Jo Was Here

Jo Packham has surrounded herself with creative women throughout her 30+ year career in publishing, photo styling, crafting and writing. And she just might be one of the most talented, and utterly wonderful, people I know. I am inspired by her hard work, sincere attitude and the competence with which she approaches her projects and achieves her goals.

She first showcased inspiring spaces of creative women (including her own fab studio) in her widely popular hardcover book “Where Women Create”. Since its release in 2005, artful souls have been clamoring for more! Her readers want more inspiring spaces, more creative women’s stories, and more of Jo’s travels and adventures in documenting the glorious cocktail of style, savvy and sheer talent she brews about her. We have sold hundreds of copies of her book at Earth Angels …and it is among my favorite gifts to give artful friends.

To continue and expand upon the glimpses and stories told in her book, November 1st will mark the launch of her current brainchild -- a new magazine called “Where Women Create”. Published in partnership with Stampington, this quarterly publication will be a 144 page visual feast. It will feature artists’ studios and ateliers, along with the home workshops, business suites, and a bevy of glorious venues in which women create their art (not just visual art but performing arts and the fine art of business too!)

I am honored that Jo will include 12 pages on the Earth Angels Secret Lab in her premier issue along with several Earth Angels artists’ spaces in issues to follow! I'm including some images of the lab as it looked when she visited...

Jo feels strongly that sharing the spaces and studios of inspiring women is meaningful to artful souls among us who draw strength and inspiration form kindred spirits. Bravo Jo! I agree! Amazingly, Jo is traveling this country and others to personally attend every photo shoot…

...here we are goofing in the lab. Can you tell we just didn’t have any fun during the shoot…?

Earth Angels will stock this magazine and …rumor has it...Jo will have a special subscription offer that will offer so much more than 4 magazines a year There will be insider goodies, events and special products. The moniker of this little band if insiders is “The Silver Suitcase Society”…stay tuned for more details and email me your name and contact info if you’d like to be on Jo’s mailing list for this group and/or you’d like charter subscription info. I have already told Jo to, “Sign me up!”

Thanks to Jo for the creative muscle and elbow grease to take on this ingenuous project. The depth of my excitement cannot quire be expressed.

Xxoo Jen
Earth Angels