Do What You Love

Such simple but powerful words.

Whilst I couldn't sleep last night, I did some 4am blog reading. I stumbled across this treasure on Build A Little Biz. It got me thinking.

As a work at home mum, I juggle the 6 hours a day I have free whilst my daughter is at school and designate equal amounts of time to the housework and to my businesses. My time is precious and I would much rather be spending my time wisely during those 3 hours a day that I do have for my businesses.

I started Silly Gilly three years ago and have broadened my product scope during that time. But last night whilst reading this great article, a little light came on in my head. I need to focus on doing what I love and only that. I'm in business for myself for a reason. Not to do what I think other people want me to do. Or things that are quick and easy to produce. I need to be throwing myself into creating items that I love and be sure in the knowledge that that will show through in the end product.

So over the next week I will be clearing out items in the Silly Gilly store that, whilst they are beautiful items and perfectly great, don’t fit exactly where I would like to be heading with my brand.

First off my fleece hats and scarves are now on sale and reduced by 35%. Such a perfect time of the year to snap up a bargain to keep those cute little noggins warm!

New Kid's Scarves Are In!

I got busy last night after shivering away here in the studio, inspired by the cold and a couple of recent sales of fleecy hats. Who am I kidding... it's cold now so bring out the new winter products!!

Here are two scarves called Shaggy Scarves, which are new items for the Silly Gilly store. On the left is Sunny Day Shaggy Scarf and on the right is Grape Shaggy Scarf. I aim to make scarves that coordinate with the hats I currently have in store.

These scarves are nice and snuggly around the neck with three layers of fleece to keep the kiddies warm. Coming soon, more new styles of fleece hats to add to the current range already in store.