letterpress print by Brad Vetter
Bear with me while I get sappy for a minute. I've been plugging away at this little blog on and off for a few years, sometimes more off than on. When I started out, I had no idea who would read, who I would meet, where it would take me.
Even though it's taken me to great places, there are times I feel like no one cares, I question what or why the blog exists for and sometimes I get a little lost in my head. I think way too much, as you may have noticed.
Blogging is a lonely job- you put a lot of yourself out there and aren't quite sure how people feel about it.
But then, little things happen that make you realize how connected we all are. Last night, Holly Becker, the uber-blogger from Decor8 and now author of the awesome book Decorate, asked me to speak at her book signing/mood board presentation and it was such an honor to speak with her and so much fun to hang out with her (we hadn't seen each other in five years!).
After the event, I went out with Holly, and a few other awesomely wonderful creative ladies (and one gentleman) and for the first time in a while, really felt like I was doing something right. We talked about making art, blogging, spending a lot of time alone and in our own heads, that nagging sense that your art is never "finished" and I felt understood and happy. Content even. Not an easy emotion for a perfectionist workaholic to feel.
I've been curled up in my shell for longer than I care to admit and I'm ready to come back out. Thanks to all the new readers who have come over from Decor8 (and thanks again Holly). I hope you enjoy your stay here! There are lots of new and exciting things coming to This is Love Forever soon so stay tuned.
