You know, sometimes I see work using materials similar to mine and I wonder, “How can they sell that so inexpensively”? I admit that sometimes I get frustrated and question my pricing. Am I overpricing my work?
Then, I look closely at some of those pieces and when I really scrutinize the workmanship, I see the gaps and the type of finishing I would never accept in a piece that represents my own brand. At times, I feel that people won’t tell or care about the difference, that they will be satisfied with less than the best possible quality in order to pay a few dollars less. I get set to follow this line of thinking but then, I snap out of it. You see, I wouldn’t personally make a purchase based on this, so I don’t want to create a client following who thinks that way.
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| Style is timeless. |
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| Quality workmanship plus versatility equals style. |
I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist in my craft, whether it’s the design of a publication, for which I’ve won several awards, to the hand sewn bow on a fashion headband. You see, I want my work to be not just liked, but treasured, and become part of my customer’s favorites things for years to come.
In these challenging economic times, it makes sense to shop for pieces that will stand the test of time.
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| Coco knew what she was talking about. |
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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel said it best, “Fashion passes, style remains.” I want my work to stay because of its quality, because of its style.
