The Day I Almost Lost My Etsy Shop (And the Lessons I Learned the Hard Way)
If you’ve been following my journey for a while, you know how much absolute love, energy, and late-night caffeine I pour into my small business. But a few days ago, I woke up to every Etsy seller’s absolute worst nightmare: my shop had been forced into "Holiday Mode" by Etsy’s automated system, and I was completely locked down.
When Millions Found My Blue Bee
One day, it was just another piece I’d poured my heart into - and the next, it was everywhere. Over a million people have now seen it. A million!
The Double-Edged Sword of Going Viral
In the past few weeks, a few of my posts on TikTok and Instagram have gone viral. It’s been a whirlwind - the notifications, the comments, the messages, the cha-chings from sales rolling in. It’s exciting, surreal, and honestly, a little overwhelming.
Where Nature Meets Steampunk Magic
Each bee is a miniature work of art, handcrafted with care. Inside their delicate glass abdomens rest real dried flowers, preserved in time and softly illuminated from within.
A Heart That Truly Beats... ♥️
Every so often, an idea comes along that makes my own heart skip a beat. My latest steampunk experiment, the Telltale Heart Brooch, is one of those creations.
The Darkly Delightful Valentines Collection
This collection was born from my fascination with contrasts, the way beauty can exist in both light and shadow. I wanted to capture that chiaroscuro and feeling of mystery and intensity that comes with love light and darker side.
You can’t beat the Algorithm!
Right! I’m throwing in the towel! I’ve been trying to beat the social media algorithm for what feels like an eternity, and let’s be honest, it’s exhausting.