Saturday, May 18, 2013

Let the sun shine.

I am thrilled about the new look and feel of this bloggity-blog. As most of you probably know, I opened an etsy shop a few years ago. It started as a way to share and sell things I love to design and create. When I was brainstorming about shop names way back when, my thoughts kept gravitating toward the idea of sunshine. Warmth. Light. Happy days. Something about my name being Summer. I liked it.

As most of us do at times, I struggle with having confidence in my work. I listen to the self-defeating thoughts that I'm not good enough or imaginative enough or original enough. BUT, even though I may not be the very best, I know I have creative talents and instincts. I know I find incredible joy in the process of creating. I know I want to share that. I want to nurture that. I want to build on that.

So, without further ado, welcome to The (new and improved) Sunshine Space. This is my corner of the internet where I hope you'll continue to come for inspiration in regards to happy everyday living, bright and inviting home decor, and other fun craft projects. I plan to continue sharing about myself and my family, at times including ideas for things to make and do that have brought warmth and light to my life.

I'm not sure what'll come of this, but I hope you'll stick around for the journey. I've spent so many hours thinking about and brainstorming for and re-working this project.

Take a look around. Click on my social media buttons. Admire the new design (by the fabulously talented Emily White). Ooo and ahh over my logo. But mostly, keep on letting the sun shine.

Thanks for your support!

Summer

2 comments:

Ashley said...

love the new blog layout and design! super cute!!

Stefanie Orton said...

Summer I love it!!! I'm so excited for you! Not to sound weird, but I'm a little relieved that even someone as amazingly talented as you struggles to feel secure in your creativity at times. It somehow makes me feel a little better... You're brave to start an etsy shop and put your stuff out there for everyone to see! It's always beautiful, don't worry :) and I've always thought Summer was such a perfect name for your personality, so I think the Sunshine Space fits perfectly as well! (wow, sorry, didn't mean to write a novel!)