I have been working on a few things lately. As if I need more to do! You see sometimes, in the middle of the night, I wake up and can't get back to sleep. I think about things. Creative things. And lately I have been thinking about starting my own range of soaps and candles - under the Beach Vintage label. So I started doing some research, and some more research. And now they are being made. In Australia, by Australians [ I am a little patriotic]. You see I truly believe that if you can imagine something, see it in your mind, the finished object or desire, you can do it. But it all starts with that first thought [and what you do with it]. I hope you have these thoughts. And I hope you work towards making them real.
Wise words from a truly inspirational person.
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Oh Simone - what a great inspirational post. Its amazing what you can achieve when you have a dream and act upon it with such determination. You have certainly inspired me (and I'm sure alot of other people too!). I wish you all the best in your new endeavours, and I can't wait for your shop to open so I can plan a little trip to Brissie! I love the wrapping on your soap too - and its great that it is Aussie all the way! Have a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteI live by that motto myself Simone...I wanted to start a non profit - so I did the research and stayed up way into the night planning - and 4 years later it's going better than I ever imagined! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteEven more congratulations. Yes, I have many of those same nights - filled with ideas. I needed a reminder to not only plant the seeds, but to water and tend to them as well. Excited for you!
ReplyDeleteVery excited!! You know the candles in the glass jars that they had in the shop next to H & D they came in a big range of scents...like gardenia and frangapani...when they shut..and before I knew who the fab new shop was going to be haha.. I thought damn because I loved them and they made great gifts..I don't know if you know the ones I mean, anyway...are you going to do candles in fun jars because for some reason I love candles in jars, cheers Katherine xx oh and candles in shells!! See now I am like you thinking about things...very excited for you and your family xx oh and candles in vintage tea cups
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you Simone, and how fantastic to see you take your idea and run with it! Great post - very inspiring! K xx
ReplyDeleteHey me again... I just noticed the Atomic Cafe Add...love it!!! Everyone should check them out, there stuff is FANTASTIC!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Simone and may I say the packaging is superb, it caught my eye right away!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you might have seen "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. I have both the book and DVD. She is Australian and is a big promoter of the Law of Attraction. The strange thing is I had heard of the Law of Attraction for the first time about 30 years ago and totally ignored it. I wish I had had a little more on the ball then...lol!
Oh well it is never to late to be who you might have been! Take care and good luck with the soap, let us know when you market, I would love to try it...
Tina xo
You go girl!!! Amazing post! My kind of thought. I do have especial thoughts and work on them.
ReplyDeleteSimone, I DO wish all your dreams come true.
Hugs! Bela.
Go girl!!! I'm so excited for you, do shareonce you have everything made and up for sale:-)
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing at night, alllll the time and it drives me nuts b/c I have to work my normal job early in the morning, so staying up late is no beuno for me, BUT I do my best thinking at night:-) I text myself my ideas so I can get rid of them and unload my brain so I can finally sleep!
Best wishes hun so proud!!!
Oh I just love things made in Australia, this is so wonderful...well done.
ReplyDeleteLoved that first picture with all the neat packages in that gorgeous wrap.
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That is a great entreprise! I am so proud of you! Lots of luck!
ReplyDeleteoh i {{dream}} of so many things.Lovely soaps!
ReplyDeleteLOve the vintage wrappers. I know it will be amazing! :)
ReplyDeletethat is so great simone. I have a soap kit here that I want to learn to make. I love the wrappings.
ReplyDeleteKudos on following through, and also for being patriotic! I love finding things that say, made in the USA (though finding something made in Australia would be pretty cool, too...)
ReplyDelete...hahha I was just looking at your blog & in your "you might also like" came up Smitten Again ...Heather Janis & I worked on this together...my furniture is featured!...anyway...Love your soaps!...& I really like candles that come ready to go!..Best wishes for your new product!
ReplyDeleteI want some.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting. You go girl! You are going to rock and can I just say how much I love the paper?
ReplyDeleteYou are just the inspiration I need! Can't wait to see more pics of your beautiful new products as they emerge x
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic, that's great Simone. I can't wait to see them!
ReplyDeleteso how did you go about doing that? I love hearing these details! Good for you. I am trying to do that with my handbags. I was very afraid but I booked a trip to sell at a show in another state.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new shop and new line. It's exciting and encouraging to see someone live their dream!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you make things happen Simone. I have those nights where me creativity comes alive but 5 hours later, when I'm up to my eyeballs in school lunches and laundry, they seem to fade away like they were just a dream. Next time I think I'll get up and write/draw them down. Thanks for being so inspiring.
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I agree! I love what you've done!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how this works out for you.
Melinda
Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteAnything that is passion driven is real and true and what more is there to life then living authenticaly.
Another yay for you clever lady!
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring with your wonderful can-do attitude and impecable style to go along with it.
wow! good for you! I love the pretty floral packaging! : )
ReplyDeletethanks for this! I am always waking up with these creative thoughts, and deeper ambitions. It's encouraging to hear you say , "make them real", so thank you!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!
ReplyDeleteI so 100% agree with you...like my quote says today..if you aim at nothing you will hit it everytime...it's amazing what you can do! Your packaging is adorable! xoxxo
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Yes, you have your fingers in so many different bowls...but that's how we creative people thrive. Our minds have so many ideas running through, that we have to do many things at once...It's what keeps us ALIVE!
