No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. The last week has been a very reflective time for me. I had a birthday last Thursday that officially took me out of my mid-twenties and left me thinking a lot about my life, my business, and the direction I want to go in.
The idea of changing my business name has been nagging at the edge of my thoughts for some time now, and last week it could no longer be ignored. I knew what I wanted the look and feel of the new incarnation of my company to be, but I was stumped for a name. I finally came up with August for the first word (being my birth month, and it is a synonym for elegant- I had no idea!) and I loved Bloom for the second word, but, being such a wonderful name, it was already in use by a handbag company.
The quest for the perfect second word began (I can be quite obsessive about these kinds of things) and I turned to my fellow designer friends for help. After lots and lots of ideas and suggestions, I have settled on August Lately. I love it. I am so excited to now have this new vision for my business. I plan to make the change after the holidays and have already purchased the domain and designed a logo.
Apparently the new energy has already begun to stimulate a boost in creativy for me- look what I did today!
These are altered mini composition book journals. 4x6, the perfect size to slip into a purse or organizer. They are covered with pretty floral paper with coordinating cardstock on the backs. They say inspire, create, dream and believe. I love them, and love making them. I'll be making more in different patterns, words and phrases. I also plan to do some cards, bookmarks and gift tags, among other things, in the same theme.
I'll be listing these first in my etsy shop for $8 plus $1 for first class shipping within the US, but if anyone wants to reserve a specific journal, leave a comment or send me an email!
In other news, the hardware for the new wristlets has arrived, so I should have some new goodies to show soon!
they're darling! i want one!
Posted by: Lili | August 13, 2006 at 08:38 PM
Very nice!! :)
Posted by: Lilie | August 13, 2006 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations on your fresh burst of inspiration - I am looking forward to your new wristlets. [I am trying to organise Christmas presents early this year!]
Posted by: Kate | August 14, 2006 at 10:17 PM
They are very endearing. Your blog looks wonderful Georgia!
Posted by: Anne | August 14, 2006 at 11:01 PM