This Pandemic has shown me that dreams can be heightened, strengthened and even birthed during times of crisis. Your Girl is back. If you recall from my last post I was in a funk about having to wait and things not happening when I thought they would and should happen. That post was over three …
I used to think a big part of starting a business was secrecy. Keeping your cards close to your chest; not saying too much, too soon, too loud. Since starting Mummy’s Muse, I’ve found the polar opposite to be true – it’s good to talk. Beyond good, it’s really beneficial. I guess my initial hesitation …
Working on Mummy’s Muse is great. It means I always have something to think about. I mean, it’s not like I have a shortage of things to think about having two small children, however, this is something more interesting than the routine of every day life. It’s something I’m trying to build and really care …
Last month I travelled to meet a company that I’ve been thinking about working with to manufacture our clothing. It was a very quick decision to fly out. I got the sample, liked it and figured that there’s only so many emails or WhatsApp messages we could exchange. I’m still on maternity leave and had …
Hooray. I have samples. It’s been quite the process to get these made. I was initially in talks with a manufacturer I was interested in working with. We’d actually got quite far down the line talking, but we couldn’t go any further as I felt the MOQs (minimum order quantities) were just too high. I’m …
I set a goal and I met it. When I was pregnant with Muse No.2 I told myself by the end of the first quarter of 2019 (end of March), I would like to have my technical packs completed and sent to my factory. For those of you who don’t know a technical (tech) pack …
January has been amazing. I am no longer pregnant, I managed to have a VBAC and I have an incredible new Muse. Our second daughter was born a few days into the new year and I am thrilled. She is gorgeous and amazing already. I know you’re thinking I’m biased, but I’m telling you – …
One product, many colourways vs. one colourway, many products. This month has been about establishing which 4 or 5 products I’m going to build my first range around. Initially I had the idea of only going with one item and producing it in many different colourways and designs. Since then for a number or reasons, …
We have lift off. I’ve been through a particularly frustrating season with respect to design. I can’t believe it but looking back at it, it’s lasted several months! I’d been working with a particular designer but our schedules wouldn’t align. He is very talented, so I hung on for as long as I could. However …
This is a question I’ve asked myself more times than I’d like to admit. It tends to be more of an appearance question for me. I like to think I’m bold and ‘out there’ but then I look at the me I’ve presented to the world over the last 15 years or so compared to …