This revelation came to me while I was looking at my About page and the blurb about what linen is and the history of flax.

What the heck is happening? Where is all of your stock? 

Pricing is a taboo subject. Few brands want to talk about it. It’s wrapped up in that “commercial in confidence” mystique that we never seem to get through.

I took a few days off over the Christmas break to reflect on the past year.

There is more to a maker business, though, than just making everything. One of the best parts of my business is connecting with and talking to like-minded people about what I do. I’ve made some great friendships and met so many wonderful folk through this business.

Today I’m sharing my philosophy and thoughts about packaging. Maybe I’m a little too blunt, but I’d really appreciate your feedback, thoughts and suggestions. I’m only at the beginning of my packaging journey.

I love discovering how other makers have started and grown their businesses. Surprisingly, there’s not a lot of good information available online. 

Starting a new business can be daunting, with so many decisions to make upfront. Selling methods, payment processing, accounting, website, marketing... the list goes on.