A New Chapter

Hello lovely people,


This little post is one straight from the heart, as they say.


So as some of you may know, I have been blogging, general online 'pottering' and also trading as Pennycones for years now.


I decided some time ago to start selling my vintage finds and also my handmade clothing and accessories on Etsy, my own site, through word of mouth and at one point, I also had a Big Cartel store.  


You may have seen the various online interviews and blog write ups all about Pennycones and most recently the Love My Dress post featuring a wedding dress I made.


I had planned to put all my focus on my business, even venturing into the big wide world of weddings and had even pencilled in projects for 2012 but in the back of my mind, I knew something just wasn't right.


To make a successful business of Pennycones meant I had to make a lot of sacrifices, the main one was obviously going to be losing time with my family.  


Anyone who knows me knows how committed I am as a Mama. Felix my 8 year old has come on such a long way since his diagnosis and still has high demands as a child and then there is Edie who is 3 and is such a bright, adventurous little lady who definitely keeps me on my toes! 


Sure, Edie starts school next September and I would have had all those school hours to sew but I'm thinking about the bigger picture, the future and security of my little people.  My partner doesn't bring home one of those supersize wage packets (you know the kind!) to support my little business, so for us, its time for some teamwork!


I will always love vintage, sewing and getting my 'craft on' and I personally need a creative release so I'm keeping my blog going and sharing the things I get up to and the amazing things I find.  It's going to be my hobby.  Pennycones is just a part of me, like a nickname I guess. Haha...


So what am I going to do I hear you ask...


I'm taking my booty off to University (the first year will be mainly online though).  I'm one of those people who has a lot to give.  It's what I love to do and do best.  So, I have a four year study plan to be a Therapist/Counsellor.  I will be fitting it around my family and when that pen gets put down, it stays down until I want to pick it up again!


I know this next chapter isn't going to be an easy sail, in fact it will probably be one of the most challenging stages of my life but I can't wait for it.


Before I pop off, I want to thank everyone who has supported Pennycones as a business and to all of my customers, some of whom came back to me many times.


Oh and for my family and friends, sure I will still do your sewing alterations or make you a special frock in exchange for cuppas and cake!


Bye for now.


Lisa
xxx