Sharing stories, dreams, and aspirations as I up-end my life and start a small business as I rediscover the artist I was always meant to be.
I am an artist 🎨, UGC Creator 🎥, and Etsy Small Business owner. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a budding artist, or a seasoned creator, there’s something here to inspire your journey. Let’s wander and create!
My vision for A Wandering Palette is to create a sanctuary where others can find that same sense of relief, peace, and discovery through art. It’s about helping people reconnect with their creativity, find joy in creating with their hands, and experience the healing power of art as they build something from the heart.
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Where Have I Been? (2025 Update)
Life has felt like a lot lately. Balancing the role of supporting my mom as she navigates Alzheimer’s while also trying to grow my business and keep up with the constant demands of social media has been overwhelming. Some days it feels like I’m carrying two full-time jobs—one rooted in love and responsibility, the other in passion and survival.
Happy Wednesday!
Deny it and the world knows your lying. However, If you could pause and stop doom scrolling — share my small business to your socials, I promise Sawyer and I will not tell anyone what you were doing 😉. We would be grateful and appreciate any extra love you might spare!
Chaos, Christmas and ISO Support Group
There have been a few moments when panic set in, when I realized I’m pushing myself harder than I needed. I loved it though. I smile every time I got a notification. Mentally did a happy dance. However, I still need a support group.
Tis the season
Are you ready? I’m not. Not even close. December has quickly turned into, oh crap…I’m doing a lot. It’s exciting, but whew, the checklist of challenges, new ways to increase business, developing product for both Etsy and craft shows and events—it’s intense.
Starting My Creative Business
It’s a SH!TSTORM! I embarked on my Etsy journey back in 2019 — it is my creative outlet. I’ve dug my heels in this April to make this a viable online business. I feel like I’m swimming upstream. It has been a continuous cycle of learning, dedicated efforts toward enhancement, and the relentless emergence of fresh design ideas.
Distractions are the…
I relate to Dug. Often things distract me. I start a project, and while I’m actually working on something, a random thought “oh, I should do this” pops into my head and I’m down the rabbit hole of creative tasks and projects. Sometimes it can be weeks before I get back to the ORIGINAL task.
Trying to Outsmart My Anxieties
There’s a scene in The Lord of the Rings where a character named Boromir fiddles with a ring in his hand and ponders: “It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing.”
Choosing the Right Logo Designer
When choosing a logo designer you should take into consideration the body of work of the potential designer. While cost can be vital, it should not be the first priority. Make sure you take the time to decide how you will brand your idea.
The pursuit of…Something.
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney