no time like the present

welcome to the bricolage blog...

bricolage is a french word (bree - co - loj) meaning 'do it yourself'. it comes from the root verb bricoler, which means 'to fiddle or tinker'. isn't it a great word? it's my favorite--because it's fun to say, and it's ultra meaningful to me, as a self proclaimed do-it-yourselfer. but my diy is not in a home improvement, diy network kind of way. in fact, it's pretty narrow in scope...my bricolage is about fiber arts, fabric & sewing.

and so bricolage is going to be the name of my future business. it will be combination of four things: a fabric store (selling designer and vintage fabrics), sewing lounge (a place for all crafters to come and hang out, work on projects or take a class), personal studio for me (where i will sew my heart out and become really really good at what i love doing) and handmade boutique (featuring items made locally and regionally). This is not my original idea...sewing lounges are popping up all over the country/world, and i feel that it would bring a much needed sense of community to this fair city--as well as provide resources for all interested persons to find their own inner bricoleur.

this is something that i have been thinking about for a long time now, and today i figured that even if it's a year away, i should begin documenting, and putting my intention out into the universe. is the internet the same thing as the universe? hence the title of this post: no time like the present. i just found myself sitting at work, watching the clock, waiting for 5:30. my goal is to NEVER EVER do that again. starting now.