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Terry Ann’s tips for organizing and making the visual noise of an untidy place go silent and calm.

Terry Ann’s tips for organizing and making the visual noise of an untidy place go silent and calm.

·       Make your bed in the morning, maybe right as you climb out… it is a work surface for laundry, paperwork, purging other items and it is so worth it to have at least one thing done each day.

·       Set your morning alarm at a place in your room where you will have to get out of bed to turn it off.  You will be up on time.

·       Keep to a routine in the morning, if it be coffee, tea, exercise, prayer and study, makeup, shower or all, do it every morning. It is your time for self-care and to make a good start. 

·       Have a first aid kit and know how to use it.

·       Have extra water stored away for extended emergency.

·       Have an emergency plan for the household and a communication/meet up plan if all fails.

·       Get a diffuser, or another kind of air freshener, they are so clean smelling at least if nothing else it smells clean.

·       Make your daily task automatic.  Give yourself 15/20 minutes to the cleaning you must do. Dusting, dishwasher loading, laundry, toilet or trash take out.  This time might need to be adjusted if you have more than one person in your household, or you may need to split the chores between the two of you, each take care of something while the other is working on the other items.  Once your time is up leave it for the next day.  Revisit this if things get behind… too much leaving things for tomorrow can defeat the purpose, but too much being done all on one day will tire you out and keep you from being motivated tomorrow.

·        Have a box or basket you use as a drop area, things you will need to put away before the day is over, but just can’t get upstairs or to that part of the house just yet.  I like a handled basket because then I can carry it around and distribute the stuff where it goes.

·       Fold or hang clothes right out of the dryer they are less wrinkled that way, not so much ironing.

·       Clean your shoes regularly, you look so much more put together if those toes are shinny.

·       Make a “To Do” list each day, make it short and prioritize it.  If you have no motivation put the mundane on the list. Water the plants, get the mail are acceptable items, just realize that will not be every day and move up to, things like make a budget and write a will.

·       Use a calendar, planner, phone calendar or google calendar.  Set alerts that will get you to your appointments on time.  Looks like you care!

·       Have an email signature formatted for all your correspondence it keeps from you having to add that info to all your communications

·       Remember that when you shop you do not have to take home everything you like and have money for… The Store is a place to STORE an items until it fits into your life, when you have time and space to enjoy it.  In the meantime you get to store your money in your bank where it make interest!

·       Have a place, notebook or journal, to put your great ideas, make shopping list for those craft ideas and write down instructions for your inspirations.  Now these list are not to actually be used unless you have the time, money, space and motivation to do them immediately.  You can always get the items for it later when you have the money and time.  Don’t bring home supplies and items for a someday project.

·       Have an inbox that holds those things in the mail, you have to answer pay or otherwise file and do that at least once a week.  I like Mondays or Tuesdays because if there needs to be follow up by someone there will still be time in the week to work on it more.

·        Update your resume every 4 – 6 months.

·       Keep a small stock of stamps and envelopes.

·       Do the daunting sorting and purging with a timer on, 30 minutes, an hour, 2 hours, and then stop.  It will be there tomorrow.  Just do it again tomorrow until it is finished.

·       As you sort through items keep a box, bag or container in view, marked, sell, donate and keep.  Think through each item and only put it in one of these three places do not put it down where you found it.  Once decided do not change containers. 

·       The items you have decided to sell must be put up for sale somewhere or in a yard sale by the end of the month or they get re labeled as donate.  The purpose is to declutter not to make money, the goal to declutter will enrich your life so much more than mere money.

·       Donate those items as soon as you can, I take a bag to the car even if I am not planning on going by the charity, because I may end up doing that.  Never buy from a thrift without donating at least double what you buy.

·       Every item you keep must have a “home” within your home, someplace where it can be found when needed and organized with like items.  Put things away constantly put things back where you found them.  This is so basic and so important! Simple “your mother told you” wisdom that will help keep clutter at bay.

·       Don’t keep duplicates of the same items unless there is a really good, awesome, earth shattering reason for doing so. “Collections” are the gateway drug to hording.

·       Pinterest is a good place to keep interesting articles and ideas.  If it isn’t digital you can scan or phone camera photo it and make your own pin from that file.  Keep away from hording articles and magazines with stuff in them you will never find them later unless you organize them now.

·       Set up a file system and use it.  Important papers like wills, insurance, health, bank, work, resume, passport and other stuff like that is hard to find when the pressure is on to get it for an important event.

