Turning Points filled with Glee - Another Creative Co-Op/Terri Conrad Designs Sneak Peek

 

 

 There are so many turning points in my life right now, both personally and professionally and yet I feel more grounded and self-assured (and confident!) than I think I may have ever felt before. For some, these attributes come so easily, yet, for others - me - I've had to reach deep to access the true source of grounding, self-assuredness and confidence. Eureka! I think, ahem, I know I have struck gold!

I know my source - do you know yours? To what, to whom do you turn to, to lead you through the valley, for validation, for gounding, self-assuredness and confidence?

Having just read an article authored by Eric Grimm, he asks, "How do you find a sound mind, power and love to get through the valley?" and reminds us, "to not be stalled by fear but rather inspired by what could be and go for it. Fear cripples, and Paul told us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear; but one of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" and with that, we can . . . . . . . . . . . .  "slay giants."

I have slayed my giants my friends (the crowd cheers - hurrah). We all have them, and they come in many shapes, size, and color. In response to my previous post, I received a heartfelt email from my friend and remarkably talented artist, Sherri Blum Schuchart, owner of Jack and Jill Interiors, giving us the opportunity to dialog about this.  I shared with her that "it is faith in Jesus Christ as my savior (literally) that is my saving grace, my source."

As I begin to publicly open up and flutter the pages to my story this year with you, I hope my life lessons will reveal to and resonate with you, 

“God created me, therefore I am . . .enough!”  

There will always be someone, or some situation or circumstance that will come along and seek to convince us otherwise – BUT – when we can keep coming back to the truth, to the real and very solid foundation and precious belief, that,

“God created me, therefore I am . . .enough!”

we will be living our life from our authentic self.

This, what I've just shared is more of why I do what I do -

I create!

I create a safe, loving home for my daughters

I create space for them to have a voice, to be heard, to be seen, to be valued

simply for who God created them to be

I create loving friendships

I create as warm and comfortable and inviting a home as I am able to with what I have

I create art

to inspire, encourage, and nurture the unique beauty, beloved spirit, and unlimited possibility in you and in me!

That, is (part of) my story, and I'm claiming it!

With that, here, sweet spirits, is another sneak peek of what's coming to market next week -

When I created this collection, I felt so free in my spirit - this collection is very, very different from anything you've seen from me before, and this excites me, because I have been given the opportunity to share with you another layer of who I am and the stirrings of my creative mind . . .I affectionately named the collection:

"GLEE":  exultant high-spirited joy : merriment

Just the sound of the word glee makes me feel good, as I hope it does you too. I think we all can use a dose of glee every now and again, do you agree? The collection is licensed to and manufactured by the passionate gift & home dec manufacturer,  Creative Co-Op under its Turn of the Century line:

Bright & Bold with a bit of whimsy! One of my sentiments read: "Happy bloomed where ever she went."

I LOVE THIS LINE!

What do you think? I can so see this gracing the decor of a family media room, teen loft, studio space or home office.

I drink from the coffee mugs every morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at this chair!

This baby, upon its arrival, is going in my studio as my special reading spot to snuggle into.

I echo your sentiments, Diane, "Isn't it wonderful that we get to do our hearts' work. We are so blessed to have been given our gifts and talents." I will add too, that I am grateful to be given the opportunity to share them with you to bring a touch of beauty to your home, meaning to your heart, and possibly, hopefully elicit a bit of joy (in this collection's case, Glee) in your life, well, I am humbled and filled to the tippy-top and overflowing with grace and gratitude.

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Comments

[Diane Knott]

Terri, oh! It IS gleeful! I love it! It looks so happy. No matter our circumstances on the "outside", what's in our "insides" comes out in our art. And you have a joyful, hopeful heart, no matter what.
Thank you for mentioning me in your post. Especially since earlier this day I filed hours worth of work in the "circular file" and absented myself from the studio to pick up a repetitive, but stress-reducing project of crochet that I'm making for my daughter, Danielle - a crocheted afghan. I know when I should exit the studio and free my mind of the "obligation" to create. Then, when I return, I'll be refreshed.
Reminders....I appreciate reminders to not allow fear to overtake me. This too shall pass...a good reminder that it DOES. Been there, survived it, moved on, grown (I hope). So thank you for the nudge from St. Tim!
Hoping all else is well with you, my friend.
Blessings and hugs,
Diane

[Sherri Blum]

Thanks for the mention, Terri! I'm delighted to count you among my friends. I made a goal a few years ago to purge my life of unhealthy relationships and to fill it with friendships with people who are good for my spirit. YOU, my dear, are very good for my spirit! Reading your words, your story and seeing your spirit come to life through your artistic creations is a breath of fresh air for me. Keep on doing exactly what you're doing. You make a bigger difference in others' lives than you might have ever given yourself credit for. Thanks for sharing your story and your sweet spirit with me!

[SuZeQ]

Bring on the GLEE! I love that word, too.