You might be surprised

I read an interesting article today in my husband’s running magazine about influence.  You’ve heard the saying,  You become like the ten people closest to you.  This article detailed how a father’s running habit rubbed off on his 6 year old son. Running became contagious around their household and soon enough, everyone joined in.  I’m not a runner so I’m hoping I can “catch” the desire from my husband.

My passion of choice is painting and drawing. I would like to think that I passed my artistic genes to my five year old daughter. After all,  she took it upon herself to create her “artist” Halloween costume (smock,  french hat and all).  However, the last few months I’ve realized that I didn’t pass anything to her… I “caught” her passion for art. She has reminded me of that childlike joy of doing the one thing that makes you happier than anything.  She broke out my dusty watercolors for me and helped me reconnect to a missing part of my soul. Funny what a five year old can do for you.

So be careful who you choose to spend your time with, you might catch something great.

~Tate Skye Designs

Hello? Where are you?

So. This is my much neglected personal blog. Please stop by “The Because I Said So” blog at http://www.mommythemarketer.com or the business blog http://www.etsymomentum.com

You can hang around here..but no one is really home. There is much more action over at Mommy The Marketer..she rarely let’s Tate Skye Designs out to play.

Thanks Everyone!

~Amber

New Designs

Little Nest

Little Nest

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Anna’s New Nest!

Just ducky…

I have days where I like to pretend that I’ve been productive but after looking back on the days activities..I am not so sure. We decided to take the kids to “Kiddie Kountry” (yes with a K) today. Basically, this is a huge outdoor playground with wood mazes, swings galore and about a million hyper active spring break kids and their red bulls on the loose. (Really not sure most of them had parents within ten miles of the place).  The kids loved it naturally but my husband and I look like we ran a half marathon today, uphill. Despite the chaos of the playground we managed to take a few moments to feed the ducks at a nearby pond. Funny how you forget how something as simple as some old bread and over zealous ducks can make your children so happy.  The duck’s patterns and colors were just amazing. My daughter even noticed how some of the ducks had “blue bills and black and white polka dots.” Love that girl, she has an eye for the details just like her mother.

So despite my lack of “check list items” today, I did find a moments solace by that pond. Which, I think is one of the most important items to “work on.” Enjoy the rest of your week…and ducks or no ducks make it great!

~Amber

Tags: duck, park, spring break, tate skye designs

Small Moments

Sometimes you read stories that just take your breath away. I’ve been following the story of a 2 year old’s battle against cancer and sadly she made the journey home to heaven this morning. It is one of those things that just rattle around in your brain all day long and creep up on you during silent moments. I often joke about how my kids drive me crazy but losing one of them is my biggest fear. Take a moment and read the story about Layla Grace. She will forever change your heart. Keep her parents and sisters in your prayers tonight.

One thing Layla has reminded me of this week is to appreciate the small moments in life. Every breath counts. Peace to everyone of you.

http://laylagrace.org/ Please read her story here.

~Amber

Little Citizen Clothing

As most of you know, being a parent is a strange balance of sippy cups, carpools, soccer practice and missing socks. Sometimes, amidst the hustle and bustle we forget that one of our jobs is to let our children embrace the fleeting moments of childhood. Yes, the brown shoes are more “practical” but how many years will your daughter ask you for the “ruby red sparkly ones?” I may be overly sentimental with my oldest starting Kindergarten in the fall. However, I’ve noticed that slowly her baby favorites are being replaced with “big girl” fare.

Little Citizen Clothing captures those sweet in between times with skirts made for “twirling” and dresses that will match those sparkly slippers perfectly. Read more about these O.O.A.K (one of a kind) creations on “Mommy’s Weekly Pick”.

I’m off to go for a twirl around the living room…now where are those slippers?

Little Citizen Clothing

Tags: Boutique Clothing, children's designer clothing, Little Citizen Clothing, Mommy The Marketer

Fare la Bella Vita

Jennifer Moreman’s motto is “Life is Beautiful”. Or for you world travelers out there,”La Vita è Bella” or my front-runner, “Fare la Bella Vita” (have a beautiful life).

What an interesting sentiment, “Have a Beautiful Life”. It somehow transforms into a motivational charge. Most of us are too busy out there flying from one event to the next to take notice of the small things. That is what I love about Jennifer’s work, from the mystery of a wise owl’s eye to the solid security of a Texas Longhorn, she gets it.

So set your DVR for a night and go check out one of Jennifer’s upcoming showcases.

If Texas is too far of a trek, indulge in her vision online http://jennifermoreman.com

So for this week remember that we all “Fare la Bella Vita”…

~Mommy The Marketer

*Jennifer Moreman resides in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University in 2004 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts -Studio Art. She is originally from Dallas, Texas where she attended Trinity Christian Academy.

Learn more at www.mommythemarketer.com

Coming Soon..

This is my next inspiration for a new set of greetings cards..coming soon!

“It’s a New Day”

Swanky Place by Eriginals

One of my favorite things is to stumble across artists who are not only true to their calling by designing beautiful things, but to see an artist who live out their dreams in ALL aspects of their lives. “E” as she calls herself gives us reasons to stretch the borders of “domesticity”. She embraced an early retirement lifestyle change and has created a fascinating glimpse of simple times for all of us to enjoy.

E’s daily blogs about the joy of putting aside worries for a day and baking brownies instead leave my heart happy and refreshed. “E” truly is an original. I hope you take time out of your hectic day to learn more about this artist and her “Swanky Place” boutique.

So here is to baking cupcakes, an evening with friends, or simply enjoying a home cooked meal in an adorable apron tribute to days gone by. As always, Happy Shopping!

~Mommy The Marketer
Talking For You!

Learn more about Swanky Place by Eriginals here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/swankyplace

Tags: Eriginals, fun aprons, handmade aprons, retro aprons, swanky place boutique