Today is the day!

And the day is almost over!  Wow, time flew today.  I'm so happy to announce that my shop is open!  this little bird is officially in business!  This morning I launched my Etsy shop and finalized most of the remaining business details.  As luck would have it I also got my business license in the mail today (just a little late, thanks to city bureaucracy...)  This also means I get to start buying my supplies tax free which is always fun.  I tried it at Joann's tonight and it worked!  My focus now will be to get ready for the Oceano Elks Bazaar next weekend.  I get to think about things like packaging and receipt books and other good fun things.

So head on over to my shop and poke around!  www.thislittlebirdshop.etsy.com

AND! My great friend Alissa provided me with wonderful artwork to use for my shop.  Check out the Esty banner that she created.

I just love it!  I'm so excited should could be a part of this with me, before her baby girl arrives.  Thank you Alissa!

And thanks to all of you who have given me you blessings and well wishes today.

Cheers!
this little bird

Let's talk about photography!

I was in my shop yesterday working away on some lavender sachets (more to come on this) when I looked up and realized that the lighting was perfect to take some great photos for the blog.  Alas, I was so caught up in what I was making that I didn't force myself to stop and take some great photos.  But, now I know right?  The down side is I'm only in my shop at 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday so it looks like the awesome photos will have to wait.

As I gear up for the opening of my Etsy shop though this is a particularly good thing to know.

And when, do you ask, is the launch of my Etsy shop???

November 1st, 2011!

That's right.  Come the first of next month I will be the next small business owner in California.  I paid all my fees, talked to all the right people, and got a little lost on Friday, but I got it all done.  At least I think so.  It's entirely possible there is more to do than just make super cute things that the masses will want to consume.  But there is still time to find out!

Cheers,
this little bird