A New Adventure

It's only February and what a year it has been so far!

DBB is just thriving! I hit over 100 sales in my etsy shop. I've had more than double that in non-etsy sales in less than a year. I hit 2000+ fans on my fan page on Facebook. And, well, now ... DBB is gearing up to move across the country!

Yep, that's right ... Doll Baby Bowtique is headed to Tennessee! I'm sitting in my hotel room right now in TN and yes, it is 3 am. I am tired, but I am working on a late coffee (that's happening a bit to often these days), a 4 hour nap (after all, we took a red-eye), and, well, adrenaline.

As many of you know, because of this move, I decided to close up shop early to prepare my family. Some people may think I'm crazy ... why close and lose momentum and customers? Yes, that concern - well, worry really - has crossed my mind. I worked so hard to get DBB to this point ... are these customers going to take off on me and not return? Well, some might. But I built this little business from nothing ... this time if I have to rebuild, it won't be from nothing like last time.

One of my fans said she admires a mom who knows when to stop and has her priorities straight. That gives me courage and hope. I have fans, loyal fans, people I am dedicated to and many who are so very supportive. I love creating for them ... you. And I will again. Heck, I don't plan on disappearing; I plan on making some fun new stuff that I haven't had a chance to make before because y'all (hehe) been keeping me so busy. It's not just about making money ... I spent most of this past year paying off a debt from my first (and last) few craft shows back in 2010. (I spent $ to make $ ... and I didn't make a whole lot of $ ... lots of people who just don't appreciate handmade items). Anyway, I'm off track now ... I enjoy doing this for the fun of it. Yes, I have to keep it professional in many instances. Still, I love creating and I love having someone to create for.

While I will still be creating (don't forget that now), my priority has to be my husband and 2 children and myself as we prepare for a giant life-changing event. I know many people have done what I'm doing, I'm not the first person to move away from home. Yet, after 32 years of living in the same place ... I've got a lot of memories to pack up, a lot of people to spend time with before that time runs out, and a family to make certain is okay through all of this. Plus, once I'm told to pack up that sewing machine, there ain't nothing I can do about it until it arrives in TN.

But I'll be back, in a new state, on a new adventure, with new creative energy and a new outlook. I hope you'll be here, too, so I can share it all with you!

Much love,
Katrina