How Great The Art

I talk about how I always wanted to have a store, and how I actually took the leap in 2010. It's hard to believe it was ten years ago. It's really hard to believe I bought the items pictured more then twenty five years ago. I was working at Brielle Galleries at the time and saw a classified ad for Reproduction Victorian papers to be auctioned off at Allaire Airport. I couldn't believe how it all worked out, so I could attend. Glen gave me $60 to buy whatever I wanted as a Mother's Day present. When I walked into the hanger with my mom, I was so excited to see boxes and boxes of a product I loved and wanted to carry in my imaginary store. I always thought when the twins entered school, it would be great to have a store they could come to after school. We were a little late to the auction, so I didn't hear too much of the guidelines. But, I watched with horror as each lot was being bought by the same person. Obviously, someone with a big truck an...

As I dig deeper of how to sell quicker and more on Ebay, I am learning through trying. I am trying to take better pictures, adding more keywords, writing better descriptions, wondering if it is better to show the front of the box or what's in it and keeping the account active each day by listing an item each day. But, I think the best part about selling on Ebay is hearing feedback and getting reviewed . I really appreciate it, and it can make my day. It feels like having cheerleaders rooting me on to keep going. I am up to 34 positive reviews and the Frida box was one of them. She said the box was beautiful and she loves it. That means SO much to me, and keeps me going. If I gave an analogy of a tree it would be like the rings in the trunk of a tree. I have been building strong roots and now a strong trunk to hopefully be more successful as an Ebay seller. It is definitely a hobby and I give anyone who does it full time as income a lot of credit. It isn't easy ...

I was happy to take a ride a few weeks ago and take a some pictures at the Farmstead Arts Center. When I learned about Farmstead Arts in Basking Ridge I expressed some interest in renting studio space. I took some time and looked at the space available and thought seriously about renting the space next year. But, after some thought, I don't think I am ready. I really am happy to be able to set up a room in the basement, again. So, I have been listing on ebay. I am even getting close to filling a big garbage bag to get rid of all the scrapbook paper. It just is so much time to sell all of this. I have been giving some of it away, too. Goals are being met. And, I have figured out some time savers. I just have to figure out how to be found among a billion active listings and 180 million active buyers. I started off with adding some extras with what I have sold in November. I made stickers to put on each item sold this month that read: November 2020 a month to ...

One week into November and the weather will be sunny and in the seventies this weekend. Usually November is spent on social media sharing what we are grateful for. It will be easy to do this year. Even though we are seeing horrible numbers in hospitalizations for Covid, we are able to know a vaccine is on it's way. The testing is faster, easier and more available, so we can be sure we are not carriers if we are exposed. One thing I have learned during the hardest of times is there is always something to be grateful for. What I learned in October by creating everyday is inspiration can easily flow if we follow and keep what we love close to us. And, in doing so it can help letting go of things we love easier. I could come up with 30 things or themes of what inspires me and brings me joy within 5 minutes. And, to have made all that I did with ease was quite an accomplishment. If you said for me to make 30 different boxes in a month, the task would seem too big ...

October has only a few days left, so I can safely say in my most irish way. "It's been the best ever!" Woah! That totally goes against my belief system. I am a big believer in Murphy's Law and you never say anything like that, before something is over or something will go wrong. As I am getting older, I am making a conscience effort of not having that way of thinking. It sucks the joy out of the everyday. I also am proud of myself for creating a goal for myself and finishing a few days early. It gives me time to get a head start in getting ready for November. Really looking forward to my children's favorite holiday: Thanksgiving! I was a born procrastinator and am relishing not putting as much off and getting things done. But, not only getting done, having fun while I am at it. No dreading, no guilt, no regrets, no distractions, just focusing and finishing. Letting go and downsizing can be daunting. But, having the idea of making th...

If my morning glories could sing this morning they would be singing "Let's Hear It For The Girls"! I started watching some motivational videos sparked from Brene Brown's latest interview with Abby Wombach from the US Soccer team. We are in the midst of pandemic of covid. But, also a pandemic of NEWS full of negativity, fear and downright meaness. We are forgetting how far we have come as a people. We are NOT celebrating the goodness in American people. We are assuming from what we are told. Assuming is NOT truth. Hear say is not truth. NO ONE knows what the future will bring. We need to have faith over fear. We need to celebrate the NOW and not assume what ONE person is good for the future. I am trying to summarize in my head to write a post about achieving goals and ended up realizing Nike has it right. JUST DO IT! Stop all the talking, overthinking, wondering the outcome, doubting yourself, wasting time and JUST DO IT! One of my favorite quo...

Celebrating keeping a goal for 21 days. This means I decorated 21 cigar boxes. Photographed each one. Took a video of each one. Most posts include quotes. Shared on instagram by a video with music, which shared each day on facebook . I am learning a lot about creativity and what sparks it. And, each box I am sharing what I love. So, the next part of this will be filling each box with items I want to sell. It started as gift box for the the little mini paintings I have been making. Last night I actually created 6 boxes. This morning I photograped each one and made the video tape. This will allow me to focus on November. In November I will be posting a box each day on ebay. As I am creating. I am also observing, reading and wondering how to get more seen on ebay. That is my main goal! And, if you are a friend on facebook, I don't want you to be annoyed by my daily posts. So, each day I will be posting on my blog each box with a link. I will share my listing on eba...