Blank sheets

New year, new ideas and blank sheets – YES !

2013 was a year of learning – big time! And although it’s been some tough times I know that I have learned the lessons I needed to learn to move forward and evolve – to discover even greater things.

To start with I’ve learned that I don’t want to run a clothing label – not in the way you think of a normal clothing label anyway. That wasn’t my dream and never has been. But I'm very passionate about eco-fashion and sustainability and I want to have a say -  I want to teach and inspire and I want to make a difference. Like Stefan Siegel so brilliantly put it in this editor letter; we need to take action:

http://www.notjustalabel.com/editorial/editors_letter_2013

I don’t want to have a huge production where there’s a possibility that my clothes end up at sales and as storage leftovers - hey, I’m doing zero-waste! And seasonal clothing are sooo 2013 ;)
I need a better idea – a different solution for the way I run my business and I think I got it, just not quite ready to share it yet. But the idea is all in the name of going slow, thinking outside the box and co-creating with the customer.

A thing I wrote earlier this year (mostly to make myself remember) on ‘The way to success’ that I thought I’d share:

The way to success is when you understand that the journey is your destination; when you understand that if you’re happy and enjoying what you’re doing you are successful; when you understand that taking one step at the time is the only way; when you understand that you have to work your ass off, but you have to do it joyously; when you understand that every phase you’re in is beautiful and have something to teach you; when you understand that it's ok to fail - actually it's crucial because it's the only way you'll learn; when you understand that you need to flow with the river and grab the opportunities that sing to you; when you understand that you can’t do everything alone - you need to reach for help; when you understand that you’re not actually meant to struggle or stress – you’re meant to unfold naturally without pushing it too hard; when you understand how to detach and not believe your negative thoughts – they are only thoughts; when you understand that who you are and what you do is two separate things; when you understand that you’re not meant to be like anyone else – you’re meant to be you; when you understand that you don’t have to follow the rules – you have to follow your heart.

Your way to success depends on how you approach it.

My painting called 'Bliss'

One thing is for certain and that is that I'm gonna draw and paint a lot more this year as it's something I truly love to do. I have an exciting collaboration with Jan Thomas at the moment for a couple of illustration projects launching in March and April. And remember to follow me on Instagram for frequent posts: @stabelstudio  (mostly of drawings and paintings)

Stay tuned! 

I wish you an awesome 2014; live in the moment and discover the magic :)

And remember;
Be kind
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