there's never enough of it

i've been trying to be a better time-manager in my studio, and trying to work more "regular hours". it's so easy to get caught up in a project, and then turn around only to discover that it's dark outside! just yesterday when i looked up at the clock, i was horrified to see that my "work day" had come to an end.....already! i still had four projects that needed to be finished!

so, here's what i'm wondering....what's your secret to managing your studio time?

and....does anyone have a couple of hours i can borrow?!

(disclaimer: i may not be able to return them any time soon!)

around the studio

just wanted to share a few of my studio favorites today....

mary englebreit doll, watercolor paint pan

calligraphy pens and paint brushes, hugs from a kindred spirit

bookbinding supplies, vintage button stash

hello pink

  when i have a chance to play in my studio, i will usually end up picking up my calligraphy nib, mixing up a batch of lamp black gouache and just having some fun.  i'd like to eventually have journals...many journals...filled with stuff like this.  i've realized recently that i'm not having nearly enough fun in my studio...and times, well, they are           a-changin'!

p.s. in the Barbie world of valentine's cards, here's what i'm wondering...is it pink enough?!  :)