Locked down
Well now, this isn’t at all how we thought this year was going to go is it? I so hope that you and the people you care about are as safe and sane as possible during these crazy times.
Let’s start with the thing that is ‘normal’; my Etsy store is still open! However, it has been necessary to make a few changes.
In order to reduce social contact, only goods which fit in our local post box have been available for sale, so mugs are off the menu. Similarly, I’m not able to track post.
My usual laser cutting facilities have been unavailable to me, so I’m unable to make new wooden pins! I still have some designs in stock, but some lines are unavailable until I can get some more laser cutting done.
These limitations also affect the range of goods available on this site - so bear with me. It may take a while, but we’ll get back to full strength as soon as possible. Compared with what many are going through - I’m counting my blessings even if things are a bit cut-down.
In the interests of everyone’s safety most art and gift shops shut their doors. However hats off to the entrepreneurial efforts made by two to offer a delivery service:
The Warren Stockport initially provided a delivery service via Facebook but now has a shiny new website. You can find a selection of Charming Badger products listed here.
A Curious Collection in Withington is offering to deliver purchases within their local area. You can find an album containing photos of products for sale on their Facebook page.
With a bit more time on my hands, I’ve been able to spend a bit of time building this site - it’s been great to have the time to do that. Additionally, I’ve had time to do some experimentation - some of which may result in new products in time! Others (like the pins made using a new medium that looked like mouldy bran flakes) are probably best forgotten!
Of course, there may also have been too much cake
How are things with you?