In the past week I have spent a great deal of my time and energy on the new website. I had no idea how it would help me to focus on all the pieces of my puzzle. Because Kathleen, my web expert - graphicdetails.ca – had carefully moved the sections from my existing site to the new one, I had to now ponder how they fit together in this new environment, with my new focus.
It’s been a fabulous exercise. I’m learning more and more about what I want to offer the world and I’m less and less afraid to do it. This new website makes me feel grounded and comfortable in my own skin. It makes me proud and feels like a delightful fit. I think it reflects me well and how I’ve changed in the past couple of years. It’s amazing that all of this comes out of a website.
Perhaps it could also come from working on other materials like brochures and ads, but I don’t think so. The technology and expansiveness of a website is really very different. In the past I haven’t changed or updated my website enough and I know this new one will not only encourage me to do that, but insist on me doing it. This is the powerful part of it – keeping me energized, requiring me to actively participate in communication in a way that makes sense to me.
I still read all the good reasons to be on Twitter and Facebook and various other online venues, but none of those feel like me – at least not yet. I won’t rule anything out – I know better than to do that. But what I see happening here is that what I say and where I say it has to feel as comfortable as a good sweater. (Note: Feb. 9th is National Sweater Day in Canada.)
My other most favourite tool these days – my BIG list, is also proving to be a fabulous way to keep me focussed and productive. By putting everything on a list to be done sometime during the month, I get away from the nagging of a daily list. I so dislike not getting something done on a certain day and then moving it to the next and the next. On a general list I go where the energy is without any pressure. All the things on the list need to be done – and when I look at it, I know which ones have to come first. But I’ve got to say, there is just a whole lot less pressure on me doing it this new way.
Yes, I’ve started my February Action Plan.
Progress update … My Refined Furniture and Accessories have been accepted at the gift shop of The Chemainus Theatre! I spoke with the manager on Saturday and she was quite excited about this new idea. It’s different for them, but they do have the space for a few pieces … so on my way home, I popped in to Red’s Emporium in Ladysmith and scooped up a lovely square coffee table from Rick.
As the weather gets warmer and drier, I will be able to scoop lots more stuff, because then the carport becomes my larger studio. I think I might need a couple of more places to sell, but right now I have three and that feels pretty good.
Slowly things are coming together at a perfect pace that I can manage!
I wish the same clarity and progress for each of you.
~sarah






Once more you have hit the nail on the head. I have been overworking in my mind the doc that I have gotten back to. I will relax and let it be what it is.
The chair looks lovely but it will become whatever it is you prefer it to be. I look forward to seeing it.
Am waiting to find out if the Vancouver Women’s FF has accepted my doc for showing in early March. Maybe I will see you then!
Much love xoxo
Sounds like you are once again mining for gold. Your process of self discovery and ability to put all the pieces together is inspiring. I like your comment about keeping things simple. I have always admired how you are able to capture something that seems very complex and turn it into a simple, straight forword, step by step process. It is a gift for sure. Have fun with it! Sometimes when my mind goes into overdrive I find it helps to allow myself to be silly and spontaneous and give way to outrageous thoughts that seem impossible at the time. It is very freeing like jumping off a cliff and soaring like a hawk or eagle. Looking forward to hearing more of what emerges for you.
Wonderful blog, and equally valuable comments from Alberta and Beth — wow, am I ever in the right place to begin getting my wings working again! ME too: all hooked into the saga of the Pretty Little Chair, and looking so forward to following its evolution in your hands.