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candy colored studio podcast episode #109 - SWEETlady: alison, gretchen & margaret amy
if you need a triple shot of goodness, today is the day...meet my cousins gretchen cronin & alison dodds, and their mom margaret amy. talk about amazing sister and mother relationships, these fabulous ladies are such a light to so many. hear how gretchen is a docent at an atlanta museum, taking classes during COVID, and alison is now a realtor in northern utah. their sweet mom is an absolute hoot, no wonder these ladies are so much fun. enjoy!
candy colored studio podcast episode #108 - 6 website tips for artists
creating and maintaining a website can seem so overwhelming. And yet there’s no better time than right now to sell your work online and make it easier for your collectors & future collectors to connect with you and collect your work. It’s easy to get lost with all the possibilities...instead, here are 6 things you can do that will quickly improve your website. for more details on each of these tips and to go further with your website, check out my mini course on “upleveling your artist website.”
candy colored studio podcast episode #107 - SWEETlady: ashley penrod
SWEETlady ashley and i met through her sister amy ashworth. talk about the ideal sister friendship...everyone needs a sister in their life like ashley & amy. these two have so much fun together, they also team up on interior design projects...i personally have been blown away by the spaces these two have created. ashley also creates projects on her own and sells her fairy gardens large & small all nestled into the cutest finds. she sells them locally to friends and family, does custom orders and you can purchase them directly from her, at her bff chalene parkin’s salon in salem utah, or at local markets like the beehive bazaar in orem, utah.
candy colored studio podcast episode #106 - artist interview: jordan daines of midway utah
meet my artist friend and neighbor jordan daines! a lover of color and texture, jordan has a unique style that evokes meaning, thought, draws in the viewer and invites them to create their own story with each piece. hear about her process, style journey, thoughts on education, priorities in life, art and motherhood...and their ever evolution. she and her family recently built their modern home designed by her architect husband matt. Hear about their build journey, jordan’s new art studio, and studios spaces she’s used in the past. there’s so much goodness and knowledge in this chat with lovely jordan, enjoy!
candy colored studio podcast episode #105 - SWEETlady: traci berg
our lil’ family has been so lucky to have lived with family in the same town...and for a while, in the same neighborhood. i grew up far away from cousins, aunts & uncles, so having these opportunities and friendships for my kiddos have been so dreamy. today i want to introduce you to my sister-in-law traci berg. full of talent, kindness, a great listener and super organized, she is the kind of friend we all consider ourselves lucky to know.
candy colored studio podcast episode #104 - 10 things that are easing my panic attacks, anxiety, & depression
during “stay at home” i’ve noticed that hard things in my life and the lives of those i love and care about have amplified and caused quite a bit of havoc. sometimes it’s nice to know that you’re not the only one facing anxiety, depression, or panic attacks. if you’ve been facing any of these, or have family members or friends that have experienced this great discomfort, here are some things that have helped me personally...
- boundaries
- saying no more than yes
- minimizing my responsibilities
- embracing the imperfect and more importantly, the process of becoming
- sleep and rest
- walking/biking/dancing/moving
- food - being intune with our body’s needs
- meditation
- alone time
- sunshine
candy colored studio podcast episode #103 - SWEETlady: amy ashworth of perfectly paisley design
SWEETlady amy ashworth and i met thanks to two of her sisters-in-law: desiree ashworth & emily adamson and the beehive bazaar (a local etsy-like market). in so many ways, her support of my art and creative pursuit have bolstered me when i needed it most. she is not only an amazing interior designer, but she has gifts in simplifying spaces and life. amy is an amazing & loyal friend and a fierce protector of her family and friends. she lives a brave, authentic life and is not afraid to be herself...not afraid of what others think of her...and because of her gumption, brings so much love and light to all who know and meet her.
candy colored studio podcast episode #102 - art interview: polly jones
meet polly jones! a still life and landscape painter bringing joy, peace, and life to all who meet her and enjoy her work. whimsy, colorful pieces full of light and patten fused with vintage paper, fabric...polly’s very own sort of language or shorthand. hear about her artistic journey and life with her artist husband & their creative daughter in abilene, texas. her big kind heart will surely warm yours as you enjoy a peek into her light-filled studio. enjoy!
candy colored studio podcast episode #101 - SWEETlady: brenda child
when we built our house on paradise lane, we had no idea how much of a refuge this lil’ street and neighborhood would become for our family. We started bonding with the neighbors as several of us were working in our yards that first summer...we quickly fell in love with brenda child (our neighbor across the street). brenda is one of those uniquely gifted souls that consist of equal parts talent, gumption & determination. there is no project too big or complicated for her...she is a problem solver through and through and does it with a huge smile and dose of finesse.
candy colored studio podcast episode #100 - 5 things I’m learning & relearning during quarantine
5 things I’m learning & relearning during quarantine
- we need each other
- change is good
- taking turns being in charge
- talking about hard things is vital
- i’ve got a long way to go {it’s a marathon, not a sprint}
candy colored studio episode #99 - SWEETlady: julee berg
being a mother of 7, widow, and caretaker to several grands, my mother in law exemplifies selflessness every day. she loves her family, her garden...
candy colored studio episode #98 - art biz: linktree vs amped up website
when i first started seeing linktree used on instagram i thought, oh this is interesting...instead of one link you can list several! I should try it out. but soon i realized it wasn’t for me. here are 5 reasons to avoid using your one instagram link as a linktree landing page.