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To Be Fair
When I began this business, I thought I would just make a few wreaths and sell them to friends and family. After positive feedback and encouragement, I opened an Etsy Shop thinking I would do this as a side job. Then, after circumstances beyond our control, I needed to step up my wreath game to help support my family. This was life-changing. Now, I’ve decided to work a few craft fairs from fall into winter. My first venture into the world of craft fairs is quickly approaching and I have found myself preparing for it daily. I’ve purchased and attained what I think are the necessities: cash box, square reader,…
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Summer into Fall
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Summer into Fall
How is it possible my last blog post was in June? Where did July and August go? This speaks volumes to how much has changed with my business over the past few months. Here’s the update: I’ve been working hard on growing my small handmade business. Summer sales were sloooowwww! This gave me time to make fall products and promote them in places like Etsy, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. Towards the end of July my sales steadily increased. I still have a very small following, but my business is steadily growing and I’m now getting repeat customers. My dad passed these words to me from my grandfather, and now I…
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To Be Fair
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Wreath Inspiration
On my Etsy Shop page, I talk about how I spent a most of my childhood camping, chasing butterflies, climbing trees, hiking, picking flowers, finding fossils, and making nature journals by hand. Almost always outdoors, I developed an early love of animals and nature. To this day, you can find me exploring the garden barefooted, sitting on the front porch or back by the pond, and taking nature walks. Although I no longer climb trees, I love the outdoors and find myself drawn to nature. Much of my wreath inspiration comes from what I am drawn to outside. Be it butterflies, different flowers, tree bark and bird nests, I like…
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It All Started in the Kitchen
Everyone has that place in their home where they lounge and gather. Outside, we love the wide covered front porch or sitting by the pond in the backyard. Inside, my family always congregates in the kitchen. Not only do we enjoy food and cooking, for us, the kitchen is a family space. Here, we share stories about our day, have deep discussions, and sit down to family meals. It is no wonder I began my business on my kitchen table. Not having extra space in the garage or house, I needed a place where I could work on my grapevine wreaths. I took over a corner (okay maybe 2 corners)…
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Welcome to Periwinkle and Pine!
About Me Hello, I’m Laura. I began my wreath business on Etsy in February 2021. I’m a one-woman shop, with an extremely supportive husband. My motivation comes from my faith and my family. Wreath making brings me tremendous joy and I hope this business will help supplement my income. From opening a shop, to making social media business pages, to creating a blog and marketing, I’m learning something new each and every day. Here, I plan to share my successes and flops with you as I continue to grow my business.
