Terri Conrad Designs

Fresh Discovery

  I so look forward to the many trade magazines that arrive in my post box each month.  Through them I learn about trends, what's selling and where, and see ahead of time what products are soon to be launched to the consumer market.  Artists, designers and retailers are also featured.

This month I have fallen in love with. . .WATSON KENNEDY a Seattle based retailer. Perfectly scrumptious. Wish I lived closer so to have the privilege to enjoy an esthetic stroll thru this lovely find (thank goodness - or whomever - for the internet)

 

 

Take a stroll with me - perhaps we can enjoy a cappuccino and chocolate croussant together too.

Enjoy mes amies.

Happy week end to you

Terri

Thoughts on spending our time and money

For me, maybe more than you (I always like to share tho)... This question came to my mind the other day, as I considered how to invest my time . . .then, of course, it was not enough to simply ask the question, I had to create something pretty to embrace the question and look at while I pondered the notion -

As you greet each day do you let life happen or make life happen? How do you choose to invest your time?  

As an independently employed person, I have free rein over what I create, how I create it, and certainly how I spend my time doing so. It sounds great, and indeed it is, albeit I must be self directed, motivated and choose wisely always inquiring, "is this effective or ineffective" in bringing me closer to realizing my goal(s)? Is it worth my time? One of my biggest challenges as a creative is pulling focus. Knowing this, I have challgenged myself to consider this question with each activity I engage in each day to facilitate my "pulling focus" enabling me to reach my goals. Hope it helps you in some small (or BIG) way too.

As life would have it, I ran accross this, the 350 project, which supports my question above. Yes, YES, and YES, it is effective. What do you think? While I love my Home Goods and super Target and am eager to see my products sold there, I adore the unique qualities of my independent retailers and want to see them supported. Please, check this out, share it with your local retailer, and pass it on!

Thank you

xoxo

  

What time is it?

  "If I walk in the footsteps of the Master, I will master my true self!" Do you ever struggle to find your creative voice, your footsteps, your true self?

  There can be so many distractions along the way, especially as working moms, with these tenuous economic times, and reliance on others to get a job done . . . sometimes it's a challenge to focus on our original goal, accomplish our purpose, and fulfill our mission.

  I do believe we are each born with a purpose and that we have blessed instructions at our fingertips - Jesus Christ stayed focused on His goal, to serve God; His purpose, to teach love; and His mission, to demonstrate to people how to lovingly serve each other while we serve God. He said, "Follow me! For the things I have done, greater things than this shall you do."

What is your goal?

What is your purpose?

What is your mission, personally and/or professionally?

  Are you curious to know how to answer these questions? I'd love to hear from each of you, and your thoughts as they relate to this.

  I had intended to launch TCD's first Beautful Idea (this post), however . . .I had anticipated (and needed) my new web site to go live in order to make the kit available to you. My web guys are doing their best to work out the little bugs and we will, hopefully, be live by Monday.

  in the meantime, talk to the foot! My sweet (and NEVER shy) Katelyn cozy in a laundry basket, reading. In her 9-year-oldness I delight in every day I am blessed to be her mommy. Dont'cha just want to tickle those toes?

Tomorrow, is my first born, Jessica's 12th birthday. (yea! she let mommy design the party invites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How have TWELVE years passed by already? She is blooming into a beautiful, bright, aware young lady. Given we almost lost Jessica due to complications at birth, I count every day she is a part of our lives a gift and pure joy. They each bring such unique gifts to our family.

My bright-eyed baby girl then:

   

And, my beautiful daughter now: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!

Have a blessed weekend filled with sunshine and surprises -

xoxo

Terri

 

Beautiful Ideas, Beautiful People - yes, YOU!

Hello Friends -

 I've missed you . . .sometimes we need to step into a moment of quiet contemplation. Thanks for your patience and continued visits - I always enjoy and appreciate hearing from each and every one of you! While activity has been stirring behind the scenes with Terri Conrad Designs, I have sought out a blessed dose of quietude (is that a word?) and am delighted with where I have been directed.

Spring is in the air and ideas are blooming everywhere . . .

(Cachet pot designed by Kristi using my Hello! Beautiful products - so so pretty Kristi, thank you)

Among the many things near and dear to my little ol' heart, is my desire to inspire, encourage and nurture your bloomin' beautiful soul, as well as the children we are blessed to call our own. 

Long ago, I embarked on a writing/speaking journey that has come full circle allowing me to marry my message with my art. Beginning March 16th, each Monday I will bring to you a "Beautiful Idea" to inspire, encourage, nurture, and hopefully enrich your life. Each Beautiful Idea will be comprised of a message, and a creativity kit that embodies the message.  The creativity kits will be available for you to purchase on my web site and you will be able to enjoy an exerpt of my message here.

New an old followers of Terri Conrad Design's beautiful colors, beautiful patterns, and classic style - are invited to join me on Monday, March 16th for the launch of my first Beautiful Idea

The first will be a 9-week series with each week bringing a new Whisper of Wisdom to fill your child's journal. If you pay very, very close attention, you will see that each Whisper of Wisdom in my first Beautiful Idea will develop into a one of a kind keepsake journal for your  C.H.I.L.D.R.E.N. 

On Monday, we will begin with Character -

Please feel free to place my  Beautiful Idea banner and link on your blog inviting your friends and readers to join you here.

More news to follow on Beautiful Ideas from Terri Conrad Designs.

I am so excited and eager to have your join me on this Beautiful journey.

merci mes amies, may miracles sprinkle on your garden today.

Terri