Okay, I'm in over my head this weekend.
I didn't know where to post this aside from here. I would have put it up in the Etsy forums but I'm afraid my convo inbox would overflow again. I'm serious, I got 48 convos in about 2 minutes after posting in the forums and they just kept coming in after that...hell, they're still coming in. So, I just want to let anyone who is waiting for a reply from me regarding wholesale orders to know that I didn't forget about you. I'm just completely overwhelmed by the orders and questions and just general words of kindness and I WILL get back to you, I promise. Wow. Total madness, let me tell you. That said, I am so excited and over the moon about the wonderful goodies I'm going to be getting in the mail very very soon! So many amazing things from so many fantastic sellers. This is great. I also just hooked up with an organic honey supplier from the Adirondack mountains, a maple supplier from Vermont, a man who makes the most incredible wooden cutting boards at such a cheap price it would make your head spin, a man who makes hand carved wooden toys for children (no lead paint!), and two candle makers. All of these people are local with the exception of the Vermont maple person, but that's close enough. So wonderful. I can't wait to get everything in the space!!!
So, yes, I'm in over my head and questioning my sanity an awful lot lately, but that's okay. I know I'm doing a good thing here. Hope all is well with everyone else!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
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ahh. for some reason your post of overwhelment (that's a new word, starting today) really just helped me. I was about to email you and thought I'd check your blog first for fun - I've had the most shaky, work filled weekend, I may need to take Tuesday off. Fears of losing my apartment (trying to resign a lease in Manhattan), and having to now begin a job search for full-time "real" work don't really make for a good time. Phew. Thanks for this space! :)
Oh no, Lauren! I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. Anything I can do to help, other than spend a buttload of money on your fantastic jewelry??? Just kidding. I hope things work out and I'm glad you read my blog...otherwise I never would have found your blog and I love reading it!
hope the overwhelmption (more new words?) is what you want! sometimes it's easy to get bogged down in the mechanics of crafting and forget that you're creating art that you love. don't forget the love! :)
It's defintely what I want. I was overwhelmed for stupid reasons while working for Corporate America and I hated every second of it. While I'm really, really overwhelmed by the preparation of starting a business when I have no knowledge of HOW to run a business in the first place, it's exciting and new and I'm always ready for a challenge. I'm loving every minute of it...
Hi there! I know you're swamped with an overwelming amount of convos and things, but I figured I'd say hi and that Kathy Smashing mentioned you were looking for toys for your upcoming shop.
If you get a chance, check out my blog http://handmadeplayfood.blogspot.com and my etsy shop http://handmade.etsy.com
I make vegetarian friendly felt fruit and vegetable playsets.
Handmade, I just sent you a convo in Etsy. Thanks for reading!
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