December 2011

Good Riddance < Deep Thought Thursday

by Alyson Stanfield on December 29, 2011

Yesterday was the annual mass shredding in New York’s Times Square. The idea is to get rid of the bad memories from the year and prepare for better days ahead. What will you shred/erase/burn/banish from 2011?

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3 Speedy Ways to Wrap Up 2011 and Get a Grip on 2012

by Alyson Stanfield on December 28, 2011

It’s time to tie a bow around 2011 and prepare for 2012 by organizing your systems. The ideas here should take you less than 1 hour, and they will bring peace of mind to your New Year.

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Elite 21 Art Biz Blog Posts from 2011

by Alyson Stanfield on December 27, 2011

According to my unscientific method of discerning the best of the Art Biz Blog from the past year, these posts rose to the top of the crop of 219 posts to date.

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Be Merry

by Alyson Stanfield on December 25, 2011

A Merry Christmas wish for you with a Santa cartoon by Kerry Millard.

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Twitter Tweekly via @abstanfield

by Alyson Stanfield on December 24, 2011

The Best Of critics’ lists from 2011, 10 ways to beat post-exhibition blues, planning tools, how-to video series, inspirational quotes, and more in these highlights from my Twitter stream from the past few weeks.

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Thank Heavens for Bert and Her (his?) Eggnog

by Alyson Stanfield on December 23, 2011

This recipe is for neither the faint of heart nor those who aren’t willing to make the effort. It’s a lot of work, but you’ll be rewarded in the end. Even people who think they don’t like eggnog fall in love with this sinfully delicious concoction.

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Get a Free Link by Giving Us a Peek at Your Holiday Greeting

by Alyson Stanfield on December 22, 2011

Did you send a holiday greeting that is posted in a public space online? Leave a link to your greeting in a comment with some words that will entice us to visit and take a look.

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Make It Happen – Like Santa

by Alyson Stanfield on December 21, 2011

Instead of making excuses, ask yourself: “How can I make this happen?”

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Business You Is Looking After the Artist You

by Guest Blogger on December 16, 2011

Guest blogger Heidi Spiegel has created two characters: the Artist Me and the Business Me. She says one is committed to making art, while the other believes in the art enough to support and promote it.

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Acknowledge & Celebrate Your 2011 Accomplishments

by Alyson Stanfield on December 14, 2011

The end of the year is often accompanied by a tinge of regret. Maybe you didn’t stick to your New Year’s Resolution or accomplish all of your goals. I’ll bet you did more than you think. Take time between now and December 31 to write down all you accomplished in 2011.

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