My Friends Bags and Purses

My friend Zoe has been making hand bags and accessories for quite a while now. Each one is handmade and there are no two quite the same.

She tends to use retro gothic style fabrics and then adds finishing touches such as lace, ribbons and handmade buttons.

These are a few of her items which can be seen here and here

My New Years Resolutions

I thought I would make my resolutions public so I have no excuses not to do them.

I set up my business in May of last year so this will be my first full year, I didnt really have any business goals in mind last year but this year it will all change.

I have figued out that certain events dont really work for me so I will try and find events that do this year.

I am also going to expand into the wedding market to offer the bride,bridesmaid and groom (as well as guests) a bespoke service.
I am experimenting with an idea to make wedding keepsake jewellery so bear with me on that.

My resolutions for 2010:

• Add at least 10 items a day to various sites including Etsy, Misi, Folksy and my own site.
• Set myself proper business goals for the next year
• Get at least one stockist a month
• Make at least 5 pieces of jewellery a day
• Come up with a marketing campaign
• Attend at least 1 BIG event in 2010

The pressure is on for me to achieve all this now!