Inspiration & Motivation

-What inspires you?
-How do you stay motivated?

I get asked the above questions alot. You nosey lot!
So, here's some answers.....

Firstly - I think the two words 'Inspiration' and 'Motivation' go together.
 If I am not inspired then I am not motivated. Simples. Sparrow law that! ;)

Inspiration comes in many forms for me. From watching Harvey loose himself in his imagination (happens alot! And when I say lose...I mean lose! ;) ) to seeing some mad colour combo on Pinterest to browsing potential stock items, to seeing the freedom of a bird flying.
Sometimes something will pop in my head and pop right out again only to re-emerge at some random time to be useful.

I spend a lot of time browsing through vintage style shops (a fair few where I am).  I can't get enough of bronze tone, antique style,random stuffs and things that make people look twice. The owl pendant below is a prime example of the look twice thing - I love her! (Available to buy from http://sparrowsattic.com/ )

How do I stay motivated?

Firstly - I love doing what I do. This itself means that motivation stays at a good level most of the time. I know I am very lucky.

Secondly - quite bluntly...the pennies come in handy. Without sales there would be no business. I couldn't afford to fund Sparrow's from my own pocket so when the pennies come it means I can keep my stock levels up and regular new items doing the rounds. It means I can keep going and this means the world to me!
If I haven't got motivation, then there would be no more Sparrow's!

And finally - If I am having a low time and its going on for longer than I would like then I think about all the people out there who think/have thought 'She won't get anywhere' , 'It won't last' , 'She will get bored and give up' ....and that gives me a kick up the arse.
There is nothing better than shoving two fingers up at the people who don't believe in you and proving them wrong!

2014 has arrived with a ton of drive for me. I have no idea why - new year, new goals maybe?
I'm not aiming to take over the world but to be able to continue to do what I do with the success I have had so far then I will be happy!

Who knows what the future holds....