Have a great weekend + jewelry update
photo by iroas929
I’m signing off early today to be more productive, but I also wanted to take the opportunity in this Friday post to address a little bit of news/info on the next shop update. After the Daily Candy article I was swamped with requests for custom orders by people who could not get a necklace in time, and people wondering when the next update would be. I was telling many people that it would be in April, but recent events are going to have to postpone that date. I’m currently working on an exciting collaboration with someone, making an exclusive necklace that will be available in May. I can’t tell you any more of the details on this, but the release date was just pushed up a month, so naturally I’m having a mild heart attack and need to postpone everything else in my life until I’m done. So, wait until May for this special update, and then down the road I’ll resume normal shop updates with all the different styles of necklaces.
Which brings me to my next point: slowing down. After this update in May, things are going to have to be a little less frequent with shop updates so that I can maintain my sanity. I know that all of you guys reading this understand that – the people I wish I could make understand it are the ones who don’t read my blog and don’t know who I am and what I do, but contact me with a slight tone of anger in their emails that they can’t just place a custom order anytime. But I just thought I’d put it out there. Think of my jewelry as more exclusive that way. ha. I have a full-time job that I love and was recently given more opportunity at, and I had to step back and evaluate my priorities this week. I want my jewelry making to be fun, and lately it hasn’t been, so I’m going to slow down and learn to love it again.
I’m so excited to tell you more about what’s happening in May, so stay tuned. And as always, thanks for being so damn supportive. Have a wonderful weekend! I have two more jewelry classes at the Y, and I hope I have something fun I’ve made to share on Monday. I’m afraid Bits Of My Weekend is going to be incredibly boring with how busy I am right now!
March 12th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Congrats on the jewelry collaboration and totally understand about taking it easy. Enjoy life, take it slow and love your jewelry!
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
that’s so exciting…high fives! can’t wait to read more about your collaboration.
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Well, I think you are smart! Can’t wait to hear the exciting new and best of luck with everything!!
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
good for you, Kate. slow down and keep loving what you do! can’t wait to hear about your collab. xo
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Yeah… it’s gotta be fun. Or else…
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
You are one smart lady. Congratulations on the collaboration and have fun enjoying your projects!
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Yes, take it easy so that you don’t hate it in the end. I started a blog recently and my next post is going to be about favourite necklaces (including yours), but I guess you could have done without any more advertisement right now ;) Sorry in advance!
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I’m really excited to see what you’re working on, I have no doubt it will be fantastic! It really isn’t always an easy decision to step back and slow down, but I think it is a really smart choice. I like the idea of the necklaces being exclusive, haha, and your work is so great that I think people will be more than happy to wait for them!
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March 12th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
good for you! so excited to hear about what you’ll be working on! i admire you for taking a step back and finding a way to love it again (b/c jewelry is fun! and you really should love it :)
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March 12th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Good for you! Keep doing what makes you tick. Congrats on the super secret collaboration. I know it’s going to be awesome!
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March 12th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
lovely picture
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March 12th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
i think this approach works for many people kate. i’ve always thought it’s better to live a life well rounded, rather than to be wildly successful at one thing. i think in the end it brings more happiness. looks like you are on your way there. best to you…..
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
That happens often, doesn’t it? a business turns so stressful that it isn’t fun anymore. So good for you for seeing this and pulling back. Sometimes a hard decision to make, but sometimes sooo necessary. Have a great weekend!
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March 12th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Very excited to hear about your mystery collaboration – look forward to hearing more soon. If you aren’t enjoying working like a slave on the jewellery you should step back and take it easy!
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March 13th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Like everyone else, I’m really excited about your collaboration and will spend some time until then pondering who is your cohort for it. Good for you making a conscious decision to pull back a bit on your jewelry work. It started as an enjoyable project and shouldn’t have to stop being fun because they’ve taken off! And it’s especially great to hear that you really love your job and are getting more opportunities there. I was laid off just over a year ago from a job I enjoyed and now have to contemplate moving outside my industry to find work. Not fun at all. sigh.
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March 13th, 2010 at 2:33 am
I’m really excited to hear what you have going on!
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March 13th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Just wanted to say that i completely dig your style and i adore your jewelry. it sold out so quickly that the ones i wanted were gone… sigh. next time for sure though. take care!
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March 13th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
I’m so very excited to hear about the upcoming collab!
and congrats on the upward movement with work!
and… that’s all, for now. :)
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March 13th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
There is a time for everything……creativity should be fun….don’t ruin it for yourself…smiles.
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March 14th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Good for you Kate. Take your time and have more fun. I love the picture :)
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March 16th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I work at a restaurant/pub and recently it was featured in a local TV show. All of a sudden, we’re slammed and while the money is nice, the new people who have come due to the publicity are so demanding and they expect so much more than what we are. I’d almost rather make less money and have only our regulars because it’s become so stressful. So, I totally relate to what you mean about slowing down and enjoying what you do. xo
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March 16th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
can’t wait to see the necklace project you’re working on! boo for snarky customers.
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March 20th, 2010 at 10:09 am
I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and I always find a gem in your new posts. Thanks for sharing.
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