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Re: my mom, and her gift to me

LauraBucciHandmade — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:30:51 -0000

I love it that you and your sister had the same pink terry shorts! Reminds me of the pink 2-piece my sister and I had. Jealousy was definitely a theme for my sister and I. Love your brother's stance, it's "hey, wuz up!" And your mom's tablecloth dress! It's all so neat!

Re: in dreams :: about a year

LauraBucciHandmade — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:26:00 -0000

I feel I should let non-makers get a chance to win. But, your stuff is so well made and visually appealing that I'd love to have one of your items.

My favourite palette is ocean with forest being a close second.

Re: http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/461178986

LauraBucciHandmade — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:31:27 -0000

I'm currently reading your book "crush it" (suggested by a friend) and thought to myself, "god, this guy is annoying" but that hasn't stopped me from continuing on. I think I'm getting your message and looking forward to the rest of the book. You seem to have a particularly unique outlook on things as evidenced by the response to nic jeness.

Re: wish list :: clothing version

LauraBucciHandmade — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:17:31 -0000

I would totally pick all that stuff for myself. Wonderful!

Re: What’s a Real Job, Anyway?

LauraBucciHandmade — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:25:25 -0000

Very interesting project! Must be weird "going to" work after eight years. Exciting times for you!

Re: On Barfing and Burning

LauraBucciHandmade — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:36:41 -0000

ha, ha, love this line "I have a need to barf out stuff that’s on my mind." I think sometimes people judge us by how much we say which is naturally more ambitious than what can possibly get done in reality. I guess that's how expectations are borne...you said it, so then you have to kinda follow through, either that or you start saying "oh, no I'm not going to that, it was just a fun idea."

Re: Stuck.

LauraBucciHandmade — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:11:09 -0000

Betsy, I think I'm 42 or 43, can't remember, anyhow things started coming together for me at 40. So at 30, I still had not clue what to do with my skills, or how to channel them into something meaningful. Anyway, you said you would like to "help women in disadvantaged countries reach their full potential via craft", I'm so very much interested in that too! The way it's coming together for me is my love of Guatemala + my current skills in textile/marketing/advertising (growing in this all the time) + my interest in learning Spanish = an opportunity with a non-profit in Guatemala that has a focus in helping Maya women use & market their skills. Two years ago I wouldn't have thought about this, but today I feel this is an achievable goal. You just never know how things will come together! I have to say that perseverance is a key quality and that all the meaningless things you think you did in the past might actually serve a greater goal in the future.

Re: Tackling Mosquito Nets

LauraBucciHandmade — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:14:30 -0000

Yep, change is uncomfortable. It means getting out of your comfort zone. And although that might be hard for everyone, I think it may be even harder for some personalities more than others. You imagine yourself in this new persona which comes with a new set of expectations and responsibilities and you're afraid of having to keep it up and maybe not being totally comfortable with it. I'm on the reserved side but have some grand ideas that would require me to be more out there -- I'd like to shrink instead! I think it's about finding ways to be comfortable and do it your way and being yourself and think less about society's expectations.

I like your "I become one “slack motherfucker” -- made me laugh inside!

Re: meeting the muck.

LauraBucciHandmade — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:26:25 -0000

It makes perfect sense. When you start having to worry about making enough money, you start thinking very business-like --- what sells, what should you do to sell more, how much should you price something to still make a profit at wholesale, and on and on. What I've just started looking at is out-sourcing part of my sewing (just working with a local sewer--nothing huge) so that I have time to still play around with designing and enjoy the process. And it's back to that business thinking because you need to make sure you're charging enough for that new expense. I'm seriously contemplating this because I need to have that creative freedom. (ps. off for a few days of cycling and camping).

Re: meeting the muck.

LauraBucciHandmade — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:50:54 -0000

No, not bored with it because it involves taking care of so many things e.g. marketing, bookkeeping, researching materials & sourcing them, designing, making and learning new skills, doing shows, selling online, selling wholesale, and on and on. Most importantly, it allows me to follow my creative needs. I like working for myself and know now after having had many jobs, that it is where I'm most comfortable and happy. Luckily, I'm not depending on my business yet for an income and to pay for bills -- my partner does an excellent job at that. If I didn't have someone else to rely on financially, I would most probably have to rely on a job while I'd build the business.

Re: meeting the muck.

LauraBucciHandmade — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:37:14 -0000

Abby, I must agree with Betsy in that it doesn't have to be one way or the other. Starting and running your own business (as I am doing now because jobs became boring after 6 months) is a lot of work, 7 days a week to start for sure and no profit for at least two years. I think brainstorming and finding as many scenarios as possible, as many ways as possible to live your life can lead to some interesting options. If things don't work out, one can always change course.

Re: The Creative Life: Beginnings

LauraBucciHandmade — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:54:54 -0000

I'm really looking forward to following your blog. Lot of interesting comments above. It sure is hard, some days I think I know what I'm doing and where I'm going and others I'm totally confused! What seems to be important is to be open to constantly re-define what and refine how you can do what you want to do.