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Seeing is Believing

So today, my little "Dream" business took another step in the right direction. It may only seem small and meaningless to many. But to me it was a next step to getting towards my vision.
I wanted to write my thoughts down today because I know how hard it is for me to get that vision that drives me, down on paper for the big wide world to see, and hopefully grab hold with both arms and love and adore as much as I have creating it?

What was the next step?

So yes, I hear you ask, well come on Caroline what was this next step?
Well I took my little handmade bath bombs off to a little photo shoot...yes you did read that right!
Its hard to believe that for me actually formulating and thinking of new creations is the easy bit for me. I`ve had over 20 years experience in the beauty industry and along that path I`ve discovered lots of amazing products and ingredients and ranges from all walks of life.
What I have found hard is the image in my head and the desire that I want that product to create when the person purchases is so hard to translate onto paper. I think people really have no idea how long the road is from start to finish. So today really was a heart warming day. 

Seeing it for on paper

To have my product photographed up close and personal for the world to see is major in my book. This opens many doors for me to feedback, that I hope is positive and rewarding. I am so excited to see the image in my head, reflect in the image on camera. I am excited to share it all with you the final piece I have been working on.

Just little ole me.....

I also have to remind myself that I am doing this as a sole person. Yes, I have an incredible network of friends and two amazing boys that keep me on the straight and narrow back home. But most importantly this dream is me, solely me. That can be hard in itself and comes with its own  barriers. No one to feed ideas off on. No one to pull you up when you are feeling low.
From ideas and vision, formulation, practice to make perfect, down days when you feel you will never get to the final point. To having that light bulb moment and then making the final concept in your head a reality.

So why am I sharing this with you all?

Good question. One because the people who know me, probably wont think I get insecure and nervous about things like this. Also, because I want other people that are going on the same path or similar as me. To know that the feelings you have and the moments of self doubt, are very normal and are very much part of the journey. Oh how I would love a celebrity or a well known person/manufacturer to look at my brand and want it. Or indeed, want me to help fulfil their dream. 

What I want more than that, is to share with you the delights that dreams can come true, but they come with a fight and lots of tears and hard graft. That`s not a bad thing though right?
To really understand the concept of what you are doing. To really know the ingredients, the effects, the benefits of what they do on the skin, hair and the body. Is why, you have to go down this path. Sometimes....its damn hard! But boy is it worth it. The warm, fuzzy feeling when you see the end result as I have today and can say......"I made that" Yes it certainly was "Handmade with Love".

If you like what you have read and you would like to read more. Please leave me a comment and feedback.
Meanwhile, I hope to share the overall product photo shoot with you all very soon.

Till next time
Love & Sparkles
Caroline X
www.steppingstonestainingacademy.co.uk
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