I haven't talked much about , because basically, it's kind of ridiculous.

Also, a bit out of control.

Side note: I went to a small business seminar this morning that talked about the importance of "focus". Ironically, I had to tune out because I'm just not ready to hear that right now.

Here's how it happened.

In late 2013, I was looking for a cost appropriate, well branded, Canadian-made candle for the shop. Candles are stupid expensive I think you'll find, and I didn't feel I could (in good conscience) sell a $28 8oz candle to my beloved customers.

So my entrepreneurial/graphic designer/illustrator friend and I decided to embark a great candle making adventure. We did our research, went through a LOT of trial and error and came up with Campy. A line of soy candles that are poured by me, and beautifully illustrated by Amanda.

They did well at the show, and quickly became one of the best selling items at .

Then Amanda decided to move to Vernon BC, I purchased her illustrations, and tried my hand at wholesaling to other Canadian (and one US) shops.

Then I applied to the One of a Kind Show in Toronto.

Which brings us to (what used to be) my dining room.

Holy swashbuckler, what have I gotten myself into?!

Low and behold, I was accepted into , and am now living in a steamy sea of soy candle wax, scented oils and moving boxes.

It's like Breaking Bad in here.

I've been advised that, since it's a 5-day HUGE show, I should make approximately 5 times what I've previously sold at a top notch show.

For me, that's about 200 candles per day. Or 1000 candles for you math types.

And they all have to be packed up on a palette and shipped to Toronto by next Wednesday.

I mentioned we're moving next Friday right?

Lord have mercy,

Em