Flex Friday: Ending the Year on a High Note ✨

This week felt like the entire fall season wrapped into one — busy, surprising, successful, and full of gratitude.

I kicked things off with a market event that went really well. Not only were sales solid, but I connected with several local vendors — building the kind of network that makes this small-business journey feel a little less lonely and a lot more exciting. 🤝✨

But the real surprise? My backyard pop-up.

I went into it with zero expectations… and it ended up being one of the biggest highlights of my week. Neighbors showed up, shopped, supported, and made the whole day unforgettable. It reminded me that sometimes the most unexpected opportunities are the ones that fill your cup the most. ☕️

Then came a private event for Chase Bank, which was another huge win. From there, orders kept rolling in — people reaching out to place office orders, including a really sweet one from a doctor’s office. It’s such a blessing to see word-of-mouth and community support starting to build its own little rhythm.

And over on Etsy? My 20% off holiday sale has been buzzing. I’ve been connecting with local businesses, too, offering them the chance to purchase Christmas inventory bundles so I can clear out stock before the new year.

This fall/winter season has been my first official one — and honestly? I’m proud.

Proud of my Etsy year-one sales.

Proud of the craft parties.

Proud of the markets I strategically chose and the way each one helped me grow.

Proud of myself for showing up.

Now, I’m looking forward to closing out Etsy for the season, relaxing a bit in December, and stepping into January with a clear head and a full heart as I begin planning for what 2026 will look like.

This year wasn’t perfect — but it was beautiful.

And that’s the kind of win Flex Friday is all about. 💛✨