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catherine stemper
Oct 113 min read
Scary Stories
Being a street vendor is not all its cracked up to be. I think people think my life is all festival and party because the events I vend...
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catherine stemper
May 302 min read
The True Value of Time
Even though I have been a creative person all of my life, I do hit walls. There are times when I just cannot pull an idea out of my head....
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catherine stemper
Feb 272 min read
Metamorphosis
Over the years, I have been very inconsistent with producing new designs. My mind is full of ideas and inspiration. Available dedicated...
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catherine stemper
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Language of Art
In past posts I have described the rules of design and their importance. The first rule of design is Form Follows Function. The second...
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catherine stemper
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Dreams Come True
I sit here feeling guilty that I am not producing stock right now. I have had two dreams come true in the last few weeks, and I want to...
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catherine stemper
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Earth Day 2023 Review
I am old enough to remember when Earth Day celebrations began. I do not recall exactly what or how I celebrated, but I know I have been...
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catherine stemper
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Buried by Treasure
I love the problems presented to me by people who walk into my booth. Lately, I have been hearing "I have so MUCH jewelry, and I never...
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catherine stemper
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Mind Your Connections
This blog post was formerly titled "Business Social". "Mind your connections" is a rule of design. Consider how two things come together....
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catherine stemper
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Embrace Your Abundance
As we enter the season of harvest and abundance, I want to discuss how good design is everywhere, one just has to keep one's eyes and...
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catherine stemper
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Time v. Money
Everyone is talking about inflation. It is on my mind too. Setting pricing is a struggle for many artists. Most of my career, I feel...
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catherine stemper
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Passion Fashion
I have mentioned before how some of the oldest man-made artifacts are beads, jewelry. Beads may have symbolized family or group...
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catherine stemper
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Time to Spring
Spring is so full of promise. The whole year lies ahead to be filled with dreams and wishes. Plant your seeds of inspiration and...
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catherine stemper
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Darkness is Cheap
Happy Solstice Everyone! May the return of the light begin! I have lived in the PNW for almost 30 years now, most of my adult life. The...
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catherine stemper
Nov 7, 20213 min read
The Cost of Convenience
I had another booth blow over this weekend. That makes three this year. I have been a vendor for 29 years, outdoors almost every...
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catherine stemper
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Connect the Dots
What is art? What is design? These questions are complex and subjective. Art and design are personal experiences. Everyone has had the...
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catherine stemper
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Start Stopping
The Summer Solstice is upon us. Here in the PNW, we get gloriously long days. Around 3 am, the night sky lightens. It barely just got...
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catherine stemper
Jun 2, 20212 min read
The Emperor's New Clothes
In my last blog I was discussing the first two rules of design: Form Follows Function and Keep It Simple. I mentioned twice that these...
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catherine stemper
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Rule or Be Ruled
The first rule of design is Form Follows Function. It is the first rule because it defines the purpose of your product. It keeps the...
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catherine stemper
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Long Strange Trip
This is not news to anyone who has been through the last twelve months. Everything is strange. I am continually amazed by what the...
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catherine stemper
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Time Travel
At one time or another, I believe everyone has wished to travel in time. While decorating and dismantling my Christmas tree this year, I...
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