A little background on business so far
After years of designing jewelry and telling everyone that one day I would make it a business, I finally made good on my promises in December of 2004. I launched a website, which also features the work of my good friend Carla, and sent an email blast to everyone I knew asking them to look at the site and pass the link on to anyone they thought might like it.
Launching in the begining of December turned out to be great timing. I got lots of orders from people buying presents, and, thanks to my wonderfully supportive friends, family, and boyfriend, word spread. After a little break over the holidays, I was back in January saturating the internet (most notably CraigsList) with postings urging people to go to the site.
I continue to get orders from people all over the country, and am blown away everytime it happens. I have always loved designing jewelry, making jewelry, and seeing others wear it. The idea that someone on the other side of the country is wearing something I made is amazing to me. What has been equally exciting that I have been approached by a few retailers expressing interest in carrying some of my pieces, and an art gallery (Canvas Alley Gallery) that is currently featuring my work.
In addition to orders, I have been receiving some wonderful emails from people expressing their support and interest, and in some cases, suggesting working together on various creative projects. I am incredibly excited by some of these opportunities, and, at the risk of sounding repetitive, am blown away by the idea that these talanted people are interested in working with me.
That brings us basically up to date. Right now I am working on linesheets and presskits, with a plan to seriously approach retail buyers next, and fashion media (read: magazines) after that. Needless to say I am overwhelmed with how much I don't know yet, and am taking things step by step so that I can learn as much as possible, and try to do things right. I can't help dreaming in fast-forward, however, and imagining silly scenarious of great success. I am having the time of my life with this, and can't wait to see what comes next.
Launching in the begining of December turned out to be great timing. I got lots of orders from people buying presents, and, thanks to my wonderfully supportive friends, family, and boyfriend, word spread. After a little break over the holidays, I was back in January saturating the internet (most notably CraigsList) with postings urging people to go to the site.
I continue to get orders from people all over the country, and am blown away everytime it happens. I have always loved designing jewelry, making jewelry, and seeing others wear it. The idea that someone on the other side of the country is wearing something I made is amazing to me. What has been equally exciting that I have been approached by a few retailers expressing interest in carrying some of my pieces, and an art gallery (Canvas Alley Gallery) that is currently featuring my work.
In addition to orders, I have been receiving some wonderful emails from people expressing their support and interest, and in some cases, suggesting working together on various creative projects. I am incredibly excited by some of these opportunities, and, at the risk of sounding repetitive, am blown away by the idea that these talanted people are interested in working with me.
That brings us basically up to date. Right now I am working on linesheets and presskits, with a plan to seriously approach retail buyers next, and fashion media (read: magazines) after that. Needless to say I am overwhelmed with how much I don't know yet, and am taking things step by step so that I can learn as much as possible, and try to do things right. I can't help dreaming in fast-forward, however, and imagining silly scenarious of great success. I am having the time of my life with this, and can't wait to see what comes next.
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