Welcome to a new year of Colour My Dreams. I’m determined to make this year the best yet, which shouldn’t be too difficult considering the last one. 2020 was pretty much a disaster for so many people, and I know it was more of a disaster for some than it was for others, my condolences go out to anyone who lost a loved one to this horrible virus. 2020 ruined successful businesses, doors were closed, people lost jobs and kids missed out on being educated. For others their daily work was doubled and time for leisure became a distant memory  .

It’s tough trying to stay positive during times like this and I must admit, I’ve had the odd moment where I’ve felt it would be better to give it all up. But I love Colour My Dreams and have put a lot to time and effort into it; to walk away would mean this damn virus has beaten me and I’m not great at letting the negative things in my life defeat me. I’ve walked away from negative situations and people in the past and it’s always been for the best. Colour My Dreams isn’t a bad situation, it’s great, it couldn’t be more positive - I love it!

This year is going to be full of new challenges for me, things that I hope you’ll want to join in with. Online classes (let’s face it, the Zoom calls and classes are going to continue for some time yet), YouTube tutorials that you can dip in and out of, more competitions, more pattern writing and I’m hoping for some collaborations with some of my suppliers and other crafters.

Whatever your goals are for 2021, I’d love it if you’d add my little business to your list of things to check out. My mission to provide unique, sustainable fashion and homewares is only a success if others share my ethos. I also want to be able to educate and share my love of the crafts that I enjoy so much. I know there are a lot of people out there who would rather buy local, or at the very least, from an independent, environmentally conscious retailer - that’s what Colour My Dreams is all about.