I know. The Whimsy & Spice site has been down for awhile now. What’s up live is the vintage site, pre-ecommerce, circa summer of 2008. So what’s taking so long you wonder (or not)? It took us awhile to migrate to the new server. I had been sitting on this since we moved the blog over to the new server in April, but I wanted to wait after Mother’s Day to move the e-commerce site. I was in the middle of doing that 2 weeks ago. Our W&S site is on the new server now, but because of busy schedules and some health issues, I’ve been waiting patiently for our trusty programmer to finish the migration and rebuild and update our site.
It’s been a lesson in patience. Everything we do for the business is handled in-house: Mark bakes, ships, packages and delivers and I do everything else: photos, labels, design. This means that we’re self sufficient and don’t have to wait around for anyone’s schedules but ours to clear before things get done. But we do outsource the programming. And so we wait.
But can I be honest? If I were in a desperate rush, I suppose I would have hired someone else (I’m loyal to the people I work with, however), but I have to say that this little break from orders off our site has been welcome. It’s not to say that Mark hasn’t been busy. All our other shops on etsy and foodzie are open, as well as wholesale and the Flea, so he’s been busy enough, but that’s the point. When you own your own business, when do you ever get a break?
You don’t.
So, that’s why our site has been down so long. It’s one part waiting for the right resources to line up and 1 part calculated to give ourselves a little break.
Because come noon EST today, Friday, it’s gonna be madness.
Update: Yes, we’re Etsy featured seller! OMG, you guys…
Spot on: you never really truly stop when it’s your own business. It’s always constant.
Not necessarily a bad thing but yeah we all need balance.
Not to mention cookies etc 🙂
This is exactly why I fear going freelance. I realize I’m giving up a lot by coming in to an office every day, but I know I can’t handle the responsibility of self-employment. You guys amaze me.
Also, that picture of the girls is perfect!
this photo of the girls accompanying this post is priceless.
that photo is perfect for this post, haha! so cute xoxo
Ha ha, lovely shot. That’s freelancing; stressed out when you’re busy and super stressed when you’re not, thinking the work will never come again. Nice that you’ve got the business to the stage when you can take a calculated breather.
Love the photo. Perfect for your post as always.
Congrats on being a featured etsy seller! 🙂
CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURED SELLER BIT ON ETSY!!!!
WOO HOO!!
i wish you many sales, but not so many that you lose your mind lol ^_^
Rebekah
EEP! Congratulations! I sure hope you guys have lots of coffee to fortify you. Love the pic too.
Speaking of taking so long…why did it take Etsy so long? I can’t believe you weren’t a featured seller earlier. Congrats! Obviously so well deserved and your shop looks fantastic and delicious! Hope you’re weekend isn’t TOO insane.
xo
Congrats!!! Enjoy the quiet before the storm!
p.s. Love Mia’s dress – where is it from? (if you don’t mind sharing)
Congrats on being the featured Etsy seller!
congrats on the feature!
I just saw you over on etsy as the featured seller and thought that I would pop over and say “congrats!” I hope it brings you more business! xo
Congrats on the feature guys!
Congratulations you guys. I hope you make it through the weekend without losing your marbles! Your sales are ROCKIN!
Your photographs and styling is exceptional, and all your treats look amazing. Your shop is one of the most beautiful on etsy.
iyang, I made Mia’s dress from an old skirt of mine.
of course you did Jenna! it’s fabulous 🙂