Hello long lost friends. :)
Already I have set this fledgeling blog in a corner all by its lonesome just weeks after my first post. The truth is, I haven't even thought about writing this past month. I should quickly explain that it's actually a good thing. I never in all my dreaming could have imagined the amazing things that would happen to my Etsy shop come November. Mind = blown.
It's no secret that I am the most balanced when I am busy. Give me deadlines, a challenging schedule, projects and creative freedom and I will amaze you. It has been extraordinarily fun working with buyers in recent weeks and scouring the earth for unique new items to bring to the shop. Even repetitive tasks anyone else would find boring such as packing up orders, labeling hundreds of products and counting thousands of yards of twine has been invigorating. I feel so at peace with what I am doing. All the struggling through the beginning stages of my shop's concepts, spending tireless hours on photos and item listings, every effort has been worth it. I feel undeserving but truly thankful for the successes my small business has seen in eight short months.
I have had the incredible honors this Fall to be featured in Elizabeth's beautiful Holiday Gift Guide, Latrina's celebratory one year blogging giveaway and two, very exciting, upcoming collaborations with West Elm! I'll be sure to share the posts and details with you guys once they go live. :)
Busy, busy, busy are the three words to describe life lately for me. I feel a bit like a tiny animal, scurrying around hoarding winter supplies to survive the cold season. I'm still working on a holiday promo for my shop come December and deciding on a sale for Black Friday. I have, however, started a return buyer gift program for all you fancy people who love to shop for packaging supplies. All orders $10.00+ from return buyers will now include a free gift! I love surprises and gifts in the mail so I knew it would be fun for my buyers, too. Shop here!
Aside from news with the shop, Thanksgiving is approaching! Baking is my art, so naturally I've staked my claim on all things sugar. I'll be toting a peach cobbler, and apple pie, two pumpkin loaves and cinnamon roasted pecans to our holiday this year. (Yes, from scratch.) Not surprisingly, most of that will turn into leftovers. But that is the idea, right?
Are you doing anything special for Turkey Day this year? Are you responsible for a certain dish? I'd love to hear about your traditions! I wish you all a wonderful evening and a cozy cup of hot cocoa. :) Goodnight!
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