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Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat.   @stephdouglas Hi hello! I am early too! Didn't want to miss anything! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 12:52 PM EST I love it! Nearly chat time & you are already here getting started-I missed you all! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:53 PM EST @ThreeBySea Yes ma'am! Originally from SC but moved to KCMO about 4 years ago! :) you still live around these parts? #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST @embergrass So great to see you love! I've missed our chat time, hope you had a lovely west coast August #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:53 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed I definitely didn't want to miss the first one after the break
#OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 12:54 PM EST @stephdouglas Awesome! Hi mamasita, big first day of school hugs from all of us <3 #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:54 PM EST @kittyscuriosity Hi Genevieve! I've missed seeing your lovely face! How did August treat you? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:54 PM EST Lots o'tweets in the next hour, folks - it's the weekly #omhg chat, back from it's summer break (join us here http://t.co/1LIvigWy).nisseworks at 09/06/2012 12:54 PM EST "I am convinced a life without racing into the sun is just not worth living." - @ohmyhandmade. Amazing lady, y'all. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 12:55 PM EST @ohmyhandmade :D It was awesome! I've been working for a new company I love it. :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST @designcoyote How fabulous! What are you doing for the new company? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'm back to doing web design full time. I've missed it. :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed Hi Cody! Awesome to see you & thanks for sharing your summer vacation lesson on my post:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:55 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Heya! August has been interesting over here. Really missed the chats, though! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 12:55 PM EST The excitement is palpable as people flock to get their ohmg fix this first week of Sept (drum roll please)
#OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 12:56 PM EST Lunch is made, kid is watching "Octonauts" & I'm actually here AND on time for #omhg chat- what the what?!ThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 12:56 PM EST @ohmyhandmade We've missed you too! Are you loving your new town? #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 12:56 PM EST @thepetitcadeau I'm all grinning and silly over here to have our time again! Loved your comment & hope we can energize your day off #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:56 PM EST Yippee! RT @nisseworks: Lots otweets in the next hour, folks - its the weekly #omhg chat, back from its summer break #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:56 PM EST Yay!!! OMHG!!! Forgive the upcoming tweetbombs, but it's been a WHOLE MONTH since our last chat, so lots to talk about ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 12:57 PM EST It is time to party & catch up on our summer adventures, come join us & fill the hour up with fun http://t.co/qbnjzEum #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:57 PM EST @ohmyhandmade yes absolutely! I've been so looking forward to it (even almost missed a whole day of the week!) #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 12:57 PM EST @ThreeBySea Oh our girls LOVE the Octonauts, fingers crossed he gives you our hour! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:58 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed We are all so totally smitten with the town & extra happy to be able to nest a bit before Fall-so good! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:58 PM EST RT @thelanguidlion: OMHG!!! Forgive the upcoming tweetbombs, but its been a WHOLE MONTH since our last chat, so lots to talk about ;-) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:58 PM EST @ThreeBySea You mean I'm missing the Octonauts!? oh well, next time the grandkids are here
#OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 12:58 PM EST I really love you all-it isn't even time yet & we are already blowing up the OMHGverse #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 12:59 PM EST @thepetitcadeau I have an email I need to send you - right after the chat! #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 12:59 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Hi! I'm actually available for the chat for once :D #omhggoodnightlaura at 09/06/2012 12:59 PM EST @ohmyhandmade So happy to hear how well your move & first day of school is for your family. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:00 PM EST @thelanguidlion My lovely transcriptionista! Your beautiful face makes me happy-a whole MONTH without our hour was tough #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:00 PM EST RT @goodnightlaura: @ohmyhandmade Hi! Im actually available for the chat for once :D #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:00 PM EST @nisseworks ok awesome! I can't promise I'll respond right away...trying to have a day off :)
#omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:00 PM EST @designcoyote Nikki!!! Runs & squeezes bigly! How was your August dear friend? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:00 PM EST @stephdouglas Lol- don't feel bad, it's pre-recorded for times like these! #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:01 PM EST RT @designcoyote: "I am convinced a life without racing into the sun is just not worth living." - @ohmyhandmade. Amazing lady, y'all. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:01 PM EST *blushing* RT@ohmyhandmade My lovely transcriptionista! Your beautiful face makes me happy-a whole MONTH without our hour was tough #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:01 PM EST @thepetitcadeau No worries - I'm swamped with work & preschool prep. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:01 PM EST Twitter jail, here you come! RT @ohmyhandmade: I really love you all-it isn't even time yet & we are already blowing up the OMHGverse #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:02 PM EST @ThreeBySea They can lock me out but they can't keep me down bwahahahaha #twitterbigbrother #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST Those sweet pesky babies;) Great to see you for a bit! RT @DJCoolbear: Im lurking - but baby who should be napping, isnt... #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:02 PM EST Hi everyone, how are you all? It's been so long! I missed you :) #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:02 PM EST I had an epic summer of life changing lessons so today lets all share what we learned on our summer vacations-ready? GO! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:03 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I learned to unplug more often and enjoy life, take days off - I have never felt so creative. #omhg.Lu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @ReverseStitch Hi Lindsay, wonderful you could join us, be welcome! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:03 PM EST Here on my iPhone from my studio painting! So happy to be here w/ you all! #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:03 PM EST @ColleenAttara Hi Colleen! Sending big good to see you hugs <3 #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed I see you're from KC...I grew up in Overland Park & Olathe...small world. ;-) #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:03 PM EST Doing swell! And you? @embergrass Hi everyone, how are you all? It's been so long! I missed you :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I had an epic summer of life changing lessons so today lets share what we learned on our summer vacations-ready?GO! #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST RT @embergrass: Hi everyone, how are you all? Its been so long! I missed you :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST @ohmyhandmade - I learned that it's important to have downtime to keep the creative love flowing #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:04 PM EST Learned to take it a day at a time, and not fret when I can't get everything done. <<Fibro diagnosis, both good & bad #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST @kittyscuriosity Sending you healing healthy hugs across the Twitterverse love! Are you making some changes to make space for health? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thanks dear! Yup, making schedule & mental changes, still working on my business, pushing but not too far. <3 #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:07 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Now I really have to take time each day for myself; and that down time actually helps my creativity and ability to "do" #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST I continue to learn it is the tiny moments of being present that truly matter. And that I am doing "enough". #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST Amen sister! RT @thepetitcadeau: - I learned that its important to have downtime to keep the creative love flowing #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST #omhg I hope everyone had a awesome august .. I sponsored some blog .. no sales but got some traffic :D #omhgthekitty at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST I learned that positive thinking & believing in yourself can bring you to places that your originally thought were out of your reach. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:05 PM EST RT @kittyscuriosity: Learned to take it a day at a time, and not fret when I cant get everything done<Fibro diagnosis, both good & bad #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST Relaunched my new product line, got a whole lot of collabs lined up, getting featured in 3 blogs & am creating a Lookbook...Whew! #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @thelanguidlion 'Grats, that's a lot of amazing work! