It came and went so quickly! I woke up this morning and could not believe it was already time to go back to work!
Who thought of this crazy 40 plus hour 5 day work week anyway?
So saturday was fun! I went to the Royal Winter Fair which is something I love to do every year. It did not disappoint and I managed to do some Christmas Shopping as well.
I bought myself a lil something somthin too. A lovely woven and colourful basket from Nepal. I just adore it! And it was only $40!
Sunday came and went in a blur without much to report.
Today I had some fresh new ideas for jewellery though and while they won"t surface for a while I am sure they will be great!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Craftstock!
So I am proud to report that I did my first craft show completely solo and it went well! I bought everything needed for my booth and actually now I feel super-organized. I implemented a few new things like a sign up sheet for a newsletter and a few other small things that will help in my quest for promoting my work more. I also bought a little cart to help me in with all of my stuff as this was one fo the things I had anxiety over.
So I left my house bright and early Saturday morning with a tank full of gas and a hot coffee. Things were going fine until I ran into major traffic on the highway. They had it down to one lane for several miles and it was a total bottleneck! Luckily I had left early but it still made me feel really squeezed for time. When I got to the show (surprisingly without getting lost) there were helpers everywhere! They assisted by helping me bring my things in and finding my booth.
I liked the lay out of the show and really loved that tables and chairs were included!
So I got my booth set up just in time and was fortunate enough to have nice vendors on either side of me. As always, there were loads of jewellery booths there and a few bitchy vendors but all in all it was positive. Sales were pretty good and customers were lovely. I will do this show again next year.
What I really took out of this whole experience was a realization that I really can do this by myself and actully how much better it will be. There was less stress for sure and I would never have guessed that. It was positive and nice.
So, I talked a lot of smack about my booth and while I didn't get to spend the time on it that I had wanted to, I did snap a picture and I think it looks pretty cute. I got lots of compliments from customers, the show promoters and even a few other vendors which made me feel good.
Of course you will see that Mimi and Lola were on either side of the table, my new neck displays were along the back and I had two white plates. One had Piper Shaw necklaces, the other had finer charm type necklaces for adults. I had two of the tiered pastry displays. One had earrings and one had hair accessories. I also had two raised cake plates that both had bracelets. The look was finished with two sweet little jewelled mirrors and cute signage. I was pleased with it but am already thinking of ways to make it look better!
So I left my house bright and early Saturday morning with a tank full of gas and a hot coffee. Things were going fine until I ran into major traffic on the highway. They had it down to one lane for several miles and it was a total bottleneck! Luckily I had left early but it still made me feel really squeezed for time. When I got to the show (surprisingly without getting lost) there were helpers everywhere! They assisted by helping me bring my things in and finding my booth.
I liked the lay out of the show and really loved that tables and chairs were included!
So I got my booth set up just in time and was fortunate enough to have nice vendors on either side of me. As always, there were loads of jewellery booths there and a few bitchy vendors but all in all it was positive. Sales were pretty good and customers were lovely. I will do this show again next year.
What I really took out of this whole experience was a realization that I really can do this by myself and actully how much better it will be. There was less stress for sure and I would never have guessed that. It was positive and nice.
So, I talked a lot of smack about my booth and while I didn't get to spend the time on it that I had wanted to, I did snap a picture and I think it looks pretty cute. I got lots of compliments from customers, the show promoters and even a few other vendors which made me feel good.
Of course you will see that Mimi and Lola were on either side of the table, my new neck displays were along the back and I had two white plates. One had Piper Shaw necklaces, the other had finer charm type necklaces for adults. I had two of the tiered pastry displays. One had earrings and one had hair accessories. I also had two raised cake plates that both had bracelets. The look was finished with two sweet little jewelled mirrors and cute signage. I was pleased with it but am already thinking of ways to make it look better!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Lots going on!
There is a lot to talk about today. In an effort to not ramble on endlessly I will try to keep it short and sweet.
First of all, it has been one year and three days since I brought Piper home from the hospital! It has been an amazing year with her and she is so wonderful! She spent 7 months in the hospital, often fighting for her life and now she is home and she has a great outlook on things even at such a young age. This morning our daycare provider (who has been in the business for over 20 years) told me that Piper is the funniest and sharpest baby she has ever met! What a compliment :)
In other news, work is so crazy busy I could scream. I definitely feel overwhelmed. I have to keep reminding myself that I am one person and I do the best that I can. I keep asking for help but my requests seem to fall on deaf ears. Once again, I am one person....
I have my first solo jewellery show tomorrow. I am excited but at the same time I have low expectations. It was not much in the way of rent and I was able to get in sort of last minute which isn't really a great sign. In any event, I have put lots of work into making sure my booth will look good and I have a fair amount of stock so let's hope it goes well. I feel slightly frazzled as I have to finish packing tonight and I always have anxiety that I won't be ready.
Wish me luck though...
