So what else have I been up to? We found out we needed to buy new tires soon and needed to replace damaged brake linings on the Kia Sportage. Nice car, right?
So instead of buying tires and brake linings we have to save up for, what did we do? We bought a new car instead! Hey, isn't that the best solution? Help the economy, that's #1.
Well actually, it's a bigger car, more space for when I do shows and especially when I need to take my tent. The payments are a little bit less, we got a great trade-in, so it's all good. Not that I'm doing a lot of shows this year, but I do have a couple outdoor shows. So that settles that.
What else? Orders have been coming in at a good clip this year, and it looks like this year is going to be even better than last year. I've had a little bit of time to experiment and added a few unique fragrances to my line (Play Dough, for one. I know, wierd, but I had to have it.)
I've developed a new design for larger diameter candles, the Endless Candle. It involves a special technique so that a tea light can be placed in the center of the candle without burning the main candle. I developed it because I cannot find a wick large enough for a 4" diameter candle to burn properly, but the process can also be used in a 3" diameter candle.
I've also begun making 2-tone soy candles for Kim at http://www.weddingfavorsjustonline.com/unitycandles.html She does stunning designs on some of the candles I make for her.
I'll be getting ready for the Indie Garage Sale coming up this month in Utica NY http://indiegaragesale.org/. And I'll have lots of new fragrances and blends available, including the aforementioned Play Dough and designer fragrances. Stop by and say hello! Mention this blog and receive a 10% discount.
Thanks for stopping by, and now that the holidays and taxes are finally behind me, I'll have more time to talk to you soon.
Happy spring!
marty
