Just a week away.

I've had so much motivation to create recently. A few nights ago it was as if I had TOO MUCH motivation. I couldn't focus...I didn't know what to start on, or how to start on it. My art room is currently a tornado of oil painting supplies, fabric swatches, sewing supplies. It's like a craft store got sick all over the place. I have my easel in one corner, and my dress form standing in the middle of the room... scaring me every time I open the door to peak in. 

 I'm just trying to find ways to keep my nerves calm this week. I've been insanely anxious. I'm so close to something I want so bad... I can reach out and touch it. 

Trying to keep calm. Trying to breath.

Xoxo, Your friend Nicole.

Give Me Spring.

This past winter has been a long one. Insanely cold, and feeling like it might never end. Even thought the official first day of Spring has come and gone it doesn't quite feel like we're there yet. It's been easy to become unmotivated and just want to hibernate. I've had to push myself to find inspiration, to keep thinking warm thoughts. I've been listening to old cd's for feel good music, painting, and surrounding myself with positive outgoing people to pull me out of the winter funk. The snow's gradually disappearing. The birds have been making all kinds of noises. I can feel the warmth and change coming, it's just around the corner.

All leather cuff bracelets made by me. 

Xoxo,

Your friend Nicole

Crossing my fingers.

I've had a lot going on recently. A lot of changes...some ups, some downs. So thankful for the people that stood by for support when going through it all. And the ones that didn't...well you learn who really cares when you're at your lowest. 

Even though a lot has happened over the last six months or so, I really am trying to make this year a good one. I have some life changing events coming up this next month, maybe. I'm crossing my fingers God hears my prayers. 

Wish me luck. 

XOXO, Your friend Nicole.