As we come so close to Christmas there is one thing on everyone's mind. Finding the perfect gift for all of those special people in our lives. At Lark I hope to have that something special for those people. I want people to walk in and see things that create an emotion... The pieces in the store suit different tastes and styles. That is what the store was based on. Unique, artistic expression.
I was reading an email I received from one of my vendors today and felt like they were writing about art in the manner in which I feel it everyday. That art is in everything, and it is these things that evoke passion and emotion throughout our lives. The following is what they wrote, and I would like to share it with you.
"...But when creativity and expression become valuable parts of your reality, the benefit isn't just that you connect more deeply with paintings or poetry or music. It's that you realize there's an art to absolutely everything.
The difference between people simply 'going through the motions', and those who make what they do a form of art-be it masterminding financial models or roasting the perfect coffee bean- is the ability to see creativity's COUNTLESS faces, and look at every project, hobby, or job, great and small, as subject to the same creative process. It requires trusting the spark of an idea, accepting the challenges and creative contractions that accompany any productivity, and understanding that while you may have smarts and talent and everything else, refinement takes a lot of just one thing: time. Going through this process gracefully can be considered the artistry of life (after all, we're always creating something). Doing so gratefully may be the secret to enjoying it..."
So this holiday season there is one thing I wish for everyone. To enjoy it. Lark has been so lucky to have the support of our community in it's opening. These past two months have been remarkable. I have so enjoyed sharing my creative process, which is my store, with all of you. I look forward to the many more months to come and perfecting this art with time.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