·       Work and rest and relaxation must be balanced, make sure to give your work all the time required, but not more than you are being compensated for.  Balance as the work, rest cycle works for you but be sure it actually works and you have enough time to take care of both!

·       Make a budget, such a stress reliever! Use a digital money tracker like “mint” or “every dollar” or good old pen and paper, find out where those pennies are being spent.  Now you can see how to proceed without worry and find out where the dollars actually go… this is super empowering and useful to keep from overspending and making sure you have the $$ for the things you need and want.  Use your money tracker often, at least weekly, to keep in touch with spending patterns.  I keep paper receipts on my desk and once a week I enter them into every dollar, this helps me see where I have splurged and where I have been wise, learn as you go and get better.  Save something every month, this will be one of the benefits of using a budget and it will look different for everyone.  Just do it!

·       Bring your lunch to work, it will always be healthier, quicker and less $$.

·       Learn how to make a salad and make all kinds of salads, they are so much better and healthier than that fast food and actually less $$.

·       Learn something new as often as you can do it, a class, a seminar, a study or an adventure will be so much more valuable than anything you can bring home to put on the shelf.

·       Go to a gym class, spin class or Zumba, if you try to do it on your own, there will be no social pressure to keep it up and a scheduled time is easier to work into the plan for clothing, budget and time management.

·       Most important of all… Look for joy and remember that experiences are 100% more lasting than any items you may own.  Besides, all we own actually own us… in time, cleaning, dusting, organizing, insuring, storing, protecting… and for what? …to impress someone or to look at every once and a while and feel some connection?  I feel some powerful connection by looking at the mountains, a lovely flower or a sunrise or set… and spending time with loved ones, serving in the community, going to church or a musical… so many better connections to people with all the memories and experiences inside my head rather than on the shelf. 

·       God Bless.

TERRYANN - PLAIN & FANCY

Some of you may know that I have begun to work on a capsule wardrobe for women.   My designs are created to fit a variety of shapes. As of right now there are only five items in the line but more will be added once I have a more consistency in the manufacturing, creation and project process. Here are a few pictures and illustrations during the developmental stages of my designs. Once my samples get here, I’m going to want to meet with you and give you a peek at the work I’ve been doing. I have large swatches of beautiful fabrics they will be made in.  The item samples will be mainly in solids and the production in both solid and prints… I need people who are willing to consign my items in their shops (orders can also be taken). I will be looking for a photographers and models. I will be putting up a website for this line soon as photos get done. I am excited to be working with a small cut and sew in the Dallas Fort Worth area, all manufacturing will be done in the USA! Fabrics for my line will include textiles from all around the world including S Korea and Canada.

One of my sources for textiles is Telio, out of Canada, do a quick google search and you will find their website and information about the beautiful fabrics they make.  I am excited to begin sharing my ideas and designs with all of you.  Look for an online shop soon also. 

Here is the link to my etsy shop where all my “fashion experimentation” is on display.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TERRYANN?ref=profile_shopname

In the last few days I got this photo from Texas, the first cut from the production run of lace sleeves is done…

I am excited! This looks great!

Spoonflower - Bloom with creative ideas!

For quite a while now I have been adding designs to my Spoonflower shop.  Here to share a few of my favorite ideas...available on all kinds of fabric, new products coming soon. click the photos to go to the shop.

Leaves on my path....

Books at Leeds Castle...

If you have an idea or photo you want printed I can help you create your idea!!! Playing with my camera, here are a few I have practiced with... More to come! Enjoy

2016 - Almost done - A busy MOVING year!!

Coat hanger Bump! - A quick and easy way to fix it while getting ready for the day.

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in a few 

minutes!

Use a wash cloth and and wet - with hot water - a small corner - squeeze out excess water and...

press on the offending bump, do not soak the area it should be slightly wet. You should see results like this right away.

There is still a little extra fabric here, it goes away as it dries... While you are finishing your hair, face and brushing your teeth, it should dry.  If it does not use your hair dryer to get the last bit of water out....

TA DA !!! Ready to go.

The car for driving fun!

OK, So, my kids are moving to New York City!  And their beautiful fun to drive car has to be sold.  Yes they will be living downtown, on the upper east side.  No place for a car.  This car has miles and it has handled them without looking or driving any worse for it.  It is so zippy and fun to drive, it compares to other German sports cars I have driven.  This model is not a part of the VW scandal and has a lot of fun driving life left in it.  Go look on Tred.com get all the details.  Get it before someone else snaps it up!

https://www.tred.com/buy/volkswagen/r32/2008/WVWKC71K18W259131

You Got this!

