tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post7928065268516845815..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: The Creative LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-90155150009749310042012-11-22T13:01:56.612-05:002012-11-22T13:01:56.612-05:00As long as you aren't lying in a heap on the g...As long as you aren't lying in a heap on the ground you've found some form of balance, right?! It's the philosophy I'm working from anyway...Although I love the image of the creative artist, there are no flowy dresses or wearing of any jewelry in my ceramic workspace that's for sure! <br /><br />As for the perfectly clean house...I let go of "perfectly" and gave in to having a housekeeper come once a month to do all the cleaning things I hate (like in depth dusting and bathrooms) so I only have to spend a few minutes here and there to maintain it rather than hours. So worth it for me to spend that time creating instead!Mellisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275653505481965896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-50394117631116276842012-11-21T17:37:19.397-05:002012-11-21T17:37:19.397-05:00It's been six years since I set up my jeweller...It's been six years since I set up my jewellery business fulltime, and I'm still finding my balance! Every time I feel myself getting close I seem to give myself another challenge - having another baby for example! I'm sure I'll get there in the end....eventually! And I'm loving the journey.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054958394707123993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-47063987180531120802012-11-21T01:05:43.928-05:002012-11-21T01:05:43.928-05:00You guys are bursting my bubble, man! I am definit...You guys are bursting my bubble, man! I am definitely a jeans/sweats/t-shirt girl myself - and while I am in the process of designing a planner for myself (because a girl can hope, right??), I think the odds are pretty good that I will use it substantially less than 100% of the time. :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-61591650439908378632012-11-21T01:04:48.428-05:002012-11-21T01:04:48.428-05:00Hey - no blowing my plant-watering flowing skirts,...Hey - no blowing my plant-watering flowing skirts, cowboy boots, denim jacket while bedecked in self-made turquoise jewelry dream before I get there!!! I'm still juggling the 3 little kids/full time day job/weekend designer thing. I need the daydream to look forward to!<br />Love your designs, Francesca. It's only been a few months. You'll find balance soon enough. In the meantime, enjoy the creative journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-62934344697812369512012-11-21T01:04:12.394-05:002012-11-21T01:04:12.394-05:00Boy, can I relate to that, Lesley! I'm a recov...Boy, can I relate to that, Lesley! I'm a recovering control freak myself - and I'm in a place right now where I'm just letting myself be. It's new territory, and while I can't stay here forever, I'm pretty sure latitude is what I need right now. <br /><br />And the floaty dresses are not part of my reality - fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it! I'm a jeans/sweatpants/t-shirt girl - all rumpled and just one day shy of the laundry basket.Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-44004358260605651802012-11-20T21:42:59.754-05:002012-11-20T21:42:59.754-05:00Love this post! I never dreamed of wearing a float...Love this post! I never dreamed of wearing a floaty gauzy dress myself...I live in yoga pants or jeans and nasty t's, much to hubby's chagrin :-) I make schedules for myself, but they are usually discarded before the first hour of the day has passed. Sigh. If you find the magic balance, please share!Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-29264935613071242442012-11-20T19:57:09.735-05:002012-11-20T19:57:09.735-05:00Great post but Francesca you are too kind. I used ...Great post but Francesca you are too kind. I used to be a control freak with a career that required meticulous organisation which I was always on top of and my house was spotless. Now that I work from home my organisation gene seems to have atrophied and as for housework...well we won't go there. For floaty dresses read torn/stained/burnt jeans and sweatshirts. If I seem to have found a balance it's only that if I need to be productive all these other things go out the window until it's done which put's me pretty close to the tipping point at times. I'm still trying to regain some organisation but am coming to realise it may be a compromise and that maybe my creative spirit needs some latitude...though maybe not this much!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-56280283947273285282012-11-20T18:18:25.462-05:002012-11-20T18:18:25.462-05:00So glad to know I'm not alone! :-)So glad to know I'm not alone! :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-47432955456502445922012-11-20T18:18:03.020-05:002012-11-20T18:18:03.020-05:00Well I'll just have to mention that to Santa, ...Well I'll just have to mention that to Santa, Linda! Thanks for the encouragement. :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-16429872513636924282012-11-20T18:17:36.668-05:002012-11-20T18:17:36.668-05:00Ha! That's exactly right, Tracie - I get somet...Ha! That's exactly right, Tracie - I get something in my head and spend all my time trying to make it reality. It may take two days. That's not a good business model!! :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-55153500105193702862012-11-20T18:12:02.460-05:002012-11-20T18:12:02.460-05:00I hear you on the time management problem! I'v...I hear you on the time management problem! I've always been a very organized person, but since I started working for myself I've found that to be the hardest thing to tackle… it's often the battle of what I NEED to do and what I WANT to do or make. And making the same thing (i.e., beads) over and over again was the worst thought ever. But thankfully I now find repeating designs actually relaxing—it doesn't take all that much thought, which leaves me more time to dream up new ideas. :-) There's a perfect balance out there somewhere… I haven't found it just yet either!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899414809146265629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-49565714423105322312012-11-20T17:25:52.619-05:002012-11-20T17:25:52.619-05:00I love this post! Funny, insightful and inspiring...I love this post! Funny, insightful and inspiring! I really like the half moon earrings with the carnelian! I'd wear those all the time!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013223342802270728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-24755257797400371202012-11-20T12:34:01.332-05:002012-11-20T12:34:01.332-05:00I have a hard time managing my creative work with ...I have a hard time managing my creative work with everything else. To me it seems once you get an idea in your head, you just can not let it go until you follow it to completion.....this does not help with sales, or making a living in any way. (I suppose this is why the term "Starving Artist" came about....lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289421173213610330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-72023296205725877582012-11-20T10:49:49.615-05:002012-11-20T10:49:49.615-05:00Thanks Kristi - but I really do think you guys roc...Thanks Kristi - but I really do think you guys rock. :-)Francesca Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920874381365947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-31242284927311679312012-11-20T10:25:58.517-05:002012-11-20T10:25:58.517-05:00Ha I think we've all got you fooled Francesca,...Ha I think we've all got you fooled Francesca, I for one do not do well with the balancing act. I dream of quitting my day job and doing the loose flowy dress thing (that cracked me up) and I appreciate you sharing your journey!KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.com