Getaway

We just had a lovely getaway to Horseshoevalley and Blue Mountain. I loved the vibe at Blue Mountain especially> It felt like instant "laid back" mode. I saw so many places that would be ideal for my business as well. I wish we could relocate out that way! The drive home however, was horrendous. Nearly 4 hours of bumper to bumper traffic. It was crazy. I did see my Dad and his wife for lunch though and it was nice. My Dad is growing a beard which is something he has never done and he totally doesn't even look like my Dad any more. I did realize I miss him though!

Heat Wave

Okay, I am not complaining because I certainly would rather sun over snow but a little rain and maybe a little humidity break would be good.
That being said, life is good. I have managed to get the house somewhat sorted out and I have been making lots of great jewellery. I am also going to be able to say this evening that for the first time, in possibly 2 months, I have caught up on all of my jewellery orders. Now I am on to get more!
Actually, I have started a list of things I would like to do for the business. It includes everything from looking into new shows to looking into new price tags. I think it will be a list that gets added to forever but it will help keep me focused as I work from home and it will challenge me to always find ways to grow my business.
Last night I made this fun little bracelet. It is definitely a favourite of mine!

Return to the Gym

Well, one of the goals that I had set out for myself for when I was leaving my job and working for myself full time was to try and get into some sort of shape (other than round). This week I have officially made a stab at it. I have eaten a lot less junk (although still more than I should have) and I have started back at the gym. I am so glad to be going back to the gym. Not only am I finally getting some use out of something that I have paid for and not even set foot in for months, but I was also re-introduced to that fabulous feeling you get from accomplishing something good. I have been for the last two days (I know it is nothing to write home about but it"s a start) and each day I have worked up a sweat doing cardio and then exhausted my muscles with weights. I have gotta say, it feels great!
Another goal I had for when I transitioned to working for myself was to keep my house spic and span. Sadly, this has yet to happen. Maybe next week...

Life is Good!

Things are going quite well. This summer has seen some beautiful weather so far and we are doing out best to get our and enjoy it. We went to Sauble Beach as a family and Piper loved the water! It is such a beautful beach.
Business is going great! I have been doing really well with the wholesale orders. I still need to work out time management though. I struggle with down time and creating realistic timelines.
That being said, I had a wonderful spa day today! I got an hour massage and a facial. I loved all of it (except the painful extraction part of the facial...yikes!)
Last Friday I was part of an art crawl in the city of Hamilton and it was great. I made some sales and got loads of compliments. Always good for the self esteem :)
I am taking a booth at the Makers Market on Saturday. I don't have the highest of hopes as I have heard it can be slow but I am still looking forward to it.
Pictured below is the latest addition to the equine line. a super-cute snaffle bit bracelet:

Sweet Little Delights

I made these sweet little earrings today and I think they are adorable! They are made with light weight aluminum discs and are hand stamped. I sell them for $15 a pair or two pairs for $25. How cute are they?

Just gotta say...

this working for myself thing rocks! So far, so good!
Long weekend coming up and we are off to Sauble Beach for a few days. In the mean time I have some orders rolling in and some great ideas for teh future. So exciting!
My house is still a mess though :{

Freedom

After much talking about, much dreaming about it and even much blogging about it....Freedom is HERE!
Today was my last day of working for someone else! It was bittersweet. I am happy to be out of a job that I didn't love and happy to be following a dream. I have to admit though that were tiny moments through out the day, as I sat in my office at work and looked around for one of the last times that I was maybe a smidgen sad that I wouldn't be part of things anymore and maybe a smidgen worried that it could be a mistake.
Honestly though...I am feeling excited. I have lots of orders on my board and a great future plan.
I am also excited because I just bought this last week: