STUDIO VLOG | A Cosy Desk Setup, Christmas Markets & Postal Struggles

[@BayleeJae]

I'm in Canada, but I ship a lot of packages to the UK and it's been a mess. I've had to re-send so many orders, and most of those people will probably end up with both eventually.

[@CoconuTacha]

Right!? It’s so hard!! I’m asking everyone to kindly be patient and hold on as long as they can 😭 xxx

[@Lolaandkelly]

My two fave creators ❤🙌

[@annamollyobjetos]

Mochi made me cry when he came to say "thank you".. I love your work! You are so sweet!

[@CoconuTacha]

Awwwww

[@starbrown1219]

I know how you feel. You create beautiful things and then they go into the hands of others to deliver, hopefully. I always enjoy your videos. Love seeing your dog and what new things you have designed.

[@CoconuTacha]

So true! Thank you so much 💖 fingers crossed the postal services sort themselves out soon xxx

[@marialeeramirez8727]

Ohhhh love the hair 👩🏼‍🦳🎄

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you sooo much! xxx

[@rachelplummer3111]

As an etsy shop owner I feel this so much. This is my first Christmas and I was really looking forward to it, but the stress from the postal situation has been intense. I'm losing a lot of sleep, I'm sure you are too! So many messages from people, and even though most are kind I know it reflects badly on my little business that things are so very delayed. People overseas obviously have no clue what's going on so they don't understand why things are late. I think it's also had an impact on sales as nobody wants to risk buying something that might not show up in time - safer to order from eg amazon. Full support to the posties, like you said, I just wish the higher ups would sort it out and give them the pay and conditions they want and deserve!

[@VikkiPrints]

I feel so much less alone hearing other small businesses discussing the issues they’ve had with the postal strikes! It’s gotten me so down recently as it’s so frustrating dealing with so many messages from disappointed customers❤️ Another fab video ❤ x

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you so much Vikki! I hope it's not been too stressful for you. Christmas is just around the corner I hope we can all switch off and enjoy it xxx

[@mgloverita]

I love all your designs so much.

[@claudiaengelsman]

Mochi is just sooooo cute! 😍

[@CoconuTacha]

He's just the sweetest

[@COOLOSH1]

Mochi😍😍😍😍😍

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey sweetie 🥰 you’ve done amazing doing the Christmas markets and working so hard. I loved seeing your sketches, you’re really creative ☺️ Hopefully Royal Mail will give the workers what they deserve, it is a mess in the UK at the moment with all the strikes across different industries but like you I fully support them. Take care ♥️ xxx

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you so much! It’s been an exhausting season! I hope the Royal Mail sort themselves out soon 😭 hope you have a wonderful festive season! Xxx

[@maggieseee]

This was so fun to watch- I really love your work, especially the “small business” sweater design. ✨ I’ve only made one video so far and already I relate so hard to having a precious scene-stealing pup as a costar. 👏😂 The “thank you” after his food is so ridiculously adorable.

[@kobelskidesigns3068]

Hello, Thanks for Sharing a part of your wonderful journey... as for the corner lamp. Get a milk crate and it will raise it up off of the floor. It helped me when I had that issue. Square it with the corner so that it will give it sturdiness. Plus it looks like your fur baby loves going under the desk just like mine. 🐾on our ❤ Especially when I was hooking up the computers. As for the 3 screens( its called multitasking just kidding😂 if you like listening to a TV Show or Movie)Thanks again.😊

[@CoconuTacha]

Oooh that's such a good idea how didn't I think of that! Hahah!! I'll find something to prop it up on :D xxx

[@jingjingceramics]

I love how dogs universally lay at the most inconvenient places 😂

[@simplysophiedesigns]

Loved watching this! All your Christmas decor is so cute by the way!

[@greatcakiness1230]

Absolutely loved watching you sketch, just brilliant!

[@CoconuTacha]

Aww thank you! Just verrrry rough sketches but it helps to get ideas straight onto paper sometimes! xxx

[@jeniferpaniagua2943]

sometimes cleaning or updating a computer doesnt help me but restoring it does ! its basically deleting everything and making it as new, it sucks and time consuming but it does help

[@CoconuTacha]

This is my next plan! T_T xxx

[@Lisasplace]

at 10:31 i was like she's standing a little odd, but then I noticed Mochi XD

[@CoconuTacha]

Hahah he's always under my feet! xxx

[@lorraine.-.]

Tidy house, tidy mind! I HAVE to live by this motto or I can’t concentrate lol

[@CoconuTacha]

Yessss it helps so much! xxx

[@AttackonGames]

I love all the new laser cut stuff and you should move the iMac into that room!

[@CoconuTacha]

Yay thank you!! I need more practise though hehe. That room is freeeeezing and small (has no heating out there). But it IS lovely and bright and I often take all my product photography out there :D xxx

[@carolhodson6353]

I love your dog he is so 😍.

[@CoconuTacha]

He is cute but the prince of mischief!

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Excellent job

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you! :D xxx

[@nicolamaynard9969]

I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, enjoy some time off. Xx

[@CoconuTacha]

Aww thank you Nicola! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too! xxx

[@Lolaandkelly]

Can you pretty please release more International Coconut Frens 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CoconuTacha]

I'm so sorry I didn't realise it was sold out! I've just added 5 more spaces :D xxx

[@Lolaandkelly]

@@CoconuTacha thank you! Will go purchase once I’m home, I’m in NZ 😍🙌

[@Lisasplace]

I'm Dutch and I had a English customer order something for christmas and I had to remind them of the strikes and that I have no power over it if it gets picked up by Royal mail once it entered his country.

[@CoconuTacha]

Yes it's so frustrating reminding everyone of the strikes constantly :( bless you being in another country and updating people who should already be aware! I hope it hasn't caused you too much stress xxxx

[@Lisasplace]

@@CoconuTacha I bearly get any orders but I did keep an eye on trecking and it seems to be stuck in a sorting center

[@HausOfJayde]

What printer do you use? I love what you do and would love some videos or tutorials or showing more of your making process! ❤

[@CoconuTacha]

I currently use a Canon Pixma Pro 100S! I mainly post tutorials on my Patreon but will definitely try to show more of my making process on here :D xxx

[@MichelleCorbinDesign]

The Uk postal service is a mess isn’t it? I closed early to have a few days to think. I have now reopened and adjusted all my postal dates. I hope it all gets sorted soon x

[@CoconuTacha]

That's what I've done! It's SUCH a mess! I've never experienced anything like it. I hope it gets sorted soon :( xxx

[@twelve6818]

❤

[@CoconuTacha]

🥰

[@tolka80]

Hello would you tell me what printer you using? Thank you x

[@larrydavis3936]

I like your video

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you 😁

[@mrs.quills7061]

Do you feel you make more in the markets than online? Or is is like equal? I’ve been thinking of applying to an artist alley for next year, but I’m so scared. Really crazy the post is ignoring letters, I know it’s affecting so many businesses across the pond. I wish you and other businesses the best, it’s like 2020 came and just cursed the world for years lol.

[@CoconuTacha]

Thank you so much! I know! We haven’t had a break since 2020 it seems! Markets are very hit and miss for me. Some are super successful and others in questioning why I’m there 😂 and it’s SO unpredictable so I’m not sure if I can give you a clear answer 😞 it’s always worth trying out things to see what’s best for you though xxx

[@rayb7809]

*promo sm* 💕

[@carolhodson6353]

It's just getting used to the screen.

[@CoconuTacha]

I wouldn’t be without it now 😁