by MRempel | Feb 15, 2020 | Author, Michele Rempel, Westvyne, women
It’s February, the month of Valentine’s Day. I’m in EXTREMELY good company when I say, “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts.” I can’t take credit for the quote; it belongs to Mother Teresa. But it has prompted me to...
by MRempel | Jan 1, 2020 | Author, Michele Rempel, Westvyne, women
Can I let you in on a secret? Westvyne, previously known as Mediavine Marketing, will be 10 years YOUNG! As I say, “10 years.” goosebumps wash over me like a cool breeze. On a good note, Fred McMurray and I haven’t killed each other. Instead, we’ve created a solid...
by MRempel | Sep 27, 2019 | Arts, Author, Michele Rempel, Work-Life Balance
In order to have some semblance of work-life balance as a business owner, I create art and functional art using resin and other media. Through the wonderful world of Facebook, Instagram, etc., I can see the work of other resin artists in real time. I can also see how...
by MRempel | Aug 19, 2019 | Arts, Author, Michele Rempel
Last night I created what I thought was a beautiful piece of art. I generally work with resin and translucent and opaque dyes, inks, crushed glass and seashells. Resin is a difficult medium as it has a short working time and tends to be very fluid and develop bubbles....
by MRempel | Jul 16, 2019 | Arts, Author, Michele Rempel, News
You’ve probably heard the quote attributed to Marc Anthony, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” That’s something that a lot of us aspire to, or at least hope for: a job or business that pays enough to live...
by MRempel | May 21, 2019 | Author, Michele Rempel, Social Media, Work-Life Balance
Over the past year, my mom and I have started doing something I’ve always wanted to do – sell our handmade artwork, jewelry and other items at arts and crafts shows. We’re still considered “newbies” in the vendor show world, with about 11 shows behind us, so a lot of...
