Change is Inevitable...

I keep telling myself that....Without change you can't evolve, right? For the past several months I have felt increasingly restless with my business, Lone Star Primitives. I think this stems from the passing of my Dad last September. When I had children (oh so many years ago), I thought "Now I feel Like a grownup". When I lost my father, I thought "Now I just feel OLD". My Dad had a cerebral aneurysm on June 3, 2006. He fought a good hard fight (just like I would have expected) but it was too much for him. I miss him terribly to this day, although it gets better with time (as I'm sure many of you know). The one thing the death of someone near to you will do is make you take inventory of what's good and not so good in your life.....Luckily there is much more good than bad in my life.

I love primitive folk art and I always will. The rusty reds, mustardy golds and deep blues give me a sense of warmth that I truly appreciate. And I LOVE writing patterns and working with Create and Decorate Magazine. That being said, I have really been feeling a little boxed in by the "Primitives" part of my old name. I want to spread my wings a wee bit and explore. I think it goes back to that whole "life is short" mentality that has been running around in my mind the past six months or so. Life is short, but full of all sorts of wonderful little moments to remember and many different ways to express creativity. Sunshine and Ravioli is my way of remembering both of these very important tidbits.

Think I'll start with Altered Art....