Happy Mother's Day

Ok, I have to admit that I LOVE how this desk set has turned out.  For Mother's Day, I've decided to try combining a few things to make lovely sets to give to Mom.  My favorite is this desk set and tray.  How classy and well organized she'll be with a sweet photo of yourself next to her as she uses her pretty desk accessories!  Normally I'd charge $60 for the desk set (which includes the tray, pencil & paper clip holder) and $26 for the frame, for a total of $86.  As a special, I'm offering both the desk set and frame for $75.  Tell me what you think of this idea! And please visit my etsy shop for more Mother's Day ideas and all of my new items, including two new pieces of furniture...

Zeal is at Pinch Gallery in Northampton!

I am thrilled to be featured at Pinch Gallery in Northampton, MA!  Pinch has selected a few of the artisans from the upcoming Twist show (May 1 & 2) and I am honored to be included with some other really amazing crafters.  Check us out!  

http://www.pinchgallery.com/

Modish Biz Tips: Monthly Goals

Ok, so I'm signing up for a public showing of my to-do list.  Modish Biz Tips has this very cool forum where you can share your business to-do items to help keep yourself accountable.  Check it out at:  http://www.modishblog.com/biztips/monthly-goal-meetup/

My goals for May:

1. Post goals on blog!

2. Organize all the great biz info/advice I get online so I can actually use it.

3.  Set up a weekly schedule including specific times to a) craft  b) accounting c) marketing d) blogging e) craft gruntwork, like sanding furniture, staining wood, sealing finished items

4. Buy a tripod so I can take better pix

5. Take and post pix on blog and Etsy.

Finally on ETSY!

I have spent the winter months making new things, hiring my friend Melanie Gillis to photograph them, and setting up my etsy site:

zealcrafts.etsy.com

Check it out!