2014 - Such Possibilities!!

I like the thought of 2014.  It’s a nice even number, and already January is almost over and this year is looking pretty good.  I can’t say that I’m sad to see the back of 2013 for so many reasons, both personal and business wise.

First our factory just “disappeared”.  Yep, that’s right. One day we were skyping about a new design and getting emails about material prices, and literally the next day we got nothing.  No phones answered, emails returned, and even our agent in China could not get through to speak to anyone.  Very strange and very stressful!  It took us a long time to find another factory that was able to produce our designs and vision with the quality we expect and you deserve. 

But… we did find one that we are very happy with, and as a result, we have the stunning Lyla and the elegant limited edition Charlotte. 

                                                   

                       

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This year, we have so many exciting things that we can’t wait to share with you.  Our factory in China is now closed until mid -February for Chinese New Year celebration, but after that it is full steam ahead.  While the factory is closed, it allows us to focus on finalising new designs and work on some other projects we have in the pipe lines.

We are also doing a little bit of travelling this year and heading to Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane for the first time, so keep an eye out for dates and come and say hello. 

 We are also having a big spring clean of our office, so ‘Like’ us on Facebook to be sure that you grab a bargain in our Sample/Hurt sale.  Also, make sure you sign up to our newsletter to be the first in the know as well as get additional exclusive offers. You can sign up at www.totalbagenvy.com.au

Until next time

Kristy & Kym xxx 

Going Back to Work...

How do you cope with going back to work after the holidays? I think this is probably the most asked question after the Christmas/New Year period. Immediately the brain goes to ‘I don’t want to’ because even after a short break, you’re in holiday mode and want to stay there! Any kind of decision making or work is way too hard to even begin to comprehend.

The good news? After a few days back at work it won’t even feel like you went on holidays! Ok, I’m still trying to decide whether that is the good news or bad news.

My advice? Do a job you LOVE! You know that old saying, ‘If you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life’? I happen to think it’s true. Try to find enjoyment in your job and really, if you applied for the job, there must have been something that you thought you would enjoy. Otherwise, just take things one day at a time and look at your bank account at the end of the week. J

If you still hate, and I mean hate, being there, you should probably quit and find something that you will enjoy. We spend more hours at work than with loved ones at home so you may as well make the most of it and find a job that not only challenges you but fulfills you.

Apparently January is a big month for people changing jobs and I say good on them. I believe life is all about taking chances. You took a chance with a first date and a first kiss with someone and the only bad thing that may have happened was that it didn’t work out. If you change jobs and it turns out you don’t like it, at least you took a chance. 

What if you did like it? What if it was exactly what you wanted to do?

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