Moondome

Who else here obsessed with shelves?
I think my favorite way to decorate home space is to put a shelf and something on a shelf :)
My recently made shelf protect is done by now and I love it! My dad made the house shelf unit out of some wooden boards and free wood pieces  from Ikea (they have a unit with spare furniture parts on the exit of store). And I decorated it with some washi tape, wrapping paper and DIY golden dots. I even haven't spend a pound on decoration of the shelf, all was in my kids craft box.
Here how it was.

Обожаю полочки. Это мой любимый предмет мебели - полочка и что-нибудь на полочке. Думаю, это внутренний коллекционер так проявляется в интерьере.
Совсем недавно закончила полочку-домик, которую сделал мой папа из двух досок и бесплатного дерева из Икеи (стенд с частями мебели можно найти на выходе из магазина, по крайней мере в Шотландии, может остальные магазины тоже скоро к этому присоединятся). Для того что бы украсит полочку-домик мне даже не пришлось выходить из дома - все нашлось в детском ящике для творчества - оберточная бумага, разноцветная липкая лента и самодельные золотые горошки.
Такая получилась полочка для кукол.

It is handy to have Photoshop and know how to use it, but for most of us it is not an option. It takes a long time to learn it properly  and it is an expensive addition to your business tools selection. But here is some good news: there is a lots of apps now days that are doing great photo editing in seconds, they need no any special skills and most of them available for free from the Play store. I am using Google tools and have a Google phone to keep all my things in one place, so I will speak about Android apps, but I know that they all should be available from App-store as well.


I need to say that I newer use any of apps for the shop listings photos (and for albums on Facebook), as all apps:
1) changing hues (speaking about filters mainly using in editing) witch is not good for your customers, but helping with storytelling on Instagram or Facebook;
2) reducing quality of the photos - that's why Adobe products are expensive, they are smarter and have a huge range of possibilities you probably don't need for your social media. Medium quality is ok for Instagram and maybe even for Facebook - people used to check up their feed from smartphones mostly, and you can use their small screens to make your life bit easier. But try to pick up for posting the best photos anyway, remember about good lighting and composition, no mater if you are using SLR camera or just your smartphone cam.

Reasons why I am using photo editing apps for posting on social media:
1) Because I can :) I can mask some small faults of my smartphone cam (too dark, low contrast etc). Not all of my photos made by SLR camera as I am one man orchestra and have to do a lots of other things.
2) Apps are helping to create a mood that's important in visual storytelling. When people checking up your shop they are expecting to see in details of products they can purchase. You should provide them with sharp photos, shoving the details and right colors. But when they are starting to follow you on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, they are expecting something beyond that, they want to be exited, charmed, delighted or wondering. Photo editing helping to build up that emotions.
3) It helping to create your consistent and different from others visual style
4) It is a fun! To use and to see the result, to make the same picks from your shop looks a bit different, create a quality content for your account.

Last week my little doughtier Mia turned 2 and we arranged her first official party.
For me the main things about kids parties are: guests, decor, yum bites.
This year I am obsessed with tissue paper pompons and garlands. Also I've spotted a pretty painted brunch centerpiece idea on Pinterest, so we made that also. As for me, pompons are inexpensive option for decor, but to make them looks beautiful you need to know two simple tricks - there must me a lot of them for decoration and do not hesitate to mix some colors.
It was a nice day for my wee ones, they both enjoyed play time and we all have a festive mood, that's why I love occasional decor - it makes you feel the special atmosphere.

Look who got featured at foltbolt.com
My favorite ever color selection

Whoop-whoop! I am flipping over with my first ever-ever-ever interview as a small business owner! I never told my story and all behind the scene snick a peeks, but this is what is all about my creative life is. I suppose myself as beginner in creative business, so the interview probably will be kind of relaxing pill to everyone who is straggling to find the right way in craft business and make life-changing resolutions to move creativeness to the next level. You are not alone, palls. And there is some people who can help you! Check out my interview with Lucky Break Consulting.
So exited! Probably newer will have a sleep tonight!


Уррррааа!! Мое первое интервью как владельца креативного бизнеса! Я никогда не рассказывала свою историю и философию полностью, но ведь это сама соль и суть моей творческой жизни сейчас, это то, что привело меня к вам, в этом блог. Интервью на английском, но т.к. я не являюсь носителем  языка, то, думаю, гугл переводчик легко справится с моей простой речью.
Ух, не усну, наверное, сегодня.