Janna Wilson

white space...

I love how Whitney English often uses the term "white space." Truly, we all need a bit of white space in our lives, don't we? I know for me I feel stifled creatively with out a bit of white space, I start resenting even the things that are blessings because they overtake me, overwhelm me. Speaking of trying to do it all...Whitney has a fabulous perspective on that in a blog post today.

I was thinking about the last few weeks...and how I've actually found a bit of white space that I haven't had in a long time. Yes, it comes at a cost-- but I've come to realize that my sanity is something that I can't put a price on and the time I've found is absolutely priceless. Busy-ness doesn't rule me. Partly because of choices I've made and partly because I've decided/purposed to let go. Don't get me wrong, I'm still busy, but I'm not crazy. LOL! 

My new found white space has afforded me to be present...enjoy more time with family, less stress, and even some time to devote to exercise and housework! Sara and Abby LOVE that :) I took back over laundry duty. 

I've just spent way to much time worrying about things I cannot control and I'm done. Had a wonderful opportunity to tour DaySpring Cards in Siloam Springs last week and saw this print posted on one of the designer's cubicles. 

Nuff said.

 

 

When it rains...

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Sunday. And thank the good Lord, yes, it did rain. It poured. It's been that kind of week. We needed the rain bad. I took a nap and rested my brain. I needed a reprieve.

I've been working on some random stuff this weekend...updating my website and doing some freelance work. Nothing too exciting but it had to be done. I came home Wednesday from Dallas-- Stationery Academy. I will make a full post dedicated to that. It was a truly wonderful, engaging and empowering experience. I felt like it was a lot like going to church. LOL! Funny analogy-- but truth. Basically, it was a reminder of a lot of things I already knew and revealed many new insights as well. It was presented beautifully, strategically and it was an amazing experience. I'm stronger. Tougher...even after a few tears were shed. It was good--so good. Our graduation dinner picture:

So I've got a lot to do. I've got my new friends helping to keep me accountable for some personal goals. It's all very exciting.

Last week --lots of good things happened. And yet I worried. A LOT. Yes, I know better. I'm done. I also made some strides-- accomplished some tasks/goals that have been looming. Figured out my Wordpress install and am working on a collaborative project with an old friend. I'll soon be migrating my blog and website to Wordpress also. I zero'd my inbox. Oh yeah..let me tell you THAT, my friends, is a good feeling. I've got a good start on my branding myself. I can't wait to have time to work on that. Here's a sketch of my logo...

I finally got to play with my sign press. A letterpress friend, Pheasant Press- Sarah gave me a couple of cans of ink a while back to get started with and one of them just happened to be GOLD! I created some fun date prints with my big wood type numbers- I love dates. I thought these might be fun for weddings, babies, etc? I'd love some thoughts? These are 11 x 14. 

This next one is my wedding date...I thought it would look cool in a vintage frame in my room. The kerning btw that 9 and 4 bothers me...but it's wood type--not much choice.