But earlier this week I was challenged.
I guess that is normal when you open up a business and you put your work of art out there.
Some have taken issue with certain words I use in my shop to describe me and my art.
I don't think you should put people in boxes and stick them in definitions.
I am not defined my them.
I think we are defined by way we live our lives and how we treat others.
My friend said it best:
"What makes someone a true bohemian is their essence, that free-spirited way of living that has nothing to do with defining and labeling. And, to me, the more you try and paste a label on yourself, the less you are what you say --or think-- you are....Being bohemian is about expressing your soul through your art and, if you want to go further, selling it yourself is a way to choose not to conform with the system."
On a happy note, my shop is officially in business ! My first dollar is framed on my wall.
With the help from some wonderful friends to spread the word of my shop Alison, Kiran, Isa, Astrid, Laura and my good friend Taibi who gave me great advice too.
I have had a great time running my shop. Please stop by if you have any questions on my items or just to drop me a hello. It has been great catching up with some old friends and making some new ones in the process.
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Well put. You are doing good things. :)
ReplyDeletethanks Kim for being a great friend:)
DeleteYou know you best. There will always be someone out there who must disagree (or be disagreeable).
ReplyDeleteGlad you're sticking to your gun and the essence of you.
Happy to help spread the word, you're doing beautifully!
It feels great to have great supporters like you in my corner.
DeleteThanks again!
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is going well with the new shop! Just carry on being exactly who you are and let the rest wash over you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelli! You are so sweet :) Your words of support mean a lot
DeleteYour spirit shows so clearly through all of your art. Haters gonna hate. Keep on keeping on :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! So happy to be a part of your team. Your positive playful spirit shines through your page every time :)
DeleteTú no necesitas etiquetas.. ya brillas con luz propia porque tienes una belleza en tu interior que sale por tus ojos y tus manos.. gracias por dejarnos disfrutar de tu arte, de tus palabras y por dejarnos ver a través de tus ojos... tus palabras me inspiran... hoy muchísimo!!!
ReplyDeletegracias también por ellas, porque hoy las hago un poco mías y las guardo dentro de mí.
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Screw the labels and screw the haters =]
ReplyDeleteThanks for the love ;)
DeleteI love what you are doing. I think it is really cool. Never mind those whose twisted souls find pleasure in trying to twist others.
ReplyDeleteYou are too sweet ... thanks!
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