The Reality of Being a Small Business Owner During the Holiday Season ❄️ STUDIO VLOG 🩷

[@ShazelFableArt]

All of your holiday items look so cute!! Have you ever thought of making a video on all the suppliers you use? Like where you get your notepads, notebooks, shipping supplies and that kind of stuff? Asking cause I would love to start a small business but don't know where to start XD You're such an inspiration!!

[@jodiemorris5289]

Hi Emily, just want to send you a BIG THANKYOU for keeping me company, it's 2.30am in Australia and I'm suffering pain from fibromyalgia so sitting at my sewing machine and watching your video. You probably don't realise how many of your community you help when we're feeling poorly, you brighten up ours days and help us feel better. So once again from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

[@lin90210]

Baby steps. What you have is what you have in the end. Only you are putting pressure on yourself. Take good care of yourself xx

[@inyourdaydreams7576]

Happy to see your bright colorful video on this dark day. Thank you for the upload! 💙

[@mugirl0307]

Feeling the same way. Need this as a distraction.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

It’s a devastating day today, been crying all day 💙 I hope this video can bring you a little bit of comfort 🩷

[@NectarHandmade]

I’ve seen a lot of small businesses pushing holiday launches a week or so. Which is honestly good to see. That’s the whole point of having your own business is making your own rules. No need to run yourself into the ground to feed the machine 💜

[@emmapea7164]

It's impossible to pick a favourite item 🥹 they're all so cute!x

[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

Emily, I've been trying for almost two weeks to finish this video!! I've had some important family stuff that has taken up my time and I am happy to "escape" into one of your videos. It really helps my spirit. Looking forward to your holiday launch to add to my mug collection.

[@fairlybethy]

Yay! So excited to see your earings next year! I love your earings and am glad you will be able to find a way to still have them! Loving your designs and that you are taking care of yourself!!

[@Mallorys_happylife]

Do two weeks after the wedding, you deserve it! :)

[@helentriestodothings628]

SO happy to see an upload from you! Your videos are my happy place!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Sending you a hug! 🥰

[@DRupert-n1v]

Hi Emily! I just saw the short of you packing my order! Thank you so much for taking the time to post it because I know that you’re very busy getting things ready for your holiday launch! Just wanted to let you know it made me smile and so does your art work! I wish you nothing but the best in your life and business.😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

You’re so very welcome!!! 🥹🩷

[@sophiehutchins]

Also that snowman looks a lot like Boonard, which I love and think he should be present all-year long! 💜🙈

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

🥹☃️

[@cordeliagrayyy]

Enjoy all of your vlogs! I’ve been binge watching hallmark christmas movies, so excited to see the designs for the holiday launch! 💕 Thank you for being vulnerable about the struggles of being a small business owner 💜 also congrats on your upcoming wedding 💍

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you!! And I’ve been watching the hallmark ones too! I’ve really been enjoying the countdown to Christmas and the new movies every weekend 🥰❄️

[@FAbleousse]

As a person with anxiety since very young age but also addicted to the adrenaline of new goals and tasks… I understand you 🤟🏻😅 btw, I think you really deserve every single day you think to take as holiday, I still wondering HOW you can do everything alone when I see small business smaller than yours with at least two/three people to help the owner!! 😮 I have learnt to ask for help after a few burn outs and please, take your time! ❤️❤️❤️ ps. I love the new winter collection!!!!!!!! ❤

[@blueberrymuffinv]

You are so inspiring 🥹! Thank you so much for sharing your joyful artwork. So incredible to see someone working so hard on their dreams ❤ take care.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

You’re so welcome!! Thanks for being here! 🥹

[@sylvaniandream]

OMG ! I love everything ! 😊I'm so excited about this launch ! Are you going to make big bundles, with one of each item ? I can't decide which one I should buy and I would rather buy a bundle with lots of stuff so I don't have to make a choice 😊 Anyway, thank you for this video, you made my day ! And happy birthday to your lovely Mom ❤❤❤

[@perfectlyposhwithmelisse2753]

Thank you Emily for being the bright light so many of us needed today. Excited for the holiday launch!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

You’re so welcome! I needed you guys too today, it’s been a hard one. Sending you a hug! 🩷

[@TheGoldProject]

Loved this video. Got my holiday list together for your release and wrote the date in my planner.

[@theaestheticdollar]

Love you Em!! Another great video! As a small business owner, it feels so good to know I’m not alone in the holiday overwhelm 😅

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Love you girl! 🩷

[@angelrosecreations]

All the designs are so pretty. Love the gingerbread pillow and pajamas.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you! 🥹

[@robinbettencourtdagraca]

Hey Emily happy belated happy birthday to your mom!! Her birthday is on the most important day in America.😅 What a mind blowing election this was omg this was surreal. I always follow it from the netherlands LOVE LOVE LOVE this holiday season collection, still a yes on the giftsets?😊 Is the gingerbread always coming as a notepad?

