Like many things, this blog has been percolating for quite some time. But, like many things, it remained somewhere nearer the middle of the “to-do” list than the top of it. But we find ourselves a bit more “settled” these days, I think. The backbone of our tiny shop is allowing us to stand up straight and tall and proud and many (but certainly not all) of the tiny and important details that seem to be a prerequisite for “happy business start-up” have a neat little check-mark in the box that precedes it.
And so, there is time, finally. One day you wake up and voila (and just at the right time), that middle-of-the-list thing has crept up to the top and so you finally have the ability to make a move and take it on.
This is the story of Ephemera Stationery Studio, an itsy-bitty paper store and custom design boutique in Des Moines, Iowa and the two ladies who spend their days there. Partly, it is the story of how it is that we got lucky enough to create exactly what it is that we set out to do and how it is that we came to be capital “P” Proprietresses of such a sunny space in the world. But mostly, MOSTLY, it is the story of where we are going (or where we think we might be going as we have found out that you just never quite know for sure!) with this big adventure. We view this as an opportunity to share some of our personal business-building experiences, as an outlet to keep our local customers up-to-date on the going-ons inside these walls, and as a means to introduce ourselves to other lovely makers-of-things (both to those who are actually doing the making right now and to those whom are currently just dreaming of the making!) who may be beyond driving distance but who share in our love of all things handmade. And, for good measure, we’ll throw in some tasty treats and favorite things to keep you coming back for more.
A few weeks ago, a young lady with a pixie haircut opened our door and, upon entering the shop, declared in a wide eyed and honest way that “This is what my DREAMS look like!”
I don’t think we could have said it better ourselves.
I love the look of the new shop! I hope the move goes smoothly and that your trip is fabulous.
Let me know if you need any help, Im happy to lend a hand when I can.