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Winter Blues

Here in Cali, our Winter blues are pretty mild. We have to go without seeing the sun for three whole days (or hours) in order to acquire this malady.

But, when it does happen, it usually means we have clouds...which generally means we're in the 50s (degrees).

Yeah, mild.

What I'd like to focus on starting this winter in my shop is blues; indigo; denim. More jeans for ladies. More denim for men.

Why? Because I love it. And I know so many others do, too.

This is my seventh year selling on Etsy and I'm still learning. I'm learning what sells but more importantly, what I want to sell.

This is the color palette I'm going for--greens, blues, whites and blacks. These also happen to be colors I wear constantly.

If as a writer we're to write what we know for the most effective prose, then why am I not selling what I like for the most effective sales?

Many times, I buy what sells. But at the end of the day, is it selling? Do I even like selling it? And which do I value more?

This year, it's more of what I like and more of it to you.

Quality over quantity. Always.

Happy new year and if you're looking for more denim, check out my shop! You know what I'll be working on.

-Heather

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