Be Still....

"Be Still" those words I often found myself pondering on many times in 2015, more so than ever before it seems. Those seemed to be some of the hardest words I have had to listen to from myself as stress, overwhelm, truth, and so much more negativity crept through my mind many times. 

I have had to cut myself some serious slack these past few months as I have had a baby and things never go ever as planned with structure, timing and planning and I have had to learn that it's totally okay. I wanted to share what I would consider my word to be for 2016, or in this case phrase. "BE STILL" One of my favorite verses from Psalm 46:10. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;  I will be exalted among the nations,   I will be exalted in the earth.” 

So many times I would let negativity creep in after having my daughter because here I was at a good point in my business before, after raising two kiddos already, I felt so overwhelmed with having to do it all over again. Many times I would say I just want to do this and follow my dreams, and make pretty things all the time. I realized that wasn't fair at all and that I can still follow my dreams while still raising my newest baby. I may still have to do it in the background, but I have done it for many years after working full time and part time outside of the house. 

Sure, it may take some time still and I have to say no to a lot of things right now, but I am okay with that. These moments in life don't last forever, in fact they are over in the blink of an eye. Realizing that was the same exact thought I had when I decided to have one more child. I have to just be still and know God is doing everything he intends to do in my life at that moment, at every moment. Weddings will always be there, flower jobs will continue to come and go, commercial work will always there, but the devoted time I have with my kiddos and hubby can quickly come and go. I am surely okay with that. 

If any of you reading this are feeling the same way thinking about the stress of balancing life, kids and a business I am right there with you friends. Be still and know that you are exactly where you are suppose to be. Do you have a word for 2016? I would love to read them in the comments below. Happy 2016 sweet friends.

New Year Brings New Changes and Contentment...

2014, was a year of finding out more about myself, and my business . It was a year of discovering what fuels my core, what drives my passion and what makes sense in the end. I remember sitting on the shuttle bus on the way to the airport after the AH Inspired conference, talking with my sweet friend Tana, and it all of a sudden clicked. It started to make sense all of the jumble I had clouded in my head for so long, suddenly became clearer.

After that pivotal moment, I collected my thoughts and started to dive into what I knew my heart and business needed, a face lift. I contacted a lovely calligrapher who I admired for some time, I started building a new word press website, branding collateral, etc. I knew after talking to a few industry friends and colleges that this was the right direction I needed for my business, my heart felt right.

So what does all of this mean? Greyson Design is changing but in a good and beautiful way. My name will change a little bit to focus more on what makes my heart burst. With that change a new beautiful logo and website is being curated and finalized as we speak. My services will be altered to fit my new brand and more. I can't wait to reveal the final product to you soon, my heart could just burst at the seams.

One thing that will be a huge change to my company is the graphic design aspect of my company. I will no longer be producing invitations, printables or any graphic design like that. Later, down the road my focus will be more on inspirational pieces that make sense to me and my core values as a business and person. I can't wait to reveal more on that, but all in perfect timing!

Going into 2015, I was a little paranoid to say the least. To make these major changes has been scary, but reassuring. I knew that I couldn't get down on myself and compare my old business to my up and coming one. Or to not compare myself to other professionals who have a strong brand and name, we all start somewhere right? So going into this new year I wanted to make sure my #onelittleword was a powerful and meaningful word that would resonate. This year I will be soaking up the word CONTENTMENT.

This word can mean so much for so many people. For me it is the idea of being comfortable in my own skin and life. Not that improving any of these areas is negative, but doing it in a positive way. I want to be content on where my business and life is heading, but driven by my own heart, not others progress. I also want to be content knowing that I am enough and doing the best I can. So many times in our life we get lost with comparing ourselves to others, but in the end it just brings us down.

I look forward to sharing so much with you in 2015. Wishing you all so much love! Here's to being content my friends!

I Choose Love!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! ♥

Today I have more of a personal post that I wanted to share. When I came into the New Year I wanted to do things a little different with my business and setting some pretty serious goals. Not only for my business but for my life in general. I had been pondering on connecting my branding, business and the whole meaning behind what I want to resonate with others. Others, who read my blog, follow my dreams and find meaning in following me on my journey. It seems fitting today on Valentine’s Day, more so than any other day.

I came across Ali Edward’s blog post found here  about picking one little word for your business. A word you can incorporate into everything, every move you make for your business and personal life. The word I decided on for this year is “love.” I was a little hesitant at first in picking this and trying to connect it with everything. It wasn’t until late last night when I was looking at the amazing new website for Lara Casey Media. This gal had my heart at hello. You can read more about her amazing love, passion and generosity over here

Lara couldn’t have summed it up more perfectly. I mean she took the words out of my mouth, literally. “Love, drives us! “ “Living life celebrating what really matters, that’s love.” So many times I am reminded of God’s love for us, His unconditional love. Something I want to carry over to everything I do.  I am reminded every time of my LOVE every time I pick up a paint brush, design paper goods, style an event, look at my family and think about my heavenly father. One thing constant is that LOVE shines through.

I knew that when I picked this word for my business, and designed my branding around it I wouldn’t regret it. How could you go wrong with love? Now, I feel more confident more so than ever in what I envision.  I am reminded of one of my favorite songs by Rachael Lampa called, Beauty’s Just a Word.

It's dark so you can see the light
And it's hard so you can know it's right
And rain, nothing ever grows without you

Didn't think that the sun would rise
I kept confusing the truth with lies
Something told me I could not let go now I know
And holding on is gonna see you through
So go don't let go no matter what you do
Love through the anger, love through the pain
Love through the storm and love through the rain

 Every time I hear this song I am reminded of my LOVE for what I do, and more importantly God’s love for me. I believe it’s not by accident, but by HIS perfect plan I am meant to do this work. In my lowest of lows, HIS love pulled me through. In my younger years it was HIS love for me and HIS perfect creation that instilled my creative abilities, and somehow HE always bought me back. When things were rough in home life and when I wanted to escape, I would wander into the woods by my house. For hours sketching and creating, bringing the things I had in my imagination to life. Never did I imagine several years later HE would bring me back to it all.

So I urge you to go out and celebrate what you love and who you love but most importantly not just today but EVERY day. Love what you do! When all else seems to fail remember “LOVE NEVER FAILS.” In the end I choose Love. What do you choose?