graduation time

It's Graduation time and a time to celebrate and honor all the grads in your life!  What is your go to gift?
Money?  Gift card or do you give something creative or more practical?   My illustration for Sheridan Road Magazine is a money tree for Graduates, I think that would come in handy~

Yesterday's tote bag winner is Karen Albert.  Congrats to Karen.

sunday sparkle -little dipper

 I sent this little dipping dish to a dear blog friend, Sherri Cassara.  I had so much fun wrapping it up as an early Valentine's gift and little did I know that my package arrived on her actual birthday.  She told me it added so much "sparkle" to her special day.

 Sherri had provided some help to me awhile back and I was grateful for her help.  I merely wanted her to review some of my choices and she was very kind and gave me such positive reinforcement.

I am now considering stocking up on this dish as my go to gift and finding some really good extra virgin olive oil to give with it and small loaves of my home made rosemary foccocia bread.  I love when little things give sparkle to others.

accolades

 How often do you take the time to give yourself a little praise?  

Do you keep a journal to track your progress or check your goals and achievements.  Perhaps you have some sort of "trophy" or "award" to remind you of your talents.  Is it proudly displayed on your desk?  Joan Fontaine above sits at her desk keeping her home affairs in order.  

I love how her Oscar is standing right there.
What a great incentive to keep working.

My dear husband has what he calls "tombstones" in his office awarded after a deal is done.

pve design artwork for all the best blog

Some people award themselves certain purchases or treats for a job well done.

Perhaps an author's book being published or when the contract is signed.
Perhaps a Mother saving and awarding the family with an ice cream treat or field trip somewhere full of adventure.

During the business with intention workshop, I had an "aha" moment.

Here I am working away and pushing myself to keep going without taking time to give myself any sort of praise or award to mark a milestone.

I am planning and scheming some sort of praise in the form of a celebration.

If you work from home or on your own, how do you reward yourself with a so called trophy or little accolade?

A Mother's work (and an artist's work) is never done.
We work tirelessly for our families so this is a reminder to give yourself a pat on the back.
I am cheering you on with praise.

Do share what sort of accolades or incentives you might award yourself when a deal is done?

wantful fathers

Did you ever stop to think how strong a want can be.

I am loving this site -wantful.

I found so many things for fathers day.

 Imagine creating a gift that will truly be something wanted.

 Just look at this brush and snazzy red box.

Trust me, you will find so many things to want at wantful.
click here at wantful