July was full, full full, and it's looking like August will be much the same, and as much as there are moments when I would like to just sit under a tree and gaze at the sky, I am also happy to be so busy and also, thankfully, productive. Above are some of the iterations of the new blog and etsy banner designs... I ended up deciding on a merging of two of them.
So here was July
- Finish website. First "draft" is due on 5 July back from the programmer, and then hopefully some tweaks, and I launch. Website is finished but not launched, some techie issues to deal with still...
- Continue and FINISH the Biz Plan and get marketing plan in good shape These 2 are just about DONE
- Paint for 2 MORE shows (yay!) - oh yes, painting indeed!
- Re-do Etsy Shop & blog to tie into new website - Done and done
- Spend some time thinking Big! Take some time to think about all the things I'd love to do with my art, and then bring it into the practical and assess if it's do-able, and when. This has been a great one, and some of my plans will see the light of day this fall.
And so here goes with August:
- Hopefully launch the new site. you can go and see the holding page with the Coming Soon banner at: http://www.lizkallochdesigns.com
- Restock Etsy shop and send out a new newsletter.
- Get product ready for the Squam Art Workshops vendor night.
- Continue painting.
- Get new pieces finished for RooTs Collaborative.
- Start month long yoga intensive.
- Get August design deadlines done early in the month and make some time for creating!
- Remember that time is an elusive and mysterious friend.
Ok, August is here, GO!
IF you are new to The Meetup or would like to play along, here's the scoop:
- Post a list of your business related goals for the current month on the 1st of each month on your blog. {If the 1st falls on a weekend, post on the following Monday.}
- Come back over here and leave a link to your goals blog post in the comments of my current month's goals.
- And then {and this is the most important part, since we are a community} visit all the links in the comments, stop in and say hello, have a conversation, meet and greet and etc.
Wow great job for achieving all your goals last month. I'm sure August will be even better! I took a break last month from The Meetup but I'm back & ready to move forward!
http://veeboutique.typepad.com/blog/2010/08/monthly-goals-aug-10.html
Posted by: Vee Patel | August 02, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Hi everyone...Liz, I love the design work for your business and that you are using your name as part of your new look. It is fabulous. Can't wait to see your new website. I am up and ready to share August with everyone....Thanks
http://www.sarahgstevenson.com/Red_Line_Design,_LLC/Blog/Blog.html
Posted by: sarah s. | August 02, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Liz, your site it looking fabulous! I love your banners and your font is PERFECT!! It's a fantastic reflection of you. I'm so impressed!
My goals for August are up, too! Happy day!
http://www.jumpingjackdesigns.com/blog/2010/08/the-meetup-august/
Posted by: Angie | August 02, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Liz, great job with your July goals! Loving the banner. The colors are just so watercolor-y and dreamy. Perfect!
My August goals are not quite as ambitious, but I've a few things I hope to achieve none the less!
http://cmanningdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/meetup-welcome-august.html
Posted by: Carolyn | August 02, 2010 at 12:31 PM
The new banner is really beautiful, can't wait to see the site and good luck in August!
:)
http://fallenpeach.blogspot.com/2010/08/meetup-august-begins.html
Posted by: Lindsey | August 02, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Liz,
I am loving the banners you created too. Isn't wonderful when things you have worked hard for begin to come together? Here is my link for August:
http://www.graysonstudios.com/blog/2010/08/01/goals-taking-shape/
Expect beautiful things to happen!
Posted by: Deborah | August 02, 2010 at 02:30 PM
The banners are beautiful! Eagerly awaiting your new website. Here is my blog. Got a big goal for August and September!
http://artpippin.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Pippin Schupbach | August 02, 2010 at 02:35 PM
We have totally been working on similar things Liz! Good job! Everything looks great and I can't wait to see your new site!
My goals are here:
http://andothersuchthings.wordpress.com/
Posted by: gaia • Illustration | August 02, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I know how hard you have been working! I am thinking of joining your schedule posting group.. not today though I have decided to make something totally different for the show that starts on sunday..
Love your blog the way it looksnow, so colourful and charming!
Posted by: kitty kilian | August 03, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Like I told you earlier - I love the new header...and the splash page for your new website is looking fabulous! Good luck with the launch!
I can't believe it's august!
http://www.candiedfabrics.com/2010/08/02/august-meetup-goals/
Posted by: twitter.com/CandiedFabrics | August 03, 2010 at 12:16 AM
I awe of what you've accomplished and everything is so beautiful. Your website is going to rock!
I am sliding back into work mode this week, but it's not easy with two little creatures running amok. Wait, make that three with hubby.
http://riverdogprints.com/photocardblog/the-meetup-august-2010/
Posted by: Cyn | August 03, 2010 at 06:17 AM
Just the little changes here on this blog are making such a difference...and I love them because they express your extraordinary talent and aesthetic so beautifully. GO GO GO!!
Posted by: Swirly | August 03, 2010 at 06:34 AM
The new banner does look great and congrats on your website being DONE. Can't wait to see it.
Posted by: Debbie | August 03, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Liz,
I meant to ask about your month-long yoga goal. Would love to hear/read specifics on that!
Posted by: Cyn | August 03, 2010 at 01:28 PM
I need to start by saying - FABULOUS!! Your new look is beautiful. I said, "Wow" when your site loaded - so there!
Good luck on those new goals. I am debating joining you for September. It feels scary, so it must be something I am supposed to do!
Posted by: megg | August 04, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Liz,
I guess I'm a little late to play along this month. But I would love to do this with you and the others in September!
Also, wanted to tell you that I love all the designs here, including the one you decided on. Mighty talented! It's so awesome to see you grow your business!
Posted by: Account Deleted | August 04, 2010 at 06:35 PM
LOVE your new look Liz! You inspire me to get crack a lackin'! Looking forward to the launch of your new website.
Posted by: laura | August 05, 2010 at 06:14 AM
I posted my goals earlier in the week, but there wasn't a post here yet to link to! Then, I forgot all about it until just now, so here's my link ... http://lantier.org/2010/08/august-meetup/ I'll be by to visit every one's blog in the next few days.
Posted by: Cindy Jones Lantier | August 05, 2010 at 09:10 PM
Oh, forgot to say -- Love the new banner and look!
Posted by: Cindy Jones Lantier | August 05, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Love what you've done with the banner, Liz!
I can't believe it's August already, or that I totally forgot to post any goals in both June and July. But I'm back at it and have lots to accomplish!
http://www.plushroomsoup.com/plushroom_soup/2010/08/august-goals.html
Posted by: Jessica | August 06, 2010 at 04:03 PM
Lizzie. Such a beautiful new blog design. And the banners. And all the things you do. A biz plan? Wow.
you Go!
Posted by: Mz. Niya | August 12, 2010 at 05:18 PM