No Shampoo, Day Two!

It's working! Day two and my hair feels amazing! It's soft, smooth and I can run my fingers thru it with little knotty resistance. It's looking a bit less fluffy and flyaway too, which is always an annoyance with my hair.

 I can see this b-carb and vinegar thing sticking round. :D