Camera Shy!

This week's been about getting organized, finishing up old projects..........or should I say not so fun stuff we've been putting off.  Topping the list: alterations, book work, web work, and the dreaded TAXES! :(  One of our least favorite parts about being a small business owner is getting down to the real business part.  The designing, creating and working with our clients is the best part!  The books and numbers, although important, is not so fun, but catching up on all the neglected stack of papers does feel good.

I hope all of you have signed up for our newsletter.  It's a monthly email that usually features our most recent Equine Chronicle ad and special offers.  This last ad really turned out cute!  Many of you Paint and Pinto ladies may have recognized the familiar face in our ad.  We had beautiful Teddi-Lynne Solberg model for the ad.  She is an APHA youth all-around competitor and has been a great client of ours.  Teddi made the perfect model because she loves the camera and the camera loves her too!  I wish I could say the same!  Which brings me to my next least-favorite thing... getting my picture taken!  I REALLY HATE IT and it runs in the family because my Mom does too!

Many people have been asking me "why my face isn't on our website or our blog?"  Well the truth is I hate getting my picture taken.  I'd much rather be behind the camera lens.   Besides the fact that I hate the camera I've been procrastinating about hunting for a good picture to share with you.  I really love the images our graphic designer created of us.  Check out the Who's Heather page of our website and also the home page art work, which was custom made just for us.  I really love these images.  They are super cute illustrated characters Cathy designed of us.  Our talented designer Cathy worked closely with us using photos of each of us as well as descriptions of our favorite outfits.   The boots my character is wearing are really mine and paired with my favorite pair of skinny jeans.  My illustrated image is a pretty good likeness to me but....due to popular demand I will add a picture as well.  I understand the mystery of wanting to see the face that goes with the name or personality.  If you've been reading my blog then you have seen me a few times, usually being active and enjoying the outdoors when I'm not working.  I'd much rather show off our designs and clients' pics than show the world another pic of me having a bad hair day!  Oh well! I guess it's no secret anymore my curly hair has a mind of it's own!  Thanks for your curiosity and patience in advance.  I PROMISE a picture is coming soon - it may just take some professional help.  I think we need the talent of a photographer to get it right and show us off in our best light.

Until then here's a few recent pictures of me enjoying the California sun during my time off.  My favorite is me attempting to shuck my first oyster.  They not only fulfill my cravings for salt, but are great for silky locks because they are full of vitamins and minerals!  Healthy and delicious!  Maybe... better hair days are to come! LOL!   Next week I will show you some exciting new designs we're working on for the Custom By Heather Boutique.  They should be finished right in time for the late summer shows, Fall Classic and APHA and AQHA Amateur World Shows.

Thanks for reading,

Heather