Blue Skies Ahead

 I am new to the blogging thing, but I catch on quick, so WATCH OUT! (lol)

My Name- I came up with this after looking through my moleskine notebook from my college capstone project. I thought it was lost until a few weeks ago. I had a creative burst that I recorded in that journal and I flipped out when I could not find it. I was journaling constantly, and any idea that came to mind during that year was in one of 2 books. I am sure glad I found that one! I went to school for graphic design, and I have my BA. I do design parttime, but I felt I needed another outlet to get me off the computer. (I am one to make many hobbies) After looking through my recently found journal, I found it! and with the help of etsy.com, ForeverFruitful was born! I sell handmade items there. Right now it is crochet/knit items and jewelry. More to come! Whew!

I decided to call the shop ForeverFruitful because I want to make my place in the world as a creative who is constantly growing and producing fruit. I want my creative ideas and endeavors  to live, and not die in the pages of old moleskine notebooks....

Who is Foreverfruitful?

I have had to ask myself this question among others. What is Ff? What will it come to represent? Who is the woman behind the green tree? After quite a bit of thought, here are the answers.

I am the woman behind the green tree. My name is Ashleigh, and I love things that are imperfect and natural, I love to be outside on nice days, and I love the sunshine. I am a work in progress, ever changing, yet keeping core values the same. Foreverfruitful will come to represent me, and function as an outlet for my many creative hobbies/ideas/endeavors.
I want this blog to be interesting and informative. This blog will change as I change, and hopefully it will continue to be a good read for those who want to follow my journey.

The best free resource around

Has been my local library. Libraries are no longer the buildings with shelves and shelves of old books. They are media centers that you can access from the comfort of your own home, in front of the computer. Libraries offer online supplements and access to digital books and other media. I have been taking advantage of this during my time home with new baby. In my down time, I can get online, check my emails, and read a chapter or two in one of my digital books, or I can search databases and have an item shipped to my local library to pick up. When the book is ready, I get a phone call and go pick it up. The best part of all this is that it is absolutely free! I can dig that.

On the Style List

Hello all,
I just wanted to share that I was featured on Stylelist's Indie Designer Interviews. Read my interview, and interviews of other designers here.
A big thanks to Mallory for the interview opportunity!

Let me know what you think!
-FF

Awesome chicks of Etsy

I have just joined a group called the Awesome chicks of Etsy. I took a photo of myself, VERY early in the AM, and I look sorta mean, So I thought I should probably include another pic of myself that was actually wearing a smile! I am excited about what the group will offer this year. Check it out!

Valentines day will be here before you know it, so I have already put together a list of some of my favorite items.

This cupcake bottle cap ring is great for the gift giver who does not want to bake! The ring will look this good forever!


Jewlery not your thing? check out this yummy soap!
It looks good enough to eat, but please don't try to! its SOAP! :)



And for your garden lovers...These love bugs are sure to be a hit!


I could see this photo as a beautiful gift too!



And sometimes a valentines day card is the best gift of all


Check back for more Lovelists in the future!

Giving thanks after thanksgiving

Hello all, I just wanted to put in a quick post to thank jolijoli for featuring my ruby convertible scarfette in her "Please Be Mine" Treasury. This was a great curation of work, and all should check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=31510

Earthly Treasures

I got another one! I have highlighted some etsy sellers items here based on a earth and tree theme. Check out this collection and tell me what YOU think of it!

A few of my etsy favorites!

I got a treasury on Etsy last night, and I have put together a small collection of the wonderful things etsy has to offer.
I was inspired by the textures and colors of the items, and these are all things I would love to have for myself! So I guess it gives a bit of insight on what I like for all of you who forgot to get me a gift... (Lol)
Check it out at
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=30247