PERFECT SCHMERFECT

The pressure to portray only the perfect version of ourselves on social media is all too real.

So today when my backdrop came toppling on my head mid-photoshoot, I couldn’t help but happy dance a little when I realized that my self-timer had captured the moment so wonderfully.

It’s the little moments like this (or just a result of the slight concussion I suffered) that reminds me that despite all the stuff we’re trying to accomplish in the day- we’re all human.

And sometimes it’s ok to take a step back, laugh at life & realize that you’re not Beyoncé.

P.S. That woman has a whole freaking TEAM behind her, so it’s really not a fair comparison in the first place.

Thank goodness I’m letting the amazing miss JaneCane Photography do her thing in the near future. I have a feeling there won’t be any major set malfunctions when you let the professionals take over.

P.P.S. Click here to see the shot that made the final cut!

#behindthescenes

1000 & COUNTING

A new year means new goals and celebrating every little milestone along the way.

Thanks for your help in reaching 1000 Etsy sales!

Join me to celebrate?

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#coolstuff

THE JOURNEY

Running a business is hard.

The pressure of being successful (& profitable) + the task of figuring out what “success” means to you, the need to satisfy every customer + taking initiative to learn and grow from each mistake made.

It’s all one big daunting to do list.

On top of an already daunting to do list that includes making products, making NEW products, shipping orders out on time & responding to customer requests in a timely manner.

Sometimes we forget to take a step back and enjoy the journey.

Yes, it’s a lot of hard work, late nights + blood, sweat & tears… but it’s also an amazing opportunity to follow your dreams and do what you love (cliché, but true).

That’s why I’m taking some time in the middle of this crazy holiday season (+ building a new business) to sit back and be thankful for everyone who’s shopping small, appreciate that I get to make a living on making stuff, chit chat with my sister, and lastly- be thankful that I’m able to take a couple hours out of my day to do all of these things.

Because at the end of the day, I’m the one steering this ship and sometimes I’ve just gotta stop what I’m doing & complain to my sister about my trip to the dentist in order to stay sane (#truestory).

So I encourage you to do the same. Get in the holiday spirit & take some time to be thankful today & enjoy your journey. You’ll be glad you did.

#coolstuff