Monday Musings : Dec 1 2025 : Returning to Uploading & Burnout December 01 2025

Hello All

Sometime in mid-October - and seemingly out of the blue - I hit a psychological wall. To cut a very, very long story short, I ended up deducing I was heading towards a business burnout. My love and motivation for the business fell into oblivion and I only had the energy to pack orders....nothing more, nothing less. All I can say is...wow!...I've never gone through anything like it.

I listened to my body and mind and rested away from the business, only ensuring the orders coming in were processed in my usual timely manner. I didn't upload or photograph a single scrap in more than six weeks. And while I was disillusioned with what was occurring, I knew enough that whatever I was going through had to take its course and to remain vigilant in listening to my body, mind and spirit. I needed to rest and just be.

I gradually started to fall back in love with what I do and felt the calling to return to work today. I am easing myself back into it - just two fabrics will be uploaded - but I know it's a new beginning and I am back on my joyous vintage fabric loving path. 

It's been almost 23 years since I started the business...and I suppose some burnout was inevitable. But gosh it feels good to be back!

xNess