Hi Everyone - thank you for commenting! Just popping in to mention that you can spend the giveaway $$ on anything your little heart desires... my work, or anyone elses!

Congratulations.... Connie! You won! I'll be in touch and we'll get your calendar right out. : ) Thank you to all who entered. I'll be sending out a newsletter shortly - with a subscriber discount, so if you are signed up, expect that soon. : ) Susy

Well, I did mention that my shop site will house a blog, so I'll be blogging there, in the future. However, it will be more focused on things pertaining to my own work than this blog.

Hi Natalie! Thank you for the comment! Yes, the 8x10 is definitely the best seller - I thought it might be, because I personally have always wanted to have a wider planner, myself, and haven't been able to find one, (til now...heh heh) Yes, definitely a very real Susy here. I am very lucky to be able to work with Blue Sky. They're a great group and very down to earth. They really care about their customers, so it's a nice fit. Actually, they are a team of about... 8-10 people... so, it's a very friendly way to do business. Enjoy your planner, and enjoy the school year! x S

Happy Birthday Rachel!!! Yay Leos!!! We really *are* the best : ) And happy 36th to you! I kind of feel like a grown up today...now theres something new and different! : )

Thank you my dear. : ) Yes, though I try, my overexcitability does seem to grow year after year...it's getting worse!! By the time I am 95 I will be able to spontaneously propel myself into outerspace with enthusiasm and spastic-ness. xx s

Hi Vicki, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. You know, it's funny, when I post poems, they get very few comments... yet when I post a picture of a shirt or something one can buy...comments galore. Yet, I post the poems because I know there are people out there who will understand, and I hope, be as inspired and refreshed by them as I am... you have really given me a gift with your comment, and something happy to think about. It sounds like you have quite the family! Such adventurers! And, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed the card enough to give it to your daughter... I am also very close to my mom, and she often gives me little treats, just to show she cares. It makes a lovely difference in my life. xo! Susy

Yes! A toast is definitely in order! To dreams fulfilled! I think we both have some toasting to do. : )

Thank you. Coming from someone with your sense of style, that really means a lot. It's taking some time to get used to the scale (lots bigger than I'm used to working) And, to match the image in my mind to what is coming out on the fabric...slowly but surely, though! You have a great weekend too. s

Thank you! The little frilly dots actually remind me of you. I know you like your lace and frills : ) x

Thank you Michelle, I appreciate hearing that from you. : ) Yes, licensing is pretty interesting. Printsource seems to be more of a show where you literally sell the pattern to the attendees right there on the spot. Although, I'm sure there are licensing opportunities to be had, there, as well. I have found that with licensing, it's really about finding the right fit. I have been really lucky to find some opportunities that were great for me. I'll keep you posted! : ) S

Aren't they cool? I just love the way the colors surround the objects - kind of reminds me of a mineral! : )

WOW!!! Go girl! You are 100% right to chart a course towards something more fulfilling. Just the act of working to achieve greater fulfillment is fulfilling... It's funny though...waiting til the time is right... You always hear people say "follow your bliss" yadda yadda. As if it's something one can just do immediately, like turning on a switch. To me, it's more of a process. A decision that is created and takes shape over time. Freeing yourself from this phase is major! But, I am even more excited that it will mean you will reacquaint with enjoying the little achievements and little joys more often, day to day, which makes life fun. I'm so happy for you Plus now we can have lunch. The next Prosciutto Tower is on me. ; ) x