Even though it’s only August, it seems we’re all starting to think fall, fashion, and pumpkin spice. It’s no different with Origami Owl. Along with the ringing of the school bells, fall brings the exciting release of our BRAND NEW 2017 fall catalog. You can check out a complete copy of […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Children (and Cinnamon Rolls)
The Best Things in Life Take Effort Have you ever noticed that the best things in life take effort, a willingness to step out in faith and accept failure, and patience to see them through? I was reminded of this this week when I decided to try my hand ONCE AGAIN at making cinnamon rolls. […]
Quick Tips for Restoring Sparkle to Your Origami Owl Chains
Are your silver chains looking dull or even tarnished? These tips for restoring sparkle to your Origami Owl chains using only standard household items may be just what you need. Based on my personal experience, as well as the experience of many of my customers, the dark build-up or dull sheen you are seeing may […]
Top 5 Tips to Start Your Business Today
My Top 5 Tips To Start Your Business Today So you’re thinking about starting a business in direct sales, starting a blog, or just sharing some of your crafty creations at a local fair or vendor event. In this age when entrepreneurship is running rampant, you are in good company. However, what are the skills […]
Does Higher Education Define Your Story?
My Short-Lived College Education Journey The need for a college education to determine success in today’s marketplace is likely one of the most debated topics out there. Let me start by confessing that I DID go to college with the hopes of becoming a special education teacher. This pursuit of my long-time career goal lasted […]
When Your “Perfect” Story is Dinged and Dented: Finding Joy From Pain
How Do We Find Joy From Pain? It can often be difficult to find joy from pain even in the midst of life’s most minor circumstances…… During the last few years our home has undergone a variety of renovations. With only one daughter left at home, my engineering hubby took on the task of […]
When Your Story Is Covered Under a Load of Guilt: Finding the Strength to Be Brave and Dream Big
Can a Fur Baby Inspire You to Be Brave and Dream Big? From my last post, you know I love my fur baby and have learned some valuable lessons from him on how to take some much-needed time in my day to pause (or should I say, “paws”, LOL!) to recover and revive. That said, […]
Direct Sales As Part of Your Perfect Story?
Have you ever been asked to tell your story? In my direct sales company, “telling your story” is part of our “catch phrase” and what we aim to help our customers do with jewelry. However, the “telling of my perfect story” has come to mean much more over the last four years as I have […]
What Can We Learn From Our Fur Babies?
Finding Balance: A Lesson From Our Fur Babies Whether we want to admit it or not, we all love our fur babies, right? Who else loves us unconditionally? Who else can we talk to when we just need a listening ear, with no added advice? Who else seems to somehow sense our down mood or […]
Your Perfect Story: How to Craft Your Own Box Office Hit
Welcome to my blog where we share real life and hopefully get a glimpse into ways we can live out our “perfect” stories amidst the daily grind! I hope you will grab a cup of coffee, make yourself at home, and get ready to be inspired to live and work each day with purpose. […]