ReplyDeleteHugs...and best wishes with your newest venture.
Jane (Artfully Graced)
How exciting! Can't wait to see how they turn out :) ♥
ReplyDeleteThose soaps are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for a place that sells new soaps..I hope you continue with your idea..I would love to see what you've got!
No wonder you have a little trouble sleeping at times - you have so many things on the go! How thrilling to produce something with your name on it - that would be just fabulous. And cheers for wanting it to be Aus made. That's great :)
ReplyDeleteI love your post, and can relate. I lie awake at night dreaming about creating things too. I can see my 'label' on a store front one day....not yet, but one day....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Simone. What an exciting time in your life.
ReplyDeleteYes I have those dreams too. And I know I'll get there. Just takes a little time and lot of work and talent.
xx
Good for you, I like positive people. They look great by the way: I love the soap packaging x
ReplyDeleteOoooh - exciting stuff :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Oh how exciting. Will I be able to buy it in Melbourne? Glad to see it is being made in Australia. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI totally adore your blog and ideas.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great inspirational post Simone and good on you for making your dreams become a reality.
ReplyDeleteThose soaps look so pretty there all wrapped up. I can't wait to stop by your shop when it's all finished Simone. Bulimba is a great place to shop and eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragemnt, Simone! I've imagined something but have not yet figured out the particulars in bringing it to life!
ReplyDeleteLove the papers on your soaps! ♥
I love this post so much, it's like music to my ears as I've been doing a lot of the same lately! I truly believe that what you focus on expands and that the universe aligns to bring it to you. Thank you for sharing your dreams and supporting ours. I'm so happy for you and can't wait to see your Beach Vintage products!!!
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I also lie awake at night thinking of something creative and where I could make money.I had the same idea (here in Brazil) to make candles in little cups painted by me.
ReplyDelete've Painted the glass yet and had a friend make the candle .... let's see how it looks!!!! I'll show you!I think it would be nice as well as wedding favors or birthdays.
big hug
That's awesome. I used to work at a candle factory. That was by far the most fun job I had in my life for a lot of reasons. Where can I get them?
ReplyDeleteI just love the creative process..., and that it truly does start with a thought/image!
ReplyDeleteyes, yes, yes -- thank you for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteYou keep amazing and inspiring me, Simone. I recognize the sleepless nights because of ideas spinning around in my head...
ReplyDeleteYour packaging is ADORABLE! Great idea, soap and candles, we can never have enough of them.
Have a happy creative Wednesday, xx
awesome and inspiring post! i also will get sleepless with all kinds of thoughts and end up tip-toeing quietly downstairs to scribble ideas on paper. love your soap idea.
ReplyDeletei was thrilled by your comment that you like my couch! that made my day.
happy dreaming -- even if you're not sleeping --
xo
elyse
Great going Simone so pleased for you :))))
ReplyDeleteSo exciting - and very inspiring too! I cannot WAIT to see photos when your shop opens!!! Hope it's all going well and that you're not having too many sleepless nights :) xo
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to buy some Simone.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and best of luck with this new and exciting project.
Natasha.
Simone,
ReplyDeleteMaking a dream a reality is always an accomplishment to be celebrated! You are living your passion and inspiring others to do so.
I am enjoying reading your blog. It always amazes me how beaches and properties vary through out the world. I just did a post/pictorial on my shore and the Victorian architecture along it.
http://fairfieldhousenj.com/2010/07/19/time-traveler/
- Deborah
I do believe those sentiments Simone. Wishing you luck in all your dreams. This really does seem like a big year for you. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is JUST what I needed this morning Simone and thanks so much for stopping by my blog! It really means a lot as I'm new to it all! I find that every now and then I doubt what I am doing and the ideas I have (I'm sure everyone does!) but you are proof that with some imagination, hard work and determination, you can make anything happen. Good luck with the candles, they look amazing and thank you for continually inspiring me and many others I'm sure. x x x
ReplyDelete...and why not!!!
ReplyDeleteClever gal you :)
How exciting for you Simone! What an awesome business idea and I'm sure they'll be sweet smellin' and be packaged really pretty. You have inspired me so much. I too have many ideas but always too scared to start. I just need a good kick in the ___!
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Oh, they are going to be so wonderful Simone, I know they are. I'm so happy for you. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you :-)
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Marcia
Go Simone!! You're a true inspiration!! I can't wait to give these a "sniff"... I'm wondering about the fragrances you'll choose... You're right, "just do it". The thing about you though is you have such business sense... Something I'm lacking in bucket loads. Pruxxx
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. Kiss, Iray
ReplyDeleteI have this feeling most of my time !! I can't stop having more and more and more ideas !! What I do, I draw then on a white block, so that they can't go anywhere !!
ReplyDeleteSimone this is all so fabulous - love the patriotic side too
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and very ethical making them in Oz! Loving the sweet note cards too - that image of the rose buds in the tea cup is one of my favourite pictures of yours! :-)
ReplyDeleteLook fantastic. Love the look of your collection of soaps and candles. Congratulations , I love the patriotic side of it
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