I have been thinking for sometime now that I might shut down True Love Found.
I LOVE the creative outlet it has given me.
I *HEART* the relationships it has built.
But I DO NOT enjoy the added stress it has brought.
For the time and money I have put into it I really would need to take it to the next level to get anything back. And right now I am not ready to commit to that.
I enjoy being able to wake up in the morning and just ring up a friend for a playdate without having looming deadlines over my head.
I am not saying this will be forever but it is a right now choice.
I will be fulfilling all open orders and giveaway winners.
Then I will be getting my dinning room back {those of you who have been to my house know exactly what I am referring to!}
Much love to all those who have supported my little venture, it has meant the world to me!
xoxo
{More time for blogging, woo hoo!}
Sorry could not resist another crack shot! HEHE.
woah! total surprise, but you have to do what's best for you :)
ReplyDelete: ( can I still get the twins birthday crowns??? But yay for more blogging!!! I'm selfish like that. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIn shock! But you're right, you should be enjoying your kiddos first and foremost!
ReplyDeleteDo have a quick question though. I sent in a request a few days ago and didn't hear back. Does that count as an open order, or no?
Wow Amy, I totally know where you are coming from and admire you so much for putting your family first. Not enough people do that. I will probably be in the same boat after my next babe.
ReplyDeleteIt has been fun following your adventures.
Will still be in touch of course!!
<3
Anna
Amy, I am so very happy you were able to do Annie's Pony crown this year. I will treasure it always. But I think family is always first. The kids grow up too fast! =) I wish you the best in your endevours and I will keep following your blog.
ReplyDeleteI will miss your creations, but I have a feeling you will have more time to create. Best wishes. And those cheecks... pinch, pinch :)!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we got ourselves a crown while we could then! Good luck! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Amy, it is so hard sometimes to balance and I commend you for making such a tough decision. My readers will MISS your fabulous crowns. You know I will be ready to promote you again if you decide to reopen! Enjoy the time with your little ones, they grow up too fast! XOXO
ReplyDeleteAmy!!! Oh no! I will miss your beautiful crowns. I hope you will decide to make them again. I feel so lucky to own several of them- we love them all!! We especially love you. You are one in a million and one of the kindest mama's I have had the pleasure of meeting through Etsy. Just happy you will keep blogging- because I love staying in touch. LOVE the crack shot. We can never have enough of those. Wish I had taken more of my little bums at that age. :) xoxo
ReplyDeletethe right choice is always a hard one to make. good for you for making the best decision for you and your family. I totally understand, my etsy shop has been put on hold to even start up trying to keep up with a full time job and full time mommy and wife.
ReplyDeletethe right choice is always a hard one, but i am so happy that you made one that is best for your family. i totally understand where you are coming from, having an on line shop as well...and 3 year old twin girls...finding the balance is hard.
ReplyDeleteenjoy those little ones!
Congrats on your success with True Love Found. Going out on a high note (as they say on Seinfeld) ;-). Being a mom is such a demanding job. Adding entrepreneur to that as well makes me wonder how you do it all! I crack under the pressure, and I don't do half of what you do every day ;-). I completely understand the need to step back and just breathe. Call me when you want to play!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I understand. There are days I feel like you... in fact I really felt that way before I hired seamstresses to sew for me.:( I also understand the whole dining room table thing... I do dream of someday having it back again, or my entire living room for that matter! Someday I will have a backyard studio, with french doors, lots of light and overlooking that garden and pool we DON'T have! ha.
ReplyDeleteKeep your chin up!! xoxo
You know I absolutely LOVE your crowns but I totally understand. The kiddos are so much more important. I know you have heard this from others...but they are only little once and you have to cherish those moments. I think it is absolutely awesome that you are putting them first!!!
ReplyDeleteKristina
Hi Amy - I have been following you for a while now (via the lovely Kim) and admiring your lovely family and all you do - I have been toying with the idea of a little business but my fears are exactly what you have expressed here so thank you for this post that has yet again made me realise that a business is hard work on top of a family - they are only young for a short time! Leanne xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad that I won't have a chance to order your adorable crowns (so selfish, I know!) but I totally understand where you're coming from. And at least I'll still be able to get my fix here on your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy! I'm so sorry to hear that! Although I TOTALLY, TOTALLY UNDERSTAND. I REALLY DO.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a new start with your blogging (and all your free time! And the dining room table!) : )
Heather : )
i can totally relate! sometimes i feel like i am not living in the moment enough with my kids. i struggle with this.
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