Such busyness! The holiday season came at us like a freight train...almost as if I never saw it coming. Probably because most of my focus and energy went into preparing for one of the biggest shows of the season...The Last Minute Market in Cleveland. I'm so glad I did because the volume of shoppers was amazing! There was concern that the last shopping weekend before Christmas would be spent at the malls or doing other holiday activities, but the crowds came out with money and shopping lists in hand. What a wonderful feeling to see people purchasing unique, handcrafted items from local artisans and crafters. Even better, how wonderful for the gift receivers to find such thoughtful and one-of-a-kind treasures under their tree! So thank you to all who came out and brought us hard working vendors holiday cheer and such appreciation for what we do.
Now with that said, it was SO successful that I sold out most of my jewelry! How amazing is that!?!? I couldn't believe that shoppers were purchasing several items at once and at one point bidding for a single necklace! It was not only a very profitable venture, but also one that brought me such joy to have others find pleasure in my creations. I left the event feeling tired, with sore feet, an aching back, a smile on my face and storage tubs a whole lot lighter. I temporarily closed down my Etsy and other online shops to reorganize and get ready to list new items. What fun I had shopping these last few days for new supplies. I am already itching to get back to my art space and put these ideas to work!
On another great note: I won a very cool giveaway for one of time2cre8's beautiful bracelet cuffs! It's easy to see why I'm so excited when drooling over all her amazing work on Etsy. The detail in her work is incredible!
By the way...MaryLou also has a great blog that I encourage you to browse through: time2cre8.blogspot.com. Below is the 'Marcella' bracelet I won. Beautiful right?
I would also like to take this opportunity to truly thank all JBird's Garden Facebook fans. The encouragement, support and all around warm fuzzies you all send my way is my biggest inspiration by far. How generous you are with your compliments and positive energy. I truly am blessed to have you watching my back. :) And if you are reading this and are not yet a fan...come on over! www.facebook.com/JBirdsGarden
So 2009 is coming to a close. The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baked, the gifts are wrapped and I've seen A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's A Wonderful Life. My family is healthy and thriving and I know where each and every one of them is (trust me, with my family this is a big deal!). I am coming upon a crossroad soon and everyday I get better at preparing myself for it. JBird's Garden is a flower who's petals are slowly blooming and as long as the sun continues to shine on it, it will blossom into the Garden I had always hoped it would be. All is well and life is good.
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and wishes for a New Year filled with peace and wishes come true.
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Now with that said, it was SO successful that I sold out most of my jewelry! How amazing is that!?!? I couldn't believe that shoppers were purchasing several items at once and at one point bidding for a single necklace! It was not only a very profitable venture, but also one that brought me such joy to have others find pleasure in my creations. I left the event feeling tired, with sore feet, an aching back, a smile on my face and storage tubs a whole lot lighter. I temporarily closed down my Etsy and other online shops to reorganize and get ready to list new items. What fun I had shopping these last few days for new supplies. I am already itching to get back to my art space and put these ideas to work!
On another great note: I won a very cool giveaway for one of time2cre8's beautiful bracelet cuffs! It's easy to see why I'm so excited when drooling over all her amazing work on Etsy. The detail in her work is incredible!
By the way...MaryLou also has a great blog that I encourage you to browse through: time2cre8.blogspot.com. Below is the 'Marcella' bracelet I won. Beautiful right?
I would also like to take this opportunity to truly thank all JBird's Garden Facebook fans. The encouragement, support and all around warm fuzzies you all send my way is my biggest inspiration by far. How generous you are with your compliments and positive energy. I truly am blessed to have you watching my back. :) And if you are reading this and are not yet a fan...come on over! www.facebook.com/JBirdsGarden
So 2009 is coming to a close. The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baked, the gifts are wrapped and I've seen A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's A Wonderful Life. My family is healthy and thriving and I know where each and every one of them is (trust me, with my family this is a big deal!). I am coming upon a crossroad soon and everyday I get better at preparing myself for it. JBird's Garden is a flower who's petals are slowly blooming and as long as the sun continues to shine on it, it will blossom into the Garden I had always hoped it would be. All is well and life is good.
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and wishes for a New Year filled with peace and wishes come true.
