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On Your Mark, Get Set ... SLOW balance Nov 14, 2022

Embrace the beauty of slow seasons! Discover how the cycles of inspiration, creation, and rejuvenation fuel creativity, prevent burnout, and spark growth.

Yup, you heard me! HURRY UP, TO SLOW DOWN!

Gathering inspiration in the slow seasons has been a beautiful practice in my own journey as a surface pattern designer and teacher. It has required me to slow my pace - for the sake of creativity. I know we’ve all been ...

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