Check!...

I've had a lot going on lately that's been keeping me away from blogging...buying a house and dealing with hurdles have been time consuming to say the least!

That being said, I've been working on new work and focuses; crossing items off of my New Year's Resolutions and to-do lists.

I got my Ahmazing iPhone today and am beyond excited! I've convinced myself quite easily that I needed one for Business and man was I right!

I'd love to share my first (of many) images I captured using instagram.

I'll be back soon and can't wait to post (often) updates in the shop, in the kitchen, and around the house DIY's soon!

Peace and Love,
Trell

Come on February!

My Etsy shop is full to the brim with new items that I am beyond happy with. 

"Wherever You Go...Go With All Your Heart" print

Here at home, we've had a lot going on these past few weeks. I'm constantly taking time out to follow-up on phone calls and get to appointments however, I am proud of what I've been able to accomplish so far this year.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I feel nothing but good energy and see nothing but success in 2012. I'm slowly putting a dent in my New Years Res list and I can only look forward to tomorrow.

I hope you've all had a better than good January! Here's to February and beyond!!

Peace, Love and Infinite Possibilities

Quick Drop-In!

caught in the rain©

Just a quick hello and then I'm off to work on all of my Valentine's pieces and new shop items...I'd like to have them all up by tomorrow.

I've had a wonderful time illustrating this week and using my hands to make other art pieces as well.

That being said, I realize I didn't share my New Year's Resolutions for 2012 and I'm going to quickly throw them out here into the Universe (via blog...lol):

2012 Resolutions:

Love and Spiritual Growth  

Focus on ceciliablue design and branding-keep building new products!

Mae Mag (more to come on that later) 

Juice and Exercise daily; lose lbs

Find a Literary Agent

Travel (Tulum, Portland, London/Paris)

Attend Alt Design Summit

Booth at Artscape

Interior/Life Style book 

etc., etc., etc...

The list just keeps growing and I've even left some "little" items off (like buy CS5.5 and a Food Processor). The point is that I make a list every year and, for the last few years, I've made lists and for all intents and purposes, at the end of the year, I've usually accomplished the big ones.

Cheers to a productive and smooth year!!!

Hello???

Happy New Year! With family and my best friend from London in town, on top of Christmas and the kids just starting school back up again this week, I admit that I have been rather neglectful.

I've got really exciting news and progress to share...well-rounded posts that will cover every aspect of ceciliablue and I'll get them up on here as soon as possible.

Until then, I hope you all had an amazing holiday and have seen 2012 treat you well these last seven days. It is definitely doing to be a magical year!

Peace and Love

Newness!!!

Hand Poured Soy Wax Clove Bud and Citrus Essential Oil Candles!!!

Lavender and Vanilla Bean!!

I finally got these up in my shop last week and I am very very proud of what I was able to create and accomplish. I've got more work coming (fine art prints, scarves, jewelry, calendars, lip balm, totes...ahhhh, the list just keeps growing and I'm nothing but excited to see it all come into fruition). 


That being said, things have been pretty hectic and busy and I can't turn off my brain...not that that is a bad thing I suppose! 


I'm off to sit down for 20 minutes and try to "unwind" and not allow myself to make any type of list but that's something I seem unable to do; I will sit down and at least try though. 


And while I may have missed my Christmas window (lesson learned for next year as far as timing), I'm making sure to have enough in my shop to keep the momentum going and to have a great New Year event planned. 


Peace and Love!

greeting cards and post cards galore!

 ...and these are hand painted from the little illustrations series. Plan to keep this going throughout the year as well as get into invitations and other paper goods!

Little Creatures

Mr. Blue Bird ©

Drumroll Please!!!!

Written by Crystal A. Thomas and Illustrated by Catrell C. Thomas ©

Ta-dah...it's official! Busy Butterfly is completed and off to the presses as we speak (or as I type I should say). It's been a very laborious process and, when the next book opportunity comes along I pray it will prove to be less stressful!!! (highly unlikely though!).

The main reason I am so excited is mainly due to the fact that I felt as if I couldn't do any other thing besides the book and the guilt that came along with taking time to design a business card or set up a banner for ceciliablue design on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ceciliabluedesign) was indescribable. No artist should feel like a prisoner...and I say that somewhat in jest however, it's been a rough time...knowing certain people I expected to support new ventures and dreams that were taking form had tunnel vision. Feeling like you can't be proud and share your new ideas or creations is a roadblock in itself.

Phew! Now that I've gotten that off of my chest it is time that I keep pressing onward! I've got a shop to get product into ASAP!!!! I cannot believe it is December 1st already!!! Yikes! My "Future Products" list has been constantly growing and I am beyond excited to dive into all of the creative goodness they all hold!  Keep in mind I've still got some freelance jobs to work on but nothing should be as all-consuming as before (fingers crossed).

I'm off...I'm sure I'll have something new to post shortly as I am working on card/greeting/invitation templates and am excited as heck! Have an awesome morning.

Happy Thanksgiving...

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Life is Short...

Words to Live By!

"This is your life. Do what you Love and Do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, Quit. If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, Stop; They will be waiting for you when you start doing the things YOU Love. Stop over analyzing; all emotions are beautiful. Life is Simple. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel Often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is Short. Live Your Dream and Share Your Passion."

Fall Inspiration...

It's always a beautiful thing to see the colors that explode out of nowhere this time of year. I've been rather busy as of late with shop-building and creating...all while I close my eyes tightly and say three times "Freelancing will work. Freelancing will work. Freelancing will work." It's funny to think about how things will come to fruition but I don't worry or hesitate at all.

With all the list making and checking off''s I've been doing I somehow made time to take a walk around my yard and capture the colors and richness I look forward to each fall.  

"Be the kind of Woman that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the Devil says...

"Oh Crap! She's Up!!"