okay, so if you're like me, you head right to the "about me" pages of small businesses that you find online. you want to know more about the person behind the craft, right? I know I do. who are you? why did you decide to start making jewelry or puppy onesies or soap? you seem so cool, do you need a new friend?
so, aside from what's on my "about me" page, here's my short version: my husband I started our family when we were young and idealistic, and for many years, my amazing, lovely kids were my full time job. once they were grown, I knew that I didn't want to work in the field I'd gotten my degree in, I was too young to retire, and my husband (unreasonable man) nixed the idea of me sitting around the house drinking pinot and watching daytime tv.
I was ready for a challenge and an adventure, so I decided to take my soapmaking hobby (and the really nice soap I made) and turn it into a business - and so, here I am. there has been so, so much to learn... some days it is fun and invigorating, and other days I cry and eat chocolate. but I've never wanted to throw in the towel (<-- bath pun), and I'm proud of how much I've grown and am continuing to learn. and that's really about it, in the end it's not a terribly dramatic story, lol.
thanks for reading along and learning a little more about me. I can't wait to hang out with you a bit more - you seem so cool. do you need a new friend?
- Robin