I’m reminded today of the importance of time.
Of time well spent.
Today I’m off to a funeral, the second I’ve attended in about six weeks. Two very different situations and people, one perhaps time well spent, one robbed of time.
But in the end, we would all love a few more minutes of time.
A reminder to spend your time well this week.
And if you missed the eclipse the other day:
Ring of Fire – May 10 2013 Annular Solar Eclipse, Pilbara, Western Australia from Colin Legg
Tragic news //
You may have already heard the sad news of the sudden passing of whipup founder and blogger Kathreen Ricketson and her partner Rob during their dream trip around Australia with their two children. I did not know Kathreen personally but certainly knew of her amazing work. My heart aches for their family and friends. A trust has been set up for the couple’s young children. You can donate here.
Hands up if you are a procrastinator?
I’ve got items on my to do list that are weeks old, and it’s not that they are unimportant, overly hard or even time-consuming, I’ve just procrastinated on them.
And the thing about those items that are left languishing on lists, they usually aren’t that tough. And I know that. Doesn’t stop me procrastinating on them that little while longer.
While procrastinating on Twitter this morning, (yes, it is only early on a Monday morning but I have already found time to procrastinate), I came across this post by Pip on time management.
Inspired by point two, I’m going to get cracking. I’ve seen a lot around about this method but never really thought it was for me. But now, at this time, it might just be what I need.
I’m going to get write a list and dedicate some of those items to the Pomodoro technique. I’ve grabbed a Chrome extension ~ Tomatoes ~ to use as a timer, which will also track my progress.
[case in point, my Chrome crashed as I attempted to do this, leaving this post half-written, so I left and put on another load of laundry, made a cup of tea, came back, relaunched, then went and did my dad's social media for his new posts, now I'm back]
I need to stay on task to get things done. And not put them off any longer.
Ready to cross off some items on your to do list?!
Let’s do it!
Today I want to introduce you to another of Lime Lane’s recent advertisers, Jane from Planet Joy. Jane has a great, inspiring story. She took her an idea, and with a little encouragement from the online community, ran with it and now you see her wrapped words popping up all over the internet. And I think we will all want an invite to her dinner party!
You make: I bend wire into words, names and symbols using my own cursive handwriting. There aren’t any machines involved here – just my hands, wire and imagination. I can create any word or name you wish. I also wrap wooden letters, words and symbols with fabric, often Liberty of London.
What sets my goods apart is the way they’re completely customised. Each is made by hand, just by me and for you. I adore making pretty things for other people. I love imagining their delight in opening a present which has been custom-made, solely for them.
In our age of mass production, I think people often yearn for items to which they can feel a personal connection. They like to know someone made something especially for them. And they also love knowing it’s one of a kind.
Bespoke doesn’t have to mean expensive. I create affordable luxury.
You love doing what you do because: I can settle into the delight of creating pretty, personalised pieces which could become family heirlooms, handed down through the generations. The process of making is almost as sweet as seeing the finished result.
Your favourite quote or motto or mantra: Let your heart guide you. It whispers softly so listen closely.
Your dream dinner party guests:
The most important tool of your craft: My imagination. Truly. I love it when that kite soars high. Nothing better!
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Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
