At this moment

I'm trying to go back to school, fix my car, get a different job and follow dreams...  someone (it feels like everyone) has to throw a wrench in my happy... why.... I ask for help and what to I get.. lectures, bad omens.... all manners of foreboding. I know I've been a pain... I am a pain, but why can't 'they' see that I'm doing my best. I'm not amazing but dammit I'm doing my best. I'm trying really I am.

I'm working on another idea to help my work... don't hold your breath though these are MAJOR long shots.

Farmer's Market and Gardening

So I pulled my stuff out of Reenie's House, not because of any hard feelings, but because I'd put in almost $200 with nothing to show. I fully support local business (i'm working on it myself) but $200 is a lot of money and the location is not fabulous. The show could be somewhere better.

But speaking of local business. I am obsessed and fascinate by my local farmers market here in Ogden. I love everything about it. The fresh food, walking outside, being right on 25th St, all the crafters and artists. it's amazing. Hopefully next year I'll there selling my one-of-a-kind shawls, bags, beanies, and something I call "the tube"... more on that last thing later. I'm really thrilled to see how many people show up to support the whole deal. Have I mentioned how amazing 25th St is? Everyone should go.

Here are some pics from arounf my house and garden:

Business Wishlist

I've been thinking about everything that I could use for my businesses to grow, and here's what I've come up with so far:

1. a laptop with amazing memory and a wireless printer.
2. hire a professional organizer to get my studio space straightened out.
3. grant money so I can get the supplies I need to work on my art and accessories



This is a very basic needs list, and i'm sure it will all change as things go on.

I'm going to go back to school, for graphic arts and web design. I think learning those computer skills can open up more doors from me in multiple areas. Hopefully I can get enough financial aid.

More Etsy...

Handmade By Rogue my online store will have some new items listed as of today





I don't know if I'll get all of them listed, but I hope so.

Photo Delight

I found this site on an EASY marco photo studio box. It could be free if you have all the materials on hand. I plan to make one for myself to photograph beanies and my art work.... I may even experiment with sizing to hold larger things. EXCITED!

To add to it..

Like I don't have enough hair-brained ideas... I'm starting another blog.. but this one is an ongoing fictional 'novel' like thing. I got the idea from me not ever being brave enough to submit anything to a publisher, but a blog is a way to absolute affordable publish yourself. So that's what I'm doing. 25thststudio.wordpress.com. I haven't started the 'novel' yet.. ran out of time on the computer, but check back often.

In other news, Taboo had it's first show last night. It was a little rough, but that's ok. I wasn't expecting perfection. I left right after the show, no after parties for me. Not my scene.... especially when I don't really know anyone but for the girls in the group and I'm not a social person unless I have to be.

Finally on etsy!

This beautiful baby blanket is now available for sale here: Handmade by Rogue
It's hand done by yours truly.



It took a while to figure out how I was going to photograph it, but then the light inside was just perfect a couple days ago and I couldn't pass it up. My daughter was the perfect model... in more was than one. I consider quite regularly getting her into modeling, but without a vehicle it's just not feasible. My car is still grounded. Now to flickr and then ravelry

Daring to dream

I'm not greedy, I just want to do everything. I want to own my own businesses... that's right plural. I love variety, and get bored very easily. I'll tell you more as I get them going.....

Tonight is....

Nothing really extraordinary. I've been on a Harry Potter kick... my husband went to see the new one without me.... highly annoyed. Not only because we've gone to see them together since we've been together, but because well.... I miss going out on dates with him. Yes we're married, and happily, but that doesn't mean I don't still want to feel special. I'm not asking for champagne and a bed of rose petals (it'd be nice though) but simple 'romantic' things would be great every once in a while..
On another note, I finished the first baby blanket I've made in over a year. Looks great, I've also started another one. Hopefully I'll get it listed on my new etsy store soon, cause it's empty right now.

Next... I'm thinking about sucking it up and working at the Lighthouse for a little while... if they are willing to work with me. I'm not thrilled about the idea, cause I really want to go down the SLC to work, but the... uh, lack of running vehicle is a major setback. So we shall see.

Bright note: I'm teaching an 'exotic dance' workshop tomorrow. I'm really excited for it and very curious to see how this will all pan out.... maybe some sort of opportunity will come from this.
Second bright note: Taboo is putting on a show at Adult Dance and Fitness on August 14th. Somehow I ended up with 2 solos... that makes me a little nervous.