Shew! I’ll tell you what. Going from a hobby to a business is no joke! I don’t know that I really had a clear understanding of what it would look like when I decided it was time to convert the spare bedroom into a studio and try to focus on making this hobby an income-earning business, but let me tell you what! It’s all coming into focus now!
We hauled furniture out of this space a month ago, and got to work laying new floor, painting, and ordering furnishings. It’s mostly settled now (excepting some wall hangings, which is poetic if you consider that I am more than qualified to make some. yet, I have not.) Meantime, I’ve learned to adapt to working with a snoring great dane and a snoring bully on the rug behind me and nearly all hours. If I’m in the studio, they are in the studio!
I’ve enrolled in a Business in Calligraphy course. I’m halfway through. I’m learning about SEO’s and analytics and tax laws and every other thing that is nowhere near as fun as putting pen to paper! I’m learning about being better and taking more photos, and more intentional with my time. I’ve put some effort into social media where I previously did not. It’s challenging and way outside of my comfort zone, but I am loving every single second of it!
I’m anxious for things to take off. I’m beyond excited for what the future holds for this space. In the meantime, more than anything, I am grateful for the outpouring of support I’ve received from everyone so far. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Thank you for your orders. Thank you for the opportunity to get to write for you, and share in part of your story!
Have a great day, friends!
H