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Small Business Shenanigans: Reopening My Stationery Shop (Part One)
The series no one asked for but everyone needs in this era of mass commercialisation. Happy shopping season! August 2024 Think about how much I miss running my shops, and about how the flexibility offered from setting your own work hours is quite helpful for managing chronic fatigue syndrome. September and October 2024 Talk about Continue reading
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Calling Everyone Who Can Identify Hollywood Regency from a Line Up
To see if it would boost sales, I just explored the style’ option in the Etsy listings. Here are some of the gems you can choose to help your product increase visibility: Renaissance Kawaii Industrial Art Nouveau Beach Victorian Mid Century Hippie Hipster Waldorf Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Cottage Chic I’m not sure what those words Continue reading
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A Touritst’s Guide to Being a Tourist: Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red Display, Tower of London
I realised that I’d better get a move on with this since the poppies are coming down after Armistice Day (you can also purchase them for £25. Christmas present, anyone?). So I Googled the project and it turns out it’s called Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, which is slightly more intense although harder Continue reading
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A Tourist’s Guide to Being a Tourist: Gallery Different, Central London
If I was one of those people who values their worth by the artistic talent and/or success of their friends, I’d probably think quite a lot of myself. I do think quite a lot of myself. I’m not sure how I’ve done it, but most of my friends are into illustration, game design, writing or something similar Continue reading
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