Happy Wednesday! I’m so excited about our Etsy shop!
It will open at 9 a.m. (eastern time) Thursday (tomorrow.) At that time, I will have a link up on my post and the Etsy widget on my sidebar. Meredith will have one on her blog, too. I’m crossing my fingers that all goes well; there is a learning curve to be dealt with as a new shop owner and I’m still smack in the middle of it all.
We’re starting with a modest amount of inventory. Everything is handmade and that takes time. So, please know that we are continuing to create new inventory and will list new items as soon as they are available. I know that everyone suggests having lots of inventory on hand before you open your shop. But you know what? If I waited for that, the shop would never open. I know that much about myself.
The Vintage section will open as soon as I can take pictures and list the inventory. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be working with my sister on this. We both have a lot of stress in our lives at the moment and creating something new and positive and hopeful together is just what we need.
The hyacinth has bloomed. Its scent is intoxicating. Whenever I need a bit of what I call shoulder-dropping, I head on over to the hyacinth and inhale. Aaaah.
It’s sunny today after a gray day yesterday. Our car is in the shop getting a new starter. I have to say that Hondas (this is my second) are great cars. In all of the eleven years we’ve owned it, nothing has gone wrong except for the usual maintenance things: new tires, new brake pads, new battery. So I can’t really complain when the starter needs to be replaced. Well, I can….but I won’t. I’m going for gratitude, instead.
Note: I’ve added the Linky Followers widget on my sidebar. There’s been much discussion about Google Friend Connect being discontinued on non-Blogger blogs. Whether it will eventually disappear on Blogger blogs, I don’t know. But I’m just a tad leery about the whole thing, as Google is pushing Google+ and eventually might want to use it instead of GFC. I’m not at all interested in Google+. Linky Followers was started by Brent, who I’ve worked with on my linky posts. He’s a great guy and very helpful. If you’re interested in learning more about it, visit Linky Followers. If you’re new to the blog and want to follow, choose whichever widget you prefer.
Have a great day, my friends.
The excitement must be keeping you awake at night, your own Etsy shop. I wish you the very best of luck, and many, many sales!
Your scarves are beautiful, and so lovely to have, or to give as gifts.
Can’t wait to see what else you have to offer.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Congratulations on your big day tomorrow, I pray much success in this new chapter of your life… a Etsy shop owner.
You are teasing us with another photo of that scarf! I can’t wait until tomorrow to order one! I’ll be out in the morning, but as soon as I get home, I’m headed this way to shop!
Isn’t it good to have a long lasting vehicle? Hubby’s 1999 Ford F-150 pick up just hit 300,000 miles the other day (we’re hoping for 500,000!). Sure beats having payments!
Best of luck woman:0 I can’t wait to check it out
trish
Loganberrylane.blogspot.com
Claudia,
Wishing you and your sister a successful shop! I keep hoping she will show up some day at A Good Yarn when I am spending the day there.
Anxious to see your vintage “stuff”!
Carol
Happy first day in the shop, tomorrow! Isn’t it wonderful to be able to work with your sister? Sharing with someone makes it twice as much fun! ~ Maureen
Good luck tomorrow Claudia! I can’t to see what you will be offering! We are a Honda family..have been for many years and thankfully, my oldest son is a Honda tech. It’s nice to have someone take care of dear old mom’s car! I am so confused about this Linky thing everyone is talking about. I tried to do it and put it on my blog but I don’t know what I am doing wrong. If it gets to be too confusing I will just not have a blog any more. Don’t want the stress. Why does everything have to change?? Anyway, good luck to you and your sister!~Hugs, Patti
Wishing you a smashing success in the Etsy shop. I followed you on Linky. Curious times here in our world. olive
Very excited for you. Can’t wait to see what is in the shop.
I can’t wait to see what goodies you have tomorrow in your shop. I’m so excited about this for you. I’m checking out the Linky Followers right away, I’m pretty sure this google followers will be going away with some of the changes. I still am just getting over picnik. I can’t get befunky to find my picasa albums either. What a pain. Thanks for the Linky followers heads up. I’m a follower here again for sure.
Good luck!!!! :D
Congrats on your store, Claudia. I know it will be a great success and fun for you and your sister!
Best of luck/bonne chance from moi ;)
xoxo
Congratulations on the new shop.
Can’t wait to see all the lovely things you have to offer.
How exciting! I need to get my Etsy shop restocked again. I have to say though, I think I sell as much or more, by word of mouth and my blog. I don’t like to deal with the shipping and paypal…but you have to in order to sell. Good luck to you and your sis! And yea for Hondas! Two or our kids have Honda’s and never a thing has gone wrong!! Have a great day!
How exciting to be opening an Etsy shop! Can’t wait to see what you will have for sale.
We just talked to one of my husband’s old co-workers on Sunday who bought my 1998 Grand Prix and it is still going strong. I had 177,000 miles on it when I sold it to him in 2007.
~Sandy
I wish you great luck with your new adventure and anxious to see what you have! Sorry about your car, I hate car repairs no matter what.
Keep those shoulders high, you have a loved sister to still play with.
Good luck, Claudia!
Your photos are more inspired and lovelier by the day, Claudia! Nola will be wanting one of those shawls. It’s cold in her part of the country today. And in mine as well. I’ll get mine up as soon as I can wrap my mind around it. I think I need something live and blooming here too. Good luck, my dear friend!
Brenda
Congratulations Claudia! They will be lined up around the virtual block for your grand opening. Best of luck, not that you will need it! Ann
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU CLAUDIA AND MEREDITH TOO……I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY TOMORROW…..I CAN’T WAIT……TAKE CARE….RIZZI
Congratulations on your new etsy shop (tomorrow)! It must be so nice working with your sister. Good luck to you!
Hugs,
Donna
Thanks for the Linky Follower link. I’m going to give it a try too!
That’s good news.. congrats! I’m looking forward to see what you guys have to offer.
xxx Liz
Good Luck tomorrow!!!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve done :)
Claudia,-then today is the day-
CONGRATULATIONS- I wish you and your sister, great fun, and much luck selling.
My own shop is emphty for now, and I have to do something about it….
Hugs,Dorthe
Just had to come back, and tell you I love your crocheted scharfs -they are so beautiful, Claudia.
Dorthe
Claudia, I am so excited for you. can’t wait to see your shop. As a long time Etsy seller, my advice to you is once you have opened, add things to your shop regularly one at a time.
Laura
Congrats on your beautiful etsy shop Claudia! What beautiful scarves you’ve both created!