Once and Future Thing

So what are my real plans here? The world is not suffering for more blogs; I'm under no illusions that I'll be breaking new ground in this space. But I've come to realize that as hackneyed as the idea of starting a blog has become, it's actually a great forum for me to combine a lot of things I really enjoy (and things that, frankly, I'm quite good at) -- writing, creating, presenting...

The base for each post is going to be whatever creative project I’m currently working on (and perhaps looking back at ones I’ve already completed). I’ll share more of my story as the weeks go on, but for now suffice it to say that I’m a former Display Coordinator for Anthropologie, and during any given week might find me jumping from a jigsaw to a sewing machine, from paper mache to wiring lamps. I’ll share my projects, and the inspirations and stories behind them. The format and frequency of my posts will work themselves out as I get into the swing of things, but my initial plan is to post at least one project a week, more if time & energy allow.

As for the name…Once and Future Thing. I’m not a Renaissance Fair, amulet rings, and fantasy novels nerd, I promise. But it comes from the epitaph often applied to King Arthur: the once and future king. For me, the play on words is cute but the sentiment it conveys is even better. I take “once” things (be they raw materials or old objects) and use my creativity to create a new future for them. And while I wholeheartedly deny being an Arthurian legend nerd, I am a general history nerd, so I like the sense of history behind that idea as well.

So with that said, stay tuned for lots of future posts and future things…