It’s seems trite by now to say 2020 has been an awful year, unprecedented really. COVID, political hell, Scientific evidence ignored, people turning ugly in a second like the flip of a switch, wildfires burning, sharks in the Hudson, the list goes on and on. Personally, for me, I’ve been out of work since Dec 12, 2019 due to health issues that leave me (for now) on Long Term Disability. Thank God for insurance, as it’s not as financially devastating as it could be. Like all health issues, some days are better than others. Because I am high risk for COVID due to COPD, I do very little outside the house.
All these months, like many of us I’ve had a list of things to do since being in lockdown. One of them was to change my office into a pottery show room. This would be a HUGE undertaking as it was filled with stuff….I wouldn’t go as far as to say I could do an episode of Hoarders, but bad. Also due to the lockdown, I had massive amounts of finished pottery taking over my dining room.
Last week I started on my task. I rearranged some furniture in there and removed the rest. I ordered extra shelving to help accommodate. I am at the point now where it’s just the actual “merchandising” to do. Each item needs a price tag and a barcode for the stores that carry my merchandise. This way I can just grab the pieces I want to deliver and they are ready. I also need to add many of the items to my website.
At the same time I ended up taking some of the furniture I pulled out and making a little nook for myself for reading, writing, napping, just peaceful and for me. It’s a bit crowded but in a cozy way. It’s tucked up in the eaves with a skylight. What a dream.
It’s been great having a purpose and a big job to tackle in my own time. When it’s complete I will be able to put my hands on items, without looking in 5 places. I’m almost there, the product has been transferred but it needs to be “displayed” in the best light possible.
Apparently I’m burying the lead here, but one of the biggest bonuses is that people can do in person shopping, by appointment only and following COVID regulations. I can take any cards, Venmo or Zellle as payment. Please call soon to set up your shopping adventure. Unique hand crafted gifts for everyone this holiday season.
Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving,
Teri
Book suggestions, Hillbilly Elegy and Educated.
So where is your shop and what ate your hours?
It is by appointment only on my house. Right now I’m so low on stock I’m not offering in person shopping. I live in Albany NY.