Today’s “17 Step Commute” Dashboard…
Temp: Currently in the mid 60s. Highs up to 86 today 😎
Humidity: 4 on the “Soup” scale... Chunky Chicken (1=light broth, 5=thick chowder)
Today’s Playlist: Rock with Horns. Early Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Conditions: Warm and Humid! Early no-see-ums (midges) and mosquitos. Granny Juice Required (Skin-so-Soft).
Estimated Travel Time: 18 seconds
Food: Apple and pack of cheese crackers.
Coffee Level: 1/4 Tank
On the Workbench…
This weeks blog “Building a Brand” published Monday (3/11).
Due to space and time considerations in my shop, I am looking to out-source the making of gift/presentation boxes for my chopsticks. I have been in contact with five Florida based box builders to provide quality wooden boxes. I have 4 makers sending prototypes to decide on next week (hopefully). Two are slide-tops, two magnetic tops with a laser engraved DustyNewt logo. Stay tuned…
Etsy orders are still slower than normal. I think their Super Bowl “Gifting” promo launch messed up the algorithms for all of us sellers. It should improve as they work out the bugs.
I have been considering adding an audio reading to my blogs for those that would rather listen as they work on something else. I would love to hear your thoughts on doing this, especially if you have any experience with it.
Sneak Peeks
Thanks for checking in. Here’s a view of this week’s Etsy orders.
For customers, this should ease your mind that your order is quite important to me and being attended to, not sitting on a clipboard or in the to-do pile. Also, if your order is being sent as a gift to a recipient at another address, you get to see it before they do.
For subscribers, this will give you an idea of the physical things I create and ship worldwide. They keep me sane and help me find my peace.
Every order is carved individually by hand, in the order that they are received. Some weeks are busier than others. I usually carve and ship within 3 to 5 business days.
If you are enjoying what you see… I like it hot and black. 😉
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