In the November 2009 edition of Store & Style, they've featured my article Making Space for Your Dream. I'd encourage you to also read The Comforts of Home, and Cross it Off Your List. Both are written by founding editor Christine Vick.
If you've clicked through from Store & Style -- Welcome! While you're visiting, I hope you'll read Christine Vick's post Simply Living in which she shares some of her story, including the why behind her on-line organizing website.
Crafting this article was a challenge. I thought I'd be able to bang out it out. On the contrary. When I post here -- it's my house, my things, my voice. When I post elsewhere, it's not. Christine Vick is a terrific editor. I would encourage anyone who can, to work with her. I'm also all about photoshopping, whether images or words, so as to bring out our true and best self. Writing was still difficult.
SO -- if you've thought about 'being my guest', and are hesitating, I hope you'll do it anyway.
I promise I'll be gentle, and...
I promise to help bring out your best and truest voice
as Christine has kindly done with me.
Love the post Whitney! Such a clear plan for daring to dream. I'm going to use it and share it. Thanks for introducing us to Store & Style. Love it.
Posted by: Maria | November 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Atta girl, Whitney! :-)
Posted by: Teresa | November 11, 2009 at 12:56 PM
very nice posts
Posted by: Cancer Diseases | November 11, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Thanks for the step by step - a lot of people want to have dreams but don't know where to begin. I want to have a dream but don't know what it should be. Hopefully the "dating" idea will get me started.
Posted by: Kristy | November 11, 2009 at 02:08 PM
I always enjoy what you write--this is wonderful.
Posted by: yvonne | November 11, 2009 at 09:29 PM
you are such an organized thinker! maybe it has something to do with the fact that you have organized your living space! (my mom always says: messy house, messy head). thanks for the step by step guide on how to go after dreams. it was just the reminder i needed.
Posted by: Mercedes | November 11, 2009 at 10:38 PM
What a great article. I have felt the organization paralysis too! The never-ending challenge seems to be how to get 7 people under the same roof to be on the same page with organization. Just when I feel set, change happens. Your clear and concise article is inspiring. Very nice guest post....Store and Style is wonderful!
Posted by: Rebecca | November 12, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Just wanted to let you know I ADORED your dress for Shabby Apple and voted for it! Good luck.
Thanks doll,
The Glamorous Housewife
Posted by: The Glamorous Housewife | November 12, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Mercedes hit on something for me, I think:
Messy house, messy head. It's the corners of my house that paralyze me... I think the corners of my brain are all cluttered.
I LOVE your six items for consideration. This really nicely spells out a beginning. I need to post these on my walls and mirrors.
And I LOVE your green jacket! SO lovely on you.
Posted by: Jenny | November 12, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Great article and I love your new headshot. Go Kathleen!
Posted by: Margaret Busse | November 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I read your post on Store & Style when their new postings hit my google reader -- and loved it.
Posted by: Madeleine | November 17, 2009 at 02:20 AM
great post, a good way of breaking down what it takes to facilitate making dreams turn into substance. My problem is always too many dreams too little time!
Posted by: leslie graff | November 29, 2009 at 11:37 PM