Bit of a setback. I have discovered that there is already an ironing business operating here in Havelock North. I phoned up on the fake pretense of enquiring for a 'friend' to see how much she charges. About $20-25 for a basket, which was what I was going to charge, but she has free pickup. Now I feel really guilty about putting a card up on the supermarket noticeboard in case she sees it. Hm. Might just sneakily do a letterbox drop round here - she lives the other side of Havelock. Will mull it overnight.
I have listed some of my earrings on Trademe today.
Hopefully this will generate some cash and interest and allow me to order some more charms from the States and continue making more.
The pairs I currently have are largely identical, like these ones here
But I am really interested in doing more complementary pairs like the fork and spoon
and brush and comb 
ones that I already have made.Some of the ideas I have had are Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty, a palm tree and deckchair, a bee and a flower.
I've also set up a store on Etsy to sell the earrings, and hopefully other craft items, so tell all your friends.
I have an interview tomorrow morning to hopefully join a team that housekeeps a number of luxury holiday cottages.
But the motivation was not there this morning, despite the beautiful spring sunshine. I will get out now and march up the Peak, that should make me feel better. I heard an interview with the mayor of Hastings yesterday about the council's programme to make the city more friendly for walkers and cyclists. It will be fantastic once they put a proper footpath on the road between Havelock and Hastings.
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