Life Changing . . . Colors Changing

Greetings my beloved friends! How do you do?

I can't believe I haven't written to you since Tuesday (tsk, tsk! This will never do.) I think life has been on some sort of fast speed mode, and I haven't even blinked in days. I find that I am now so far into the business planning of "From Chaos Comes Happiness", that I think I'm too far to turn back. Not that I want to turn back . . . no way, no how . . . but it brings a sense of relief to know that I am too far in to turn around. Does that make sense? Like, I've invested too much to walk away. It's kind of as if the fear has gone away, too. And I have to tell you . . . I like that!

I'm creating creating creating . . . and I am so excited about everything that will be available soon. I know I keep talking about the "Etsy Store!" I am sure you are wondering what is taking so long . . . my friends, there is SO MUCH to do to get a store up. Product descriptions need to be written, photos need to be taken, shop policies need to be determined . . . it's crazy. But it's SO AMAZINGLY EXCITING! I want to make sure my shop is professional and as perfect as this novice business owner can make it. So, I'm taking my time making sure I am setting things up right. It WILL BE HERE . . . SOON! (I promise!) In the meantime, I can tell you that I will have magnets, bookmarks, original canvas pieces, greeting cards galore, and prints available. Inventory is arriving daily, and I have turned my basement into my studio (poor PG has lost his man cave!) But it is going to be AH-MAZING!!! Really . . . so, hang in there with me. I promise, it will be worth the wait.

In the middle of all of that, I was able to escape with the family for lots of fun this weekend. We visited with some of our dear relatives that we don't get to see very often, and what a blast we had. This morning, we had breakfast with dear cousins of ours (Tom, Ada and Zola) and after having so much fun at breakfast, we decided to extend our visit to a nearby park.

It was such a beautiful day. But wait! After a FEW HOURS of jungle gymming and swinging, we extended our visit even longer and had lunch together, too. (Yes, I said we met for breakfast . . . and then had lunch, too. When the company is this much fun, why not continue it?) We threatened to follow them home for dinner, but decided to do that another night instead.

But what a beautiful day it was in Chicago today. Stunning. I've been so focused on starting my business, that I completely missed the end of summer and the beginning of fall. When did this happen?  Spending this much needed time outside today found me absolutely mesmerized by the changing leaves. Really . . . so beautiful . . . 

I could have stood under this tree for hours, just looking up.

Wait . . . I think I did.

So now, I have a busy busy week ahead. Time to find an attorney, a CPA, set up my business license, package my greeting cards, and keep on creating.

You know what has been so cool about this adventure of mine? I love how this is spilling over to so many people in my life. One day last week, as PG was heading out the door for work, he called out to me, "Honey, I left a quote on the kitchen table for your work!" And when I went downstairs, I found this . . .

. . . written by Mr. PG, himself. It's so cool, you know? To see how what I am doing is even motivating him. I love it.

I do hope you are all doing well. I hope you have a wonderfully productive and inspiring week and hope you'll come by soon to tell me all about it.

Take care, my dears. I'll update you on life as it happens!

Sending you hugs and Wishing you Peace!