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @thelanguidlion Wow, that's quite a lot of AWESOME news! Congrats on all the features and collabs! :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:07 PM EST This twitter novice has a burning question what does <3 mean and >3? #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST Summer of epic naps for me. Learned how to slow down, accept help with even the most basic things, and that I don't need much. #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST @RoriStories I did more napping this summer too! :) Naps are underrated. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @ColleenAttara: I continue to learn it is the tiny moments of being present that truly matter. And that I am doing "enough". #Omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:06 PM EST RT @ColleenAttara: I continue to learn it is the tiny moments of being present that truly matter. And that I am doing "enough". #Omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:07 PM EST RT @Lu_and_Ed: @ohmyhandmade I learned to unplug more often and enjoy life, take days off - I have never felt so creative. #omhg.ohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:07 PM EST I learned despite having hard time making friends in NS there are people out there who love and support me-I learned to accept that #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST I learned that I'm doing *my* best, no one else's. And that no one else can dictate to me what should happen next. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST @kittyscuriosity @Lu_and_Ed Thanks! It's nice to know that all of my hard work seems to be paying off ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST SUCH awesome lessons! It was an epic summer of learning for lots of us! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST that slow and steady can win the race - but you have to stay in the race, not drop out. #omhgDJCoolbear at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Amen sister! RT @thepetitcadeau: - I learned that its important to have downtime to keep the creative love flowing #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST I learnt that writing things down & sticking lists up everywhere helps me to be productive & not stress out so much :) #omhggoodnightlaura at 09/06/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @RoriStories I did more napping this summer too! :) Naps are underrated. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:09 PM EST RT @nisseworks: I learned that Im doing *my* best, no one elses. And that no one else can dictate to me what should happen next. #omhgthekitty at 09/06/2012 01:09 PM EST @nisseworks That is some powerful lesson there love-doing YOUR best is the only thing that matters-I celebrate your bestness! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:10 PM EST RT @goodnightlaura: I learnt that writing things down & sticking lists everywhere helps me to be productive & not stress out so much #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:10 PM EST Yup RT @DJCoolbear: that slow and steady can win the race - but you have to stay in the race, not drop out. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:10 PM EST @deannamullican Hi Deanna! Big hugs! I missed you this August my sparkly sister:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:10 PM EST and ask for help - there are always people just waiting to be asked! #omhgDJCoolbear at 09/06/2012 01:10 PM EST Seems a bit harsh to tell someone you love them less, though ;-( RT @stephdouglas: @thekitty Ahhh < love you more > love you less #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @ohmyhandmade and get out of your creative mind space and into the moment. A challenge but so rewarding. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST ♥♥♥ RT @nisseworks I learned that I'm doing *my* best, no one else's. And that no one else can dictate to me what should happen next. #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST Take a breather then get back in RT @DJCoolbear: that slow & steady can win the race - but you have to stay in the race, not drop out. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST Learned that magical things can happen when you blog regularly! #omhg #icandoit365icandoit365 at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST I learnt more about what I can and can't do and where I should draw boundaries and how to draw boundaries #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thanks! It took a while, but it's something we should all keep in mind - individuality & experimentation can be good :) #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:11 PM EST Hello hello #omhg chatters! Long time no speak... I've missed you all so much :)cupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST I'm writing a Did Do list each day to remind myself of what I'm getting done now that I'm making my way back to working/blogging. #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST I've learned how to say "No." I don't have to take on everything. I've started passing freelance projects on & it's exhilarating! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @embergrass Boundaries are so important to have/discover, I think. Good for you! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST RT @stephdouglas: I learned despite having hard time making friends in NS there are people out there who love & support me #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST @ThreeBySea You fled the midwest for the East Coast and I left the East Coast for the Midwest! lol! I miss SC a lot! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST Yes - and offer to help others, too! RT @DJCoolbear: and ask for help - there are always people just waiting to be asked! #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST RT @embergrass: I learnt more about what I can and cant do and where I should draw boundaries and how to draw boundaries #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST I learned some + things and some - I'm not who I used to be and might not be able to do what I used to. Figure who/what can do now #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST Oh, and I was reminded of the importance of looking back at what you've already achieved, especially on those down days #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST Can they ever! A whole community! RT @icandoit365: Learned that magical things can happen when you blog regularly! #omhg #icandoit365 #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:12 PM EST RT @icandoit365: Learned that magical things can happen when you blog regularly! #omhg #icandoit365cubicle57blog at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @embergrass: Oh, and I was reminded of the importance of looking back at what youve already achieved, especially on those down days #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST @cupcakes4clara Lessons learned on our summer vacation :) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST @cupcakes4clara Hi love! We're chatting about what we learned on our summer vacations:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST Hello...so nice to see everyone! Loved your post today Jessika. #omhgInkandDirt at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST I learned that while I love to do it all myself, it certainly takes its toll & it's important to find those you trust to HELP you ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST Oh, and I've been reminded time & again that people offering help & support really mean it, and I'm learning how to let them. #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @nisseworks: Yes & offer to help others, too! RT @DJCoolbear: and ask for help - there are always people just waiting to be asked! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @embergrass: Oh, and I was reminded of the importance of looking back at what youve already achieved, especially on those down days #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @thelanguidlion yes very important - collaboration is great for blogging! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST Just today I REALLY learned I can take the time I need & all the people I love (YOU!) will be here to celebrate when I get back #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST @ThreeBySea I always have trouble with this - I Need to open up more when people offer to help! ♥ #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @cubicle57blog: RT @icandoit365: Learned that magical things can happen when you blog regularly! #omhg I need to get on that #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea: Ive been reminded time & again that people offering help & support really mean it, & Im learning how to let them. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:14 PM EST So true! RT @thelanguidlion I learned that while I love to do it all myself, it's important to find those you trust to HELP you #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @thelanguidlion: while I love to do it all myself, it certainly takes its toll & its important to find those you trust to HELP you #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @ChicagoFnThreds Hooray! Hi Nicole-how was your summer?! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea: Ive been reminded time & again that people offering help & support really mean it, & Im learning how to let them. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea: Oh,and Ive been reminded that people offering help & support really mean it, and Im learning how to let them. #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:15 PM EST @InkandDirt Hi Karen! So wonderful to see you! How was your August? