I did not write this but I thought it was important to share.

60 Tips for a Stunningly Great Life from http://share2aware.com/archives/4654

I want to shift gears from leadership to a pure focus on crafting an exceptional life. Ultimately, life goes by in a blink. And too many people live the same year 80 times. To avoid getting to the end and feeling flooded regret over a live half-lived, read (and then apply) these tips:

1. Exercise daily.

2. Get serious about gratitude.

3. See your work as a craft.

4. Expect the best and prepare for the worst.

5. Keep a journal.

6. Read “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”.

7. Plan a schedule for your week.

8. Know the 5 highest priorities of your life.

9. Say no to distractions.

10. Drink a lot of water.

11. Improve your work every single day.

12. Get a mentor.

13. Hire a coach.

14. Get up at 5 am each day.

15. Eat less food.

16. Find more heroes.

17. Be a hero to someone.

18. Smile at strangers.

19. Be the most ethical person you know.

20. Don’t settle for anything less than excellence.

21. Savor life’s simplest pleasures.

22. Save 10% of your income each month.

23. Spend time at art galleries.

24. Walk in the woods.

25. Write thank you letters to those who’ve helped you.

26. Forgive those who’ve wronged you.

27. Remember that leadership is about influence and impact, not title and accolades.

28. Create unforgettable moments with those you love.

29. Have 5 great friends.

30. Become stunningly polite.

31. Unplug your TV.

32. Sell your TV.

33. Read daily.

34. Avoid the news.

35. Be content with what you have.

36. Pursue your dreams.

37. Be authentic.

38. Be passionate.

39. Say sorry when you know you should.

40. Never miss a moment to celebrate another.

41. Have a vision for your life.

42. Know your strengths.

43. Focus your mind on the good versus the lack.

44. Be patient.

45. Don’t give up.

46. Clean up your messes.

47. Use impeccable words.

48. Travel more.

49. Read “As You Think”.

50. Honor your parents.

51. Tip taxi drivers well.

52. Be a great teammate.

53. Give no energy to critics.

54. Spend time in the mountains.

55. Know your top 5 values.

56. Shift from being busy to achieving results.

57. Innovate and iterate.

58. Speak less. Listen more.

59. Be the best person you know.

60. Make your life matter.

16 Weeks

16 weeks and 3 days

Well, B-dub is certainly growing. From what I've read, he/she is about the size of a turnip, or roughly the size of my palm. It's pretty amazing to think that there is a little human learning to function right inside of my belly. In about 4 more weeks we get to find out whether B-dub is a he or she. Hopefully by that time I'll get to feel that little monster kick. Until then I'll continue to think of girl names (we have only agreed on a little boy's name), check out baby bedding, and take the best care of myself that I can. Being pregnant gives a whole new meaning to the old adage, "Your body is a temple" .

Slide, slide, slipper-ty slide....

I'm pretty sure I know what everyone's getting for Christmas. Yes, Christmas. 
I had a client inform me just the other day that Christmas is only 6 months away.
Man, time flys when your having fun. {smile}

Fine Feathered Friend

Feathers are all the rage now. I'm extremely cool so if I were you I would trust my judgement. 




These are just a few of the things I will have for sale at the Honeytree gallery next Friday, June 3rd. I will be there from 6-10pm. 
 If you've read any of my older posts you know that I'm not a huge fan of making multiples so  if you likey you need to be there early.


 http://honeytreegallery.com/

Knotty Headbands

As much as I love these I will
concede that their timing is a bit off. They actually keep your head pretty warm.
They'll be perfect for winter.




It's never to early to start thinking about winter accessories.








I kid.
I'm working on a more summery version at the moment. I will keep you posted.

 Today was my first experience with ATC- artist trading cards. The second Thursday of every month a group of artist get together and trade cards. Simple enough. I decided earlier today that I was going to give it a try and this is what I came up with. While you're allowed to use any medium I chose to stick with photographs. Sort of a "Life Through Cellular Device Photographs" if you will. I had 18 and since there were only 5 other women there I have...well you know math.


It really was a blast. I do wish more people would have been there. I think I'll begin recruiting. 

       These are the other trading cards. 






       I've got some work to do.

Birds of a feather....

Just a little preview of what's to come. I don't know about you but I just feel fancier in feathers.
I think these earrings would look even cooler with longer hair. I happened upon a photo of one of my friends with a pair of longer, thinner feather earrings on (at least I thought they were feathers) and it looked so bitchin' next to her hair. It looked like she had extensions in, and you know those feather extensions are all the rage now. 

So, this is what I have so far. I will be selling a few of these (of course I'm keeping one of each for myself ) at my Etsy shop, Knotty Mrs. W.
Take a look. Like it. Love it. Buy it. ; )




Also,


I saw this blessing a few places today and just thought I should spread it along.


May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand


Happy St. Patrick's Day!