The candle burns at both ends

A couple weeks back, one of my dear friends said to me in an email “So what do you do all day?” She and I had been trying to tie down a day to chat and talk shop, and with my unpredictable schedule, well let’s just say we still haven’t picked a date.

 

Most people don’t realize The Old Painted Cottage is a one-woman show. Between my website, my blog, and keeping the Cottage of the Month going every month, it can be a bit like a three ring circus. I’m often asked why I don’t have any employees, but to be perfectly honest, this little business that I built from the ground up is my baby and I’m convinced that nobody could put the level of passion and commitment into it the way I have all of these years. Or maybe I’m just being silly. But then I think of the times I go in to these really high-end posh boutiques and the owners are nowhere to be found. Instead I’m faced with a bubblegum smacking teenager too consumed with texting to notice me standing at the register, patiently waiting to pay for my goods.

 

As some of you may have noticed, blogging took the back burner this month. I celebrated my birthday a couple weeks ago, and our 12th wedding anniversary was yesterday. I’m a “burn the candle at both ends” kind of gal, always have been. I did, however, list 36 new items on my website yesterday, which I’m really proud of. The time it takes me to photograph, list, and ship each item – forget about it. I believe that it’s all about the details. That’s what I live for, and that’s what drives me. Even crazy sometimes.

 

I must tell you I’m especially excited about these new Halloween items I just listed, made by my talented friend Rosemary. If I ship them priority mail, I’m sure I can get them to you in time for Halloween!

 

 

 

 

 

 

While we’re discussing Halloween awesomeness, have you checked out October’s Cottage of the Month yet? If you haven’t than you must! Tania’s home decorated for Halloween is a real treat. This girl has uber talent and I’m still trying to convince her to start a blog.

 

Many of you have asked about my chalkboard, which I promise to post about soon. And I’m also going to do an in depth post about our kitchen. All in good time, my friends. In the meantime, I want to thank all of you for routing me on in our continuing journey of Cottage8. Your emails and comments have my spirits soaring above the clouds. Thank you for taking time out of your day to drop by here. I read every single word said, and it means so much to me.