[@lashawnmichelle9931]

Hey Emily. When I have a lot to do, I make a list and cross off as I complete the task.Seeing the progress helps me with feeling overwhelmed.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Yesss I love list making! I feel like I have 100 all going at the same time on my notes app 😂🩷

[@kaymyers4766]

Emily, Happy birthday to your mom! Please remember to give yourself some grace.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

She says thank you 🥹🩷

[@aliciaw82]

So excited for the holiday collection! I love gingerbread everything 🩵🩵🩵 Thank you for a dose of happy this week!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m glad I could bring you some happiness today! ☺️

[@mariafideslayaoen6083]

Looking forward to your Holiday launch. I can’t wait to get my hands on the Gingerbread bookmark pouch, GB sticky notes, notepads.

[@MizzLeesh]

Your holiday launch is always my favorite of the year! The gingerbread design is my favorite as well! I want all the things with gingerbread on it and hope I don’t overspend lol. 💜🩷🩵

[@AmandaDS8]

After what's been a really difficult & gloomy day, I'm thankful for your video ❤️ I'm very sorry that you've been so overwhelmed but am definitely glad to hear that you're going to take more time off & have more help from your mom. Happy Belated Birthday to your mother! 🎂🎉 Your holiday launch items are adorable. The gingerbread men, snowman, & mouse are so cute 🩷 My favorite design & product in the launch though is definitely the bookmark where the cat is looking in the bookstore 🐱❤️

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m with you 🩷 my heart is so heavy today, so I’m hoping this video is able to bring even just a small amount of comfort your way 🩷

[@marlenevanschalkwyk4582]

I'm sure it is going to be an amazing launch. Love all your goodies - especially kitty and even the mousy related items. Have a wonderful week.

[@April.R646]

Emily, the small businesses I watch all shut their business down while they're on break. Why don't you do that? I can imagine it'll be very overwhelming coming back to hundreds of orders. Or shut your site down until the week before you start back. Just suggestions. I love the holiday launch. Its all so cute.

[@AshlaSue]

Far too many cute items that I want!! ❤

[@daydreamcreationsbygiselle]

The ginger man design is my favorite❤❤❤❤🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you!! 🥹❄️

[@pinksun9120]

Awww your mum and I have the same birthdayy 😊 happy birthday Studiomom 🎉 I just started my own business so I feel your inner stress Emily. Take care of your well-being, like a Mum you are the heart and soul of you business ❤

[@Disney_queen_06]

I love your videos, I'm just starting my own small business I'm a little scared but i know everything will be ok i would love to see and updated office tour

[@wandering4824]

Omg I'm so excited for pjay set🎉🎉, all your designs are amazing Emily❤

[@sheilakirschner1088]

Hi there, Emily! Love the gingerbread & snowman design. Super cute & festive. Can't wait for Holiday launch on Nov 16th! Glad that you are allowing yourself a well deserved Christmas break to enjoy the season & your family. 🧑‍🎄🌲☃️🥰

[@KneppwoodatHome]

I love that gingerbread man collection ❤ Sooo cute!! I’m glad you’re taking some time off to enjoy the holidays ☺️

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank youuu 🥹🩷🩷 and can’t wait to read a bunch of books 😍

[@megansland8920]

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Oh I am so very sorry for your loss 😔 Please take time to take extra gentle care of yourself and I am sending you a warm hug 🩷

[@ameerhannie6159]

I've been waiting for your vlogs....and its here...❤🎉

[@tinarogers2181]

Yay, Christmas. I am planning on ordering some stuff for the first time after you have your new stuff. I am so excited to help small businesses. I do have a question. Did you start out with an LLC when you first started out? I am planning on starting my own small business hopefully this weekend. Oh, another question. What are some of the first things you did before you started your business? Thank you in advance

[@DRupert-n1v]

Hi! Everything looks so beautiful! Can’t wait for the holiday launch. I’m having a hard time deciding which items to get. Are there any book sleeves in this launch? Would like to see the gingerbread and snowman patterns as a book sleeves. Oh and wish your mom happy birthday! You brought a little ray of light to this sad gloomy day! I’m getting my holiday launch list together! See you then😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

The book sleeves will be available in a separate book sleeve launch ☺️❄️

[@tiffanyrene8]

So, I found your channel a couple weeks ago and I've been binge watching your videos ever since lol. You are an incredible artist. I'm, unfortunately, not much of a book person, but I find myself wanting 1 of everything in your store lol. I will definitely be buying some things soon. Thank you for being so sweet and authentic and I will be looking forward to every Wednesday and your video from now on :) Have a great week!

