Since quitting my day job, each night I sit down to organize orders and other tasks I want to accomplish the next day. To be honest, I can’t quite imagine getting anything done any other way. Taking the time the night before to do this makes the next morning so much more productive. Instead of spending an hour figuring it out, each morning I can get right to work. And who doesn’t like a productive Gus? Yeow!
For awhile now, the damask tote/diaper bags and laptop bags are my best sellers. They are selling like crazy {yay}, and since they’re a “custom” item, they are sewn as they are sold. The best way, I’ve found, is to organize all damask bags by ruffle color. Oh, how I heart lists…
However, there definitely are times when it’s hard to organize things because I’m just so stinkin’ hot.
{awkward pause…}
Last night, after finally giving in to my husband’s request, we made the den into our office and made a corner of the living room into the Sweat Shop. I mean the sewing room. We now have a h-u-g-e office and ummm, hi darling sewing table that is large enough to seat 8 adults sitting in the living room. Hi!!!!!
Umm.
Ummmm…?
I no likey that the sewing table takes up so much space, but as I wrote yesterday, our den is a sauna that I’m not interested in sitting in any longer for 8+ hours a day.
{shoots nasty glare at den.}
I swear there is a point here…
The point is that it’s been hard to concentrate on all the things I need to accomplish each day because I have been so miserable working in the den. Like so miserable I am wasting my time, which is precious you know, causing me to work late into the evening when I need and should be doing other things. But not any more… :]
{thanks Hubbs!}
So while today is my first day sewing in the living room, where the a/c is, the OCD in me is trying hard not to think about all the thread that’s about to decorate the living room floor. Because like Zack said last night, This is very important for the business, and if I come home to a messy apartment I’m just going to smile because that means you’ve had a productive day.
WOO HOO, my hubby is the bestest!
I’ll show you some photos of my new workspace soon! But for now…
A few things I learned/remembered from our chat last night:
- talking about organizing orders, ordering fabric/materials, etc. can really make my head spin
- always, always find new areas to take business “risks” + SET GOALS!
- all the head-spinning is totally worth it if it means we stay debt-free, keep to our plan, and are productive
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Thoughts?
Aw, your hubby’s the best! {well, almost…I’ll admit I’m a bit partial to my amazing man.} ;)
I think that if your original Sweat Shop is really turning into a *Sweat* Shop, the move will probably be good for you. Our house gets very warm {living in hot, humid FL and all}, and I usually point a fan right on me when I sew. Heat really is distracting! Makes my head hurt, too.
Oh, I got my new Gussy pouch! It’s adorable. :) I will say that blue + orange is not my *favorite* combo…but this pouch makes it infinitely better in my eyes. Adorable!
P.S. I’m getting my hair cut today and it made me think of you. ;)
Okay, I’m done. No more rambling today. Sorry, Gus!
you married a good egg!
Thanks for the inspiration to get focused. And also for the reminder about partnership and support. These are valuable gifts to aid success.
Lastly, the goal that impresses me the most is your focus on debt free. This does help one focus on the truly important things. Self discipline is the best lesson reaping so many rewards!!! You know this at a very young age. Who knows where it will take you and hubbs!
You have a great man Gussy Girl!!! So I am taking this job! Yikes! And that means moving in with my fiance because my old job provided housing for me…so I am a ball of nerves. However that means combining 2 peoples belongings into his house full of belongings and that is going to be quite a chore. He has a house full of stuff and I have an apartment full of stuff and we are trying to navigate all of this…I’m a little freaked out about it to be honest.
I am glad that you both were able to move the space around a bit and hopefully you will be even more super productive Gus now in a cool work environment!
smiles,
gina
i totally understand what you mean about not loving/liking your work space. i so wish i had a room to put all of my sewing stuff in, but i just don’t in this house. so i am making it work best i can. i think you will enjoy your new space, you need that! i can’t wait to see the pictures.
thanks for a great lunch yesterday! enjoy your day!
Rock On Hubbs! I cant wait to see pics! XO
yay for AC! Ours has been acting up quite a bit lately….gonna have to look into that!
Exactly. I thought of you yesterday at a local shop called Choo-Choo toys for kids (boutique in town) – your stuff would be perfect! Do you ever sell to boutiques?
awww what a super sweet post! your hubby is soooo sweet and it’s great he is soo supportive of your fabulous business! and i am glad you are not HOT anymore.. i mean you are hot, but not temperature hot hehe!!!
Hi, Gussy! I discovered your blog a week ago; subscribe now and find it so interesting! I have a business that I have kept very local and off-web, with the intention to expand. I noticed that you have “more courage” on your list. I’m so surprized; you seem completely couragous! I realize that it may be personal (if so, mea culpa!), but recently I realized that the smallness of my business is not about the economy, it’s about my lack of courage. (ug, hangs head in shame!) I would love to know your thoughts on this!!
i love your husband. he just seems so very, very thoughtful. & totally considerate. can’t wait to see the new office!
Yay for making positive and productive changes! Thanks for sharing! I know I don’t always comment, but I love reading your blog– it’s so encouraging :)
Yeah for husbands that totally understand how important it is to completely rearrange furniture for our health and well-being! :) PS I’m a list girl too! I think I have lists for my lists! ;)
can’t wait to see your pics! we started using a google docs spreadsheet a few months back to organize all our orders, and it has been fabulous! no matter if I’m upstairs working, or downstairs in our office, it’s easy to access all the info I need…it was definitely a great move. staying organized is super important, for sure!
You are not alone, Gus. I can so relate to that.
Death is a part of life but nothing rlleay prepares you for it. I enjoy being around the elderly and it hurts when their time comes even when I know in my heart they are in a better place.I agree with you on the other two specialties. The videos for eye surgery are pretty eerie and makes me shiver just thinking about it.Simuka