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:16 PM EST @ohmyhandmade You're the reason we're all here. Of course we'll welcome you (& everyone) with open arms! <3 #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:16 PM EST Hello all! Late and only have 20 minutes, but so excited it's back! #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:16 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea: Ive been reminded time & again that people offering help & support really mean it, & Im learning how to let them. #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:16 PM EST RT @embergrass: Oh, and I was reminded of the importance of looking back at what youve already achieved, especially on those down days #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST I've definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @designcoyote I know it is so silly but I had a brief panic no one would come...inner mean girl vanquished by community love (again) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Busy summer but its crazy to say that I need to look back on the calendar to see what it was I was so busy about!! #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @PatternedApp Hi!!! Wonderful to see you again, how was your summer? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST Absolutely! RT @cupcakes4clara: Ive definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Silly inner mean girl. I've been excited for this day for the past MONTH! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @cupcakes4clara: Ive definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @cupcakes4clara So true! Success & risk go hand in hand, you have to run into the sun:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST RT @cupcakes4clara: Ive definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST RT @cupcakes4clara: Ive definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST SO TRUE! RT @cupcakes4clara: I've definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Busy, active and I can't believe it's over so soon. #omhgInkandDirt at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @pigandfish Hi Nanako! Lovely to see you friend:) How did your August treat you? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Oh dear. Mean girl is mean. I've been looking forward to today for awhile! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I hope we shattered that illusion, Jessika ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade oh my gosh....no one would forget about Thursday chat! It's the foundation of our handmade hearts!! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Love this RT @cupcakes4clara: Ive definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave. Sometimes it means taking a chance. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Chirp chirp..Hello everyone! Sorry I'm late. Hope you all had a great *time-to-breathe* Summer #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST @101purp #omhg is a weekly chat for creative entrepreneurs, more info is right here: http://t.co/vmLrl3ai #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST I've learned that things will not go as planned, but will still go and that everything is one step at a time. #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Yup. Totally smashed (& good riddance) RT @thelanguidlion: @ohmyhandmade I hope we shattered that illusion, Jessika ;-) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST Absolutely and willing to fail mt @cupcakes4clara: definitely learnt that to be successful you need to be brave means taking a chance. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:19 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Of course... we completely love you Jess!! #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST I love this! Spot on. RT @ohmyhandmade @cupcakes4clara So true! Success & risk go hand in hand, you have to run into the sun:) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Oh no! I've been waiting for today for weeks - even marked it on my seldom-used calendar :) #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @PatternedApp: Ive learned that things will not go as planned, but will still go and that everything is one step at a time. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @PatternedApp "one step at a time" - My motto for life (Learned from my Pa) #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @PatternedApp Yes! Things definitely didn't go as planned for me this summer, but they did go, and things are good, so no complaints #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:20 PM EST @Moobaacluck Ooh Gab you'd love it - it's a weekly twitter chat about running a creative business. Run by Jess of @ohmyhandmade :) #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST Ditto RT @PatternedApp: Ive learned that things will not go as planned, but will still go and that everything is one step at a time. #omhgInkandDirt at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @InkandDirt Those short Canadian summers need to be grabbed & held onto-they are gone way too fast! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @pigandfish I can't believe it's already September either! Where did the summer go?! #omhggoodnightlaura at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST RT @thepetitcadeau: @ohmyhandmade oh my gosh....no one would forget about Thursday chat! It's the foundation of our handmade hearts!! #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thanks Jess, I seriously did: "Fall in love with my family this Summer" - all over again #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:21 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Absolutely and willing to fail @cupcakes4clara:learnt that to be successful you need to be brave & take a chance. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST RT @kittyscuriosity: Sometimes those unplanned moments turn out to be the best opportunities. Embrace them! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST I've learned that even when you throw yourself to the ground in defeat, life goes on & so will you. Keep moving forward always. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST Oh definitely:) RT @ohmyhandmade: @InkandDirt Those short Canadian summers need to be grabbed & held onto-they are gone way too fast! #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @goodnightlaura The painful truth - it's already September 6th!! #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @designcoyote Yes, we just have to keep showing up. So true. #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:22 PM EST @designcoyote Even if that movement forward is almost imperceptible, right? #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST I had forgotten how important it is to be IN love with my life-not just to love it but really remember what makes me come alive #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST RT @designcoyote: even when you throw yourself to the ground in defeat, life goes on & so will you. Keep moving forward always -YES! #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST @designcoyote It's all about the forward momentum, even if it's slow... it'll still get your somewhere. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST RT@designcoyote: Ive learned that even when you throw yourself to the ground in defeat, life goes on....Keep moving forward always. #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST RT @designcoyote: even when you throw yourself to the ground in defeat, life goes on & so will you. Keep moving forward always. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST @designcoyote One of my fav quotes by Alice Walker "Life goes on. The pain of it so sure. The sweetness so mysterious" #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST RT @designcoyote: even when you throw yourself to the ground in defeat, life goes on & so will you. Keep moving forward always. #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:23 PM EST @PatternedApp I love Alice Walker & that's such a good quote. Thank you! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST RT I had forgotten how important it is to be IN love with my life-not just to love it but really remember what makes me come alive #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST I have GOT to write down when you guys chat! I always miss it/come in halfway through! #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: @101purp #omhg is a weekly chat for creative entrepreneurs, more info is right here: http://t.co/vmLrl3ai #omhg101purp at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @PatternedApp @designcoyote That one is precious! Love Alice Walker & this quote #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @ohmyhandmade such a good point! Trying to pinpoint the things we love most in life & fall back in love with it around here! ;) #omhgMarisaEdghill at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST My mantra... "We must be willing to LET GO of the life we planned, so as to HAVE the life that is WAITING for us" - Joseph Campbell #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST Summer experiences have taught me that even in hardship, through a shift of focus - there is lightness too. #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST @ohmyhandmade The danger of living in a place like Florida is the endless summer syndrome & letting too much time get away. #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:24 PM EST RT @pigandfish: Summer experiences have taught me that even in hardship, through a shift of focus - there is lightness too. #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @kittyscuriosity Yes! You can only go forward even when you think you're stuck. Life happens around you. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: I had forgotten how important it is to be IN love with my life- to really remember what makes me come alive #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST I continue to learn how to build community through twitterverse and I learned it from many of you lovely ladies, omhg and <daughter #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @erinmharris Hi Erin! Over 1/2 hour left:) Awesome to see you, how was your August? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST RT @pigandfish: Summer experiences have taught me that even in hardship, through a shift of focus - there is lightness too. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST @thelanguidlion Yes! Just heard that quote this year and love it too!
#omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST What's #omhg I've seen loads of great tweets about it and want to join in :-)sooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:25 PM EST & in spite of you! RT @designcoyote: Yes! You can only go forward even when you think youre stuck. Life happens around you. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST was gathering my thoughts last night and wrote down failed: don't ask why, but how? how can you do it better next time? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @thelanguidlion I love that quote - that's how I live my life! :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Jessika, following your moving story is inspiring me to finally get started on planning our big adventure. <3 #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST Love! RT @designcoyote You can only go forward even when you think you're stuck. Life happens around you. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST RT @pigandfish: Summer experiences have taught me that even in hardship, through a shift of focus - there is lightness too. #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST @sooziebee71 It's a fabulous weekly twitter chat for creative businesses run by @ohmyhandmade. Absolutely join in - it's inspiring! #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:26 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: last night wrote down failed: dont ask why, but how? how can you do it better next time? #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Sometimes most definitely in spite of you. Sometimes I swear it's TO spite you. :P #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees was gathering my thoughts last night & wrote down failed: don't ask why, but how? how can you do it better next time? #omhgicandoit365 at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST Helloo everyone. Joining a bit late and can't stay long but didn't want to miss the #omhg today! #omhgniknaksglass at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I just bought @gretchenrubin's "Happier at Home" to help fall back in love w/ home & life http://t.co/PSrdXw9C #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST Hi, I always wanted to pop in & see what this chat was about! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Oooh, that's good. And a perfect question to ponder. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST The lightness is always there - that's what is amazing. But we're usually too busy indulging in the data streams. #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:27 PM EST @RoriStories Ohmygoodness that is so freaking exciting! I'll be here with the pompoms cheering you the whole way!!! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST Failures=moments to reflect, move on & improve. RT @TrashN2Tees "failed: dont ask why, but how? how can you do it better next time?" #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @TrashN2Tees You never fail if you TRY. Trying is success. Learning is success. Failure only happens if you don't try & don't learn. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @curiouslt Hello hello! Feel free to jump right in. Talking about lessons learned this summer. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST RT @pigandfish: The lightness is always there - thats what is amazing. But were usually too busy indulging in the data streams. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST RT @designcoyote:You never fail if you TRY. Trying is success. Learning is success. Failure only happens if you dont try & dont learn. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @ThreeBySea Oh, that book sounds great! I'd like to check and see if its in the library #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:28 PM EST @ThreeBySea That is the second time I have heard about this book today! #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @ohmyhandmade hi all (waves) I'm a #omhg newcomer! Looks great, mind if join you. Have creative art biz in Nottingham UKsooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @ThreeBySea That's for the recommendation. Adding that book to the wish list ! #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST My lesson, to quote Douglas Adams is "don't panic!" - even when things get slow, they will pick up again! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @birdbags It just came out on Tuesday, so it might take a few weeks for the library to get it. #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @nisseworks the choice of how you perceive something is ours to make everyday :) #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST @ohmyhandmade yay! thanks. :) It will take a few years, but the years will fly by (as you know) & won't seem so long when looking back #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST RT @designcoyote: You never fail if you TRY. Trying is success. Learning is success. Failure only happens if you dont try & dont learn #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST RT @curiouslt: My lesson, to quote Douglas Adams is "don't panic!" - even when things get slow, they will pick up again! #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:29 PM EST Failing is how we learn what we don't want-we can look at it as something to regret or a lesson to hold on to (I'm all for lessons) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I just wanted to say Jessika, you inspire me! #omhg.
#omhgniknaksglass at 09/06/2012 01:30 PM EST RT @curiouslt: My lesson, to quote Douglas Adams is "don't panic!" - even when things get slow, they will pick up again! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @curiouslt Ha! Perfect! Love Douglas Adams. And I always know where my towel is ;) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:30 PM EST @ThreeBySea Thanks for letting me know! Our library has a request for new releases..I'll get on it! #FamilyLove #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST @TrashN2Tees so impressed with you. And crazy inspired. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST @curiouslt LOVE IT! But then I have a deep love for all things Adamsian:) Have you seen our Guide? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST Which is just as important as what you DO want, IMO. // RT @ohmyhandmade: Failing is how we learn what we don't want. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Failing is how we learn what we dont want-we can look at it as something to regret or a lesson to hold on to #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST The love is so big right now RT @kittyscuriosity: @curiouslt Ha! Perfect! Love Douglas Adams. And I always know where my towel is ;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST Have to head out, but thank you all for big dose of inspiration in the middle of my day. See ya next week! #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST My reminder: "I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be." Douglas Adams. #omhg #lovedesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:31 PM EST Wow, not only is this a friendly bunch, but so many Douglas Adams fans! It warms my geeky heart! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST Jenelle has had one heck of a summer too-you rock love! RT @ColleenAttara: @TrashN2Tees so impressed with you. And crazy inspired. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade:Failing is how we learn what we dont want-we can look at it as something to regret or a lesson to hold-I'mfor lessons #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I fail all of the time! Always convinced that the next thing is for me so I try it but it doesn't always work. Learning! #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST me 2 RT @ohmyhandmade:Failing how we learn what we dont want-look at it as something to regret or lesson 2 hold on 2(Im all 4 lessons) #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @ColleenAttara Me too! @TrashN2Tees is such an inspiration! Check out @CreateChangeAppp y'all #omhgPatternedApp at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @erinmharris Yes! Even more in some ways-just like sadness is the balance to our happiness & gives depth to our understanding #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:32 PM EST @curiouslt Check out the omhg Guide. It's Adams-amazing (really) by our very own Jessika #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @ohmyhandmade so true. Did a show the other day that wore me out. My husband Said "what a success! You learned what not to do". #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @PatternedApp Was great to see you! Hope we can connect again next week. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST ♥ RT @designcoyote My reminder: "I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be." Douglas Adams. #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST Yay! I made it over here...been so long, I forget what time it was! #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST mucho love for you and everyone for xoxo's + support RT @ColleenAttara: @TrashN2Tees so impressed with you. And crazy inspired. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @ohmyhandmade You just got WAY deeper than I was thinking. :) But true. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:33 PM EST @nisseworks Makes me think about "You don't always get what you want, you get what you need!" #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST how many makers here are mummies? would love to know hoe you juggle babies and work! :D #organisationfails #omhgMonstroPlanet at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @MonstroPlanet Yes! I do a lot at night after bed, and in the afternoons when he is enjoying his tv time #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @curiouslt You've come to the perfect place for Douglas Adams love:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @ThreeBySea Nicole can you post the name of the book again? Thx! #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST So glad there's so much Douglas Adams love here. I recently bought this button & it's on my work bag: https://t.co/dZtn1eD6 #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST hello ladies :) better late that never... missed today's theme tho! What are we chatting about? #OMHGstudioroseflash at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @MoxiePear Hi Lisa! Yay! Thank you so much for yesterday's wonderful post:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @PatternedApp you are a while audience clapping. So glad to know you! #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @PatternedApp I can't wait to knock our brains together- let me know when you're free! Have a great afternoon :) #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @ColleenAttara So true! Nice to have some outside perspective too! #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @handmadesuccess And now that song is stuck in my head;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @MoxiePear We all need to reset our clocks to OMHG-*time* @ohmyhandmade #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:34 PM EST @ColleenAttara Isnt that the truth...shows = exhausting #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Not as busy as yours! :) Still job hunting, but saw Springsteen at Fenway, then got away to see the family for a bit. