#routine
While I was working last night, I looked up the gratitude prompt for today, routine. I started thinking about how I have very few routines.
I don’t work a 9-5. I don’t go to bed or wake up at the same time every day. I rarely do the same job, from day to day. However, all my gigs, in live entertainment, have a routine. That’s the only consistent thing in my world.
I do my best to provide actors, performers or road crews, with consistency. I try to lessen the stress they feel, being on the road, being in a new city, just generally walking into a giant unknown.
That being said, I had the joyous honor of working the Taylor Swift show last weekend. It was incredible to see how people reacted towards her. Her crew people were lovely and I got to work alongside some of the most hardworking and cherished folks I adore, in my city.
I spent the weekend being incredibly grateful to have found a job I love. A career that I am intrinsically good at, that has supported me since college. I am honored to work alongside side some of my favorite people. I still get a rush when the lights go one, and the crowd goes wild. I adore the rush of the crowd and the magic being made.
I don’t know if I would have called myself a Swifty before, but last weekend was magical. I have a new appreciation for her and her people. Thank you Ms. Swift for choosing Indy and the House That Manning Built as your last US Eras tour stop. I will forever cherish the memories.
#gratitude30 #grateful #gratitude #mylifeisdopeandidodopesh*t #mylifeisawesome #idodopesh*t #ilovemyjob #mylifeisgood #friends #iatse #working #thankyou #indy #mycity❤️ #indianapolis #theerastour #localcrew #indycraftivist
#time
I’m grateful for time that has passed and the lessons I’ve learned. The ability to make mistakes and grow from them. I’m grateful for the heartbreaks that made me stronger and the let downs that now allow me to stand on my own two feet.
In the moment I may have crumbled, but I always get back up. I’m grateful that for that. Let this be your reminder that you can do hard things. And even if the worst possible outcome happens, you will get past it. I believe in you. Have an amazing day!!!
#gratitude30 #time #timepass #growth #knowledge #lessonslearned #lessonslearnedinlife #thankyou #grateful #gratitude #lessonsinlife #lifelessons #sweatpantsandcoffee #indycraftivist
#repost @garyvee
I believe everything happens for a reason. Sometimes that reason is you need to change directions or growth or whatever.
When I was in New Orleans, I was a shop manager for a small costume shop. The lady who ran it, wasn’t charging enough to pay people a livable wage. She really wanted me to buy it, but it wasn’t actually making any money.
The longer we worked together, the more I tried to get her to raise prices. Eventually our situation started to gain toxicity. I wanted to leave, but wasn’t sure what I’d do. I enjoyed that job and I was pretty good at it.
My last season there, I could feel a change in energy. It felt like the clients were starting to pull away and my boss was training one of my assistants, in front of me. My friends thought I was crazy and that wasn’t really happening.
When we came back after Mardi Gras, I was fired. I was told “It’s not personal, it’s business”. The universe pushed me out of that situation as quickly as I’d gotten into it.
I haven’t worked full time for someone else since. It made me question any bit of loyalty or commitment I had in an employer. It changed me in ways I’ll always be grateful for. It made me see that I will always find a way.
Here’s your Monday morning reminder that you can do scary things, but if you’re not living up to your potential, the universe might turn your world upside down to change your situation.
There’s a fall saying I love, the trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go. Have a grateful day,
love @indycraftivist
#mondaymood #mondaymotivation #growth #change #thetreesareabouttoshowushowlovelyitistoletthingsgo #fall #grateful #thankyou #garyvee #indycraftivist
Indy obsessed with our upcycled cat toys. He found some I had yet to put away. ✨💖✨
Do you have cats?
#cat #cattoy #cattoys #cattoysofinstagram #ilovemyson #ilovecats #ilovemycat #ilovemycats #indycraftivist
All in stock I’m Speaking Collection, 25% off with Code: I’M SPEAKING this includes any in stock hair clips, lapel pins, earrings & brooches. I’d love it if these creations could find new homes this weekend.
#imspeaking #kickthedoordown #madampresident #walkingintothefuture #walkingintotheweekendlike #glassceiling #grabyoursnow❤️ #converseallstar #chucks #chucksandpearls #bluedotinaredstate #bluewave #indycraftivist
Hey yall. I’ve marked down all remaining Halloween tie dyes. I’d love for them to find new homes in time for Halloween. Do yourself a favor and check them out.
#halloween #tiedye #tiedyelove #fall #handmade #indy #indycraftivist
Repost @thirdeyethoughts
I moved back to Indiana to pour more into my relationships, when I had down time from work. It occurred to me a couple years ago, that I have always been the glue in my relationships. I was always the one making contact, making plans, checking in on my friends & curating this imaginary bond. Since I’ve cut back on being the glue, I’m in contact with almost no one I moved back for.
Don’t feel bad for me, I have some incredible friends now. Friends who see me as an equal. Friends who smile when I enter a room. Friends I could count on to feed me, if funds were tight. While I may have lost my childhood/ young adult friends, I’ve come to appreciate the friendships I now have more. Thank you, you know who you are 😊
#mondaymood #mondaymindset #friends #friendship #thankyou #grateful #thankyouforbeingafriend #indycraftivist
#metallic
Today’s prompt is metallic. While this dress may not technically be metallic, it sparkled like it was. This is the Queen of Contraband 2016. Her dress was designed by @anne_garber
This was the first time I built the entire female court as well as the Queen. The Queen’s mother had been Queen in her day as well, so they asked if we could add pieces of her mother’s dress, to this new creation.
The mother’s dress was cut up and appliquéd to both the collar and the dress. The collar I had a metal worker make, but I covered it myself. First wrapping the collar in tulle, so I had something to stitch to, then a layer of sheer net on top and a layer of metallic tulle was sewn on the underside. The collar what then appliquéd with the mother’s lace, before rhinestone trim and beads were hand applied.
The dress was a silk satin, flatlined to perfection with an exquisite beaded lace on top. The lace was carefully pieced at the hem and hand sewn in place. Parts of the mother’s lace was also appliquéd to the bodice and the skirt, before the addition of Swarovski rhinestones were applied. I was so pleased with the results. Tell me what you think in the comments.
This family is as also one of my all time favorite clients. I don’t think they follow me on social media, but I remember them fondly and hope they are well.
#fallforcostume2024 #royalty #queen #gown #imadethis #imadeyourclothes #memade #mardigras #handmade #maker #costumemaker #dressmaker #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #backintheday #indycraftivist
#green
I just found out about #fallforcostume2024 I’ll try to catch up next week, but for now I’ll start with Green.
This dress was designed by @anne_garber for the Krewe of Contraband Mardi Gras 2016. The ball was NYC themed. This dress was inspired by Central Park.
The bodice featured hand pleated glitter tulle trim. Silk flowers attached throughout, including between the layer of net and satin in the skirt hem.
#Sew #sewsewsew #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #draper #costumemaker #professional #nyc #mardigras #indycraftivist
#mindsetmonday
Repost from @gatherthegoodthings
WISHING YOU A SUPER AWESOME
RIDICULOUSLY FANTABULOUS CRAZY GOOD
HAPPY KIND OF DAY.
#repost #gatherthegoodthings #haveagoodday #happymonday #mondaymorningmantra #mondaymotivation #mondaymorningmotivation #haveagreatweek #indycraftivist
Who else is ready for fall? I’m trying out some new variegated thread. The results seem promising.
#fall #leaves #earrings #embrodery #makersgonnamake #indycraftivist
I’m on a mission to color Indiana blue. Who wants to help?
I just updated the website. Here are the standard colors. What colors would you like to see? #Chucksandpearls #indycraftivist
