2014 was about 10,000 times better than the year before. It was a year of healing and change for my family. And a year of finding balance between work and life.
Biz Stuff:
- Bead Cruise 2014 was my favorite one - ever!
- Embraced teaching more in person and enjoyed creating online classes.
- Sold my beads at the two biggest bead shows in the country - Bead & Button and BeadFest.
- Worked on my second book, finishing up and sending it in very soon! It will be available in early 2016.
- Hosted another fun and successful autumn Bead Retreat. Loved spending time with such an amazing group of women.
- Starting writing a regular color column for Step by Step Wire Magazine.
- Joined the BeadStyle blog team as a monthly contributor.
- Booked several classes and retreat for 2015 and have a few in the works and finalizing details.
Personal Stuff:
- Took two amazing online illustration courses and worked on adding new illustrations to my portfolio.
- My oldest daughter graduated, turned 18 and started taking college courses.
- Moved to a new house in October. Which we love very much but turned my life upside down for a while.
- My Step-Dad beat cancer into remission, my mom became a super hero.
- I learned to set business hours and enjoy time off - it was not easy!!!
2015 will be filled with new beads and new adventures, I am looking forward to enjoying each moment as it unfolds.
Wishing you peace, health and happiness for 2015!
Wishing you peace, health and happiness for 2015!