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST I met him (Douglas Adams) years ago when I worked on a project for his video game. He was so nice! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @MonstroPlanet mine are older and in school so I have dedicated work time #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST Oh I love lessons, too, even the painful ones. @ohmyhandmade #omhgonegirlcircus at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST #omhg So how do you all define success? That's something I've been pondering for a blog post. Would love ur thoughtssooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST Yes! RT @handmadesuccess: @nisseworks Makes me think about "You don't always get what you want, you get what you need!" #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @ChicagoFnThreds I know. :) I set reminders for everything else! #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @studioroseflash Hi lovely! We're chatting about what we learned on our summer vacations & plans for the fall #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @studioroseflash Hi, theme is what we learned over the summer #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST RT @sooziebee71: #omhg So how do you all define success? Thats something Ive been pondering for a blog post. Would love ur thoughts #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:35 PM EST @sooziebee71 oh dear, that's something I've been pondering recently too, don't have an answer yet tho! #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @ChicagoFnThreds "Happier at Home" by @GretchenRubin http://t.co/PSrdXw9C She also wrote "The Happiness Project", another fave. #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @pigandfish Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! For nonfiction, look for "Last Chance to See." Amazing book from him. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @MonstroPlanet I juggle gently. Bob and weave like a boxer. 14 and 17. They need you but try not to let you know. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @sooziebee71 Hmm, good question. For me right now, success is contentment & happiness with my life. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @MonstroPlanet I discovered that my toddler has a lot of fun at daycare a couple hours a week so I can get some work done. #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST @curiouslt I bet he was an amazing man to meet. Jealous! :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:36 PM EST #omhg for me it would be were am busy designing and mailing out more then 5 orders a week #omhgthekitty at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @sooziebee71 I actually wrote a whole post on that exact topic! http://t.co/xxPBUdFM #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @MoxiePear Been so busy, looking forward to things slowing down a bit - but hasn't happened yet! You? #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST Love this Colleen, juggle gently. RT @ColleenAttara: @MonstroPlanet I juggle gently. Bob and weave like a boxer. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @sooziebee71 I don't think success can be defined because it is so different for each of us #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @handmadesuccess Sounds like a win/win for you & toddler! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @ThreeBySea We should start an #OMHG Book Club & Quote Club! All full of inspiration and positivity. #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST #omhg or busy enough where it helps me branch out for my business #omhgthekitty at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST @ColleenAttara hahaha I have a 14 year old too so I feel your pain! ;) #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:37 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @curiouslt I bet he was an amazing man to meet. Jealous! :) - Me too! #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST “@kittyscuriosity: Hmm, good question. For me right now, success is contentment & happiness with my life. #omhg me too!!sooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST Agreed RT @MoxiePear: @sooziebee71 I dont think success can be defined because it is so different for each of us #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST Love this idea! RT @birdbags: @ThreeBySea We should start an #OMHG Book Club & Quote Club! All full of inspiration and positivity. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @stephdouglas ty :) we are learning expansion here since June :) Exciting but def. not easy! #OMHGstudioroseflash at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @pigandfish busy is good I suppose! Just trying to get back into the groove after school starting back #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @kittyscuriosity @sooziebee71 I recently wrote a blog post about this very statement! http://t.co/POpBJPYD #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST Agreed, it is a personal equation RT @MoxiePear: I dont think success can be defined because it is so different for each of us #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST @kittyscuriosity that is what i have discovered! it is wonderful that we can both be happy! #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:38 PM EST agree with you @moxiepear, success is going to look different to each of us. what does it look like for you? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @sooziebee71 I think being happy = being successful. If you can be happy doing what you do each day then that's awesome! #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @birdbags @threebysea Yes! (Like I need more to read.) #learnallthethings #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed Oooh, great, thanks! Will read after the chat! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @MoxiePear Looking for that groove too! I'm going to put it on my to do list :D #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:39 PM EST @MonstroPlanet I'm a mom, but my kidlet is 6 now! In first grade, so I work a lot when he is at school. #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @MoxiePear #omhg # agreed but it's always interesting to get other peoples thoughts, I find it strangely reassuring :-)sooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Being able to manage my business from afar and making sure my family is comfortable (financially) #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST RT @cupcakes4clara: I think being happy = being successful. If you can be happy doing what you do each day then that's awesome! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST That was a WHOLE lot of learning friends! We filled up 40 minutes with our summer lessons #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @birdbags @ohmyhandmade @designcoyote I'm down for a book club...my positivity tends to have a smart aleck slant to it though! #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @sooziebee71 for me, success is whatever provides the greatest balance (in work, life, finances, etc.) #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST Nice! RT @birdbags: @ThreeBySea We should start an #OMHG Book Club & Quote Club! All full of inspiration and positivity. #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST Great! I never know whats new RT @ohmyhandmade: Love this idea! RT @birdbags: @ThreeBySea start an #OMHG Book Club #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:40 PM EST Is anyone else getting a real kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @ohmyhandmade HEDGEHOGS! :) I always think its OMG + the H. Brain fail. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @cupcakes4clara @ohmyhandmade I love hedgehogs in general...I used to own one. this is GREAT #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @thepetitcadeau awww I want one but they are illegal in GA :( #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @MonstroPlanet Yup, a four & a two year old. Lots of evening work, nursery & the eldest just started school so it's changed everything #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @designcoyote @cupcakes4clara agreed! It rarely feels like work, if you love it. #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed looking forward to the schooling - then i'll have time! atm having to rely on quiet time during naps or when dads home lol! #omhgMonstroPlanet at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST HA! RT @ohmyhandmade: Is anyone else getting a real kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness;) #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Is anyone else getting a real kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness;) #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST Success- to me it is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at, and the courage to blindly go forward #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST Success would be to figuring who I am in this moment, what I need to do and where I need to go and then going for it fully & joyfully #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:41 PM EST @ohmyhandmade We're just so filed with awesome that it's overflowing! