When the first tiny, intrusive thoughts about moving beyond pink rose everything flooded my mind nearly three years ago I initially felt my own brain was failing me. As hard as it was to accept, the simple fact was that shabby cottage chic decor was morphing into something new and I could either dig my heels in and stay the same or move on.
I knew it was time to move on.
And so...I made a tough decision to par down the pink roses and forge ahead in a new direction.
Not all my customers have embraced the change, but for me it's been the right thing to do. I've pressed onward and I'm so glad I did. As the demand and love for pink rose confections dwindled, in order for my business to survive I had to refocus on traveling down a new and unfamiliar path.
It was really hard at first and for a least a year I felt like I was living in limbo...
I had piles of pink rose fabrics everywhere and stacks of both new and vintage items freshly base painted in soft pink paint. The thought of selling it all off overwhelmed me and so there it all sat, untouched, for a long, long time.
I think I tried to pretend it wasn't there. I tried to work around it, but with limited space I only grew frustrated at trying to make new supplies fit.
After my slip and fall from several weeks ago I began to embrace my own truth. The injury helped me realize that I only have one life and I best make the most of it while I still can. And so, I cleared out my studio, all the while knowing I was going to take a big loss on my previous investment of supplies.
Clearing out my studio also helped me clear out my head.
I feel at peace.
Currently I have twelve bins (yes, I said TWELVE) filled with fabric in storage. At some point (who knows when!) I'll either sell it off in lots on eBay or donate it to one of our local charities.
As I've worked to adjust my footing in the business world I've also tried to re-prioritize other areas in my life. Although the month of July brought heavy news to my family, it also ushered in the best single non-holiday month I've ever experienced in my business. I'm not too sure what all this means at the moment, I only can tell you that I'm trusting God with my future.
Both privately and in the world of business.
It feels good to be honest about where I am and how I feel...
It feels good to say "I'm done with that and I'm moving on..."
It feels good to know that change is OK and the Grace of my Father covers me always.
Hope you are well.
A fresh new Harvest is coming. I feel it.
Love to you~
