tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post3713986434537703450..comments2024-03-14T23:29:02.368-07:00Comments on The Turquoise Iris ~ Furniture & Art: This Isn't Always Pretty But Always Worth Itthe Turquoise Irishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02449989852643401718noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-48602377501263701872017-04-12T00:50:44.934-07:002017-04-12T00:50:44.934-07:00You are doing a fantastic job! Us, women, tend to ...You are doing a fantastic job! Us, women, tend to be our own worst critic. Based on all your hard work and success, though, I advise that you do start looking for help. Specifically, help with your social media. There are many online companies that do nothing but help advertise and promote businesses. It's not very expensive and will save you lots of time and added stress.<br /><br /><a href="http://nostosolutions.tumblr.com/post/158339126794/rethinking-your-email-marketing-strategy-with" rel="nofollow">Lindsey @ Nosto</a>Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279198171712692566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-31102579648689270492017-01-07T17:32:34.984-08:002017-01-07T17:32:34.984-08:00Wow! I'm so impressed! Thanks for sharing and ...Wow! I'm so impressed! Thanks for sharing and commenting. Cheers to a new year full of opportunity!!the Turquoise Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449989852643401718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-33481030954466819402017-01-07T17:30:44.720-08:002017-01-07T17:30:44.720-08:00Go for it!! I've made many mistakes along the ...Go for it!! I've made many mistakes along the way and have no doubt that I'll make more. Trust yourself!the Turquoise Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449989852643401718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-80412140833455320262017-01-07T17:29:56.497-08:002017-01-07T17:29:56.497-08:00Thanks, Elaine! I love hearing from like minded la...Thanks, Elaine! I love hearing from like minded ladies.<br /><br />the Turquoise Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449989852643401718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-5001563561269220092017-01-07T17:29:17.273-08:002017-01-07T17:29:17.273-08:00Thank you, Carmen!😊 I really appreciate you takin...Thank you, Carmen!😊 I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and share with me!the Turquoise Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449989852643401718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-30081828341741152242017-01-05T18:52:58.047-08:002017-01-05T18:52:58.047-08:00Ur awesome and thanks for sharing!! In addition to...Ur awesome and thanks for sharing!! In addition to "getting better as a painter", my goals for this year consist of figuring out how to balance running a new antique shop, while still having time to hunt, haul, paint, photograph and list... somehow the 6 day a week schedule of the new shop has gotten in the way of all the rest, but I am looking forward to figuring it out! My kids r grown now, I'm retired, and I own the store w my mom, so its perfect timing and a fun experience, althou daunting at times! In addition to that balancing act, I'm determined to start my blog soon,,,(its only been a goal of mine going on 3 years now :-)) Thanks again for ur works of art and inspiring painters like me to just keep getting better! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119669485508169475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-43210330818327787442017-01-05T08:15:07.284-08:002017-01-05T08:15:07.284-08:00Loved this post! This year I am anxious to start...Loved this post! This year I am anxious to start an Etsy shop, but so far I have been intimidated by the prospect of long distance shipping. Do you have any tips?Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805430812731759597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-77662724039751730032017-01-05T06:25:44.900-08:002017-01-05T06:25:44.900-08:00Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing and I'm so ...Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing and I'm so glad I ran across this today. I have been doing the same things day in and day out for nearly six years now and it's always an adventure with the picking, hauling, quest for perfect staging that makes a great photo, digging around in boxes and closets for those perfect staging pieces, endless lamp and rug choices, etc. Your pieces are quite stunning and I'm guessing no two will ever be alike!<br />Elaine Childress- Portilla Design Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913593224846500426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735965025647661936.post-49822678148017459452017-01-05T03:17:25.946-08:002017-01-05T03:17:25.946-08:00Hi Dione, thanks for writing about how much work i...Hi Dione, thanks for writing about how much work it is to run your own furniture biz as I am in the same business and do everything by myself just like you. Until I need someone to help load, unload my truck and move things from the garage to my living room where I try to keep one bare wall just for pictures and then into the basement to wait for its new home. That's the part I hate the most, some of these pieces are beasts. Honestly I wish that was something I could do that by myself just because I would not have to wait for my husband to come home from work to help me move the piece around. And then of course I have to wait to continue the next day because by that time it's the evening and my mom/wife duties call. It can be quite lonely at times doing everything alone. My business hasn't boomed yet so I don't get a lot of interaction from those who follow my pages but I try interact with other artist such as yourself and it helps me not feel so lonely. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for shining light on those who think this is a lot easier than it looks and that we have an army of people behind the scenes making everything run smoothly when it's not true. And thank you for your daily inspirations on all my social media feeds, I always look forward to your pictures when scrolling and you always stop me at my tracks. Your are an amazing woman and someone to look up to, I admire your work!<br />Thank you,<br />Carmen Gomez <br />ConnecticutCarmenhttp://lillyshomedesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com