One of the
things that I think is most important when you have your own business,
especially one that is artistic, is defining your style or brand and
carrying that through all of the work you do. Its one of my biggest
struggles as an artist.
What is my style? If I had to define it in one
word, I think it would be 'eclectic.' Never have I liked just one
style, I am ever changing and love a variety of things. Always looking for something
new and different; a new place to hike, a new piece to create, a new way to edit
my photos. But how does this ever-changing style develop into a
brand?
I don't know -- I wish I did, which is why I am writing this post.
Seriously. I can't stop singing 'kid songs,' it was over a week ago that I let Magnolia play with the tablet on kids mode; she likes to play videos and listen to the same songs, over and over again.
When I really need some time to make dinner, or just a break from playing with her all day, I break out the tablet and let her play games. Then, while she is playing, I suffer through, "Hold Still, Wiggle-wiggle-wiggle, GO!" and "I don't wanna go slow, I go fast" while I try to cook dinner.
Then, apparently for the next month, the price to pay for making dinner was wake up singing these songs, going to sleep singing these songs; over and over, I sing these songs. Because I am a big dork, I will break into song and dance at random times with these silly songs, which really cracks Magnolia up, but it reminds me that I am in full-on 'mom' mode now. All about baby, all the time.
Blogging: I love it. I love reading blogs nad I love writing them. Its one of my favorite hobbies, and the best way for me to clear my head of all the stuff I am trying to balance.
Stream of consciousness writing is what I enjoy, and I know you're thinking, 'Oh, how very Virginia Woolf of you,' right? She IS one of my inspirations, but picking back up this blog is directly related to one of my new favorite bloggers Kelli Hampton. You can find her blog here. But it was this post, which inspired me to continue blogging, and myself and documenting my life as a mama: one who works from home, takes care of a little spitfire named Magnolia and attempts to enjoy my creative outlets of photography, hiking, music and loving life! I've been writing here, on and off, since 2007 and you've seen my interests change, my hobbies grow into full time jobs and shared in our adventures, and I am eager to continue that again.
