August has this way of making me feel disconnected. The world seems to move at double pace, while I feel like I’m sloshing through knee deep mud. It’s a terrible sensation. My summer is quickly fading and I’m already feeling the crunch.
I woke up last Thursday with that distinct feeling of September encroaching. I brushed it aside, but it’s still in the corner, mocking me. Can’t stop the march of time, I suppose.
Mud is not the only thing knee-deep in my life. The floor of my studio is littered with fabric scraps and bits of buckwheat hulls. As I’ve run out of hulls and my new shipment won’t be in until later this week, I’ll be spending the better part of this afternoon digging out of my chaos. Somewhere in the mess, I’ve lost my seam ripper. It’s a good thing the boy sews, I can pilfer his supplies when mine go mysteriously missing in my creative mess.
Anyhow, Mireio launched last week. It’s a soft opening; my ad with Modish will run in September. I’m hoping to have at least doubled my stock by then. I’ve had two sales, already…. which is wonderful. But this, and the food program, is what has me under cover right now. When I do get to the computer, it’s not to blog, it’s to write listings. I’m having fun creating lives for my products, but it’s creatively draining. It doesn’t leave many words for this endeavor, eh?
I’m also hoping that September will bring a bit of breathing room. A chance to step back into your worlds with more consistency. You should know that despite my lack of presence on your blogs, I’m thinking about all of you. Wondering how you all are. Drop me a line, if you can. I miss you.
Ok, back to my studio. Note to self: wear shoes until you find your seam ripper. Ouch!
A soft opening for soft goods? I have to say all of your “pretty things” are truly wonderful. I love your design and the “feel’ of everything. I also really like the scents you are selecting for your candles… they make everything smell soo good…
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Our dining room smells so good. Thanks for being so patient with my creative mess. 😀 ~W
Congratulations…I just popped over and am mightily impressed! What does it say when someone can’t see the floor of their studio, are having a hard time also locating creative bits and pieces AND they haven’t sewn in there in months? Sigh…
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Oh, thank you. I’m so glad you like it! 😀 I’m working hard. ~W
Glad to know you’re still alive!
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Just barely. Hee. ~W
Ohhhh I’m getting Christmas ideas!
And sew it goes ….
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Punny girl. 😛 ~W
Life sounds full, although hectic!! You already know how I feel about August; it’s a month of Sunday nights for me. *sigh*
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Your summer ends quickly, eh? ~W
We miss you, too! But real life is way more important than blog life. Margaret’s description of August is just perfect for all us teachers, isn’t it? Love the picture, and love the new venture.
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Real life certainly has a way of diverting my attention. And August isn’t really summer for teacher, is it? ~W
most non-chalant store opening news EVER. sheesh, woman 🙂 you just SOUND tired. get some rest. i hear lavender is good for that 😉
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I know, I always feel badly about talking about my creative pursuits. I don’t expect my readership to support that… although, that they often do is a really lovely thing. But this site was never intended to be a pitch for my wares, so I’m very sensitive about it. I guess? Lately, it’s most of what I’ve been doing, so I haven’t been blogging it for fear of boring everyone. 😀 And as I’m allergic to Lavender, uh… no. But it is a known sleep aid. ~W
I love your product descriptions! And, IZ calling your products “pretty things” reminds me of Bic Runga’s “Precious Things.” It is a song that might pair nicely with your sweet candle.
http://www.last.fm/music/Bic+Runga/_/Precious+Things?autostart
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Thanks Bonnie, I’ll go give it a listen. 😀 ~W
The new shop looks fantastic. I’m so glad to hear a bit from you. I feel like August is flying, too, and I’m madly trying to get a hold of it. Thank goodness I no longer teach, or I’d really being going nuts (sorry, Miz S, and apparently Margaret, too).
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Thanks so much, Susan. I’m not ready for my summer to end! ~W
Great goods there girly! I love your product descriptions, very poetic. Is Mireio from Mistral the poet?
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Thank you! And thanks for the kind words on the descriptions. 😀 Mireio means “to admire”, my middle name “Mireille” is a derivative. 😀 ~W
Just stumbled upon your wonderful blog! Will be checking back often from now on!!
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Welcome!! And thanks so much. 😀 ~W
wait wait…you’re allergic to lavender, and yet you’ve filled all of those gorgeous sachets?? what dedication!! 🙂
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I am! It sets off an allergic reaction and I also end up with migraines. Joy. But people love it. I’m planning on doing balsam sachets/pillows later in the fall, and I can’t wait. I LOVE that scent. 😀 ~W
Love!
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Oh, yeah? Thanks!! 😀 ~W
I love that Iz is always first up with a loving and supportive comment. What a charm. You know, Wende, if a person was, say, Southern Baptist, they wouldn’t have to feel guilty for blog transgressions. They could just keep going back to the river and get born again.
I’m enchanted with your new pretties. I spent a fair amount of time at the new Etsy shop admiring your buckwheat hull and lavender pillows with such wonderful fabrics. And I’m taking notes. I have quite a bit of inventory- the listing of it seems like a daunting task.
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Guilt? You feeling badly about something, vicki? 😀 I never know if those comments are to me or about me. Heh.
Good luck with the listing process. I think it can be really exhausting at times. I fuss too much over it, perhaps. ~W
i do love soy candles!
maybe we could trade sometime?
(my etsy store is in desperate need of updating, but, you know — 6 week baby takes priority – what?)
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Ah, yes… brand new babies have a way of doing that. They do center your world. Congratulations!! 😀 ~W
heyyyyy…i just decided a lavendar sachet would be awesome for sticking under the carseat of my El Camino….hmmm…
could you throw one together for me and list it? i like the Falling In Love Again one, because it’s sort of circusy (i LOVE the circus), but i’d hate for you to go to so much trouble on it just for it to be under the seat of an old car. maybe if you have some castoffs that you think aren’t “perfect” enough to list? i’ll totally buy one.
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Oh, Laura!! Thanks so much for purchasing this… I love sending stuff to people I kinda know. 😀 ~~Wen