tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690878035977449730.post5920965613033876927..comments2023-06-08T09:53:27.899-05:00Comments on ~*yOuNiQuE 727~*: Lots of Furniture ~ But Where is the Dining Room Table?~*yOuNiQuE727*~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08893394702232998994noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690878035977449730.post-14722695657719792172010-08-31T01:25:36.494-05:002010-08-31T01:25:36.494-05:00I'm there with you! LOL My house is a bit more...I'm there with you! LOL My house is a bit more messy since I have been forgoing some housework to work on furniture projects... but it's all fun. Fortunately I can still do the projects out in the garage, in between changing the laundry out.Jeraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700214375983616978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690878035977449730.post-27847978976779894702010-08-26T07:46:09.803-05:002010-08-26T07:46:09.803-05:00Good morning Norma :)
It was a relief to hear some...Good morning Norma :)<br />It was a relief to hear someone actually take the time to express thier feelings of "reality in the home" I like to say. My passion grew for making baby boutique items while I was a full time working mom. I quickly realized that while working full time, there is NOT room for crafting as I had hoped. However, months later the passion grew due to attending crafts shows w/ Scentsy (wickless candles) and a desire to sell something I MADE just surfaced and overcame my thoughts. Go figure if within a month or so, I tried to find craft shows for my new boutique.... I then was laid off. Whew, because I really didn't know where this was going. I believe it is a gift from God, he sorts everything perfectly. He gives you signs well in advance should you choose to listen. He laid on my heart about a year prior to being laid off to be a stay at home mother...something I NEVER thought I would desire to do. Unfornately, it was a battle between my husband and I at times as he is old fashion...annnnddd if Melissa told you anything about our charter dept UGH!!! before she came, it was only 3 of us in ops...we had laptops and crackberrys and "on" 24/7. POINT IS!!! My living room became a mini craft room. My husband was VERY patience and is always supportive of my MANY ventures. Eventually... something was said. He wanted his home back. I cleaned it up and transfered materials to the front "office" However, I ALWAYS do my crafts in the living/kitchen area because, come one... it just WORKS. This last week, I didn't make one item (ok, well 1 for my cousin lol) but instead, FINALLY organized this house. Let me tell you... it has NEVER been organized. I cleaned my laundry room, painted it and added a 9 cube shelve to store my craft items, I am currently working on. I made room in my office and I try to keep the living area clean of crafts BUT my sewing machine is next to my dining table...... LOL. <br /> It seems as though there isn't an end in your job, that you have truly made it a FULL time income(where as I still consider mine a hobby and do not schedule it into my day.) Have you considered maybe using the garage as a work area or like me, like to be inside w/ everyone? I know the garage is hot, but shop fans make a world of differance. I also admire your husbands respect for what you have going on and he is very proud of you, I'm sure. I couldn't imagine really being in your place as I have not yet in my life been crazy about keeping my home "together" I actually have slacked extremely and plan to keep it together after this last weeks spring cleaning. Another thing...I should think to set myself a reminder and respond to this in a year. If I become sucessful, I may be worse off then ever. I would see if your husband and you can come together and think of a alternate "work area" for you, even if it took a little construction to make happen. I love to see your pieces and I wonder how other artisans do it...Thank you for being so open and honest. I admire you and wish you the best. Everything will work out... you may need to slow down but eventually you will find your happy medium. Lord blessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415703473956139252noreply@blogger.com