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @ohmyhandmade hahaha I saw a few of these...they make me laugh #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yep! I find it amusing that almost everyone gets "oh my" right. Hedgehog, snort. :) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @cupcakes4clara do think nce school and nursery enter the equation life will be mucho easier! #omhgMonstroPlanet at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST Now that summer is getting ready to be packed away & Fall aired out, what are your plans for getting back to business? #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Going to try to refine my process time-wise, and steer my business in a slightly different direction. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Already in "fall" mode - making monster totes for http://t.co/BoG2dmWJ, and then working on new Mon-stors for fall shows #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Organizing + health! Just wrote a post about this - http://t.co/JX6MqN5i #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @ohmyhandmade meeting w/ a Trenton architect today to put my recycled window boxes on vacant city buildings.Want to do this nationally #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I've got a little boy on the way this Fall so my to-do list = bananas. Building biz inventory (and lots of pre-blogging) #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @handmadesuccess ♥ Thanks! Working on some right now, in between tweets! :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST Back to School = Back to business hours for me. Kids home= Kid time, whether intentional or not. @ohmyhandmade #omhgonegirlcircus at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ColleenAttara Whaaaaaahooooies! Remember what I said about scaffolding. Will you call me & let me know how it turns out? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ColleenAttara Fantastic! That's such a wonderful idea. I'm sure you + the right architect will make a great team. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST LOL! RT @ohmyhandmade Is anyone else getting a real kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness;) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @birdbags: Success- to me it is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at, and the courage to blindly go forward #omhgSFetsy at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @birdbags: Success- to me it is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at, and the courage to blindly go forward #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @birdbags: Success- to me it is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at, and the courage to blindly go forward #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @MoxiePear: @TrashN2Tees Being able to manage my business from afar and making sure my family is comfortable (financially) #omhgicandoit365 at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST “@ssmithartwork: @sooziebee71 the achievement of a personal goal.” #omhg yes agreed, goals are good for the soul...sooziebee71 at 09/06/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea: @birdbags @ohmyhandmade @designcoyote "smart alecks", sillies and strangelings wildly accepted -BOOK CLUB #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST RT @stephdouglas: Success is figuring who I am in this moment, what I need to do& where I need to go then going for it fully& joyfully #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST Hedgehogs are cute! RT @embergrass: @ohmyhandmade oh! can we include hedgehogs? :) #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @birdbags: Success- is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at, and the courage to blindly go forward #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST Maybe we should do a spoof chat;) RT @cupcakes4clara: @ohmyhandmade LOVE Oh My Hedgehog Goodness!! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @cupcakes4clara I somehow saw that as "hedgehog cupcakes," and now I have adorable cupcakes in my head. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'm chaining myself to the computer and forcing myself to get done all the boring jobs which have stacked up over time #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST Heee hee hee LOL!!RT @embergrass: @ohmyhandmade oh! can we include hedgehogs? :) #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:43 PM EST Making myself get back to a schedule of getting things done. Teaming up with my accountability buddy @deannamullican to do this. ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @designcoyote that's what I need a firm and committed accountability buddy!!! #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST My big all consuming Fall agenda is our @Aeolidia redesign + a new logo by @thispapership + bugging you all for ideas;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @ohmyhandmade can't wait to see the new look...totally jealous that I didn't get to help :( (j/k) #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @aeolidia @thispapership That's exciting & what a great team! Whoohoo! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Wow! That's so exciting! Must be in the air, I'm in process of biz logo redesign too! #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade - I'm getting "back to business" with the #handmademarathon - running into your lives starting October 1st. SO excited! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST @thepetitcadeau I'm so excited for your marathon too! Love that you've been able to do it. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @kittyscuriosity @thepetitcadeau I am so stoked for #handmademarathon too! :D #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST @thepetitcadeau @ohmyhandmade I'm intrigued - what's the #handmademarathon? #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: anyone else getting a kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness, Oh my high god?! #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:44 PM EST Awesome combo! RT @handmadesuccess: @ohmyhandmade Organizing + health! Just wrote a post about this - http://t.co/VTJNaFuy #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST What about hamsters & guinea pigs? ;) RT @ohmyhandmade: We are an inclusive chat, hedgehogs welcome #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @nisseworks I see we may need to draft an inclusion policy so as not to alienate any creatures great or small;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST I'm totally down for a book club...I have so many good books related to work & life & would love to pose questions/discuss/lead/share #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:45 PM EST @ThreeBySea The job is yours darling, I would love a book club! Maybe a couple people want to collab on that idea #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST add a hedgehog to the logo? RT @ohmyhandmade: We are an inclusive chat, hedgehogs welcome #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST Working on getting new clients ready for busy holidays with their websites and branding! #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST I'm working on a charity project that I started http://t.co/L8Bdgd1M a product line and launch and #omhgDJCoolbear at 09/06/2012 01:46 PM EST uh oh, looks like the spammers have caught on to the hashtag! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST starting to write a book proposal... oh and send my eldest of to school on Monday! #omhgDJCoolbear at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST Tomorrow's the relaunch of my website - new design & a new purpose for my blog. And a bit of rebranding for my business, too :) #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST I'm also turning my online branding around. More illustration, less design. My heart is excited for the change. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST RT @onegirlcircus: Back to School = Back to business hours for me. Kids home= Kid time, whether intentional or not. #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST RT @DJCoolbear: Im working on a charity project that I started http://t.co/Tvg9VsW1 a product line and launch and #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Hello, Miss Jessika! Sounds like you had an amazing summer. Looking forward to what's in store with #omhg this fall :)mrsgryphon at 09/06/2012 01:47 PM EST @curiouslt Was just about to say that! Weird. I prefer our real chatters ;) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST @RoriStories Wonderful news! I have a hard time at blogging ahead... any tips? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST Goal for the next month-ish (other than finding a job): get my Etsy shop running. (I'd love tips from you guys, btw!) #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST @PheobeChilders ummm... I think you mean for your hashtag to read #omfg - #omhg is a whole other thing! #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST @RoriStories CONGRATULATIONS! I almost missed that tweet sneaky Twitter! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST September is my "back to running" time every year. No marathons in my future (go you!!!) @thepetitcadeau @ohmyhandmade #omhgonegirlcircus at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: We are an inclusive chat, hedgehogs welcome #omhgMonstroPlanet at 09/06/2012 01:48 PM EST @erinmharris #handmademarathon - read all about it here!http://t.co/fXDuXmzj #omhgthepetitcadeau at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST RT @DJCoolbear: working on a charity project http://t.co/5M1R77Bv a product line and launch - Very cool! Sorry to hear of your loss #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @erinmharris Just Do It. It's never going to be perfect, but getting over the hurdle of opening is huge. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @erinmharris My tip: Don't let fear get in the way. I learned that one with my Etsy shop. Just go for it & embrace it! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST My goal is to keep expanding my skills, keep stepping out of my comfort zone! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST I know most of you #omhg peeps use etsy - anyone every tried http://t.co/MDKhpCY7? Free to use, 100% customizable, unlimited listings.Lu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @mrsgryphon I was just thinking of you yesterday Sarah! Its been too long, how was your summer? Full of kids & fun I hope! #omhgohmyhandmade at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @TrashN2Tees keep it simple and make it fun for you! @IAMTHELAB and I partnered for Project #icandoit365 & it revolutionized my blog. #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST @MoxiePear @ChicagoFnThreds You know it's a good chat when the spammers come out! