In 2020 I realised having a business with the shop I was in a good position to offer a bespoke Valentines card deal. I offered two versions of cards: a) Valentine-d versions of my pen and ink cards which sold for £3 each Here are some examples. These cards are by their nature ideas that …
January 2021 opening hours confirmed Yesterday I shared the hours I will be opening the shop during January until Tier changes are made. My co-artist is not going to open on their days. In conclusion, we are open: However, if you are from Tier 3 area too, ie most likely Dorset council (not BCP) and …
Good afternoon, so I was already considering what shop hours to offer going into this month as we are in Tier 3 and usual visitors are in Tier 4 and shouldn’t be travelling to Swanage. Decision made today that for the start of January prior to any tier review I will be in the shop: …
So, we start a new year, now in Tier 3 and Bournemouth and Poole where many visitors come from is in Tier 4 so an even quieter January so I am going to work my four days this week at the shop but then consider which days to remain open. The online shop will be …
Today, I haven’t drawn anything, we did pass the shop this morning and greeted Jo who was back on shift. Instead today has included a walk along the beach this morning watching people and their dogs out enjoying the sunny weather to finish 2020. I always like to see how people use the beach as …
Today was my last seasonal day in the shop after Mon 21 to today with two days off. It was a quiet day again with just a few cards sold. I finished my cruise liner postcard piece. So today I did my card stock audit, so lots of counting. Also adding two pictures on the …
Bank holiday Monday 28th December, another gallery in Swanage on larger road had customers,we had two visitors and no customers. A bit disheartening for today and closed early but it has been a good month and in the scheme of things health and still in business is more important. Yes I did some drawing… 1) …
Sunday 27th and a day off from the season at the shop. The sun was shiny and it was better than we thought it would be after storm Bella had blown through last night. So a walk which meant opportunities to be on the beach, have my feet in the sea and on the sand, …
Boxing Day and yes shop was open as cafe was opposite. Only had one customer but got a lot done. Firstly I completed the jungle theme art for fun hat while sat outside the shop. Anne took some photos, wearing my outfit I don’t realise quite how colourful I look. Anne and I reorganised my …
So Christmas Eve how would business be. First a sunny day with a clear sky and cool temperatures so dress in layers both artist and assistant. A decision had been made we would open until 2 hours of the last customer. So we should have gone at 12 but then we had some visitors for …