The shop development is coming along really well! I’m so excited that we’re getting closer and closer to launching. Starting a business is such a huge task. I knew it was going to be when I finally decided to take the plunge, and I thought I had a good idea of how many steps would be involved. Because, seriously, I am nothing if not a planner. I love planning! (On the other hand, “doing” comes slightly less naturally to me!) But I never knew it would be this big. There are more steps than I can keep up with at once, and it often seems that I will never get through my novel-length list of things to do. But it’s fun work, and knowing I am creating this actual business all from things I’ve had in my head for years is extremely rewarding. Seeing it take shape and become reality is actually quite amazing!

I can’t wait for The Sweet Unfolding to be up and running. I’m ready to move on from the start-up planning to the business of running a shop.