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A day Off
I recently had to fill out a form for one of my stores listing my suppliers, what their fair labour practices are and describing my own working standards. I was so proud of the fact that almost all my supplies are made in North America by ethical companies and that when I do hire help,…
Read Moreself employment insanity
The question of the day is: Can self employment, motherhood and sanity co exist? In the realm of my mind they haven’t met yet, but it must be possible. People do it all the time right? Honestly, if anybody out there has found a way to balance it all and breathes easy at the end…
Read MoreA beautiful Bride
Sometimes it’s just great to take a break from the madness of production and deadlines to create something unique and beautiful for someone unique and beautiful. When a neighbour asked me to make a wedding hair piece for her beautiful daughter Caitlin, it turned out to be such a breath of fresh air for me.…
Read Morea new obsession, straw braiding
You can tell I’m busy when the length between posts increases. I’m trying hard to not panic. I have seven stores due in 2 weeks, plus the etsy orders keep coming. I keep trying to remind myself that this a good problem to have. I work constantly. Anywhere I go I bring ribbon with me…
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