Pep Quotes

Recently when in Maui, I saw written somewhere:

Goals are deceptive; the un-aimed arrow never misses

Myself? I take this to mean, regardless of the goals that I set, there may be something else out there that I am moving towards, even if I don't know it yet -another purpose perhaps.

What do you think?

Reconstructed Clothing - Recycle My Dress

I came across this site recently and was so impressed I wanted to give a big shout out to the owner/seamstress, Nicole Kulp at www.recyclemydress.com She was kind enough to answer some questions for this feature.

Take a look at her beautiful creations. Here are some noteworthy before & after's. (and my amateur Photoshop does not do these justice!):

Before & After

How did you fall into what you doing? I started recycling my bridesmaid’s dresses because I had trouble throwing out so much money and memories! Plus it just didn't seem right, I mean if you have the chance to save something with such good bones, wouldn't you?

How long have you been doing this? I have been recycling and wearing recycled dresses for over 4 years now.

Before................. After

Have you always been creative? Is this your only creative outlet? I would say that I have always been creative; I have had my hands in everything from ceramics, painting, printmaking to photography!

How long does it take you to create one piece? It can take me from start to finish on a dress, from a day to a week.

How do you come by your dresses? Some of my dresses are found at thrift stores, but most of them are owned by the customers (given to me to recycle then I give them back to them!)

What would be your advice to entrepreneurial women just starting out? I would tell other women to save there pennies, and use the internet!

What has been the hardest obstacle to overcome? has been getting my name and concept out there!

Where else can we see your work? You can find my work at www.recyclemydress.com, www.recyclemydress.etsy.com, and Green Being in Scranton, PA. Also you can check my website; I do first Fridays all over, and art shows!

Do you believe in the “pay it forward” kind of concept? Helping someone else for free and for fun, ultimately brings good back to you?

I do believe in the concept of 'pay it forward', I taught yoga twice a week for free @ my yoga studio for well over a year. It did feel good to help them out and even better when they were appreciative for my donation. Thank you, Nicole :)

Something can be done about that old brides' maid dress!

Ughh...

I am so PO'd. I spent most of the day dealing with a migraine yesterday and was not able to paint. So, now I feel behind. I hate that. I do get to spend time with a young friend that wants a "lesson" in painting boxes though, so this will be fun. Off to start the day. Hope to post more later..

Shameless Plug

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..if I don't happen to swoop them up first......

Pep Quotes

It's that time again. Is everything in life this busy or do we just make it that way? Drycleaners, bank, return the shoes, buy crafts, feed the husband (or kids) - and oh yeah - feed myself! And of course, tend to my business: Etsy, my website, follow Twitter, the "My-Face's" as I like to call them, return emails, post and on and on and on........when in the quite of meditating, one thought kept coming back:

Don't hurry
Stay peaceful
See the day

Are you doing this today?

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