As you may remember, earlier last month I mentioned a wonderful meeting I had with a brilliant business consultant. I learned so very, very much from that first meeting, and even more since.
Part of what made the advice so helpful, was the level of honesty. Some of my ideas were terrible--and he let me know! Some were very promising, and he told me that as well.
Most importantly, it was not an appointment to boost my ego or fill me with false hopes. Rather, it was one of the greatest gifts I ever could have asked for--a straight-forward, no-frills new perspective.
He advised me to share with you all as soon as I could, that I would be winding down my blog. It didn't feel right for me to know that I would be slowing it all down and give you no warning! I believe deep down this was for me too--to accept the fact that it really was happening, and allow me a chance to adapt to the new direction I am headed in.
So here is the news! A wonderful, well-established company that offers their own line of products for children's bedrooms, playrooms, as well as tableware and party decorations, has asked that I design for them exclusive party products which they will manufacture and offer their customers.
In addition, they asked if I could help in styling the photo shoots of party scenes featuring these products among others, and I couldn't be more thrilled. {I am not able to disclose futher information, so I greatly appreciate your support and understanding!}
I was asked to do this many months ago, but was so entangled in my projects at the time I set it aside. It took my business meeting to open my eyes to the wonderful opportunities following this new direction.
You may also see me guest blogging on one of my all-time favorite blogs every once in awhile{you know me, I love to blog!}.
In addition, I am also very excited to have had the opportunity to collaborate with some incredible designers and vendors, on creating and styling custom parties for national print and online publications, as well as sharing children's party planning advice. {I kept trying to think of how to share this information in a matter-of-fact way, and have failed miserably. I must have re-worded it a dozen times and couldn't get around it. STUCK. So please know that I am honored to have been given these privileges}.
I am fully aware that these opportunities are extraordinary gifts, not rights. I believe that with all my heart. These are gifts bestowed upon me, not something I am entitled to. I know what a tremendous blessing has been bestowed upon me, and am truly grateful.
With all the time and energy I have chosen to devote to these new endeavors, I simply will not have the time to continue my blog, my shoppe, or much social media interaction for Kate Landers Events, LLC. However as of now I will not be shutting my blog down by any means! My blog will likely still remain up with my hopes that someone may stumble upon it every now and again and find an interview or party to inspire them.
{To all the incredible designers and vendors I have had the privilege of working with: I wanted to share this information all at once for everyone to read at the same time--so I appreciate your understanding and patience!}
My gratitude for your wisdom, kindness, thoughtfulness, graciousness, support, generousity, brilliance and inspiration is deeper than I can adequately express. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
I hope to be able to share with you any future personal or professional parties, events and new inspiration I have to offer, should the time and opportunity present itself! If not here, you will likely see it published elsewhere.
The one thing I am not worried about is inspiration. I believe that there are so many brilliantly talented designers, bloggers, crafters, stylists, photographers, parents--posting and sharing their work, that my one little blog will quietly fade away and the person it will matter most to is likely me! I have been so personally invested in my work, as you probably already know.
Thank you again for your kindest comments and support. I pray that you will find incredible new opportunities to share your creativity, expand your business, and follow your dreams. I think it is so important to let you know that you have been one of the all-time greatest inspirations to me. I am truly grateful to be in the company of such talent.
This coming week is the last of scheduled blog posts. You will see a new special mini-series on children's party design, as well as the Vintage Children's Party Design Contest Shoot! Saving some of the best for last, and I couldn't be more thrilled.
Thank you for taking the time to read this--it is such a tremendous gift for even one person to listen to what I have to say!
Blessings,
Kate
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