Hello,

I just can’t get over how time escapes me so!
Now that I’ve managed to organize my time better, I feel like I run out of time faster.
Why? Does this happen to you at all?

First I’d like to send a massive amount of love to Mme. Jini for being such a new bright and shiny star in my life.
She is such a wonderful woman and I thank Donna for the introduction.
She has been an immense help to me this week (which is why I haven’t been on the computer–but I always make it up to you somehow so bear with me).
She is my new, real photographer!
All the photos that have been posted since the beginning of this journey has been taken by yours truly.
I am by no means a photographer, but I enjoy taking photos.

One thing I understand clearly is the need to have amazing photography for an online shop, because this is the only way to get a feel of what you as the consumer are about to spend hard earned money on.
So delivering a quality product is only half the battle.
Showing you it’s beauty is the first major step.
With Jini, I’m pretty positive I’ll succeed at bringing another part of my overall vision to life.

Next, the contests.
Let me congratulate the following for winning so far this month:

• Buddy won the haiku contest!

• Zach won the bracelet!

• Chanae won the certificate!

• Jahari won the certificate!

I officially owe you two other contests, which I will make up for in September!!
This week has been much more hectic that I initially planned.
Beautifully hectic, but hectic all the same.

As for TODAY’s contest, which will end Friday night at 12 midnight EST:

Answer this in THIS blog post –list 3 things that make you absolutely gush about autumn.
PRIZE: free shipping on any one order.

Randomizer will choose the winner.
I like to keep things fair.

x’s&o’s
good luck!!