Blogs New Look.

Blogging for Bliss by Tara Frey

While doing some of my light reading, I was inspired to play around with the Blogger application.  What do you think of the new look?  Knowing me, I will change it up again and continue to play with it.  But I thought this was a nice change.  The background pattern reflects how I have been feeling these days - HAPPY + CREATIVE.

Let me know what you think by voting - check out the poll on the left hand side of the blog.

Some Light Reading.

The Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin, The Boss of You by Lauren Bacon + Emma Mears,  
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design by Marjorie Crum + Marcia Layton Turner, 
From Design to Print by Sandee Cohen, Blogging for Bliss by Tara Frey

So while trying to figure out this whole "motherhood" thing, I have also been thinking about what I am going to do when I grow up.  As most of you know the company I worked for, MilkShop.com, decided to close its doors while I was on maternity leave.  My last official day with the company was in June.  So now I am faced with the decision on whether to try to stay home with Lucas - which I would love - or find another job.  The problem is I don't really know what I would want to do.  My position at MilkShop.com was ideal and I sort of hoped that that would be the last job I would have.  God had different plans for me.   I would like to think He wanted my last job to be a mom.

Having always wanted to be my own boss, I realize this is the best time to explore that option.  I know so many talented, creative and eager ladies that I would love to collaborate with.  I have several ideas (I use that term loosely) up my sleeve, but nothing concrete.  I decided to do some light reading on the subject in between feeding Lucas, changing diapers and taking care of the Clemmer Casa.  That is easier said then done.  Lucas is my main priority right now and I don't seem to find time to do anything else.  I am trying to get us all on a schedule so I can find a little time for myself to either find another job or to get my creative juices flowing.

I know God puts your desires in your heart - he knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom.  I am hoping he can guide and direct me on this next path.  Stay tuned...