Give Away, Throw Away, Stow Away!

Does this sound familiar to anyone? The huge task of reorganising the garage has begun. It’s been a job in waiting for two and a half years and we have finally taken the plunge. This is no ordinary garage … my father’s ‘things’ covered all the walls & shelves; EP Designs’ ‘things’ filled the centre; and everything else was stacked in between, around and on top. In other words it was a DISASTER ZONE.

Today we managed to get a third done – that’s a day’s work not just a couple of hours. More work needs to be done but at least we have finally made a start. I don’t dare show you any photos … perhaps when we’re finished I’ll show before & after shots.

It may take some time to finish it all but now I can see a little more clearly to plan the interior to make it a workable storage and packaging space for EP Designs; and a useable space for the houselhold needs. The state of the finances will dictate what can & can’t be done but I’m sure with a little imagination and ingenuity we can put together a pleasant enough area. Once this is complete I will be able to tackle my studio/work room behind the garage – can’t wait for this to be done because I’m ‘itching’ to get back into my creative work.

Is this a new year’s resolution? No way….. perhaps I should have made it so I could say ‘well I’m sticking to it’. No this is a big step to getting back on track. It will feel so good to have everything in it’s place and a place for everything; And anything that doesn’t have a place gets the boot.

Anyhow, I’m now off to have a well earned rest and then prepare for a lovely St Valentine’s dinner.

HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY to  Everyone.

Cioa for now

Pamper Yourself … Your Home … Chemical Free!

Joliv Body & Earth  An exquisite range of chemical-free, environmentally friendly and entirely natural beauty and home cleaning products. 

Are you ready for some pampering? No?  If you’re saying ‘no’ then it’s definitely time to take a break. Make yourself a coffee, tea or fix a delicious snack, then read on and see where to find some helpful information on certain ingredients used by other companies for skincare and home cleaning products ….. 

Firstly, take a look a Korina’s online business idea – Joliv – an Australian company providing a wide range of pure & natural, plant and flower based skincare products. Find out about the harmful chemicals used in skincare & cleaning products and why we shouldn’t use these products. With the current trends gearing towards caring for the environment and chemical free products, here is a business you can rely on. They care for you and the environment. They care about what goes into their skincare range …. and products are freshly made to order.

Now, take a peek at the Free Gifts available :)

So now, not only have you been taking care of yourself by taking ‘time out’ from your work. You have also found some wonderful products which will take care of you … and your home.

Ciao for now

Renewing Business

rose-7ccc.JPGThe creative work I’m planning to restart is only part of the plans for this year. It was in recreating items that led me to turn a hobby into a business. This year I’m also planning to revive my business.  It was left to sit by the wayside in 2008 but now with the help & support of professionals I will be able to regenerate my hopes & dreams for EP Designs & Precious Treasures ….. rebuild, renew, refresh.

Planning, refreshing, renewing ideas … these are some of the things that most businesses will do at the start of a new year and even at the start of a new financial year. We must always be looking at ways to improve, change, grow our business – even small businesses need to do this.

As for me it will be a gradual steady move to rebuild … but what about you? Do you have a business? What are your plans?

Are you doing anything to breath new life into your business?

This is a question posed by Melissa on her blog Business Mums Magazine. She also asks for suggestions & comments on this. If you have any great ideas to share please pop over to Melissa’s blog and add them.

If you have any helpful ideas for me also, please share them here too….. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Ciao for now

Recreate Repurpose Renew

My ceartive work has been sidelined for some time now, so I’m setting myself a challenge. I’m throwing myself in the deep end but after a year of ill health & mishaps I feel I’m almost ready to put my hand back into recreating old items into new treasures. I say almost because it’s a little scary ….. but, Ineed to give myself a push now to get going with it.

I have a huge collection of items with great ‘recreating’ potential. There are so many I had to stop my trips to recycling yards & op shops. I absolutely love fossicking around these places because there so many items which can be given a ‘new life’.  A home can easily be filled with lots of gorgeous decorative pieces of furniture, artworks etc.

I’m actually getting excited as I type out this post … this must be a good sign of my recovery because I haven’t been able to do any of my creative work for quite some time … too long.

Here are some of my past recreations …

A Simple Teapot ….

 

….. and it becomes a vase for blooms.

An Old Brass Planter ….

….. becomes a decorative planter or trinket bowl.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sorting through my old and renewed pieces …. and if you like that sort of thing I’ll be happy to show you what I’ve got.

Ciao for now

Business Mums Magazine Sale

         

Back issues of the Business Mums Magazine (up to issue 12) are on sale for the month of January 2009.

Melissa Khalinsky has discounted them by 50%. This is a great opportunity to trial them before subscribing; Or purchase some to give as complimentary gifts to customers; Or order multiple issues to make up a gift pack for a friend who is starting up a business or is looking to grow their business.

Each issue is themed – eg finance; image & branding; networking … and more. Take a look Here for the issues still available. For more information you can contact Business Mums or go the Business Mums Magazine blog.

Ciao for now

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