First of all, it has been one year and three days since I brought Piper home from the hospital! It has been an amazing year with her and she is so wonderful! She spent 7 months in the hospital, often fighting for her life and now she is home and she has a great outlook on things even at such a young age. This morning our daycare provider (who has been in the business for over 20 years) told me that Piper is the funniest and sharpest baby she has ever met! What a compliment :)
In other news, work is so crazy busy I could scream. I definitely feel overwhelmed. I have to keep reminding myself that I am one person and I do the best that I can. I keep asking for help but my requests seem to fall on deaf ears. Once again, I am one person....
I have my first solo jewellery show tomorrow. I am excited but at the same time I have low expectations. It was not much in the way of rent and I was able to get in sort of last minute which isn't really a great sign. In any event, I have put lots of work into making sure my booth will look good and I have a fair amount of stock so let's hope it goes well. I feel slightly frazzled as I have to finish packing tonight and I always have anxiety that I won't be ready.
Wish me luck though...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
State of Unrest
I am feeling uneasy. There are little things that are wrong but nothing really big. I guess I'm just feel like changes are going to happen and while I am excited at the prospect I feel uneasy because I just wish I had a better plan of action. I have only recently become this way. My previous nature was pretty laid back and sort of "go with the flow" but lately I am feeling more of a need to gain control and map things out.
I think a lot of my anxiety is based around work right now. There is just so much on my plate and the thought of failing is kind of sickening. Maybe it is time to ask for help!
Business is good though. I have another show booked for December 4th which is great.
I am looking forward to doing the shows and I feel excited about how my booth will look.
I have had some Christmas orders come in which is nice.
I am day dreaming a lot about a vacation. We are going away for sure this winter and I am really looking forward to it. I think Piper will love it!
I think a lot of my anxiety is based around work right now. There is just so much on my plate and the thought of failing is kind of sickening. Maybe it is time to ask for help!
Business is good though. I have another show booked for December 4th which is great.
I am looking forward to doing the shows and I feel excited about how my booth will look.
I have had some Christmas orders come in which is nice.
I am day dreaming a lot about a vacation. We are going away for sure this winter and I am really looking forward to it. I think Piper will love it!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday Bliss
Yesterday (Sunday) was blissful. I did something that I haven't done in years and that was chill out in bed for most of the day and watch the Slice channel.
I have been having this crazy back spasm for like a week now. It is like a secret ninja in the you never know when it is going to pop up on you. Back spasms are new for me and I have to tell you, they hurt! So yesterday I was having mild ones here and there and I decided to take it easy on myself and hang out in bed.
It was great! I loved having a day of nothingness. Apart from getting groceries in the morning I never the left the house. We even ordered in (chinese food) for dinner which was perfect.
It made coming into work today all the more harder though.
I really wish I could make this jewellery business go full time. If I am going to work my buns off and get loaded with stress it may as well be to benefit me. I am thinking that I would really like to set my sights on more wholesale stuff and see where that leads. My wheels are turning in my head on how to make a go of it. Hopefully all of this hard work will pay off...
I have been having this crazy back spasm for like a week now. It is like a secret ninja in the you never know when it is going to pop up on you. Back spasms are new for me and I have to tell you, they hurt! So yesterday I was having mild ones here and there and I decided to take it easy on myself and hang out in bed.
It was great! I loved having a day of nothingness. Apart from getting groceries in the morning I never the left the house. We even ordered in (chinese food) for dinner which was perfect.
It made coming into work today all the more harder though.
I really wish I could make this jewellery business go full time. If I am going to work my buns off and get loaded with stress it may as well be to benefit me. I am thinking that I would really like to set my sights on more wholesale stuff and see where that leads. My wheels are turning in my head on how to make a go of it. Hopefully all of this hard work will pay off...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Bones
I have weak bones. I will need to get a bone density test to be sure but I pretty much know the answer going in.
The reason I know is because they break so easily. This past Tuesday for instance, I stumbled while walking on uneven ground and snapped the end of my ankle bone off.
It really isn't a serious injury (despite how it sounds) and the pain is quite minimal. I am going to be back at work on Monday even.
The part that is most alarming for me is how easily the bone broke. I think that I am low in calcium and am now making a big effort to increase my daily calcium. I will go on a supplement as well.
Since February 21st I have broken my knee in four places, a toe and now this. Hopefully we will figure out the problem and fix it so I can stop breaking bones...
The reason I know is because they break so easily. This past Tuesday for instance, I stumbled while walking on uneven ground and snapped the end of my ankle bone off.
It really isn't a serious injury (despite how it sounds) and the pain is quite minimal. I am going to be back at work on Monday even.
The part that is most alarming for me is how easily the bone broke. I think that I am low in calcium and am now making a big effort to increase my daily calcium. I will go on a supplement as well.
Since February 21st I have broken my knee in four places, a toe and now this. Hopefully we will figure out the problem and fix it so I can stop breaking bones...
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