Devine Designs Jewelry

I decided to write a post today instead of my usual Monday post since it is relevant to how I am feeling right now and what's going on. I pulled my back out a few days ago, so I've been "down for the count", basically, can't stand up straight, can't walk, sitting hurt's, laying down is painful, and the pain wakes me up in the middle of the night. And I'm taking sleeping pills! And no pills that I have for pain are helping the pain. At this point I should probably go to a back doctor, get an MRI, and probably steriod injections- but who has the money? I've missed work this week from my day job, if I still have a day job, that is. On the business storefront: Things are looking really good for my jewelry business . I've picked up 3 new retail shops this week to carry my work. I am so pleased! I spent a few days, (while on my back) watching classes on Creative Live for the business. At least I used my down time wisely. BTW: If you wan...

One of our choices this month for a writing topic (for Etsy Blogger's Team ) is about goals, long or short term. And what a topic it is. Sometimes I just struggle with these posts! Do I write fluff off the top of my head, or do I dig deep and write about some life long dream of mine, opening up my soul a bit for the onlooker who may be stopping by. Well, I have to tell ya, It's taken me all week to think about this one! And think some more! I read over some of my teammates blog posts to get an idea of what others are doing, just to get a feel for it. So here's what I came up with. My Jewelry Business Goals Now as much as I've read, and write about, and research this subject, I never really have put down on paper a true list of goals in a time or formal setting. This will actually be my first! And for the world to see! Oh my! I mean I do make lists. I make daily lists of projects I want to work on that day, or projects to finish, and right now I have piles of little shee...