Some September Magic
Something pretty for you, and something scary/exciting and new
How is it September already? I’m so reluctant to let the French summer sunshine go.
Fortunately, I was able to bring some of that summertime magic home with me in the form of my newest Me & Orla business venture. But more on that particular secret in a moment. First -
Something Pretty for You
One of my simplest start-of-month rituals is to refresh my wallpapers on my laptop and phone. I’m a big believer in making the visual touch stones of our daily lives - your diary cover, your coffee mug, the wallpaper on your laptop and phone - both beautiful and inspiring, to feed your imagination.
I like how a fresh background makes me a little less passive around the screens in my life, and how it helps me keep my Macbook desktop organised and (relatively) clutter-free.
And it occurred to me recently that some of you might enjoy them too. PLUS, if I’m making them to share here, I can legitimately spend a bit longer playing around with them and having some creative fun!
I’m planning to revamp and revitalise my paid offering a bit for the New Year, including sharing some useful & pretty resources each month, alongside reports from behind-the-scenes on my newest business venture.
So, I thought I’d start early and share my wallpapers for September with you here.
From this month onwards, paid subscribers here will get a new set of wallpapers sent to you each month.
I also took the liberty of marking the desktop calendar with the dates for this month’s upcoming Co-Working and Creative Clinic calls. Just to help you remember to come along! 😉
Something Special… coming soon!
I’ve never had a product-based revenue stream for Me & Orla before, aside from the Christmas Cards I neglect to tell people about each year. It’s never really made financial sense to branch away from digital products, as so much of my audience is international, and online-only avoids all the logistics and shipping headaches.
However.
Somehow, over the summer I got captivated by an idea for a mini product line that would not let me go. It felt exciting and delightful in a way that I’ve learned to trust, and also like a great opportunity to learn and grow as a business coach by putting myself deeply into the shoes of my product-based clients. It might not make me much money, in all honesty, but it’s making me magic, and I might need that more.
So, the game is on! My first little trial range of about 25 pieces will be launching in October, and I thought that it might be extra fun to bring you behind the scenes with me along the way!
I can share everything from agonising packaging choices (the ribbon options! the tissue paper! the TAGS!! 😍) to web shop set-up and all of my marketing plans. I’m happy to share all the facts and figures, too - what works, what doesn’t, my profit and loss, all my spreadsheet templates, and just how long it will take to break even if I give in to all that beautiful, custom packaging product I keep swooning over online.
If you’d like to hear more about the launch - both as a potential customer and/or for the behind-the-scenes, make sure you’re subscribed to my list!
I absolutely love that you're doing something that lights you up. I am trying to let go everyday of whether what I do is liked by anybody and stepping into more creative work that brings me joy.
Excited for your next venture!
Would love to hear all the BTS details especially the marketing plans and all the decision making !