Welcome to 2024. A year when “things” are supposed to magically change. Right? The Plan: new mindset = new results. This is not the year to hold back. This is the year to take that shot and put my energy into creating something I am proud to say I created.

Deny it and the world knows your lying. However, If you could pause and stop doom scrolling — share my small business to your socials, I promise Sawyer and I will not tell anyone what you were doing 😉. We would be grateful and appreciate any extra love you might spare!

There have been a few moments when panic set in, when I realized I’m pushing myself harder than I needed. I loved it though. I smile every time I got a notification. Mentally did a happy dance. However, I still need a support group.

Are you ready? I’m not. Not even close. December has quickly turned into, oh crap…I’m doing a lot. It’s exciting, but whew, the checklist of challenges, new ways to increase business, developing product for both Etsy and craft shows and events—it’s intense.

Ai and photography, like a thorn in my side or an itch I can’t quite reach. Which photo is real? While those filtered “bold glamour” photos, and altered views of you are fun; in 50 years, how will this altered view impact you when your memory fades?

It’s a SH!TSTORM! I embarked on my Etsy journey back in 2019 — it is my creative outlet. I’ve dug my heels in this April to make this a viable online business. I feel like I’m swimming upstream. It has been a continuous cycle of learning, dedicated efforts toward enhancement, and the relentless emergence of fresh design ideas.