Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

2014: Realizing that where I am is where I want to be.


I absolutely love the Christmas season, but every year in January I am glad I can start working on new projects. This year is no exception and I am pumped to work on more, non-ceramic products.

Becoming a new mom, I worried all of 2013 about not spending enough time and energy on my little business, even though I have been working every available minute. During babies nap.time, in the evenings and during his quiet play time and on weekends - life and worries in self-employment, hu?! But after having had a look on my final stats I am pleased to report that I still managed to land and fulfill 80% of orders whilst having only spent only about 30% of work time, compared to 2012.
That means my time management was real good and I prioritized right.
Being now half way through my second pregnancy I have now 20weeks left to make an even better strategic plan for 2014.
It will not be easy to handle 2babies and keep my boutique going, but I am thrilled to be where I am. Although my days are long and still never seem to have enough hours, I can't imagine having to wake my boy early, go to an office where I wonder what and how he is doing and if I get to spend a bit of quality time with him at all in the evening.
Instead I can take him into my bed at 6am and cuddle for a little while longer till it is time to face our oh so busy, but stress- and guilt-free days together.

2014 bring it on - I am ready!

P.S.: If you follow me on facebook you'll get a much closer look on a day-to-day basis.


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Golden times.

Having had an incredible hot summer I am ready for fall to arrive. With all it's foody goodness and bright warm colors - especially the golden hues.

Which brings me to the sunny golden items for elegant interiors of my own collection. ALL HANDMADE, NO MASS-PRODUCTION!!!
You don't need to have an Etsy or Dawanda account to buy from me, just leave me a message and you PayPal e-mail address (shown prices not including shipping).

For more sneak-peeks have like of my facebook page where you can share and tag people if you want to give them a hint what tickles your taste buds (for anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas...)
http://www.facebook.com/LaNiqueHOME

GARLAND:
Gold star garland, party bunting, 2.4m long, €12 (~16$)
Goldene Sternengirlande 2,4m lang,  €12
Guirlande en étoile d'orées, 2,4m longeur,  €12

Gold star garland, party bunting, 2.4m long, €12 (~16$)
Gold star garland, party bunting, 2.4m long, €12 (~16$)


ORNAMENTS:
*Cinderella royal carriage ornaments with horse and crown. €30 (~41$)
*Märchenornamente. Kutsche mit Pferd und Krone €30
Cinderella royal carriage ornaments with horse and crown. €30 (~41$)


*French Christmas snowflake ornaments, XL €15 (~20$)
French Christmas snowflake ornaments, XL €15 (~20$)


*Stars and snowflakes French Christmas ornaments, Set of 8 €30 (42$)

Stars 'n snowflakes French Christmas, Set of 8, €30
*Modern minimalist star ornaments, Set of 5 €12.50 (18$)
Modern ceramic star ornements, pop art style, Set of 5 €12.50



*Diamond ceramic ornaments is different sizes (M, L & XL) sets of 5, €20-40 ($27-$55)
Diamond ceramic ornaments is different sizes (M, L & XL)

Diamond ceramic ornaments sizes M-XL

*French lace star ornaments, white porcelain, Set of 5 €25 ($34)

French lace star ornaments, Set of 5 €25 ($34)


*French 'Fleur de lis' golden star mobile, Great Gatsby style, €50 (~69$)

French 'Fleur de lis' golden star mobile, €50 (~69$)

French 'Fleur de lis' golden star mobile, €50 (~69$)
*Ombre shooting star mobile, gold&white, €40 (~55$)
Ombre shooting star mobile, €40 (~55$)

Ombre shooting star mobile, €40 (~55$)