Great Resource for Designers

October 22, 2007.

I am not even sure how it happened, but I stumbled upon a wonderful magical place on the Internet.  I was frolicking along, minding my own business....oh wait I was probably doing one these things actually:

1. Trolling around trying to find a good Entrepreneurial Blog to read
2. Looking for a humorous "Mom" blogs, so that I could laugh a little, or a whole lot
3. Catching up on the latest trends, finding out what is "HOT" for next year
4. Goofing off at work....wait NO that was NOT it, I swear I was doing r-e-s-e-a-r-c-h

As I have stated in the past if I can talk with other artisans and designers, then I am a happy camper.  Better yet, if I give some snippet or nugget of advice that actually helps another - high five to me, or you.  So I am very happy to tell you all about this wonderful place:

The Daily Stroll Designer Only Lounge

Did ya catch that "ONLY" part.....hee hee I was almost giddy when I saw that.  I could not wait to join, share my stories, read others stories - and have it be soooo relevant to my industry.

The site states:

A private forum has been created just for designers! We know that you need a special place to share ideas, celebrate, and ask questions from your fellow successful maternity/baby/toddler designers.

RULES:
* Only designers are permitted
* You must design Maternity, Infant, and or Toddler goods
* You must complete the application at the link below and include your website to be approved
* You must have your user name be your company name
* Applicants who do not follow these simple rules will be deleted

I have only used the site for about a week, but it has great post and great topics.  The topics range from Industry News, Introductions, Publicity & Marketing to Suppliers Information.  It is a place where designers can share ideas, ask questions and know they are ONLY speaking with other designers.  Oh, did I forget to mention - sales representatives, boutique owners, and publicists need not apply, only us peeps who make our own products.

So, please join the fun, sign up, tune in - drop out - oh heck what is that saying?  I would love to have an open forum for discussing industry topics....you know kind of like THIS blog!

Comments

[Sarah Jane]

Thank you so much for all the great info on your blog! I chatted with you a couple weeks ago after kelly anderson got me in touch with you, and i just LOVE what you have to say about being a mom, artist and business owner! Thank you thank you!!!

[Jamie Lentzner]

Yes of course I remember you! Your work is so sweet - I really love it! It reminds me of my mothers' very very old and vintage collection of post cards from her grandmother. Glad I can help - hope I don't sound too cranky :)! Thanks for posting!

[Joanie]

Great post Jamie :) Have you ever checked out theswitchboards.com? It's another wonderful forum for artists and designs! Just thought I would share :)

[Jamie Lentzner]

Joannie - your ears must be burning!! I am trying to post the interview you did for me on the ABC Kids Expo - I am so late on posting it. Thanks for the forum information - that sounds like a good one to look on! Hope all is well over in "jewelry land" - your new images on your site look fabulous....