Last night I had this conversation with my dad about starting a business. He used to own a business and we talked about the freedom + frustrations that come along with that. About organization and preparation, but also being able to just do what you want. His situation is very different from mine — he’s at a point where he’s deciding what he wants to do for the next few years. All inspired, he turned the spare bedroom into an office, like it used to be years ago. 1200 miles away, I’m thinking of what I want to do. Inspiration hits me the same way, even though it’s about art and crafting and writing. But freedom + frustration comes along the same way. The funny thing about inspiration is that once you have it, it can motivate you through to the next chapter — it’s kind of a breeze if you’re running entirely on inspiration too — but it usually fades when the harder things come along, that don’t take so much creativity, but just have to be done. The business of things.
I put together a quick collage of inspiring things because when I need creative energy, it helps to envision my space — whether it has elements of the now or is just future dreaming. Mint + lavender with hints of gray + pink is very calming. What kind of space inspires you?
i like what you put together! i’ve always wanted to try something on my own but i always limit myself and tell myself i can’t do it even without trying first. i hope you find what you want to do!
Ooo, everything is so pretty!
ahh man. I love the idea of mint and lavender. Well I make that as a soap, but I never even thought of it as a color combination! 🙂
Business is tricky. It’s so easy to say follow your heart, but it’s true. Just keep doing what feels right sweetie, one of these days (you and me both) are going to nail it! 😉
xoxo
Ooo, that chair is sooooo pretty!