I am in the process of setting up my shop - planning, designing the website and making things to sell. I wasn't really ready to voice it out loud until today because I was scared it will just become words. Like when I was much into beading three years ago, I made jewelries the whole summer and I said that a shop was coming soon. That soon never came because I chickened out. I felt so insecure - I still do - that nobody will like the stuff I made. "Who was I kidding selling jewelries I taught myself to make" was the constant debate in my head. It was too big for me so it didn't happen. I did get to sell most of the stuff through my mom who promoted it to her colleagues at work and some I gave as presents to friends and family.
But as the years passed, I changed. Gradually. My interests grew and I learned that for me to be good at what I do, I have to find what I love. I now see a clearer vision of what I want to do and achieve. For months I feel this force that's pushing me to go ahead and live that life I normally just daydream about. I have all these ideas, the resources ready at my disposal, whatever else I may need but at the end of the day, it's still up to me to do something about it. I am tired of keeping it all in my head. I am tired of not doing anything about it. I am tired of being tired. And I put on a resolve to do it. There is no other way but the beginning so that is where my journey starts.
This website is the product of this whole process. I had to let go of the old one to make room for the new. I am taking things slow or it will become too overwhelming for me to take at once. I have established the name, xoxogracey it is - because the things I sell are the things I love and made with love. These things reflect me. This is really an exciting time for me because I am finally doing something for myself. Finally - I can hear some people say it now. I don't know what I was waiting for - why it took me this long to realize this passion. I guess it comes to you when you are ready. And now I am ready.
You may have seen some things I made in the previous months that will also be available in my very-soon-to-open online shop. You will see more, I promise.
Here's a little sneak preview of what you can expect in my shop:
Cute cellphone charms for $3.95 each.
These are now available if you want to purchase. Stock is limited so get it while you can. Just email me at xoxogracey[at]gmail[dot]com for more info.
Update: The slipper charms are sold out. 1 each left of the apple, strawberry and flower. Thanks!
Posted in Good Things, The Shop | Comments (7)
odette at June 15 2008 | 02:20 |
| another fruity goodness!! they're so cool gracey, and i'm excited with your shop opening soon. more power to craftiness!!!   Yeah, I found my "theme". I really like the fruity stuff. Still busy making things to sell and getting things in order. I'm really excited about this venture but also very scared. I'm doing my best not to be affected with the fear. Eeeeeeeh! |
Jess at June 16 2008 | 03:03 |
| Congrats on your decision :) You weren't ready then and now you are. You have so much creative talent, that has been there. But now you are getting the business side together and that takes a lot of courage! I'm sure you will do well and just remember to keep the faith :) Thank you for the vote of confidence! It is nerve-wrecking with all the things involved in starting it but also very exciting. It makes me not want to sleep because of the stuff that needs to be done! lol |
caryn at June 16 2008 | 06:25 |
| go go go gracey! those are really, really nice! i can't wait to see your shop soon! goodluck! Thank you dear! I can't wait to put the shop up myself! |
Claire at June 16 2008 | 22:27 |
| Yay Gracey! The shop sounds like it will be a fantastic success. Can't wait to see it! x Yay! Thanks hun! |
sheng marie at June 18 2008 | 09:12 |
| ganda, love the fruities. wish i can do what you and odette can do, am just so lazy and uninterested when prompted. huhummm... but i do love them fruities. Thanks Sheng! You can do what we do! Just get out of the lazy mode and create. It's the process of making things that I love. The finished product is just a bonus. :) |
gailT at June 18 2008 | 21:46 |
| love the charms. congrats and good luck on the shop! Thanks Gail! |
Gracie at June 23 2008 | 21:32 |
| Love those charms, especially the little purple slipper. Reminds me of Hawaii. |
