What is this? This is my stumbling block. In terms of it's overwhelming size, the camera does it no justice. It might as well be the size of Alaska.
This is how I've been feeling the last couple of days. Like 1 big ginormous stumbling block is in my way... personally, professionally, as a wife and as a mother. I hate the feeling of being out of control. Yet that's all that I feel and it is scaring the hell out of me. I need to change the behaviours and actions of others, but I can't. I can only change mine. And it scares me. It scares me more than I can say.
But I received a gorgeous email today from one of my Twitter friends who is living in the Bay Area, she shall remain nameless but she knows who she is, and her email made me realize so many things. Namely, that when I make an honest blog entry, like I did last night, it's going to resonate with at least 1 person. And I have the email in my inbox to prove it. But what's even more spectacular than that, is that while she's telling me how much she related to my journey, I was relating to hers. It's strange how that works.
And I realized something after I closed the email down.
And that something is this: No matter what I'm feeling, no matter what stumbling blocks are in my way, no matter what obstacles the universe is throwing in my path, there is always at least 1 person who understands and can relate. I'm not alone. I. Am. Not. Alone.
I still have concerns right now about things that are bigger than design, bigger than my business, bigger than anything. And they are HUGE concerns. But knowing that at least 1 other person out there is feeling what I feel, in some way or another, lets me know that, I can AND will, climb that stumbling block. And when I get over it, when the problems that I'm facing have been dealt with, and put into their proper place, I know that I'll be able to look at the ginormous stumbling block that might as well be the size of Alaska and say, "Geez! Look at that little pebble I just walked over!"
06 November, 2010
05 November, 2010
I'm sorry. Again.
Well, here I am again. My name is Autumn and I'm a serial blog-neglecter. {Is that even a word? "Neglecter"? It looks weird.} Anyhoo.
Many of you know what I've been up to the past few months, but for those of you who don't, let me give you the scoop....
1) My Husband got a job transfer.
2)We moved from Melbourne.
3)We moved to the Northern Territory.
4)Specifically, the great Australian Outback.
5)More specifically, Kakadu National Park
6) I decided I didn't have enough going on in my life so I thought a business re-structure was a good idea.
That pretty much sums it up and lets you know where I am now:: Still in the midst of aforementioned business restructure.
To be honest with you, I wasn't happy with the way it was "working" before. Why, you ask? Well, because it just wasn't working. So because I'm not a glutton for punishment I decided I needed to grab it by the reigns and pull tight to make the whole shindig come to a grinding halt. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. I took stock of where I was at, where my business was at, and where I wanted it to go. Boy, was it hard. Boy, isn't it STILL hard. But, it's a difficult path that I'm willing to take because, as the saying goes, the journey is better than the destination? No. That's not it..The destination isn't as special as the journey? No. That's not it either. You know what I'm getting at. I love this journey. I'm struggling. It's hard work. I'm stressed, to the max, and at times, supremely frustrated. But I love every.single.minute. Why? Because it's my baby. Because it's my passion. Because I know as sure as I'm writing this, that design is what I'm meant to do. It's my purpose on this Earth. It's my love, and I love it so.
So, I've been designing new paperie, designing a new website, and scouring the ends of the Earth for the perfect web designer whose ideas; creativity; aesthetic and style will mesh with mine. I want a beautiful product and I want my visitors to enjoy my site...to return time and time again. I know I do that with websites that I love, whether I'm buying or not. {Sorry all you eCommerce peoples. Sometimes I just wanna browse.}
Oh yeah, and I bought a new letterpress. At this moment, she's on her long journey from France to Australia. She's my 2nd baby. {My first baby is a teenage girl human baby named Hunter.}...More on the press later.
So, essentially, that's why I've been a blog-neglecter. And from the bottom of my non-writing-non-blogging heart, I'm sorry. Really. Honest. But I promise, that when the business is settled, when the site has been designed and when the paperie is on the "shelf" of the world wide web, I will get back to posting and blogging and letting you in on more fun goodies from the Paper C headquarters. Which is now, in my home studio, in the middle of the outback, amongst the breathtaking beauty of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.
Many of you know what I've been up to the past few months, but for those of you who don't, let me give you the scoop....
1) My Husband got a job transfer.
2)We moved from Melbourne.
3)We moved to the Northern Territory.
4)Specifically, the great Australian Outback.
5)More specifically, Kakadu National Park
6) I decided I didn't have enough going on in my life so I thought a business re-structure was a good idea.
That pretty much sums it up and lets you know where I am now:: Still in the midst of aforementioned business restructure.
To be honest with you, I wasn't happy with the way it was "working" before. Why, you ask? Well, because it just wasn't working. So because I'm not a glutton for punishment I decided I needed to grab it by the reigns and pull tight to make the whole shindig come to a grinding halt. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. I took stock of where I was at, where my business was at, and where I wanted it to go. Boy, was it hard. Boy, isn't it STILL hard. But, it's a difficult path that I'm willing to take because, as the saying goes, the journey is better than the destination? No. That's not it..The destination isn't as special as the journey? No. That's not it either. You know what I'm getting at. I love this journey. I'm struggling. It's hard work. I'm stressed, to the max, and at times, supremely frustrated. But I love every.single.minute. Why? Because it's my baby. Because it's my passion. Because I know as sure as I'm writing this, that design is what I'm meant to do. It's my purpose on this Earth. It's my love, and I love it so.
