My sister and I celebrated another year at our shop Twig and had a bit of boutique style party! We ran a “stuff the bag” Customer Appreciation sale, had refreshments and did giveaways! Four years in business is a big deal in a small town and we like to thank our customers for their support […]
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Enthusiasm Makes the Difference
Enthusiasm Makes the Difference – isn’t that an inspiring book title?! Now that I’ve discovered Norman Vincent Peale I just knew I had to read it. I appreciate his take on the importance of living an enthusiastic life. His reminds us that one’s perspective or paradigm can be the difference between excelling and merely existing. […]
Let’s Get Away From It All
Have you heard that Frank Sinatra song, “Let’s Get Away from it All”? It’s swingy and catchy and you can’t help but agree with Frank – yes, let’s get away from it all! Earlier this year, my sister and I did just that. For the first time in ages we reserved a cabin at a […]
In The Long Run
It is always good to consider the long term results. As I was finishing a project last week I was considering this. Yes, it was a large project and there were other more-fun things that I could be doing, but in the long run I was glad to almost have a project complete. This goes […]
All for God’s Glory
Every task we undertake, every job we do, every interaction we participate in – it should be all for God’s glory. I almost titled this It’s Not All About You, because that’s the message I want to remind each of us of, but rather than say what it’s not, I thought it might be better […]
How to Make a Braided Rug
Years ago, I shared that I wanted to learn how to make a braided rug. While I’m not the speediest person out there, I’m faithful and slowly but surely finish projects that I’ve set out to do! Making a braided rug ended up being just as enjoyable as I hoped! I love the vintage look […]
How To Level Up
I found myself staring at the store inventory shelves. It had been a long day, a long week even, and it was only Wednesday. In between shop keep work and online work I do for other companies and the work I still needed to do around the shop – it had been a day. We […]
Life of Your Dreams
Are you living the life of your dreams? Do you wake up each day, excited at the possibility it holds? Do you have hopes and dreams you are pursuing? If your answer is a resounding “yes!“, good for you! But if your answer is a wistful “I wish“, keep reading. What Are Your Dreams? You […]
Happy Surprises
How do you feel about happy surprises? Do you love them and look forward to them? Or are you more the type who doesn’t like to be surprised? I love a good surprise! Something that delights, encourages, and refreshes! Even the most simple of things – someone popping in the store for a minute, receiving […]
Slow Down Summer
Why couldn’t you slow down summer? I heard the song playing on the radio and had to agree just a bit. Even though summer can be a bit quieter at the shop (I think largely due to the hot weather), work on other levels hasn’t slowed at all. And that got me to thinking how […]