This is when I rely heavily on my handy dandy “Eye Candy” bookmark folder. By the way, if you’re still using browser based bookmarking you’re totally missing out. Google Bookmarks is an excellent way to be sure you will always have access to all your bookmarks, no matter what computer you’re using :)

Some of my tried and true sources of inspiration are Cosmo Cricket | Natalie Jost | Made by Girl

I’d love to hear what websites, people, music, etc. inspire you!

This month has been a busy one! The girls are back to school and my favorite time of year approacheth. Helloooo Jack Skellington! Every year I look forward to October because it’s when I whip out my copy of The Nightmare Before Christmas (now in 3D!) and pretty much play it all through Christmas. Yes, yes I know…I’m kooky like that, lol.

Oh! I’m not sure if I mentioned it, but we are in the middle of selling our house and actively looking for a new place. (I know that sounds backwards, trust me) Anyways, so hard as I try, it’s been tough to keep focused on things when I’ve got :::new kitchen::: :::new office::: :::big soaker tub::: on my mind! Today’s horoscope totally illustrates perfectly what I’m feeling:

You can be a bit unreliable today with your time. It’s not that you can’t finish what you start; it’s simply that your daydreams can get in the way of what needs to happen now. Push yourself by setting up a few appointments in advance, and don’t cancel them after you have made a commitment. Once you have completed your work, give yourself permission to also schedule time for your dreams.

So, I forced myself to send out a ton of follow up emails and reply to many new emails that came in the past couple of days. I tend to get a bit overwhelmed with the volume of emails that come in daily and when I dare to put off replying ONE DAY (stupid germs!) they become this big project that eats up my whole day. Then I walk around with this big old cloud of doom all day. I hate making people wait! I’m glad I did it though because I always feel better in the end when I stop putting things off :)

Anywhoo, it’s been a while since I just had a chance to talk about what’s going on so I’m glad to have had the chance to do that today. Have a great weekend everyone!

I love the collaboration process so much so. It’s so great to work with another creative person and come up with something that is truly special and unique. That happens so often in this business and for that I’m so grateful… I truly love what I do!

That’s all for now my friends, I hope you are all enjoying your summer as I am :)

The second is David Foreman. These hand drawn illustrations are so sweet and simple and I just love the colors he uses.

If you have any eye candy links feel free to leave them in the comments, I’d love to see what inspires you!

This month I will be mainly focusing on my current projects *waves hi to Recipe Girl, Wendy from Sacred Moment Weddings and Heidi from HJ Photography* As well as tying up some loose ends from some of my previous projects *waves hi to Kat and Robyn* I’m also hoping to be able to get started on design concepts for my contest winners. *waves hi to Molly, Erin and Kat again* And, you know the usual toddler chasing, teen chauffering, mom and wife stuff I do on the down low ;)

This all to say, that if you have been getting a slow response from me the past couple of weeks it’s all MAY’s FAULT. June is here, and that means that school is almost over, and that means that soon, very soon I will have my babysitters, err daughters back to help out a bit while I get some work done. Right? Right? Ok. I need to go do some Yoga. Or something.

Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I’m now booked up until July. There are so many things going on behind the scenes here at Better in Pink, the contest, new upcoming features, some premades, freebies, and of course there are the projects that I have lined up that I just had to give myself a little window of time to catch up. Hence, the waiting list remains closed. Sorry for the inconvenience!

I’d like to welcome my newest clients, I’m so excited to be working on your projects! Thank you so much for your continued support and interest in my work. It’s so crazy, I’ve been working more hours than ever but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been with my work. Thank you for your hilarious contest entries, and those of you who have not yet submitted your entries…get it crackin! Deadline approacheth.

I hope you all had a fantastic Mother’s Day Weekend, I sure did! The kids and hubby had me skipping all around the house with joy. (Great presents always put a pep in my step ;) I’ll talk to you later, my friends!