As I mentioned in my previous post, so much is new this year and continues to change. I’m excited to finally have some help with getting work done on my designing. Between the day job and it being just myself working hard on collections and etc, all the help I can get is much appreciated.

With all the changes comes another small change. Last night I finally got this tattoo I have been planning for years. There would have been more ink in the one night , but unfortunately Miquel my new tattoo artist did not have the time to do everything we talked about, so now the wait and anticipation is on for the next tat.

Ars longa vita brevis. The first few lines to a Hippocrates quote where he is generally speaking of medical practices, but literally translates in english to “Art is long, Life is brief”. He was reminding us that what we do, what we create, lasts much longer than our own lives. This quote is brought up in a lot of art discussions despite its initial connection to the medical field. Well in reality art is connected to everything. Art is in everything we do, and it is so exciting to be in a time where there is a new found respect and understanding for art and the people who create it. Art has been used by so many people in different fields to inform and teach us, and for so much of its history art in itself and the artists have endured persecution in so many ways. I can easily go on but then I would be losing focus of what this tattoo represents. I will never forget the first time I heard this quote sitting in a Dutch Art History class because it is exactly all I’ve ever had a desire for. All I have ever wanted is to create something that was impactful enough to out last my own life. We are on this earth for a fleeting moment, and we do not always realize how everything has a lasting effect. I want to be sure that in my fleeting opportunities I make the biggest dent I am capable of making. Here is to wishing hard work pays off in the near future.

I hope everyone enjoyed the Passion Rocks event! It was definitely a pleasure to be a part of and to work with Tiffany from so far away.

This is it. This is the year of many new things. I know we are near the end of the third month of the year, but so many changes I have yet to mention. So much exciting positive energy is in the air! It’s like a new Glee episode every day and it’s only the start of the year!

New:

*Moved to West Hollywood at the end of January (there will be a house-warming eventually)

*New Roommate Ms Cynthia Chan

*Started work as a Bridal Consultant with Kirstie Kelly at the beginning of February

*New Car New Car New Car! at the beginning of March (for those who dont know I was really in need of a new car for a very long time)

*Come see http://www.passionsfruitevents.com/ April 16th!

*New consignment opportunities at work and I will give you more deets when it is complete.

I feel really blessed and as though this is going to be my year if I take control of it and work harder than ever. For a few years now I have sacrificed my social life to show myself self control and refocus my attention where I needed it to be. I believe that was just training to prepare myself for the control and perseverance I really need. This year will be full of suprises with new beginnings both personal and professional. There is not much more I need in life, but I know the road is not over yet.

Occasionally I hear good thoughts and encouragement from friends and family. It may seem unnecessary to show support and send me messages, but I appreciate them more than I can say. Your thoughts and words always come at the right moment when I need a little extra faith. It makes me feel so appreciated to know someone believes in me or loves something I have created. Please keep sending your love!

Currently interviewing interns if you or anyone you know are interested send resumes to amber@amberelizabeth.us

PS Spam is not appreciated (here nor via email).

Something big is in the air. You know how sometimes you can just smell change, and its in the air of everything you do before something really big happens. Thats how November has felt. Or maybe its the air of the holiday season approaching? Which ever it is, its amazing.

I am looking forward to a lot of new ness and creativity to be. In the mean time I’m feeling the love.

Some of my lovely ladies sporting their favorite Amber Elizabeth necklace scarf.

xoxo