Hello friends!
It's been a few days. Time away from my blog always feels like ages have gone by, I'm so used to checking in daily. I haven't forgot you all of course! I've been busy getting something started. Something exciting: my very own etsy shope! Kiki La Ru (one guess who it's named after :)). It will be a while until it's really up and running; right now I'm still attending to the details, like logo, business cards, packaging, finding out prices and shipping rates....and I've promised myself I won't open up shop until I have at least ten products.
I've been turning the etsy shop idea over and over in my head for quite some time now, and I finally decided to quit worrying and wondering and just take action. I am aiming to open up Kiki La Ru some time in May. I am a bit of a perfectionist, so I'm giving myself time to make sure I have everything the way I want it, and a nice stack of lovely handmade items that I am proud to offer to the world.
This process has me wondering if other people in my position have the same cocktail of excitement and worry churning around inside of them: excitement at the thought of making and selling things you love, and worry that no one is going to buy them!
If anything, this will all be an interesting experience.
I'll be back tomorrow with a delicious old-fashioned cookie recipe!
xoxo country girl
everyone has to do this in their own way. sounds like you are a woman with a plan, i like that.
ReplyDeletecongrats, my friend. i am thinking of you!
ReplyDeletexo
Mav-a-lous!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about making an Etsy site as well... when you make yours, let me know what you think of it :)
How exciting Dawn! Good luck with all the preparation! Ofcourse you will do a wonderful job! All that stomach turning is part and parcel of doing something important, I hope it will be your friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited! I want, I need one of your aprons!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I've been over to your shop and even though you have nothing listed, I've hearted you as one of my favourites...I'm your first "heart"!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! Good for you! Excited for you! :-) The name is PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteoh talented sweet dawn...i love that you have jumped into your dream...you're shop will be as lovely and wonderful as you are!
ReplyDeletelove you
xo.
k
i love that you are doing this! Perfect... Can't wait to peruse your shop! And what a dear name. It's catchy too. Love it. Go get em Dawn!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this 'grand opening', and I am most certain you will be making many sales, with your tonnes of lovely goods :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea. I love to buy hand painted cards, I'm always looking for pretty gifts to send my sisters-in-law and best friends. I'd love to buy from such a sweet person like you Dawn.
ReplyDeleteWicked! Can't wait to see what you're going to sell - I've been toying with the idea of an etsy shop for some time but alas...it is going to have to wait a bit! Be so cool to see how it all forms for you though! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I know you will do wonderful!! You are so talented and do such a great job on your blog--I know this will be easy for you! You are a planner and do things right. This is the way to go! I can't wait to be a part of your new business (as a customer:))
ReplyDeletexoxo Gert
that's great news! I can't wait to see what you make! now i need to learn how to trasfer money to my paypal account (no computer genius i'm afraid) will there be paintings? please say yes!
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel...I did the same thing...and had many reservations...I opened my shop in Jan. but did not add any items until much later. I have made my first sell though and I tell you it was exciting beyond.... :) Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Can't wait to visit your shop! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteElise
Go girl!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what the lost sock bags will look like:)
My shop is 23MOnkeytree...don't have anything on it...YET.
Love
How very exciting! I was looking for a link to go there immediately, but I guess I have to wait. Love that name and banner!! Love, Silke
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dear Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI KNOW it will be FABULOUS.
Love, love,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
congratulations on your etsy shoppe!
ReplyDeleteway to go for your dream!
good for you! it's the hardest thing to do - put yourself out there ..but you are doing it!
ReplyDeleteBravo!!!
I am so excited for you! I cannot wait to see what your shop will sell.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is truly wonderful news, I am thrilled to bits for you! I am so pleased that lots of people across the globe are going to be able to buy your pretty wares. I said you should sell on Etsy yonks ago, so I am happy that you are and we can buy all of your stock!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever have the time I would like to sell some of my handmade pretties on Etsy...although I think that may be a long way off yet as time is a bit thin on the ground these days!
Lots of love Morwenna xoxo
Going to check it out now.
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to see your Etsy shop !! I added some of your beauty marks to my blog
ReplyDeletemotherdaughterday.blogspot.com I linked it back
to you! I love to brag on your blog!
Thanks for helping make mine look better!