There is such a crazy world out there.
And we are right in the thick of it.
For better or for worse, not that i agreed to that.
Here i am designing, creating, manufacturing products from a humble little home, which will be sent out (bought first!) around the country and even the world.
They will be loved, cuddled, and photographed along side many little children its a wonder to me that there is room enough for my growing business in this madly branded, plastic world that we call home.
Oh by the way, we are facing nuclear war...
But there are plenty of coffee dates, morning teas and dreams of house renovations and garden makeovers that i can distract myself with, so not to worry!
As mother of three, I am challenged daily, to juggle what is critical to my businesses, to my children, to my husband and to fit in moments of great humanitarian acts of kindness, naturally of course, don't you? Paying forward a coffee, sympathising with a stanger over an issue that disinterests you, picking up the phone to the high maintenance friend we all have, patience with your toilet-training toddler, letting the person who nipped in front of you take your car spot...
So, whilst walking through a high street store searching for yet another children's party gift, i feel overwhelmingly sad that the act of buying a gift is now so unpleasant.
I contemplated sadly that i never go and purchase new gifts for my children, just because.
I am always counting pennies out of necessity.
I am so disgusted by the volume of gifts, the volume of alarmingly scary dolls, barbies turned vampires, dolls turned into adults, baby toys that cost close to the hundreds of dollars, branding on everything from an eraser to a scooter.
I was just looking for a simple age appropriate gift.
Many hours later, knowing that the recipients' mother would never appreciate handmade, i relented to plastic.
So here i am, thankful again that i can indulge in handmade to my hearts content, that you support me, that you chose one of my fabric designs to give as the birthday gift, baby gift, christmas gift or easter gift that you needed to buy this year, thank you.
As long as my family let me keep on juggling what is important to us, and keep forgiving me when i drop the ball, and as long as you know that i put all that i am into all that i do, then we will be all be just fine.
Korean or no Korea.
Shan x
And we are right in the thick of it.
For better or for worse, not that i agreed to that.
Here i am designing, creating, manufacturing products from a humble little home, which will be sent out (bought first!) around the country and even the world.
They will be loved, cuddled, and photographed along side many little children its a wonder to me that there is room enough for my growing business in this madly branded, plastic world that we call home.
Oh by the way, we are facing nuclear war...
But there are plenty of coffee dates, morning teas and dreams of house renovations and garden makeovers that i can distract myself with, so not to worry!
As mother of three, I am challenged daily, to juggle what is critical to my businesses, to my children, to my husband and to fit in moments of great humanitarian acts of kindness, naturally of course, don't you? Paying forward a coffee, sympathising with a stanger over an issue that disinterests you, picking up the phone to the high maintenance friend we all have, patience with your toilet-training toddler, letting the person who nipped in front of you take your car spot...
So, whilst walking through a high street store searching for yet another children's party gift, i feel overwhelmingly sad that the act of buying a gift is now so unpleasant.
I contemplated sadly that i never go and purchase new gifts for my children, just because.
I am always counting pennies out of necessity.
I am so disgusted by the volume of gifts, the volume of alarmingly scary dolls, barbies turned vampires, dolls turned into adults, baby toys that cost close to the hundreds of dollars, branding on everything from an eraser to a scooter.
I was just looking for a simple age appropriate gift.
Many hours later, knowing that the recipients' mother would never appreciate handmade, i relented to plastic.
So here i am, thankful again that i can indulge in handmade to my hearts content, that you support me, that you chose one of my fabric designs to give as the birthday gift, baby gift, christmas gift or easter gift that you needed to buy this year, thank you.
As long as my family let me keep on juggling what is important to us, and keep forgiving me when i drop the ball, and as long as you know that i put all that i am into all that i do, then we will be all be just fine.
Korean or no Korea.
Shan x
So glad you linked to your blog today Shannon!
ReplyDeleteI do know what you mean - there are so many toys I just don't want to ever see in my home, but handmade is always welcome. Each time we visit the toy section I'm amazed that there are so many guns, swords, and... dolls dressed in outfits I hope my daughter never wants to wear. I feel the same when I see so many things just thrown away, op shops are full of amazing things that people don't want any more.
Thanks for sharing :)
You are right, sifting through them is bad enough, the knowledge that someone may be buying them for one of your children at their Birthday is too much for me to handle!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading Catherine x