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How Inviting: Express Yourself Grand Opening Invite
enjoy this new series of invitation images and inspiring color combinations
from express yourself
New Space = Happy Place
We have been busy these first few weeks of 2013. In mid-January, we moved from our old store to a new space just up the street. Only 195 steps away to be exact. With more than double the space, we have successfully managed to spread out, create a cozy fireplace seating area (the husband drop-off) and we now have a fantastic studio in the back of the store. The studio space allows us room to work one-on-one with clients and fulfill all the creative custom paper goods orders. We have theHELLOtote on display as well so that you can easily see the options for creating a custom welcome bag.
New space = happy place.
We won't lie. It's fantastic. And you will find us here. Often.
Stop by our new space at:
231 Midland Avenue
Suite 201
(formerly Toklat Gallery)
Downtown Basalt, Colorado
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Thoughts for Today: Trees
sometimes...
it is so hard to see the forest
through the trees.
but chaos and craziness can be good.
and the trees are beautiful.
and there is yet a forest to explore and discover.
:: happy fall ::
Looking Ahead
We have had a year of big changes in 2012 and 2013 is looking even bigger and brighter and full of amazing opportunities. While life with Express Yourself and theHELLOtote is busy, whether in Denver or Basalt, I have to be honest that we (my sis and I) desire to get out of our comfort zone just a bit more. We need to be inspired so that we can be inspiring to others. We need to branch out and network and be prepared for upcoming changes and what we hope are amazing things to come our way. This need to get out more became apparent when I recently realized my four-year old has acquired more frequent flier miles than I have in the past twelve months. And especially so when I look at our blog posts and realize I have not put anything up since July. It's a sad situation, really.
Some might say that to get inspired you need to be bored, while others suggest that anyone can be more creative if they just tap into it. One has to admire all the viewpoints, however I really have my heart set on the Alt Summit in Salt Lake City. It is so amazing and inspiring just to read about the bloggers and collaborators from last year and we would l.o.v.e. to actually attend. Not only is Alt SLC the perfect time of year (hello new year, hello new ideas) but it happens to fall right after my birthday (a composite number that I shall not reveal). And it's the winter and I've always wanted to ski in Park City. And did I mention a relative lives nearby that just bought a new house that I would love to visit?!? It's meant to be, really.
Except for the fact it is sold out.
So, while I am currently here ---> in Colorado, I'll just keep dreaming about being there ---> in SLC. And of course, I will keep up with the Alt actions from afar. In my pajamas. While my four-year old jaunts off with her grandmother on yet another fun trip.
For blogging inspiration and business advice check out the new Alt blog. Go on now...
- e.m.j.
Bus Birthday
Inspired by a friend's bus birthday for her daughter's third birthday (we'll share that one tomorrow!) - we set up a fun, bus themed party for our oldest daughter last weekend. She had fifteen friends and classmates come over for a Fun Bus party. The Fun Bus has mats, swings, and lots of gymnastics items inside and two instructors kept the kids happily entertained for a whole hour. All we had to do was put together the decorations and prep some lunch and birthday treats for the kids and sit back and wait for the bus to arrive on the party day. One of the easiest parties ever!
Favors included a yellow school bus, some sunglasses and tootsie rolls - because that is totally how we roll and we all had a wheel good time!!
Lunch was served up snack-size style in ice cube trays. With that many kids, it was easier to give them a little bit of everything to please any and all picky palettes. We included: corn, yogurt covered raisins, goldfish, strawberries, edamame, grapes, teddy grahams, apples, peas, pirate's booty, turkey, pineapple, blueberries and pretzels.
:: ride on ::
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