I went up to Boston a few weeks ago to start looking at apartments, and in the midst of all the rain, sweat, and humidity on a cloudy Saturday afternoon, I stumbled upon a funky pottery sale in Davis Square – awesome! Just the little bit of artsy inspiration that I needed to jolt the dreary afternoon back to life. The sale was organized by Mudflat Studio (a nonprofit in Somerville, MA) and consisted of donated pottery at crazy low prices ($5 for mugs and vases and $1 for smaller miscellaneous bits of pottery goodness). How could I resist, right? So I oooohed and ahhhhed for a bit and picked up a few random pieces that I couldn’t bear to leave behind. ( Read more )
Jun
26
Embracing change
“He who rejects change is the architect of decay.” — Harold Wilson
There comes a point in one’s life when “just getting by” isn’t good enough anymore. I woke up one morning and realized that I’d been barely scraping by for years now – mentally, emotionally, intellectually – and the only way to get out of that situation was to actively make a change. So I did. : ) And I’m absolutely thrilled to report that things seem to be working out very well, thanks to a combination of blood, sweat, tears, and a generous helping of luck. Here’s what I did: ( Read more )
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Jan
11
Sick days are good for knitting
Things here at Handmade in Heels are a little shaky these days. I got a fantastic haircut on Saturday (yay!) but started coughing at the end of the day, only to wake up on Sunday morning with Round 2 of the sinus-infection-death-plague that left me begging for mercy over the holiday break. What, like I didn’t pay my dues the first time around? Universe, you’re killing me here! I give up! Give me your list of demands and release me from this affliction already. Geez. ( Read more )
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Jan
07
When “handmade” becomes your bread and butter
Would I trade in my day job for full-time crafting? Umm, do I even have to answer that question? : ) A coworker sent me the link to this article in the New York Times the other day about how everyday crafty folks are turning their Etsy shops into full-time jobs, and some folks with particularly catchy creations and aggressive marketing strategies are even making upwards of $100,000 a year. How cool is that??? Imagine trading in your drab office for a hip craft studio, your dreaded commute for your cozy couch, and your barely-getting-by paycheck for a cool six figures. I’d be in heaven! Sign me up! ( Read more )
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Jan
05
Edie Art: when paintings touch your soul
On a particularly beautiful, warm, and sunny day last summer, I decided to take the day off from work to enjoy a blissful day of shopping and exploring in Manhattan. I had my shopping route all planned out: I would zig-zag between various yarn stores, passing through interesting NYC landmarks on my walks (not subway rides) between shops. So fun, right?
At one point during my journey, I passed through the Union Square Farmers Market at the height of a busy summer afternoon. The square was absolutely overflowing with fresh produce in every shape and color imaginable, and the sidewalks were lined with local artists selling their hip, funky, and often gorgeous creations. I hadn’t planned on browsing very much, but one booth literally stopped me in my tracks: Edie Art. Little did I know it when I left my apartment that morning, but my NYC shopping day turned into the day that I absolutely fell in love with Edie’s fun, whimsical, and endlessly inspiring paintings. : ) ( Read more )
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