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:49 PM EST Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST Congrats! RT @nisseworks: Tomorrows the relaunch of my website - new design & purpose for my blog. Rebranding for my business, too #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST so annoying - really does anyone fall for that crap? RT @MoxiePear: @ChicagoFnThreds Damn spammers and their naughtiness! #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @curiouslt Come back & keep chatting with us! We can help you with stepping out of your comfort zone. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @erinmharris Also, don't forget to fill out your About page & policies. I still need to figure out policies. :P #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @ohmyhandmade thank you! I'm super excited about the new adventure. :) #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @designcoyote It is - and I've learned so much about what I want & don't want for my business with it, too. #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST I think they mean to be using the #omfg hashtag... the importance of correct spelling! RT@pigandfish Who are these new members? Hmmm #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST Woot!! RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST RT @kittyscuriosity: @curiouslt Come back & keep chatting with us! We can help you with stepping out of your comfort zone. #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:50 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed I have a few friends who use & love it. They're Twitter person is also super nice to talk to. :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @RoriStories Congrats on your little boy! :D How exciting!!!!!!!!!!!! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed Never heard, but I know there are many companies popping up. #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @kittyscuriosity I'm definitely going to - love this chat! I wrote down the time & will set an alert in my phone! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @ohmyhandmade is in jail (again) now I know it is really Thursday! Almost time to wrap up for the week & hope the spammers go away #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp You are amazing & inspiring #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST AWESOME! RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Is anyone else getting a real kick out of people trying to decipher the hashtag? Oh My Hedgehog Goodness;) #omhgIAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Keep moving forward! I'm excited for you! I still want to see that app come to life. #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST If any of you lovely #omhg want to guest post on my blog, let me know! Life/green/DIY/book loves - I've got a place for it all. :)RoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:51 PM EST @curiouslt It was wonderful to connect with you! Looking forward to chatting again:) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST Got to dash folks - little ones bedtime. Lovely chatting with you all. #omhgcupcakes4clara at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @erinmharris Dont forget to fill out your About page & policies. -If you ever need help, I've been on Etsy awhile #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @ohmyhandmade #omhg Just woke up. How's everyone in the handmade universe?IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @designcoyote I love the @storenvy team! :) I have been on there since their site had less than 500 users. LOVE it. #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST AAAHHH!! The #omhg hashtag is been attacked w/ s.p.a.m.m.e.r.s!!!! Shoo!! Get! Get!!ThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @RoriStories Very cool....look for an email from me shortly :) #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @roristories I think Keep It Simple is key- I always feel like I have to have these revolutionary posts or insights #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @curiouslt Yay! Would love to hear more of your insight as well. Always happy to see new faces! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:52 PM EST @thepetitcadeau @ohmyhandmade #omhg Details, details, details???IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: @roristories I think Keep It Simple is key- I always feel like I have to have these revolutionary posts or insights #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST RT @handmadesuccess: @ohmyhandmade Organizing + health! Just wrote a post about this - http://t.co/JX6MqN5i #omhgIAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST exciting! RT @OMHGchat AWESOME! RT @TrashN2Tees Next project for me, International Create Change Event-November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @pigandfish @Storenvy has been around for a few years. They are really phenomenal and are growing fast! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @thelanguidlion @pigandfish So rude! It feels like such an invasion on our space. Grr #begonespam #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @OMHGchat: @ohmyhandmade wouldnt be a thurs w/o being thrown in jail LOL! #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST I'm gonna sign off - can't handle these spammers! Have a good week all, see you next week ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST *sigh* spammers :( They do ruin things... I don't see what they gain from it either, don't think we're their target market :) #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST @TrashN2Tees Keep it simple-unless you go big, in which case go all the way;) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:53 PM EST Time to boogie! Hope you have a fab day + hope to see you next week :) #omhghandmadesuccess at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @Lu_and_Ed: @pigandfish @Storenvy -?? I'm still nervous it is too commercial in the products I found there #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST Great to see everyone and hear some inspiring thoughts on success, next steps and learned lessons - thank you -looking to next chat #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST @thelanguidlion That is so sad. I am pretty sure I can delete the spam comments on the transcripts-love you & will see you soon! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST Alright I'm outta here. Have a great weekend everyone - see you next week! #omhgChicagoFnThreds at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #omhgInkandDirt at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST @thelanguidlion have a great day! the shop is looking fantabulous and sparkly! rock it lady xo #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed @storenvy Everyone who uses them loves them. :) Don't use their services, but I still love them too! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST @TrashN2Tees same here. and then I'll post a photo and two sentences and it will be the highest traffic driver for the week. Lol. #omhgRoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST A wonderful chat today, folks... hope to see you all again next week! Ta! #omhgnisseworks at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST Thank you all for the good company and conversation! Hope to see you again next week! #omhgpigandfish at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @OMHGchat: @TrashN2Tees Keep it simple-unless you go big, in which case go all the way;) #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @OMHGchat: @TrashN2Tees Keep it simple-unless you go big, in which case go all the way - ALL THE WAY! #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @MonstroPlanet Your name caught my eye because I make Mon-stors. ;) Monstor/monstro, very close! Haha! #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST Yep, more and more spammers seem to be butting in...I am going to run but will be here next week (on time).Have a great week everyone! #omhgMoxiePear at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST RT @InkandDirt: RT @TrashN2Tees: Next project for me, International Create Change Event- November 15th! @CreateChangeApp #OMHGstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @ChicagoFnThreds Truth! I've gotten so used to it I can usually tell about how many tweets I have left before I get booted;) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @birdbags it's definitely not handmade-only like Etsy but it's great if you want your own website #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @stephdouglas It was awesome seeing you again Steph! :D Happy Thursday! #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @IAMTHELAB A bit crazy, a lot of learning, some new friendships made. All in all, a good one! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @OMHGchat i know you have to go pick up the girls, but when u get a chance, could u publish the transcript, please! A great BIG chat! #omhgthelanguidlion at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST @birdbags @pigandfish @Storenvy does allow resellers, but people can chose to shop by "market" and shop only handmade products #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:55 PM EST Alright, off to eat my lunch in 5 minutes & get back to work. I love you guys! So happy Thursdays are back to normal. <3 #omhgdesigncoyote at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @thepetitcadeau Thanks! I'll check it out. My uneducated guess is that it's like NaNoWriMo for crafters. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @designcoyote @lu_and_ed Thanks for the kind words! We would love to have some more #omhg members! Let us know if we can help!Storenvy at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed @birdbags at least they are open about it too, not like Etsy who allows resellers but claims not to! #omhgembergrass at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST Hugs to all! Thank you for an awesome chat-if you didn't get a chance come share your lessons learned on the blog http://t.co/YQznx41V #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @OMHGchat Thank you for an awesome #OMHG Jessika. You're the best! I've missed you! <3designcoyote at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @ColleenAttara its silly isnt it? the whole idea to make authentic connections- i'm not profound 24/7. sometimes feel expectations #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 01:56 PM EST @embergrass I've been contemplating, now that @SFEtsy has spoke so highly of @Storenvy Maybe in the cards for the future #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @thelanguidlion Thankfully Chris is getting Ila (her pick up time is mid-chat so the girls will be going to afterschool care-yay!)I'll #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @kittyscuriosity You don't have to tell me - I'm aware. :) It's the designer in me - I want my branding, etc sorted first. