See Ya 2013

Well Trunk Nation, here it is the final day of 2013, and a HUGE THANK YOU to each and every one of you.  I am indebted with gratitude to each of you that reads this, follow my crazy thoughts on Facebook and Twitter, Oh and Awe at my T filled Instagram feed, show up at my shows and hug me and tell me nice things and of course purchase from the shop!  I have made a lot of progress this year and it was with y'alls help.  I am just so grateful to even have the opportunity to try this owning your own business thing.  It's frustrating, intoxicating, disheartening, and back breaking sometimes but it is always always so much fun. Every. Single. Part of it.

Instead of a resolution I come up with a word for the year,  a motto almost to my self. 2013's word was Courage.   Since that was the word I had to live up to I did a lot of things outside my comfort zone and couldn't be more thankful for the opportunities and the people that I have met because of that simple word.  My word for 2014 is Persistence, a continuance on a course of action.  Can't wait for the journey ahead.

 Now let's have a photo recap of the crazy 2013.

Thank you for being there along on the ride for all this year. T and I wish you all health and happiness in 2014.

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It's hard for me to fatham that they above packages and envelopes that I picked up at the Post Office yesterday for T and I  are from people I've met on the internet!  I have met some pretty amazing women all over the world and have made some life long friendships.  Feeling very thankful this holiday season!

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Christmas Vacation

I think this photo pretty much sums up how T and I feel this time of year.  It's been a crazy good December but I think we are both ready for our Long Winters nap, or you know maybe just a few consecutive days in a row off.  The shop will remain open, but any orders placed from today until January 1st will not ship out until January 2nd.  Hope all of you in Trunk Nation have an amazing holiday!

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20 Seconds

 

 

 

 

One year ago today at 8:30 am I walked into the Director's office, asked if I could shut the door, sat down in a chair, took a breath and said " I am giving you my two weeks notice" and across the desk handed over an envelope containing my letter of resignation.  The look on her face, I still see to this day, it was a mix of shock and confusion, it was as if the words I had just said were Greek and that this moment wasn't entirely happening.  All in all it took me realistically 20 seconds to get that sentence out, 20 seconds of insane courage to change my life. We exchanged a few words, she asked if there was anything that would change my mind to stay, I politely said No.   When I opened the door and  walked out of that office I felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted off of my shoulders, I felt like I could finally stand up straight, that a breath could fill my entire lungs not just 30 % of them and I had a permanent smile on my face as I was freaking out inside.

 

It's been a rocky road, a roller coaster ride at many points but there is one thing that is for sure, those 20 seconds, I won't ever regret them a day in my life.  Those 20 seconds changed every single thing.  

 

Now tell me what is holding you back, it's only 20 seconds?

 

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Update

 

 

 

Hey Y'all I have been hearing that the USPS is a bit slow this holiday season therefore I have bumped up the Domestic order by deadline to Sunday, Dec. 15th. So please please if there is something in the shop you are wanting for a gift order by Sunday. Please spread the word.

 

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Hey Trunk Nation!  Just wanted to stop by and let you know that Vintage Kitchmas Christmas items have been added to da shop as well as a few other cuties looking for their forever homes. The best part they will ship domestically FREE through Midnight, December 2nd!

Here's a great gift idea for the person on your list that likes to cook. I found this super adorable pink recipe box and thought it would make a very thoughtful gift not only for the holidays but for a housewarming or wedding shower gift as well. Just think how meaningful it would be if it was filled with delicious handwritten recipes and given with along with an apron or whisk.  Super cute and super thoughtful, if I enjoyed cooking I would really enjoy a gift like that.  Recipe Box can be found HERE

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving US Trunk Nation members and Happy Thursday to the rest of the world!  I have been reflecting on how thankful I am for everything in my life right now.  Last year at this time I was in a really dark place,  I had just found out that the boy that I had given my heart and soul to for almost a decade was doing some shady stuff, I was so miserable at my 9-5 that I had to pop Xanax before going in everyday, but now, now things I feel are finally starting to fall into place and for that I couldn't be more grateful. 

 

 I have so much to be thankful for today, like my AH-mazing support system that picks me up and dusts me off in my moments of self doubt. I am thankful for chance meetings that have turned into life long friendships and opportunities.  I am thankful for being able to do a job that I love and am super passionate about all the time now.  I am thankful for my family that helps, loves, encourages and supports me in this little business and puts up with all my other quarks .  I am also so very grateful for all of you, blog readers, twitter followers, facebook friends and lurkers for supporting my little endeavors in your own way.

 

So as a Thank You on this day of Thanks from today through Cyber Monday, December 2 there will be FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING  as well as $12.00 flat rate shipping to Canada and $25 flat rate shipping to Europe, Australia and New Zealand!! No Coupon Code is required it's already set up in the listing.   I wanted to start the free shipping today because some people might be *cough* bored *cough* at their family get together and checking out the online happenings while pretending to be interested in family affairs.

Please also keep in mind that Saturday, November 30th is also Small Business Saturday.  While those big chain stores can offer amazing deals this time of year for gifts for loved ones, please keep small businesses in mind.  After all the US was built by entrepreneurship, so get out there to your local downtown area, local craft fair,  someones own shop domain, or on Etsy. Those of us trying to make our small business dreams come true will be forever grateful for your purchase, large or small.

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