Well, it happened.
The doors opened, people came in, and—miracle of miracles—everything more or less worked.
Opening day at my tiny-but-mighty shop at The Shops on Main was equal parts joy, panic, and trying to look like I totally knew how to use the register. (Spoiler: I did not. But I learned fast.)
Within the first hour, I:
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Forgot how to make change,
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And nearly cried (in a good way) when someone said, “I’ve been following your journey online—I had to come see it in person.”
It was a lot.
But it was also the kind of day that made all the caffeine-fueled chaos worth it.
Now that the dust (and stray fabric threads) have settled a bit, I keep finding myself standing in the shop, just… looking around.
Because somehow, this tiny 150-square-foot space has become a real, living thing—one that hums with conversation, laughter, and the occasional sound of me tripping over a storage bin.
Here’s what I’ve learned in Week One of Shopkeeping:
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People really love to talk about their projects—and I could listen all day.
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Label makers are a gift from the gods.
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No matter how much space you have, you’ll fill it. Instantly.
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“Just popping in to look” is code for “I’m leaving with fabric, and I’m not sorry.”
To everyone who came by, sent messages, or cheered from afar: thank you. Truly.
Your encouragement made this dream real, even when my brain was mostly held together by coffee and willpower.
And if you haven’t made it by yet—come visit! I promise the shelves are (mostly) stable, the vibes are good, and there’s a 97% chance I’ll be covered in thread but smiling anyway.
This Friday is our official ribbon cutting, and I’d love to see your faces there! It still feels a little surreal to even type that—but we’re doing it. Scissors, smiles, and probably a few happy tears.
Here’s to first weeks, small wins, and making messy magic in real life.
Stay stubborn. Stay scrappy.
💛 —Your Resident Maker of Things (& Slightly Less Frazzled Shopkeeper)