My First Market

I had a great turn out at my first Chattanooga Market. The day was long, hot, and I talked all day long! You won't hear me complaining though, because it is always a pleasure to share Good Fortune with everyone! Check my website for more upcoming shows and be sure to look for my "bubbles" at Market on Sundays. See you soon!

I'm moving ya'll

I am surprised that I am moving back to Athens, TN. This is the city I was born, graduated high school, and then promptly left behind. I am now older, wiser, and excited to explore all that life has to offer. I don't feel like this is a permanent move for me, but for now, I love it! I am able to run in the country, relax in the hammock, cook with mom, and enjoy my new studio. Here is a picture of what I see while sitting on my deck. Can you see the beautiful mountains, baby cows, and the moon? I think I'm starting to find that balance and return to nature that I've been missing!

Read my latest interview in The Chattanooga Times Free Press

How exciting! I was interviewed, photographed, and filmed earlier this week. Brian Lazenby and his counterpart did an amazing job with this article, especially considering the circumstances! True to country living, we had to rough it with out any electricity, because of the terrible storm the night before. For them it meant no air conditioning, but for me, it meant no blow dryer or hair straightener (aaaahhhhh!!!!) Oh well, I'm grateful for them telling my story and being so wonderful! Click on the link to enjoy!

The Studio...Before and After

Please enjoy watching our vision come to life. Trust me, there is more to come!!

We Finally Have Internet Service

Living and working in the county has it ups and downs. Can you believe it? Even in 2008, I'm finding it hard to get good internet service at my new studio? Oh well, that wait is over, I'm trying out the Verizon Wireless Internet Card this month. Yeah! I'm finally connected, and I promise to post pictures of the studio soon!

Planning Yet Abiding

In preparation for our flight to South Africa last summer, our pastor told us a joke: "How do you make God laugh? You make a plan." He was simply trying to say, go with the flow and don't get stressed out when things happen, because God is sovereign.

Now more than ever, plans seem to be an important part of life. Self employment means you have to be, do, talk, make, drive, or communicate practically 24/7. People look at me like I have all my ducks in a row and all the answers. Truthfully, all I have is faith that some how it will all get done, the clients will keep coming, and the checks will clear. Hardly ever do I freak out, because I have faith that God has a plan for me, and I'm walking the path He has set before me. But still, there is the dreaded 5 year plan people keep asking me about.

Humm...Will I still be making soap? Will I be married? Will I live in Tennessee? Will I have children (scary!) I don't know the answers, but I have big beautiful dreams of how it will look. Dreams have been good enough for me, but plans are important to the world, so God gave me a verse to hold on to. Proverbs 16 has many wise words, but here are the two most relevant. (16:3) "Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed."
(16:8) "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."

Pretty cool right? I'm still a little confused, but I believe we can determine our own destiny! The future holds everything sweet and pure for those who are willing to abide in the Lord. I say bring it on! I like good things!

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter whether you are a dreamer or a planner. As long as you love what you are doing, you will be successful!

50 Uses For Faucet Soap

I was in the lathering up in the shower earlier today, and I realized how amazing Faucet Soap truly is. I know...I invented it and I use it every day, but today was different. After seeing people's faces light up and hearing them go on-and-on, I'm finally convinced! Faucet Soap just might revolutionize the way we bathe! Starting today, I'm going to list a new way faucet soap can rock your world every day! It might get silly, after all, finding 101 ways to use soap takes creativity! Your suggestions are appreciated!
1. I like the big fluffy bubbles
2. The bag it is packaged in is waterproof
3. I can stuff all of my little pieces of soap down in the bag
4. You can leave it outside year round
5. It's portable
6. Men love it too
7. The peppermint tea tree is great to shave with
8. Once you are done shaving, you can exfoliate for an even smoother shave
9. It lasts a long time
10. It makes your skin soft
11. The nylon bag is re-useable
12. The peppermint is tingly
13. Kids can use it and hang it up to dry
14. Perfect for camping
15. It is great to scrub feet
16. Earth friendly recipe
17. People keep coming back for more
18. I get messages from people who say they smell apple jacked up
19. It is a really great idea
20. They make great gifts
21. The Red Apple Lavender may make you scream because it smells like the soap your mom bought as a kid
22. The plastic bag is re-useable for your various storage needs
23. It is great to scrub poison ivy
24. They look really cool