April 17, 2012
April 10, 2012
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that the Gingiber Silhouette Chalkboards are back in stock!
Gotta say that I really really love these pretty, classic silhouettes. I had been toying with a ponytail version of the girl chalkboard, but am still working out a nice sturdy design that wouldn’t have shipping issues.
On a different note, obviously I am barely blogging right now. Thinking of shifting focus to completely blogging about the business and my personal decorating projects. How does that sound to you all? I have also done a little blog “make-under”. It is not perfect, but I was going for minimal. And right now it gets the job done.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stacie
March 30, 2012
Okay folks! I know I said I would wait until April 1st, but seeing as how April 1st is on a Sunday, I thought I would go ahead and release the safari line of prints and wall decals TODAY!
I must say that I love this line of decals. Like seriously. I go to sleep thinking about them. I wake up, look at them, and smile. Twittered might be the appropriate word to describe my love for the Safari Decals.
You can purchase the decals as a set of 4, or individually. I hope that you love them!
Stacie
March 25, 2012
Hi. Just thought I would pop in. I’ve finished the decals and just need to shoot their product photos. This makes me happy.
In other parts of my life, the well still feels like it is running dry. I tend to have a slightly depressive soul, I guess you could say. I think it is the artist in me that struggles in vein with being either fully engaged in creating something, or stopped dead in my tracks when the inspiration feels lost.
Yet I’ve been trying to create some healthier habits in my life the past 2 weeks. I’ve watched much less television. I’ve been reading a bit before I go to bed (and if you know me personally then you know that I really don’t find reading enjoyable….. weirdo I know). I’ve been going on walks with my kids, playing outside with them, and wishing we were outside when it is raining.
One of my biggest struggles is parenting Violet. She is without a doubt the most strong willed child anyone in my family has met. She is an utter joy when she is happy. And the most difficult child I have ever encountered when she is out of sorts. And her mood changes so frequently. I’ve been reading books on strong willed children. Trying to become better equipped to be her parent.
Of course I still feel lost. V is the best big sister. Adores little Lucy. Violet is smart and charming when she wants to be. But golly she can stick her heels in the mud.
She is a lot like me in that way.
Aside from parenting, good things are happening. Nathan was offered a full time job at the local university as a “guest lecturer” once he graduates in August. We will then be on the job hunt during the next year for a full professorship elsewhere. But this job is the biggest blessing, both financially and professionally.
Also, Nathan and I may be traveling to NYC in April! Quick trip. It looks like I might be going to see the Martha Stewart Show 🙂 And regardless of that, Nathan and I really wanted to take a little trip to celebrate his job and all of the small successes in our lives.
Oh, and on a side note. I got a really really bad haircut this week. Never go to the beauty school to save a few bucks on a haircut. I hope that ponytails stay in fashion for a while, because that is how my hair will be for a while 🙂
So that is my life right now.
How have you been?
March 15, 2012
March 1, 2012
Hi friends! I started drawing again. It had been a LONG time, what with the holiday madness and then a general lack of inspiration. But, now I feel like I have found a good direction for my Spring/Summer illustrations: a Gingiber Safari.
Just wanted to show you the 1st 2 illos.
Do you like them? What other animals would you like to see? Other types of products?
Stacie
February 24, 2012
February 22, 2012
I miss having quiet, alone time. I have been so busy that I can barely think. Thus, the radio silence on the blog for the past few weeks. I think I have said this before here on the blog, but there have been so many changes in the Bloomfield family over the past 4 months. So much shuffling. Shifting. Growing. And I’ve lost my personal voice in the process.
February 12, 2012
January 31, 2012
I was smack in the middle of sewing a huge order of animal pillows this past weekend when I heard an unpleasant grinding sound in my sewing machine. I broke a gear, or at least I am assuming I did. I have had my little Diana Singer sewing machine serviced a few times over the past few years, and I decided it was finally time to purchase a new machine.
I purchased for myself this Singer 7258 Stylist Model sewing machine. It had really great reviews, and was said to be a “workhorse” of a machine. Sounded good to me! I wanted to buy a machine in town over the weekend, but found that the price was much better online.
Then, I saw this really cute 3/4 sized Janome Hello Kitty Sewing Machine! Oh, how I wish Violet was old enough to use it. She has been wanting me to teach her how to sew. But, a 3 year old handling a needle and thread doesn’t sound too smart.
I am so tempted to buy this machine for her now and give it to her in oh, 4 years? I have visions of us sewing animal pillows together, side by side.
Not that I would make her sew my Gingiber pillow….er…..um…. yeah…
My machine will arrive on Thursday, so I have had to take a break from pillow making. Which is nice. I feel like I am regaining some of my sanity.
