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Word of mouth advertising is certainly the most affordable way to advertise, and I love how it builds artists and business women up from accountability between businesses and customers.

So I was brainstorming about how else I could do some word of mouth advertising and I decided I needed to advertise for my fellow artists friends who have successful business’ and that I am a big fan of.  So I am creating a mini-brochure that will feature my favorite artists called “These are a few of My Favorite Things.”  People are always asking me where I got my jewelry or home goods, or art and I thought, I better give back what they have given me! 

So from now on, when you order a purse you will receive a mini-brochure complete with about 7 of my favorite artists/business’ and their products and website listed.    I love seeing people grow in what they love doing and want to do whatever I can to see their dreams come true!  Enjoy ;)

Okay, so officially I am overdue and this is has been a learning experience!  We went early on our due date with our first born Gus and so I figured of course we will go in early, but I was wrong, which brings me to think of what I have learned through this.  I have little notes all over my sewing space and house encouraging me or uplifting me all the time.  So I had sticky notes hanging up with the word LABOR on them. And I would just think “labor” to keep it in the my mind and speaking, thinking and visualizing it. Well that hasn’t been working, so I was getting really down about things because I love working and LOVE what I do and I didn’t plan it right for time off with baby and I wanted to enjoy baby already, and I have been at a stand still.  So just as I was praying and asking for forgiveness for trying to do things my way all the time, I heard a sermon at church called “Surrender.”  I knew God was speaking to me and telling me, “Bekah, please surrender this to Me.”  And so yes, I changed my sticky notes to say “Surrender”.    So right now, I really have a peace so to say about this baby and His Divine timing.  God-I surrender all.

I also did some brainstorming on things for the business in the new year and also for this summer and my family.  As far as business we are definitely introducing a key loop to hook your keys on.  Which I find pretty exciting, one more thing to keep us organized! 

And then I was thinking about my family life and how to communicate love more this year.  I am going to write a thank you card to each one of my children on Thursday mornings.  I already write one thank you card to someone I am thinking about on Thursday mornings, so I am adding my family so that someday Gus and this baby can read them.   I have so much to be thankful for and setting a day and time each week allows me to remember that and praise God for that. 

So I encourage you to set a day and time and be thankful for your loved ones too, it really satisfies the soul and feels so good! 

So until next time, I surrender!

We have the greatest new feature on the website for those of you thinking about or have booked a really fun trunk show with Rebekah Scott Designs at www.shoprsd.com.  Click on “Trunk Shows” and then off to the left is the hostess tools link where you can see what you will need for the show, a timeline of what to do and how to prepare.  I love this new feature because it helps you prepare and allows you to relax when it comes to planning.   Plus, it allows you to have the optimal show with your guests and host benefits! 

Have fun browsing around and be sure to email us with questions and to book your new show for spring. Remember the Minnesota tour is the end of March and into April, looking forward to hearing from you!

Each year in January I do a lot of “reflection time” to evuluate what I should improve on and just what I should change for the new year or make better for the new year.  I have been reading a book titled, “How Successful People Think.” and have found it really helpful!  It is just little ways to help your thinking reflect “success” in your life and business.  I really liked these questions that the book presented on what to ask yourself everyday, so I have them here for you.  (In paraphrase form) I would encourage you to buy the book and ask yourself these questions each day as well, I have found it really helps! 

Ask the right questions:  Reflection time every day!

Personal growth:

What have I learned today that will help me grow?

Adding Value:

To whom did I add value to today?  How did I do it?

Leadership:

Did I lead by example today? Did I lift myself and organization to a higher level?

Personal Faith:

Did I represent God well today?  Did I follow the golden rule?

Marriage and family:

Did I communicate love to my family today? How did I show that love?

Inner Circle:

Have I spent enough time with my key players? How can I help them to be more successful?

Discoveries:

What did I discover today that I need to spend more time thinking about? Are there lessons to be learned?  Are there things to be done?

Oh Boy, or Girl I guess! I have only about 4 more weeks until our baby#2  is here and life gets pleasantly interrupted! 

We posted some details of the maternity leave on the website and I wanted to clarify a little bit.  I am not sure just exactly how much time I will need to get life back to some sort of normalcy after this baby but I am planning around 4-6 weeks to make sure I don’t rush the time I will never get back!  So we will still be taking orders during that time, and answering emails but we will not be filling the orders until after the 4 weeks and then the 3 weeks for the delivery. Now of course there will be exceptions, so feel free to email or call with questions.  I have about 120 bags in stock, so I can still fill some orders if I have them already done no problem for you. 

So you can probably guess, as I am sure some of you have been through this as well, that I am so unsure of how life will be changed with a new one to the family.  I am just planning what I can to make sure business stays good and family life exceptional! 

We had such a great year in 2009. We almost doubled our business and that is thanks to all the customers and their great advertising for me! There must be some very attractive shoulders out there!   

Right now it is application time for all the art shows this spring/summer and even fall coming up.  This time can be very stressful but I sort of love it because I love the anticipation of making it in and if the jurors of the various boards will like my things.  It causes me to reflect and make sure that my things are high quality and that my things are changing and getting better.  Each year you get judged and each year there is different jurors on the boards.  We will keep you posted on which ones we get into on the “Calender of Events” page as soon as we know.  Feel free to email to rebekahscottdesigns@yahoo.com with questions about which ones we applied to if you want to make sure we are coming to your area. 

Here’s to the last 4 weeks, enjoy our winter wonderland! If you have any advice for introducing baby #2 in family life please respond!   Stay tuned for baby news ;)