I think that the Maplewood/Dogtown area might just be one of St. Louis' best kept secrets. I love the charm of the older architecture that abounds here. Then, in the middle of a block you'll find brand new construction. It's kind of weird, but fits somehow.
The downtown Maplewood area is starting to blossom. There are interesting shopfronts popping up everywhere. And a lot of the shops are of the unique variety. Figures that artistic and interesting folk would be attracted to this eclectic area. It doesn't hurt that it's affordable.
I think this calls for a picture or two.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
living the dream
We've been up and running in our new location for about a week now. And we all love it. For me, it's felt like "home" from day one. I can actally feel the love within the walls. (And the blood, sweat and tears that went into construction.)
If we assume, for the heck of it, that living the American dream means, in part, owning and running your own business, then "check". But for me, it's more than that. Living my dream means owning and running a business my way...with integrity and love. Not that mushy kind of love. But the honoring myself and other humans kind of love.
It is truly empowering to not have to follow some corporate guidelines or be compared to other studios by someone else's standards. We here at The Studio set our own standards. I believe there is a movement in the world of business (or there should be) away from the "save the bottom line at any cost" mentality that so many businesses have exhibited. I mean, do you realize that even your dentist may try to "upsell" you? That's some crazy stuff.
I'm on a mission. Offer a quality service and product at a fair price. Respect my clients. Have a lot of fun. And make a good living because we're doing what is right. Innoventive, huh?
If we assume, for the heck of it, that living the American dream means, in part, owning and running your own business, then "check". But for me, it's more than that. Living my dream means owning and running a business my way...with integrity and love. Not that mushy kind of love. But the honoring myself and other humans kind of love.
It is truly empowering to not have to follow some corporate guidelines or be compared to other studios by someone else's standards. We here at The Studio set our own standards. I believe there is a movement in the world of business (or there should be) away from the "save the bottom line at any cost" mentality that so many businesses have exhibited. I mean, do you realize that even your dentist may try to "upsell" you? That's some crazy stuff.
I'm on a mission. Offer a quality service and product at a fair price. Respect my clients. Have a lot of fun. And make a good living because we're doing what is right. Innoventive, huh?
Sunday, August 5, 2007
I am, therefore I blog
You can teach an old dog new tricks.
You just have to use different incentives.
How glorious that I now have a venue where I can wax on about whatever interests me...and hope that it interests someone else as well. Or not. This is an amazing time to be around.
A blog calls for an author who is a bit (or a lot) opinionated. Check.
We'll have lots to talk about: Photography, St. Louis life, the interesting folk who come and go at The Studio...just to name a few.
And pictures. There will definitely be pictures.
I can't wait.
You just have to use different incentives.
How glorious that I now have a venue where I can wax on about whatever interests me...and hope that it interests someone else as well. Or not. This is an amazing time to be around.
A blog calls for an author who is a bit (or a lot) opinionated. Check.
We'll have lots to talk about: Photography, St. Louis life, the interesting folk who come and go at The Studio...just to name a few.
And pictures. There will definitely be pictures.
I can't wait.
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