Fish Kiss & Tell
BuzzFeed Feature
Yesterday was exciting . . . why, you might ask? Well, it all started with a little E-mail Etsy sent me in the afternoon. "Kudos!" It read, "One of your listings is getting a lot of views!" I scrolled down to see where it was coming from, and low and behold, there it was . . . BuzzFeed.com! I think I literally screamed. The article was titled: 31 Incredibly Wonderful Products For People Who Love Texas with my Texas Baby Knot Hat featured as #8. So, naturally, I called family and friends, wrote the author of the article to thank her, posted on social media, and am now writing this blog. I was so pleased to see that a bunch of other Etsy artisans were featured as well, (yay, go small business)! Let's just say, I love surprises like this and feel so flattered to be featured by a well-known website. Till next time . . . Anne
Learn moreColorado Fabric Finished!
I was so excited to see the sample of the Colorado fabric today! Now I just need to figure out what silhouettes to put this on . . . any ideas?
Learn morePing
Surprise, surprise . . . I love aquariums . . . and fish. At my grandparents' retirement home there is a giant aquarium complete with an aspen tree backdrop, (of course, because we live in Colorado). I "met" this one fish that was absolutely gorgeous - his color, his sheen, but the thing I loved most about him was his GINORMOUS, (pretty sure that's not a word but it should be), EYEBALLS! They were literally the size of a ping pong ball! So, I affectionately named this big guy Ping. Ping was clearly the most captivating fish in the tank for both his size and his bright coral color. I think some of the mischievous angel fish resented Ping because I saw one take a nip at his tail. Poor Ping, I wish I could take you home with me. Until then, I'll just have to watch you through the retirement home glass.
Learn moreFirefly Handmade Market in Boulder, CO
Eeeek! I'm so excited - I just received notice Fish Kiss will be a part of the Firefly Handmade Spring Market. I've been following this market for a while now, (even before Fish Kiss), and I've been so impressed by all the unique products featured as well as their outreach. So, if you happen to be a Coloradan, swing by and say hello! Check out their website here.
Learn moreHouston Nutcracker Show
The Houston Nutcracker Holiday Show was a big success this past year. Below are some pictures from the event.
Learn moreReasons To Be Thankful
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration with loved ones! A year ago I never thought I'd be up and running with my own business with real customers. You may chuckle at that, but it's true. The "If you build it, they will come," mentality does not hold true for many small businesses out there. And I wasn't sure anyone "would come." Today, however, Fish Kiss continues to sell sewing patterns and fabric to fellow entrepreneurs as well as custom baby apparel and accessories to excited mothers and friends. I'm so thankful for my family, my Father in Heaven, my adventure called Fish Kiss, and the customers who make what I do so rewarding. Happy Thanksgiving!
Learn morePolka Dots Are In!
This morning my mom forwarded me an E-mail that she got from the Kate Spade mailer. I was very excited to see this since my new metallic polka dot fabric is arriving in just a couple of weeks. Kate Spade even features gold polka dots. Get excited . . . I'll be updating the website as soon as it comes in. If you haven't already, join our mailing list at the bottom of the web page and you'll be the first to hear when it comes in.
Learn morePretty Pastel Macarons
Today my husband and I went to an adorable shop called Cheese Importers near our hometown. I couldn't resist taking a picture of these gorgeous pastel-colored macarons that were conveniently sitting next to the cash register. I might have to use these colors in an upcoming print! What inspired you today?
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