I heart my life. The past few weeks have been filled with planning and creating and pushing myself. So it is good to step out and put life in perspective by inhaling the fragrant air and observing nature for a spell. New life is emerging throughout the neighborhood. A day trip also reminded me of […]
Author Archives: MarvyMaike
When I first moved in 2007, I knew I wanted to get a new bedframe and do a little jazzing up of the room. I splurged on a faux finish when I got the home painted, and then installed the necessities for sleeping and adorning, thinking I would at some point make a Morroccan themed […]
In early April a few Positively NEW ladies met in Glen Ellyn to scope out its downtown area for an upcoming event. We were not disappointed. Glen Ellyn has a lovely downtown area, easily accessible by train. We enjoyed sampling foods at Shannon’s Irish Pub, which we all plan to return to. You can’t be […]
I’m preparing for the Custer Street Fair, my first big fair booth ever. I’ll be sharing a tent with the talented Jason McPhillips, who will have his wonderful paintings on hand. It is quite the expansion from the tray-sized pop-ups I’ve been doing, and also my first outdoor show. Since the pendants will get hot […]
The other day it was overcast, but I felt totally in love. May certainly has my heart this year. Sure, it requires allergy relief (I use the homeopathic Sabadil from Whole Foods), but I was ready to swoon at the sight of the vibrant colors and gorgeous flowers. It was raining petals while birds were […]
On Saturday the Young Evanston Artists (YEA) held their annual art fair. Held since 1987, the festival allows students in Evanston schools to showcase their artistic talent with a sidewalk show and performance stage. Art projects are prepared from the beginning of the school year. I was quite inspired by the vibrant art created by children and […]
On Wednesday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women held its first Meet and Munch event. photo courtesy Networkhoncho.com We met at Avalon Spa, located at the Deer Park Town Center. Chief inspirational officer Bonnie Conte greeted us and provided an overview of the Spa. Avalon Spa has been named one of the Top 200 Salons in […]
Apparently writing about Spring alerted my Sinuses and I’ve had to keep a low profile the past week to deal with pollen instead of blogging. I love the flowers though. You can catch me sniffing these along the street, what an irresistible scent! My favorites are out now. Tulips flourish. The sun is bright and […]
Changing seasons are very distracting to me. I am more sensitive to weather this year, getting antsy when the winds whip around the house at night, feeling pensive under grey skies, and becoming jittery on sunny days when spring is in bloom and birds are calling for mates. Wednesday lured me outside with its summer […]
Sometimes a holiday sneaks up on me, which is a no-no as I venture into retailing world. But May 12 is Mother’s Day, and to get the gift to the main nurturer in your life, orders need to be placed now in order to get them shipped in time. Interestingly, this May 12 honors mothers […]
