Revealed: What's Next
For those of you who've been with me since the beginning in 2006 - and remember my first post ...it may seem odd that I've been taking such a BIG break from blogging! But like everything else in life, this too gets a bit boring. Sometimes we just need a break, a refresher.... to re-think what else we'd like to try & hopefully accomplish in our lives. So, here's a small look into what I've been working on lately.
Ever since Noah popped into the mix - I've been thinking more & more about clothing for KIDS. I LOVE TO CREATE. I love painting, drawing, designing & coming up with new ideas & concepts. In fact, both of my businesses were about ART that I created for people's homes. So, after contemplating this for quite some time, I decided to try my hand at a market that is completely saturated & competitive. I'm talking about kids apparel.
Trust me, I realize I am taking a BIG risk in jumping into an industry that is already full of wonderful talent. Even with the same hesitation & fear many of you felt at first... I am ready & here I come!
As I said, this is a NEW market for me. My head keeps going back & forth between fear & excitement. I had forgotten what this fear felt like after running my previous business, Made By Girl for over 10 years. Throughout that time, I remember many women emailing me & asking how they could start their own businesses. They always wondered if they would be able to put aside their own fears & introduce their business ideas to the world. I often wonder what many of those women ended up doing. Well, here I am, back at the 'starting line' with another adventure ready to be introduced.
For me, this is yet another medium to express my art. I am super EXCITED about these hand-drawn designs for kids tees I created. I really think other moms will love them too! The t-shirts are all screen-printed & we will be launching ONLY 8-10 designs to start! We will ACTUALLY be RE-branding the Cocoa & Hearts website & launching it into this new brand. Hope it doesn't cause too much confusion! If you want to know the launch date + news updates - feel free to sign up to the newsletter here.
I hope you will welcome this NEW & fun kids brand we are launching SOON - from one MAMA to another, THANK YOU in advance!!!!
-images & post by jen ramos
This is so awesome!
ReplyDeletethank you chantel! xo
DeleteCan't wait to see what you create, I love the uno dos tres one!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like that one! its also one of my favorites! :)
DeleteCute Jen! I will def buy some shirts for Hudson and Davis when they launch! Xo
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly happy and excited for you!!!! Praying for peace and calmed nerves. You got this and you will be super successful, mama. ❤️ Oh and I can't wait to purchase!!
ReplyDeleteTia, so grateful, and thank you! I would love and appreciate the prayers. XO hope you are well!
DeleteSuper excited for you Jen! You've always been a huge inspiration and mentor for me. So funny to think back on how I even came to find MBG - was no accident ;) Love your taste, you are wickedly talented and are going to kill this! Gotta get my boys one! All the best GIRL xo Justine
ReplyDeleteJustine! how are you? Thank you!! I am always humbled when people tell me i was such an inspiration to them. Glad you like what im doing and thank you for your support XO
DeleteBest of luck to you! I think the change will come natural and be a huge success!
ReplyDeleteJulia, Aww super! Thanks a bunch xo
DeleteI am not a mom but a great aunt and can totally see myself spoiling the kiddos with your designs! I think it's wonderful that you're embarking on a new journey! I just started reading Elisabeth Gilbert's Big Magic and it states that fear always comes with courage, it has to. There's no sense in being fearless, you just need to put fear in it's place and never let it take the wheel!
ReplyDeleteNoah is the perfect model, if I might add! Can't wait to see your collection!
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Martina, This made my day when I read it...it's so encouraging. So with that I am grateful. Very true that with fear always comes courage.. :)
DeleteThank you, as of now Noah is the main model ha!! :) Best to you!
You'll do great at this also. Can't wait to see the entire thing.
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Ashleigh Em
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Hey Ashleigh! Aww thank you! Xo enjoy your week.
DeleteSo Exicted for these t-shirts I have a 15 month old and I could totally see my self buying him a couple. Best of luck as you embark in this new adventure.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria! Glad to hear that! Thanks for the support! Xo
DeleteThis is so exciting Jen! I wish I had more time to do this kind of thing but I work almost 50 hours a week at my job but at least is mostly design.
ReplyDeleteAllie of
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Good luck in your new adventure!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will suceed
I would love to start with my own business but not yet.... with a job and 2 kids, it is really hard to get time for do anything....
Yor new designs are amazing!
http://mykitschworld.blogspot.com.es/2016/07/mis-prendas-basicas-para-el-verano.html
Its amazing to see creativity in these designs. Keep it up with good work.
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Hello! I am your newest follower and loved your post. I look forward to reading more. Have a great weekend and happy blogging!
ReplyDeleteJen @ Professional Bloggers Association
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So cute. Great work!
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