01/03/2026
Hey 2026. It’s both a relief and a shock, that you’re here. As I’ve read for many small businesses, and just people in general, 2025 was hard. Lots of pivots, hardships to navigate - some expected and some unexpected. Just a lot.
I’d be lying if I said I missed this space. I do miss feeling like I belong here. I feel so out of place now. Even in my own shop, I feel like a stranger, amongst all the tools I figured out with my own two hands. It’s been so long, and yet, I needed, and still need, the space. I’ve shown up here, but not in a “maker” way, and part of me feels guilty for that. Do I continue to show my face or my daily life, if it doesn’t involve making signs? Is that misleading?
What used to be my space to be creative, try new things and MAKE, has now become a source of anxiety. Between messages, inquiries and new follows (which I’m thankful for, and yet nervous it’ll turn into an inquiry), it’s been a weird sensation - being scared of something I once dreamed of growing so badly.
Phew. That was heavy. Between a very chaotic job - teaching at 2-3 schools/day, then mom life with 3 young kids + solo parenting a few nights a week, I do not stop. I’m exhausted and there’s never enough time to do all the things I need to do to keep up with everyday life. Let alone message customers, work on mock ups, and get in the garage. To be frank, Costa Creations has only added more stress to my life. So, we’re on a break. Is it a break up? I don’t know yet…I’m torn between calling it quits or “it just doesn’t fit my life right now”. (Social media will tell you that my business is legit dead and I won’t ever get through to accounts again…sigh…)
Long story short - I will not be accepting new orders. The website is closed. Custom inquiries will not be taken. I just can’t take on more right now, and I refuse to add more stress to an already busy life. I deserve to have guilt-free moments after the kids go to bed, to watch 1 episode of Ted Lasso, or Stranger Things or Power with my husband (he refuses to watch Stranger Things lol). I feel like a lot of this is expected by how I’ve been showing up here, or lack of showing up. But here it is officially♥️
