Category Archives: business

Needing some LOVE!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by faerie

I just finished up one of the busiest weekends of the Faerie Made business year … Herb Fest & Big Love always heralds in our season of go go go and I’m done done done … heh. Ack. I got … Continue reading →

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Yes? No? Maybe? Quandary and Pondering

Posted on May 8, 2013 by faerie

I’m in a quandary as to what to do … I live my life in a way so I can be happy. Happiness for me is different now than it was a decade ago. My happiness is based on having … Continue reading →

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ZOOM!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by faerie

Markets started, wholesale orders are coming in, retail orders arecoming in … I’m soaping and trying to keep up with production of body care … 2013 … Oh my! You are keeping me on my toes …

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Stamping into more nekkidness!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by faerie

So, in the interest of less waste I just ordered a hand stamp for our glassine soap bags. We went all nekkid last year with our soaps with the exception of wholesale (and AND we have more stores bringing in … Continue reading →

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Back in Black!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by faerie

Yes, we’re back to black after our foray into the world of silver. 2012 I decided to give a facelift to our iconic packaging of white/frosted/clear and black lids. Simply put, we went to silver matte lids on all our … Continue reading →

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Good Bye 2012, Hello 2013! And good riddance to ….

Posted on January 7, 2013 by faerie

So I’m slashing some items from Faerie Made. Some I’ve been offering for years. Some, I scaled back to retail only, then to retail only when I’ve been in the mood to make it. Now I’m done. I have decided … Continue reading →

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Long Trip, eh? The Early Days at Faerie Made …

Posted on October 7, 2012 by faerie

I was looking through photos a few weeks ago with my daughter Maeve and found some pictures (actual photographs) of some of my products from back early on here at Faerie Made. I think these were from 2002 or early … Continue reading →

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Oh I Hope Shopping at my Website isn’t a Hassle!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by faerie

I’ve had some similar experiences. My webstore is fairly easily set up and I try for user friendly. I would hate anyone having to deal with an experience like this at Faerie Made One of my pet peeves is having … Continue reading →

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Fletcher Valley Natural Food Store

Posted on April 15, 2012 by faerie

It’s Sunday night and I am in bed with my laptop to post a quick blog post. Then I plan to hand the laptop over to my son to do some school work while a very important Charles DeLint book … Continue reading →

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How life, education & passion helps in creating a business

Posted on January 11, 2012 by faerie

Prior to Faerie Made, I worked in the food service industry and non profit sector and also spent 4 years in college full time while raising small children as a single mother. I worked for mom and pops restaurants and … Continue reading →

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