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Three Year Refresh
I’ve been at the painted tree for nearly three years, and it was time for a quick refresh of the space. It was also time to do some analysis of what is working with regard to sales, and what I hoped to improve upon. What Works I hope this isn’t a choice-bias, but I do…
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Adding to the Adventure
I’m happy to announce that My Aesthetic Escape has booked a space at The Painted Tree boutique in Kildeer, IL – meaning you can buy many of my handcrafted items in person at the shop! The Painted Tree is a collection of artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs who rent a “booth” space. Each renter is allowed…
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Making Assumptions
I’m sure you’ve heard “to assume means to make an ass out of u and me”, but in this case, I’ve been required to make an assumption. I’m talking about getting an assumed business name, and where I live, it’s something I must do to make my business legit. The next step in officially selling…
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The next adventure… Selling online
I have decided to jump through all of the hoops of setting up an online retail shop, because I like generally navigating through bureaucracy (what else could it be?). Why not tell you of my adventure as it goes along? People start businesses for different reasons. Some know they want to simply be an entrepreneur,…
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See You Soon and The Art of Saying Goodbye
The bittersweet aspect of all good things, is that they must come to an end. The shoppe that I’ve been fortunate to call home for my jewelry and other fun pieces is closing on June 21. the collective has been a place where dozens of artists and artisans have been able to share their work,…
My Aesthetic Escape
Escaping daily life through painting, jewelry and other crafts.