Welcome 2019! I don’t know about you but I love the excitement of starting a new year. I take time to reflect on the year past and set intentions for the year ahead. It often takes me a week or two to put them on paper because I like to include all areas of my life. Once I have them on paper, I keep them in my wallet so I can see them often. They make me smile. I started this practice in 1998 and it is exciting to look back and see how many come to fruition.
A friend asked me recently why I do this every year and the truth is, that without intentional focus, I would probably be picking daisies (lol). I learned early in my life that focusing my mind is essential for me to accomplish everything I want to do. It helps that I am passionate about what I do and have family, friends and clients that support me along the way. I hope this year brings everyone all they desire and then some. It’s going to be a great one. Dad turns 80!
Asheville is still growing and with the number of new businesses it is hard to keep up. One of my favorite new spots is All Day Darling (formerly Todds Tasties) in Historic Montford. I highly recommend the Thunderbowl. Other notable openings? Benne on Eagle, Karma Café, Henrietta’s Poultry Shop, and Biscuit Head South. For cooking enthusiasts, chef Brian Koss (former owner of Dough) has opened The Asheville Kitchen.
He is offering a variety of cooking classes and cuisines. I am amazed at how quickly they are selling out. This is very exciting to have such a talented chef give small class instruction. If anyone wants to try one, I am in!
We have some amazing, talented folks here in Asheville! So, every once in a while, I’d like to share with you a resource or a business that I personally have worked with and highly recommend.
This month, as I launch my new website, it seems appropriate to begin with my friend Vanessa Bell and her business.
BELL DESIGN is an independent design and marketing enterprise based here in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in support for individuals, creative entrepreneurs and small businesses in need of visual marketing solutions.
Vanessa designs beautiful, clean and modern websites that are easy to navigate and understand. And she’s taught me everything I need to know to update my own website going forward. I love it!
