Living a life of curiosity and creativity means you will, at times, gracefully let go of things that no longer fuel your passion or serve you positively. This week's podcast guest, Bobbi Lynn Gaukel, and I agree—the earlier in life you learn this practice, the more open and freer you are to being curious and trying new things.
Throughout her life, Bobbi has weaved in creativity and learning, leaving a trail of beauty wherever she goes. In addition to her professional life as a graphic artist, she gardens, crochets, writes, takes captivating photos, thrifts, repurposes, bakes desserts, crafts and so much more.
Her Grandma Elizabeth taught her to crochet, all while burning through soap operas together. She began her graphic design career without a computer. And she once threw away a paint-by-number because for her, the whole experience was awful.
She's the friend you give your funeral plants to when they start to die and you feel too guilty to throw them away.
The recipes Bobbi is sharing with you and photos are on my website, randomsweets.com—sausage wonton appetizers made with ranch seasoning and two kinds of cheese, crock pot apple butter, and Bobbi’s mom’s easy carrot cake with an inch of cream cheese frosting.
Just like Bobbi and I do when we meet for coffee, we visit here for a long time. So it’s OK to pause the episode when you need a break and resume when you’re ready for more. I hope after hearing from her, you’ll feel inspired to ask yourself the question, “what would happen if…”
Bobbi Lynn Gaukel, Pie in the Sky Co
- Website: pieinthesky.co
- Facebook: Pie in the Sky Co
- Instagram: @bobbilynngaukel
- Instagram: @ps_wedesignthings
- Email: bobbi@pieinthesky.co
- Bobbi's monthly article in etc. for her magazine. (In addition to the current issue, you can read her articles in the back issues too.)
- Watch: How to thrift your way to a beautiful, sustainable home with Bobbi
Also mentioned in this episode:
- Cindy Lindgren, artist, you may recognize her Midwest vibe http://www.cindylindgren.com
- Alissa's Flower Farm near Rock Valley and Hull, Iowa, alissasflowerfarm.com
Staci Mergenthal
#ourSweetMidwestLife
Website randomsweets.com
Instagram @potatoesandmittens
Instagram @randomsweets
Facebook Random Sweets
Pinterest @staciperry
Email: staci@randomsweets.com
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