Pushing ahead: shop opening!

Rocajo Studio is now LIVE!

And I'm already getting cold feet... Oh, how I know myself. It's so easy to start comparing yourself to all the other great Etsy shops that are already out there. How easily those feelings of self-doubt start to bubble towards the surface. I tell you, comparison is lethal!

But I did do it! (Thanks for kicking my butt, Tanya ;). I went ahead and listed some items. And everytime I get a 'view' my heartrate speeds up a little. There is still so much to do, so much I want to add, so much I already want to improve (add 'real' pictures, etc.).  I'm writing down a big to do list of all the things I have in mind for Rocajo Studio in the future. And I also have a "dream BIG" list where I write down all those things that seem out of reach now, but if I take little action steps towards those big dreams I might will realise some of them.

I used to have another Etsy shop where I sold handmade bookmarks, keychains and brooches. It was a wonderful creative outlet for me and so rewarding, but I don't think I ever considered it as a true 'business'. It allowed me to be creative while making a little money on the side. This time I'm determined to make it work since my goals have changed: I want to become a WAHM.

These last few post have been a little different. Very honest, very much sharing my deepest feelings, unveiling fears and hopes. I'm contemplating whether or not to start a new blog for Rocajo Studio. I'm torn: Little Sweethearts is who I am, Rocajo Studio is who I would like to become. Do I break with the past and just start over or do I marry the two and join my former self with the person I would like to become?

The Blogger template I chose so many years ago is still the style I like (white background, clean, bright), but there are some things it cannot do. If I change the template all of my older posts will go wonky and some pictures might go missing. Still very much in doubt.   I'll let it sit for a while, I think.

In the meantime: please check out http://www.rocajostudio.etsy.com/ and let me know what you think of the shop so far!