Which is worse?

Which is worse? 

Not knowing which direction to go in at all 

or 

thinking you may have found the perfect direction and fearing that you will fail? 

I'm not really sure. I just know that both feel frustrating. Sometime last week I added another repurposed men's shirt creation to my "collection"...and to my shop.

Above is a picture included in the listing...when I finished it I admired it. Then I was struck with a realization. I really really enjoyed coming up with the idea for it, and even have other designs in mind just screaming to be utilized. I've been sketching these men's shirts as ideas come to me, and two are completely worked through in my mind just waiting to be finished out on a shirt. This is the way designing is supposed to feel! 

I enjoyed making the scarves, above all I love seeing people happy with something I've made...but it wasn't the same as this...

Then the questions come.

Will they sell?

Will people like them?

Will they be useful as well as cute? 

Has someone else already decided this was "there thing"? 

Can I still sew other things once I really get into sewing these? 

...and on and on (believe it or not that was just a few of the questions.) 

Just like all other artists (at least I hope I'm not alone in this) I struggle with insecurities. I can only pray that it's a passing phase...

Elisabeth Arona

Side ponytails and pollen

Summer is almost here! Except for the pollen and all this sneezing (not to mention breathing problems) I am so ready! Bring out the summer clothes and summer hairstyles.

I don't know how many of you natural curlies are out there, but this is your time to shine! My sister got highlights put in today, and now I'm dying to do the same with my hair. I got it highlighted a year ago, and so there is still a little goldish color in half of my hair, but the rest is dark dark brown.

For Easter I changed up what I normally would have done for a "special occasion" and kept my hair natural (because side ponytails go with pollen like peanut butter goes with jelly lol.). I will eventually get into the process for how I semi-controlled this curly side ponytail, but for now I'll just share a picture. Due to all the terrible allergens right now, I'm in the middle of-or should be in the middle of-cleaning my room (lol.) Dust be gone!

What's your favorite curly summer style?

Easter

Happy Easter everyone!

A wonderful day celebrating the resurrection of our Savior :-)

Recent memorable events

My sister and mom at a ladies meeting two weeks ago. Sometimes you just have to get away (whether the guy in your life think it's silly or not lol.)

I visited my beautiful niece this past weekend and am very happy to announce that she now says "Diddy" (Lizzie.) 

Elisabeth Arona

My weekend

I attended a 30 year wedding vow renewal ceremony for the parents of some close friends, and ironically I don't have an pictures of them...but I have a cute pic of my sister and me, and my friends.

Sarah, Hannah, me, and Marli

How did you spend your weekend?

Elisabeth Arona

First male model for Arona Designs!

I know, you're tired of hearing the same old refrain "I'm busy I'm busy..." but ...well...I'm BUSY!

Okay here are the first pictures of my "male model". I personally think he looks great although they were kinda rushed, but we can only improve from here I think!

I have a few new things I'm working on that I want to show you. Stay tuned!

Elisabeth Arona

Simply Sebrell and Arona Designs update

Haven't felt much like posting lately. Life has a way of sometimes making normal things more difficult, but a few things have me inspired today. For one, I decided to model my clothes myself because it's just easier and I always know where I am (usually.) For two, a customer of mine is also an amazing graphic design student and created an advertisement for me that I have to post for you to see. Your thoughts are appreciated and don't forget to check out this guys fanpage!

Plaid hooded scarf

Advertisement for Arona Designs by Simply Sebrell 

White scarf

Until next time...
Elisabeth Arona