The Gloves Are Coming Off
A personal realization about staying too quiet in business, and the real commitments I'm making to be more direct, bold, and visible in what I share and sell.
The Earrings I Made for Me
Every maker remembers their first market. The preparation that feels both thorough and wildly insufficient. The night before when excitement and nerves become indistinguishable. I knew I needed to make myself a pair of earrings for the occasion — not just any pair, but one that showed what was possible. This is the story of those earrings, that day, and what happened right after.
The Price Tag and What's Behind It
There was a market last spring that reminded me how hard this can be. I watched people walk through my tent to get to the booth next door. Her tent was swamped all day. Mine was not. And I sat there thinking about every step it took to get to that table — the hours, the failed attempts, the tears I don't talk about. This is that day, and what got me through it.