So, I've been designing new paperie, designing a new website, and scouring the ends of the Earth for the perfect web designer whose ideas; creativity; aesthetic and style will mesh with mine. I want a beautiful product and I want my visitors to enjoy my site...to return time and time again. I know I do that with websites that I love, whether I'm buying or not. {Sorry all you eCommerce peoples. Sometimes I just wanna browse.}
Oh yeah, and I bought a new letterpress. At this moment, she's on her long journey from France to Australia. She's my 2nd baby. {My first baby is a teenage girl human baby named Hunter.}...More on the press later.
So, essentially, that's why I've been a blog-neglecter. And from the bottom of my non-writing-non-blogging heart, I'm sorry. Really. Honest. But I promise, that when the business is settled, when the site has been designed and when the paperie is on the "shelf" of the world wide web, I will get back to posting and blogging and letting you in on more fun goodies from the Paper C headquarters. Which is now, in my home studio, in the middle of the outback, amongst the breathtaking beauty of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.
19 July, 2010
Be NiCE
Well, it's been quite a while since I've entered the blogosphere, and my apologies for being so absent. I'm the type of person who believes that I should only blog something that I feel is necessary. There's no point in "talking"{blogging}, just for the sake of it.
Today I have, I feel, a very worthwhile blog post to share with you.
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I've been falling head first into the lovely little world of being "NiCE". I just love it. It makes me happy. It makes life sweeter. Richer. More fulfilling. And just plain, "nicer".
If you have "liked" my Facebook page, you'll know by now that I've designed a range of prints that I sell, that are focused around design, typography, graphics, etc. But I've designed a new range of prints that I will be selling, that focus on what is really important: and that is Being.Nice. I capitalize those words because they are so very important to the human spirit and so good for the soul. Truly. If we can't be "Nice", what do we really have in life? Thanks to Operation NiCE, I've been able to witness, first hand, the benefits of being Nice. And there are so many of them....both when you are being nice, and the recipient of the Nice act.
From now until the end of August, I will be selling my Nice prints for $12.
100% of the profits from each print will be donated to a charity of YOUR choosing.
Each print will be printed on A4 heavy weight, white, textured card stock, ready for framing. You can also specify the colour that you want your wording to be in. So, if you want to be Nice with me, I ask you to make a small purchase of a lovely ~and meaningful~ print, designed by lil ol' me...trust me, you'll feel so Nice after!
For purchasing details or other queries, please feel free to shoot me an email: thepapercouturiere@gmail.com
Have a NICE day!
xx
Autumn
21 June, 2010
June Vendor of the Month
"Fabric bunting banners, handmade with a giggle."
Amy Costin is the brains, and talent, behind Giggleberry Creations. She handcrafts banners for all occasions, from a child's birthday, to an elegant wedding...and all events in between. Using the best fabrics, each banner is intricately sewn creating a beautiful piece of décor that is full of style and craftsmanship.Are you after a custom banner for a specific event, or "just because"? Not to worry. Amy can easily custom design a banner for your specific needs, taking into account the best fabrics that perfectly suit your colour pallette and theme. Each banner can also be personalized with a name or word of your choice, making them perfect for an anniversary or birthday party.
Next time you are having an event, and you want to decorate with something more, something unique, and something better than the typical boring balloons, check out Giggleberry Creations. You'll have something perfect and unique, that you can use for years to come...long after you've swept away the deflated balloons.
You can visit the Giggleberry gallery here.
W: www.giggleberrycreations.com
E: giggleberrycreations@gmail.com
27 May, 2010
Would you choose Wood?
....I hope you said yes!
If you're an Australian bride, and want a wood invitation, it used to be a lengthy search, usually ending up with a studio somewhere in America. Seriously folks, who wants to pay that shipping charge? Trust me. It's not pretty. But, yours truly has solved that problem for you! *please hold your applause*
Very proudly, I announce that The Paper Couturière is one of only a couple Australia wide design studios that offer wood invitations!
Introducing a new range of invitations made from your choice of wood! With more than 15 types of wood available from Birch to Cherry, Aspen to Sycamore, and Oak to Mahogany, there is no doubt you'll be spoiled for choice. Perfect for an outdoor garden, vineyard, or park wedding, wooden invitations are unique, beautiful, and cost effective.
Now, who will be the first client to order a little wooden pretty?
Pictures 1 & 2 are Maple.
Pictures 3 & 4 are Cherry.
Picture 5 is Birch.
If you're an Australian bride, and want a wood invitation, it used to be a lengthy search, usually ending up with a studio somewhere in America. Seriously folks, who wants to pay that shipping charge? Trust me. It's not pretty. But, yours truly has solved that problem for you! *please hold your applause*
Very proudly, I announce that The Paper Couturière is one of only a couple Australia wide design studios that offer wood invitations!
Introducing a new range of invitations made from your choice of wood! With more than 15 types of wood available from Birch to Cherry, Aspen to Sycamore, and Oak to Mahogany, there is no doubt you'll be spoiled for choice. Perfect for an outdoor garden, vineyard, or park wedding, wooden invitations are unique, beautiful, and cost effective.
Now, who will be the first client to order a little wooden pretty?
Pictures 1 & 2 are Maple.
Pictures 3 & 4 are Cherry.
Picture 5 is Birch.
19 May, 2010
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