The Creative Cookie

Karma Coaching

This morning when I woke up, I randomly pulled from my deck of Karma Coaching Cards. The cards were created on the simple premise that we all can do better. Here a few actions that I will take today based on the cards that I pulled:

• Teach somebody something that you know today. Do this with patience and attention.

• Sincerely compliment at least 3 people, and then give yourself a compliment you have deserved.

• Write your own card today. Think of something fun that will have a positive effect on you and others.

• Wish upon the evening star.

What actions have you taken today, or this week, to spread good karma?

Love, Summer Of. Tote.

Creatively speaking, I am a sucker for:  wildly colored office supplies, spandex & knit fabrics, and short films. So when I found out about the Love, Summer Of totes created raise funds for the production of a short flim, I thought awesome idea! The totes are silkscreened in the US with environmentally-friendly water based ink on 100% recycled cotton canvas bags. Click the link above to learn more.

photo: courtsey of Love, Summer Of

Ruby Moriarty, makes dresses

Ruby Moriarty is a super foxy boutique in Carroll Garden's, Brooklyn, with an urban farm aesthetic. It's playful clothing, bold decor, and sweet staff, all struck me as soon as I walked through the door. Ruby's specialty is their semi-custom skirts and dresses which allow customers to pick the fabric, neckline, sleeve, and hem of their garment.The shop holds a variety of surprise including a snazzy collection of neckties, t-shirts, and jewels. Stop by to experience an "urban farm", without all the animals.

Ruby Moriarty location and hours: 516 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY :: Thurs thru Sat 12-8:30, Sunday 11-7

dresses come in great shapes that look flattering on every body

 

the functionality of the space lends itself to both clothing & community events

I fell in love with the projector -- they screen colorized films all day in the store...how creative!

 

photos: ©Lesley Williams, 2009

Seeing Your Perfection

I read Daily OM every morning before I start my day. Found today's post to be very compelling. Here's a little piece.

If you have hidden your light for so long that it has shrunk to an ember, make a list of everything you do well, however impractical, silly, or seemingly inconsequential. Then ask yourself how you can positively utilize those abilities in your daily life. The gifts you were born with were not granted to you arbitrarily. While you may never discover what impact your light has had on others, you can be certain that when you embrace your talents and share them with others, you will spread illumination in the world.

Click here to read the entire passage.

My Birthday Movie by Danny Roberts

A Short Film Experimenting with Walt Disney's "MultiPlane Camera" concept.

Jennifer

Meet Jennifer. I won't say too much about her because you can read more by viewing these past The Creative Cookie posts; I just say she's pretty darn amazing!

When I asked her to give me a few words to go with this feature she responded: "My embarrassing, silly, skin is all I have and its up to me to make myself at home in it. As a creative person it is my duty to live and think with a sense of humor in order to make art that is generous".

That's gorgeous.

 

photos: © Lesley Williams, 2009