I have to finally come to terms with the fact that even though I was born in Italy, I am a Francophile. When I was a flight attendant, no matter how tired I was we we arrived in Paris something just lit up inside me. Gorgeous city. A lot of cafes, a lot of places Read more…
This episode was brought to you by the fabulous Cori Dantini. This was a fun one (oh, I know, I say that all the time!) Kelly Beall is the author of the lovely and extremely popular blog, Design Crush. With a background in art direction, she has always had her pulse on what is cool and inspiring. Read more…
Sandra Harris is the author of the blog, Raincoast Cottage where you’ll be inspired to be a better maker and live a creative life. Whether you’re a blogger, a maker, an artist, a writer or a photographer, she is all about helping you to create the conditions to do your best work. Yipee! We love Read more…
I am super excited to bring you this interview! Rachel Shingleton is a mover and shaker and I think her story will light a fire under you. I know it lit a fire under me! She is a blogger and creative director of Pencil Shaving Studios. What started out as a way to express herself Read more…
If you don’t know who Jaime Derringer is, I will bet you have landed on her blog before. Jaime is the editor and founder of the modern design blog Design Milk. With six daily updates, Design Milk is an online leader in the world of innovative design. The site has recieved all sorts of uber Read more…
Here are the sites of my interviewees! Scripps Networks Interactive * The Curtis Casa *Design Milk *Design Crush*The Proper Pinwheel* Stefan Sagmeister *Barrett Ward Ok! I am back with a few mini interviews from my trip to Alt Summit in Salt Lake City. I stuffed as much in my brain as I could but I also wanted to hear other people’s impressions. Read more…
I sat down to talk to Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns recently to find out a little bit more about her and her business. I was so surprised to learn what she was doing before she started her pattern company (tech girl). I picked up her book awhile back and was delighted to find feminine, sweet and stylish Read more…
Today’s episode sponsor is Kathy Weller, check out her cute art mission at WellerWishes.com This is part 2 of my conversation with artist and businesswoman, Mary Engelbreit. I can’t tell you how much I liked to hear how she thinks when she creates her art. She genuinely plans with the recipient in mind. That is the Read more…
Everybody I know has a favorite Mary Engelbreit quote or a favorite Mary Engelbreit image. Mary’s imagery and art reaches in and tugs at our hearts, makes us laugh, makes us share it with a friend. There seems to be a “knowing” in her art that has resonated with people since she first put pen to Read more…
This episode is sponsored by Cori Dantini. You can own some of Cori’s art! Take a look here. Stay tuned into what you’re passionate about, says Lilla Rogers! This is just one piece of advice she offers up in this interview. She shares insight on trends and how to apply them to your particular style. I love Read more…
If you are creative and haven’t met Lilla Rogers, then listen up! This is a fabulous 2 part interview with a women who is a leader in the illustration and art industry. Lilla Rogers runs and agency that represents 38 of today’s top artists. She has her finger on the pulse of…of well, just about Read more…
You have got to meet Jessika Hepburn! She is a spitfire, firecracker, bundle of joy! Her energy is palpable! She is the editor, manager, cheerleader and visionary of the website, Oh My! Handmade Goodness. Here is an over view of what Oh My! Handmade is all about… Oh My! Handmade is a creative community, plus Read more…
Today’s episode is brought to you by the JeneanMorrisonStore.com I was thrilled to talk to Michelle Kohanzo who is the managing director of The Land of Nod. This company just brings out the best in everybody. How can a company bring out the best in someone? I think by being quirky, original, tapping into your Read more…
Meet Ali DeJohn, the brains and organizer behind two retreats for your creative spirit. In this interview she talks about how she took her little spark of an idea and made into a roaring fire! Ali has a heart for the creative process and a heart for women. She has put that heart of hers Read more…
Meet the spunky and fun, Alma Loveland! She has three different aspects to her smart creative business! *She works along side her husband in their graphic design studios, Ollibird. (Hmm, how do they do that? Who exactly takes the lead? How do they divide duties? How do they not take work home?) *She is designs apps Read more…
Meet Jenny Doh, according to her teenage son, she is crazy about art! Ah, teenagers. But if you have ever picked up a craft magazine or craft book, it probably has had Jenny’s fingerprints on it! I am sure you have read at least one of the many books she has authored or as she calls it, Read more…
Have you met Rachael Taylor yet? She is a girl you need to get to know and get inspired by! She is talented, she is innovative and she is taking no prisoners! Rachael is darling (what a sweet voice) and uber creative. Here is the deal, you HAVE to listen to the very end to hear Read more…
Have you ever been to a twitter party? Have you ever been to a twitter brunch? Amy Anderson is just one of the brains behind Blog Brunch. Blog Brunch is a hands on effort to reach out and build a community for fellow bloggers, a must read if you have any audience online. I love what these Read more…
This interview came out a bit dark (sorry!) but I just had to hop in my car and drive over to Laura’s cute house to do an interview with her. Laura blogs over at Lolalina and we met at an event in Boston when Holly Becker came to town. (I just love a small world!) Laura lives Read more…
I met Erin Hiemstra when I took one of her classes on social media and branding. Boy, was I impressed! Erin is a lifestyle blogger, or as she calls it, a content marketer. I love her gumption; she went from working full time at a PR firm to a full time blogger. Erin has her Read more…