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST Thanks all! Wonderful chat as always, I really missed this! See you again soon. <3 #omhgkittyscuriosity at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @OMHGchat @ChicagoFnThreds I have never been to #twitterjail - I don't think I'm a hardcore enough tweeter. ;) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST RT @birdbags: Success- to me it is the acceptance of who you are, where you are at & the courage to blindly go forward #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:57 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed Thanks for the input. I'm def going to ponder opening one, just have to make sure its the right place for me #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @designcoyote LOL Yeah, I'm gathering that's the general advice. :) I'm hung up on the branding and also the product pics. #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @embergrass @birdbags Yes! @storenvy is very open about their policies and always ready to answer questions! :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @OMHGchat thank you, Jessika! You are fabulous and wonderful (in my house, we call that faberful)! Great #omhg chat as always. :)RoriStories at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST Busy chatting with @borealmodern over chai and samosa. Missed the #omhg chat. Big wave to everyone!!!myCHILDish at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @IAMTHELAB Hi Brett! I got stuck in jail & loaded with spam, almost missed you:) So great to be back & see you again! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:58 PM EST @OMHGchat @TrashN2Tees #omhg I can really use some help getting the word out on Project Thank You: http://t.co/LYgRbsFo Suggestions?IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST Happy Thursday Everyone, great chat! Sexy/inappropriateness and all ;) #omhgbirdbags at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @TrashN2Tees me too. Sometimes not profound at all..just sleepy! #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @birdbags Very nice! Let me know if you have any questions about it, I will try to help ya out! :) #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @Lu_and_Ed Ha! You have to send a pretty ridiculous amount of tweets in a short amount of time #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @IAMTHELAB I love the idea & am definitely down for another guest post to help spread the word! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 01:59 PM EST @OMHGchat #omhg Good to see you back. Hope you are rested and ready to go!IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:00 PM EST Ha! Same to you! RT @birdbags: Happy Thursday Everyone, great chat! Sexy/inappropriateness and all ;) #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @OMHGchat @ohmyhandmade Thanks for a WONDERFUL chat, Jessika! So glad #omhg chats are back! :)Lu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @ColleenAttara @TrashN2Tees I obviously missed something great you are chatting about-heading back to check it out:) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:00 PM EST Back to creating. At Squam art retreat in new Hampshire next thurs. will pop in if I can. #OmhgColleenAttara at 09/06/2012 02:00 PM EST @OMHGchat #omhg Really?? I would love that. Thank you so much. Let me know when.IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:01 PM EST @RoriStories That is so sweet & awesome, faberful! Sending you giant hugs! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:01 PM EST Chai + samosas with @myCHILDish while plotting to conquer the world--missing #omhg chat. Next week maybe?borealmodern at 09/06/2012 02:01 PM EST @ThreeBySea @birdbags I love that our chats are open to all but not so much into the icky spam tweets-seem to be going away though #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:01 PM EST Love! RT @borealmodern: Chai + samosas with @myCHILDish while plotting to conquer the world--missing #omhg chat. Next week maybe? #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 02:02 PM EST Ok, I blocked & reported everyone of those little trashy twits in the #omhg feed...doing my part to rid the world of spammy skanks...ThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @borealmodern Chai and Samosas with @myCHILDIS sounds like fun, still sorry we didn't get to connect when I was in Alberta - next time #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:02 PM EST @ThreeBySea Good for you! that's what I should have done is block them! #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:02 PM EST Just gent for now intrepid one! I hope more to come:) RT @IAMTHELAB: @stephdouglas #omhg ...and gents ;) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @ColleenAttara update later right? right? riiiiiight? I'm flipping excited I'm not going to be able to think straight until you dish #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @OMHGchat @stephdouglas I don't know if a certain # of folks have to report & block before they're suspended, but I hope it helps! #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @OMHGchat looks like there may be a way to filter out a lot of the spam if people use twitter, will do some research! #omhgcuriouslt at 09/06/2012 02:03 PM EST @IAMTHELAB Sorry, and Gents!!! I just didn' t hear any gents at the chat will not miss next time #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:04 PM EST @ThreeBySea I am going to do that as soon as I get the transcript together for @thelanguidlion, thank you for defending our space:) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:04 PM EST You are awesome! RT @ThreeBySea: ...doing my part to rid the world of spammy skanks... #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 02:04 PM EST @TrashN2Tees @ColleenAttara Jenelle! Now you've got me all curious! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:04 PM EST @OMHGchat @stephdouglas No worries! I love hanging out with your talented ladies :) I've got some Creative Gents coming, promise! #omhgIAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:05 PM EST Yes! We need to "meet" up! RT @designcoyote: Teaming up with my accountability buddy @deannamullican to do this. ;) #omhgdeannamullican at 09/06/2012 02:05 PM EST Lovely to finally catch up with you guys again! I'm putting it in my calendar, I promise! :) #OMHGerinmharris at 09/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @stephdouglas I always love you coming to our chats-Ila should be home soon & we'll call to tell you about the 1st day #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:05 PM EST @OMHGchat love coming and can't wait to hear about Ila's first day at school Woohoo! #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @stephdouglas @ThreeBySea I was reporting them for spam as they popped up in my feed. Think I got most of them #omhgLu_and_Ed at 09/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @deannamullican @designcoyote I would really love a post about this & finding/working with an accountability partner *hinthint* #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:06 PM EST @stephdouglas Love your site. Black, Irish, Cherokee here married to a Jewish, Italian. Our kids would be you! #omhgIAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:07 PM EST @OMHGchat @ColleenAttara big meeting with big city to place flower boxes installations in neighborhoods #joy #creativity #color #omhgTrashN2Tees at 09/06/2012 02:07 PM EST Yum! Hugs to you both RT @myCHILDish: Busy chatting with @borealmodern over chai and samosa. Big wave to everyone!!! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:07 PM EST Or me! RT @IAMTHELAB: @stephdouglas Love your site. Black, Irish, Cherokee here married to a Jewish, Italian. Our kids would be you! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:08 PM EST Brett @IAMTHELAB meet my awesome mama @stephdouglas the internets are a grand place:) #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:08 PM EST @kittyscuriosity I'm looking 4 guest bloggers who sell supplies 2 the handmade community. Would you like 2 be 1? #omhg http://t.co/LYgRbsFoIAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:08 PM EST @erinmharris Please do! I keep meaning to create a mailing list that sends a weekly reminder-writing it down again now #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:09 PM EST @sooziebee71 @kittyscuriosity #omhg I may not have as much money now but I'm so much more content with my life since I re-started creating!madebylolly at 09/06/2012 02:09 PM EST @OMHGchat @stephdouglas Wait, what?? For reals! #omhg I just got teary...IAMTHELAB at 09/06/2012 02:10 PM EST @curiouslt Thanks! I would love to know if there was a way, spam has never been a problem before & hope they forget about us! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:10 PM EST Okay, now I really need to go & get a surprise first day of school snack ready, almond croissants & raspberry tea! #omhgOMHGchat at 09/06/2012 02:10 PM EST @OMHGchat You want me to write quick post to judge book club interest & determine who wants to help lead and/or just participate? #omhgThreeBySea at 09/06/2012 02:10 PM EST RT @RoriStories: If any of you lovely #omhg want to guest post on my blog, let me know! Life/green/DIY/book loves - I've got a place for ...icandoit365 at 09/06/2012 02:11 PM EST @IAMTHELAB Thanks! if you see pictures of my grandkids, they are blue-eyed and light hair, comes from their 75% Scottish/English #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:12 PM EST @IAMTHELAB Oh yeah, Jess is definitely my daughter and daughter of my heart-how locky am I? #omhgstephdouglas at 09/06/2012 02:14 PM EST Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat. |
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