If I'm going to work at home, I'm going to need nicer pajamas...

It's that time of year again when -- in Colorado, at least -- it is chilly enough in the morning for me to pull out my FUgg* slipper boots and turn on the fire but still blazing hot in the afternoon. This is especially noticeable if I'm still in the morning garb when I notice it's time to drive my son to guitar so I throw a coat over the whole mess of layers and hop into the car...where I develop a keen sympathy for ants tortured to death by magnifying glass.

For me this prompts a couple product ideas.

1. The first is some type of bracelet or sign that states I did actually dress myself in this outfit. I always think if I died suddenly, the police would think "Look what that sick bastard dressed her in...wasn't it enough to poison her?" I start out looking like I'm in a Siberian gulag because I hate to be cold in the morning. Then I get involved in creating a prototype and the layers start coming off like some very unsexy striptease. Later, sitting still in front of the computer, I feel chilly so I add a scarf then some socks then whatever's handy. Voila! Hand me a "Will design for food" sign and I'm ready to go.
2. The second product would be Nicer PJs. They would be very comfortable to sleep in, cozy and free of all zippers, ties and buttons. But, in a flash, they'd look like work clothes. A Moo Moo with strings that pull the whole thing together into an uber-ruched work of fashion? A tailored robe of gabardine? Suede boots that can hide yoga pants? 

Hand me my sketchbook...these could be the next million-dollar ideas!

*Fake Uggs

Appreciation, Step one for getting organized

Making these little books for a local craft fair reminded me of a crucial idea I forget so often...when I stop to appreciate the things that I'm doing right , my organization schemes support and reflect my values, rather than my fears. 


Try it...(It feels soooo good)

1. I appreciate my...a Body Part
2. I appreciate my...a Spiritual Quality
3. I appreciate my...a Skill
4. I appreciate my...a Unique Genius Quality
5. I appreciate how I've grown in...

Share your lists with me!