Woman-Owned businesses

Recent reports say women are starting new businesses at 1.5 times the rate of men. Perhaps it's our innate ability to juggle multiple tasks, think on our feet or lack of fear. Whatever the reasons, women should support woman-owned business when possible. If you are wanting to find a woman-owned business, try this web site BlueSuitMom.com.
Some of my favorites as I've mentioned in past posts are Tatjana Alvegaard (alvegaard.com/) a terrific photographer, Ellen Parker and her amazing bags (web site to come), Jennifer Foege (thejoyfulkitchen.net) with her sage advice on nutrition.

Well, last week I met yet another great Vashon/Tacoma Woman-owned business that I wanted to pass on.
To say that Habitsforming.com (owned and operated by Rochelle Gravance) is another Personal Training company is not even close. I've recently started working with Rochelle and in the first 30 minutes of talking with her, she blew me away. She actually said that I don't have to do Cardio until I'm blue in the face to see results. I was hooked! After looking at her website and blog, I understand now that Habitsforming.com is more about combining exercise methodology, psychology, philosophy, spirituality, (this is not about God), and nutrition to achieve total body and mind wellness.
It's worth the look!

I'm a big shopper of all things used, pre-owned, funky, and eclectic. Every year I seem to gravitate towards one item in particular. A couple of years ago it was hats, last year I couldn't get enough cute little jackets, and this year I'm loving bags. Tote bags, purces, messenger and computer bags. I've found some great ones at my favorite consignment shops, Funky Janes and Lables, but for well designed, eclectic, throw-everything-in-and-go bags, I have to give a shout out to my good friend Ellen and her incredible talents. She has been been making great bags for years and is a true artist when is comes to mixing colors, patterns and fabrics.

I commissioned her to make me a computer bag this summer and what she came up with was pure art. Dark pink, faux alligator skin with a large, black and white polka dot print on the inside. Her attention to the littlest details made it all come together. The comments and inquires I keep getting on it are incredible! I love having a new cute "something" that no one has yet. It's so posh!

Ellen is sure to have some new creations that will make you drool and make your friends a little jealous.
Her new web site is coming soon. I'll post it as soon as it's ready.