So after I published my post last night and I was catching up on the blogs I read and there was one that really resonated....it was all about being real and admitting it when you're not ok(Thanks Courtney!) It really made my analyze my post and whether it was really how I felt. On the surface yeah it was what I wanted to put out there I mean who wants to read a blog about someone complaining? But honestly that's what real is sometimes and real life isn't always sunshine.
So this is how I really feel about the store closing. It sucks, it's embarrassing, I hate to give up on it, I wish we had the money to invest in it and hire employees, my family is so much more important to me and I will gladly give up the store if it means staying in our house and feeding our family, struggling with financial issues SUCKS but I'm learning it's part of our lives right now, I've met so many great people through the store that I hope they don't just disappear or think I'm a stalker for trying to contact them, a little part of me really hope that the store becomes something great after I leave, it melts my heart when my son tells me I can have some of the money in his piggy bank so I can keep the store......so that's how I'm feeling about it....for real.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear the store is closing. : ( My dad had a small boating supply store for a few years - it was his dream, and he struggled and worked SO hard to make it work, but it just didn't. He was so sad when he had to close, and felt many of the same things you're feeling. So I can relate. Best of luck with the etsy business.
ReplyDelete:( I hear ya. thanks for being real, it's hard, but you know what it is life and well, people do care and they are here for you. hold on to your dream and just keep being real.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. The biggest benefit of blogging for me has been the ability to be real out there--and get true, honest feedback. I hope you continue to get the support you need. I have never ordered fabric from etsy before..but I just may have to start ;) We will miss you, but please stay a part of the bayview community!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry, my dear. Did I misunderstand that you were keeping the space? For some reason that is what I understood. I am so sorry, either way. :( Hugs. Hard times come so that great things can happen, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kinds words everyone! @anna-the brick and mortar store is closing, but may have the opportunity to still use it for studio space which I am working out the details of this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear the news, I'm sure it was a tough decision for you. Sounds like some other projects are doing well for you though. Please keep me on your mailing list - meaganrutkowski at gmail dot com. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt's alright Danielle. This is a tough, tough time for business in general, especially small business. Since I'm lazy about internet shopping I may need to come over to your house and peruse fabric :) But I'll still buy from you. I loved your shop!
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