Open your own Threadless Shop!!!

Terryann.Threadless is OPEN!!!

   I have opened a shop on threadless!  There are some unique and fun t shirts, hoodies, tanks and kids stuff!  Most of my images are travel related or inspired.  The one above was taken on New Years right after the fireworks ended... the town was alive!  All sorts of product and sweet images you will want! ENJOY - click on the image!

Inspired by The Walking Dead's Daryl - Vest with Wings!

Denim Vest - Blue with Grey Angel Wings - Inspired by Walking Dead's Daryl - Reused Recycled Re-purposedI have been so inspired by The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixion's winged vest that I knew I have to make something like it for me. It has been a hit!... so I replicated it here for my Esty shop. I am using discarded or thrifted denim jackets as a base and letting the scissors and sewing machine fly! This one has two breast pockets with placket and buttons. Storage for cigarettes or worms! ? -- :) 

Click Here to see this one....

Yellow Moon & Cherry Blossoms

Yellow Moon & Cherry Blossoms

This is so beautiful in person, the fabric has a certain

wow factor!

Shrug of style...

Sleeves to cover and add style to every sleeveless outfit. 

This stylish shrug will jazz up any outfit. For keeping a chill away and hiding those bare arms.




Measurements made while flat unless otherwise noted.
Size Small/MediumBack length 20.5"Cuff to Cuff 55"Sleeve Opening around 19"


Each one of these is a unique, individual work of art, with its own particular personality, no two will be exactly alike because of creating them one by one. 

Bistro Style Apron

I have been sewing this pattern of Bistro Style Aprons for quite a while... They are so useful!  They fit almost everyone, and you will stay clean!  Wash with the colors, iron if necessary ....  This fabric is one of my favorites, I have a very little left and they don't print this one anymore.... For sale at Etsy!

Single Loop scarf..

This single loop scarf so warm so stylish, you will like it!

Small Tote Big Impact

just for fun Friday....

Just For Fun Friday!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Hello It is me you are looking for....

https://www.etsy.com/shop/terryann

Hello, I am keeping my hand in... and keeping my creative juices flowing while I look for a job.... Check out the fun stuff... follow me... favorite me... pin me... tweet it... got to get the network working.  :)

the real me....

The real me is a child of God.

Born…. And protected by God my entire life.

As a child my parents took me to church, chapel, vacation bible school, and they were involved in the church wherever we moved, serving and leading small groups and youth.  I had an excellent example! My dad had wanted to be a pastor, but God had a better plan for him.

One night as we left church late it was dark in the parking lot we ran to get to our car, my dad was away at work and it was just us girls, running in the dark.  “Whoooo” my mom said, as she rushed us to the auto, “we have to hurry we don’t want the boogie man to get us!”  “Oh my” I replied, “God will not let anything bad happen to us.”  My faith and the fact that a 5 year old would say it shocked my mom into calm. 

I grew and adjusted…. God continued to whisper into my ear… I listened. As a young child I was somewhat concerned that I would not confess my sin enough…so I prayed a lot.

At 14 I went to a Bible Camp in the mountains of Japan, there was an evangelistic speaker, Dr. Cook, who took us through the steps to salvation.  I had heard those before but for the first time I realized I didn’t have to continually ask to be forgiven.  I stood up and told my testimony to my group that I always knew God was for me and that I was saved but this was the way to find peace.

~~~ after 16 I had a heart break, a young girl with a broken heart is mad at everything, I turned away from God, and decided to do everything my way… It was a sad and confusing youth, the details that are not necessary to share…

One night at 19 years old, I was alone in my apartment, sad, worried, lonely, and self-evaluating….

I prayed for God to help me and told him I could not continue on my own because all my ideas had ended in more sadness and loneliness…  within a half hour, a couple of people knocked on my door and handed out a flyer for a new church that just opened up nearby… I knew this was the answer.  I attended and got baptized.

I continued to follow God and thought there were times of desert and times of full spiritual engagement… there was always God.

I have to say that in Christ is the way to peace… in Christ is the way to wisdom…. In Christ is the way to grow spiritual strength.

I think that there are times and seasons, for everything in your life… and there are spiritual gifts that sometimes show up when God needs you for them and then are not in your life for a while, or ever.  I have had many seasons and there are times I have had wisdom and times I do not… times I had discernment and times I don’t.  It goes on… and I know I am his.