After years of freelancing from home while taking care of my younger boy, this September he'll be entering school full time and leaving me with a bit of time on my hands. What I should do with this time became increasingly clear to me over the past several months...
As a mom of two growing boys, I know there's so little time for wishing and waiting, and I felt I should start the business I'd always thought about. Also, opening up an online shop is an ideal way for me to further contribute to my family both financially and creatively. It illustrates to my boys what I've always believed (but lacked the courage to do) - and that is to have faith in yourself and pursue the thing that stirs within you, the thing you feel compelled to do. That persuaded me to create this blog in the first place… but now it's time to take the next step and to keep growing, learning and sharing with you.
At the moment, The French Kiosk sells my photographs from France and favorite florals, as well as other lovely French inspired finds, like vintage French books and postcards. It's a work in progress as I continue to add inventory and create handmade pieces to add to the mix.
It would be my great pleasure to have you stop by. And to celebrate the shop's grand opening, you get a special coupon only made for readers and followers: 50% off your order to use anytime this month using code: "LMVBLOG50." I hope you enjoy The French Kiosk. I'd love to get your comments & suggestions!
How beautiful, Catherine! It looks a perfect way to be celebrate your creativity, engage in some productivity, and who knows? Good luck! And also hope you have great fun with the new adventure:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement Lulu, it means so very much :) Working on the shop is exciting and loads of (creative) work for sure...
DeleteThis is great! I'm so glad you've decided to step out and accomplish your goal. Your boys are blessed to have such a great mama as a female role model! I hope your shop takes off! Now I'm off to check it out!
ReplyDeleteSo very very kind of you to say Kelsea, thank you :) I'm really grateful for the opportunity to share this with my boys (now they'll have a better idea why I'm "always taking photographs"...)
DeleteCongratulations, Catherine! Your photos are so beautiful. I know your shop will be a great success! Yet, more importantly, you are setting a wonderful example for your boys: Work hard, follow your dreams, have fun!
ReplyDeleteAw thank you sweet Melinda :) That's exactly what I want them to see!
DeleteI'm so excited for you! I think one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is showing them to take these leaps of faith. They will remember that you went for your dreams and it will make you telling them to chase theirs that much more significant. I'm going to pop over and have a look!
ReplyDeleteBeing a parent makes that all the more significant for sure Kim... I see it so clearly with my oldest son, who is so curious about everything to the point of being cross-examinatory (is that a word?)... so DO as you say and believe. Thank you so much for the wisdom and encouragement :)
DeleteWow! Your site is so beautiful... so happy to have found it!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love..... Jayma | http://JaymasTips.blogspot.com
Why thank you so much Jayma :)
DeleteCongratulations Catherine! You really created a soft but professional-looking space to sell your artwork. I know you are going to do fabulously!
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your kind words Nancy... thank you! :)
DeleteHow exciting, Catherine! I love your beautiful photos and your Etsy shop is so you! :) Can't wait to leisurely go through your photos!
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Merci beaucoup Marie-Angelique :) I hope you enjoy looking through the shop...
DeleteBest wishes on your shop; you will find yourself still busy at home with all children in school - it is just a different 'busy'.
ReplyDeleteI can't agree more Nicki, feels like my to-do list has quadrupled! I read opening up a shop would be a lot of work... and it is! But I'm not complaining :) Thank you so much for your kind wishes...
DeleteCongratulations for taking this big step...your shop is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you Laurie!! ... you're next my friend :)
DeleteGood luck! Online shops provide a great opportunity to talented moms who want to use their creative skills and talents. I have two kids myself and love being able to work from my home office. Your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell hello Mary, my fellow Etsian!...I just followed your adorable shop. So grateful for your encouragement :)
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