Hello, friends!

I've been a little quiet lately, and I wanted to share what I've been up to.

With my kids home for summer break, we've been spending lots of time traveling, making memories, and visiting family. It's a season I truly cherish, and it's also a time when I find inspiration for my next creations. Whether it's the colors of nature, unique textures, or little treasures I discover along the way, every trip sparks new ideas for future jewelry.

The summer heat has also kept me out of my garage studio more than I'd like. Electroforming and working with copper in a hot garage isn't always ideal, so I've been patiently waiting for cooler weather. I can't wait to get back into creating and bring all of these new ideas to life.

During this slower season, I've also been making some exciting changes to my business.

One of the biggest changes is this brand-new website! My goal is to focus more on my online shop and create a better shopping experience for all of you. By selling directly through my website, I can offer better prices than I can on Etsy. I'll still be keeping my Etsy shop open for those who prefer shopping there, but because of Etsy's increasing fees, you'll notice that prices are a bit higher there.

Supporting my website allows me to keep more of what I earn, and in return, I can pass those savings on to you. It's my way of saying thank you to the amazing customers who continue to support my small business.

I've also decided to be more selective about the markets I attend. While I love meeting everyone in person, some events simply weren't profitable, and I found myself losing money after booth fees and expenses. Going forward, I'll be focusing on markets that are a better fit for my business and where I can truly connect with customers.

I'll be sure to keep you updated on upcoming events. Right now, I know I'll be participating in at least two markets before the end of the year, and I'll announce those dates as soon as they're confirmed.

Thank you for continuing to support my handmade business. Every order, kind message, share, and recommendation means more than you know. I'm so excited for this new chapter and can't wait to share all of the one-of-a-kind pieces I have planned.

Here's to cooler weather, fresh inspiration, and beautiful new creations!

With gratitude,

Darci
DD's Pendants