It's never too late....

We all only have one life to live.

 It's never too late. 

Go get that dream job, education, love, house, goal... whatever YOU hope for. 

You won't regret at the least giving it a try.

Allow yourself to be surprised by the journey. 

Be what you will be! 

HAPPY MONDAY Y'ALL! 

Pick-Me-Up!

Sometimes when I am in need of a little pick-me-up, I grab an old quote book and read a few quotes, on this dreary Thursday, it turns out it is just what the doctor ordered. I have a large collection of quote books both from my teenage angst-y years and some pretty amazing ones from my days of being an Outward Bound instructor. I have a chalk board in my office that I rotate quotes on. Just a quick glance at the chalk board to inspire and set your mind on a positive track. This is a tradition that I am carrying on from my mom, she always has a chalk board with inspirational notes on it in our house. As they say, "the apple doesn't fall far...." (Thanks Mom!) 

Thanks to Pinterest and to having a phone or computer always at the ready,  I do not have to search far to find inspiration or a daily pick-me-up. I have an entire board of dedicated to quotes on my Pinterest page, which you can find here. 

Today I discovered (through my favorite time-suck, Pinterest) a lovely little website called Recitethis.com It is a great way to take one of your favorite quotes and put it a picture form, tweet it, pin it, post it....just share your sun-shiny disposition and inspiring thoughts with the world!  

Here is a quote from my Choices Quote Book from my time instruction courses on Thompson Island Outward Bound. 

Here's to the powerful, little, don't-hold-me-down, bumblebee! Make it a great day! 

Dreams coming true....

A long-term dream of mine has finally come true. When I created this blog, years ago....which now am just returning to...I did so as a place to start creating my brand for sometime in the future. But when...?!?! Well, I am back and have done IT! I have started my own interior design practice. See that pretty little coffee table above? It is the first piece of custom furniture that was designed by me in collaboration with some seriously, talented local craftsmen. That one of a kind piece has my stamp on it and now lives comfortably nestled between a newly upholster sofa and two arm chairs, in a very happy clients living room. (*sigh, warm fuzzies*)

So, I felt it was necessary to take a minute to express my gratitude and pride with the online world, in the fact that I FINALLY found the courage to be self-employed and take on this awesome challenge. Hold on tight! Here we go! 

Stay tuned for more blog posts from me on this journey!