On Snowmageddon, Paper Goods, and Jane Austen
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I think I’m going to make a weekly habit of posting general life and business updates on Wednesday around here. Lots of blogs do it, and I always have lots of little things I’d like to talk about but no way to turn them into a larger post with a lesson. I’ll try to keep it cool and relevant still though! So, without further ado:
The Snowmageddon:
Yes, it is here. To stay, apparently, until Friday or so, by which time I will have completely run out of milk and conditioner. I am trying to see this as a week to be super productive and restructure my business and write meaningful things in my journal, but instead I’ve mostly been drinking green tea by the potful and wishing I lived in Hawaii. In my pajamas. Sir Didymus (the cottage copy secretary and chief spaniel) enjoys snow, and would love to go for a walk except that….
I Bruised My Butt (and Arms, and Ankle, and Shoulder, and Elbow)
I had to go into town yesterday, and managed to fall on the ice and snow. Now, if you know me, this isn’t a huge surprise, since I’m not sure I’ve ever actually met a surface that I couldn’t injure myself on. However, it hurts. And I’m totally embarrassed that I managed to be klutzy enough to injure half my body on a small patch of ice. However, I’m mostly putting this in the reasons I am glad I now work at home.
The Best Paper Store, Ever.
When one is stuck in bed (if one is me, at least), searching etsy can be a great source of entertainment. I spend a lot of time on etsy for work related things, but very rarely just have the pleasure of flipping through it. Yesterday, I found this. I actually think I might go so far to say that this is the paper store of my dreams. Gorgeous, unique, eco-friendly, and I think that you could probably buy out all her listings for under $200. If I wasn’t in full on house savings mode, I’d be tempted to do exactly that.
I almost bought an envelope set, but then I realized that I don’t write letters. So unless I intend to start packing my invoices in cool handmade envelopes, this seems like a waste. Anyone up for a pen pal?
Awesome Marketing Post of the Week:
I would be so happy to say that I wrote this, but I didn’t. However, I completely agree with all of this. Jane Austen would have been an amazing blogger, and even in our age of 140 characters, conversational excellence is a rare and commendable thing. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to read Persuasion for the ten millionth time.
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I will TOTALLY be your pen pal. Dude.
(Yes, I said dude. What?)
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I am ashamed to admit I have never read any Jane Austen
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Laura Espinosa Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
@Linda Blakely, That’s okay. I haven’t either. And I write.
Awesome post, Holly! You should put a Snowmageddon picture up.
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Holly Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I would put one up, but that would involve going outside and standing in snow that is 3/4 of the height of my legs. Which so far, I am not motivated to do. Maybe later.
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Holly Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
If you’re into satire, she’s amazing. She skewers everyone brilliantly, including her romantic leads. If you want a great preview of her stuff, check out http://bitchinabonnet.blogspot.com/. The blogger does a great job at exposing the humour and brilliance that Austen has.
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Oh, Holly. If it makes you feel better the NW got snowmageddon last year. And being me, I didn’t have any boots or tennis shoes or anything to wear out, and I HAD to get to the store. I live up a very long, steep hill about a mile and a half from the bus depot. (They were sometimes running.) So I wore what I had – my 1950’s cowboy boots, which I TOTALLY ruined from getting soaked that day. I also fell down three times and was seriously black and blue for around ten solid days. I am, like you, quite known for being klutzy, but practically anything I wore inside the house showed a bruise on SOME part of my body!
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Holly Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Ha, that somehow made me feel so much better! I’m at the bruising/swelling/ouchy stage, which isn’t so bad since I mostly get to lounge around and work in my pajamas. I mourn your cowboy boots though-I bet they were fabulous.
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I still wear them. They were fabulous. Now they are just embarrassing. But I haven’t found another pair that fits me yet. My ACME double eagles… I am sorry for what I’ve done to you!
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