For three years, I’ve tried to figure out the key to keeping my manufacturing in-house, while somehow meeting the demands of retail accounts around the world who want everything FAST & AFFORDABLE. I don’t want to source overseas…but my supply & demand issues are overwhelming.

When I get bogged down trying to figure out what to do, I procrastinate. My mind starts drifting and I completely get off task.

Today is no different. My biggest urge to paint happens when I have to do something else entirely.

But it’s in that moment — I realize I am not the only one with a major supply and demand problem. We all have this issue in one way or another…

Like the endless supply of people demanding your time. Or, the constant demand to do more, but a lacking supply of appreciation when you do so.

If you really want to know a super easy secret for success — it’s very simple.

I’ve found that the words - I appreciate you - can make all the difference!

If someone takes the time to interview me for an article, blog on my work, or write something about Sugarluxe in their publication, I always try to write to them and tell them how much I appreciate it! I don’t expect this fabulous feedback, I don’t feel entitled to it and I don’t pay for it. I am just thankful when people discover what it is I am trying to do…and if they dig it, that’s the BEST!

These are some of my fun favorites! Check out these little lovelies:

The Makeup Divas

See Pretty Things

Wedding By Color

Indie Lust

iGO Women’s Accessories

and a NEW fav who named Sugarluxe as January’s ROCKSTAR of the MONTH:

The Notebook

Thank You Dollface

Everyone likes knowing that their contributions matter…and I try to let people know how much they make a difference in my life. We often don’t think to do these really easy things because they weren’t ever done to or for us. Trust me, I know. I’ve worked a lot of thankless jobs.

But it has to start somewhere. It’s a global situation and we have a depleted supply of gratitude. Help me replenish it…

And by the way, when you do, please know this — “You are most definitely appreciated!”

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