Jun 22, 2016 | Creative woo, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
When I was doing shows, often Mom would help me work the booth. (Thanks Mom!!xo) Pretty early on she made a keen observation that a large majority of customers subconsciously bought yarn in colors that would match what they were wearing that day. Even if they spent a...
Jun 15, 2016 | everyday life, How to think like an artist
We have all seen the memes. You know the ones that remind us to soldier on through adversity with promise of great rewards at the end. Love this one. This is what a meme looked like when I was a kid. Big poster on a wall… This past weekend I had the honor of...
May 25, 2016 | everyday life, How to think like an artist
My husband’s Bubbie died today. She was 96 years young and was super active up until her last days. This picture is from a couple of years ago. We walked with her to the Mudder Museum and I swear I she was walking so fast, I was winded trying to keep up with...
May 11, 2016 | Essential Oils, everyday life
I am not gonna lie. There are some crazy huge shifts happening here at UrbanGypZ. And I am not just talking about my move. I mean that is pretty big itself overall, but it seems as if my move has become a sort of creative catalyst for new directions. I have been...
May 4, 2016 | Essential Oils, How to think like an artist
Fourteen years ago, I was at the counter of Earth Guild while the cashier rung up my purchases for the day. I am not even sure what the purchase was…probably yarn… Or knitting needles. There was a little jar holding a collection of orafice hooks for sale...
