Quick (Long) Note

Just a quick note before I go to bed, to say that the Etsy shop will re-open later today.  I've worked hard all week to make sure that everything looks good and is as it should be.  There's only a few items in there at the moment, things that I think will look good during the holiday season.  I do have a few more things to add, which I'll do as they come.

Updates include:

•  I now have options on packaging.  I have both my usual organza bags in my "brand" colours (black, purple and gold) and I've just bought some beautiful gift boxes available in either black or purple.  So depending on its fragility, your item will come in whichever packaging is stated on the item page.  Believe me though, both are a lovely option for gifting!
• I've updated the pages about me and about the shop and what I do to reflect my current interests.
• All photos are as consistent as I can make them.  Necklaces will be modelled on my mannequin, while rings and bracelets will be modelled by either me or my mom, depending who's handy at the time - usually me because I'm impatient - LOL!  Close ups will be taken on granite.
• Perhaps most important of all - I've decided to give back to the organisation that helped me find this hobby.  So from now on 10% of every sale I make, will be donated to the mental health charity MIND.

This week when I'm not beading I'll be updating the blog pages to reflect the shop, as most items are no longer available and I'm not sure when they will be.  Please note that I'm only removing the links to the shop, so if there is an item that you're interested in that isn't available on Etsy - don't hesitate to contact me either by email (kymberligee@gmail.com) or through the shop as I'd be happy to discuss selling them.

Now I've got a setup that I'm happy with, I'm going to try keeping the blog updated with insights into my design processes and also show you work-in-progress that you won't be able to see anywhere else.  Probably including my many mistakes! ;)
I also have some plans for the future which I'd like to share with you.  I would like the do the occasional giveaway, like I did back when I launched the Sweet Tooth Collection.  Would this be something you guys would be interested in?  Everyone likes freebies, right?  I'm also considering giving a discount on their next purchase to buyers who send me a photo of themselves wearing what they've bought - as I think it would be great to show how my jewellery looks in a real life setting.

I can honestly say that this is the first time that I've been thoroughly focused on getting the shop up and running, my first go at the holiday season (so be kind!) and probably the first time I've actually been happy with the shop as a whole - in terms of what I'm selling, the way they look and how the shop itself looks.  I just hope I'm not spreading myself too thin again by trying to do too much.

Anyhow, I'll see you later today for the Grand Re-opening as it were.
x Kym x

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