[@Melissa.Corina]

I want everything that has the new Christmas designs! Lol The calendar was my favorite because I'm always on the hunt for a new calendar every December 🩷. I wish the new design with the gingerbread was on the favorite book quotes notebook. I just got it in the mail. It's so nice, I've been hiding it from my toddlers because they destroy everything lol

[@NectarHandmade]

Hahahaha I basically want one of everything from this launch. Christmas is my favorite 😂

[@lindouglass4115]

Emily ❤ I don't know you personally but I just want to give you a big virtual hug! I can only imagine how much work and stress there is when you run your own small business. You're doing a fantastic job though. ❤ love all the new designs for the holiday launch. 🎄

[@ChantelleArts]

I love your videos, you have such a happy channel ☺☺

[@bargainCocobudgets]

Ty for sharing your blessings big hugs from Coco and Addie I told her ur video dropped and she was so excited u make her 7 yr old hear so full I cant wait to save enough to buy her some treats from u

[@leeannrodriguez7830]

Hi Emily, I love, love, love all of your designs can't wait to make my order. LOVE the Gingerbread items. thank you for your creativity you are awesome!! Happy Birthday Studio Mom, Thank you for your hard work as well. 🎂

[@AutumnSunflower]

Hi Emilyyyy 😊holiday launch how exciting!🎉🎉🎉

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi hi 🩷

[@ymilan09]

Love all the designs and items!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Yayyy thank you! ☃️

[@lashawnmichelle9931]

OMG Emily the pink mug !!!!! SO CUTE 😍

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you 🥹

[@sarahlatter9539]

Happy Birthday Studio Mom 🎂 (I bet she got incredibly spoilt💝) a fellow Scorpion 🥰 My Birthday is this Saturday the 9th November 🎉 Love all your beautiful colourful Holiday items as always you have pulled it out the bag 😍 well done. n There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay in sole control of your business x

[@CJ-aromafun1]

Fantastic! I just love everything. You're doing an amazing job and are so creative and sweet! ❤

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so so much!! 🥹

[@leighgordon-demetrius5285]

June 7th! We’ll be sharing the same wedding anniversary! 🥰🥰🥰

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awwww yayyy! 🥹

[@NeurospicyJenn]

I'll be watching this tomorrow while I make stickers for my holiday orders. Holy overwhelmed! I don't know how you do it but you do it so well!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ohhh I hope you enjoy! We can be productive together! ☺️

[@NeurospicyJenn]

@emilycromwelldesigns ☺️

[@OtheiaHargrove]

You got this don't put more on yourself then you have to take your time we understand, Wow happy birthday to your mom, my lil baby boy birthday is march 5

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

Thank you once again! Your Christmas items are my favourite every year. I don’t blame you for not wanting to retire designs. When you’re doing seasonal items it’s so hard not to look ahead so far and even if you did have a staff there are a ton of things only you can do when you have your own small business . Great job! Ps… the calendar photos can be used as wall art when the calendar is done. Keep up the great work.

[@angelagardener1234]

Yay! A new video 🎉I love finding your vlogs 😊 Happy Happy 😊 Dud you win the competition come on spill 😉 it's was an awesome pumpkin. There is nothing wrong if you didn't by the way. 😊 Absolutely we can't do it all sometime but it is what it is. Take care of yourself too and yes I understand that giving up control too.

[@nathaliemascardo4371]

I love apparels ❤️

[@26jclay]

Happy Birthday Studio Mom!! 🧁🎈How did you do with your pumpkin carving contest? I’m not sure if I missed the update. It was so adorable!! Wishing you a fun and festive week! 💞✨

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I didn’t win but I still had fun 🥹

[@MichelleZammit-p5m]

Hi Emily, Will you have any desk mats in your Christmas range? I didn't see any in the video. I missed getting your Spring one as I only started watching your videos after they had sold out. I'm not into Halloween, so I have been waiting for Christmas. Love, love, love your Christmas designs. I'm a big gingerbread and snowman fan.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I unfortunately won’t have any Christmas desk mats, but I will do some next year for sure! ❄️

[@ravenarchie254]

Thank you so much for posting today, definitely needed 💕💕💕

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hope you’re doing okay, I’m sending you a warm hug 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@TessieDobey]

I want Gingerbread everything!!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

🥹❄️

[@ingridvis2824]

No Emily, I wasn’t going to buy anything soon… But you have soooo many CUTE holiday stuff ❤😅 Will there be booksleeves later on? 😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Yes! ❄️

[@holleyryan6481]

I absolutely love your videos all the way from Australia 🤍 Will shipping to Australia ever be a thing? ☺️

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I ship to Australia in my Etsy shop! 🥰

[@heatherdavis3118]

Wow Emily, another great vlog, but, of course, firstly, I wanted to mention the start of your vlog, you explained everything clearly, I could see you are uncomfortable about changing the holiday launch date, understandably, but, putting it back is of course the absolute right thing to do, I’m pretty confident it doesn’t change the way your supporters and followers feel about a slight change, so, you now can relax, take a step back, plan the launch with ease, (stop being stressed, naughty lady haha) we all love you very much ❤. I hope you and I are now fixed as friends? You might ask why? Well Emily, on my 39th wedding anniversary, you’ll be getting married…I was quite emotional when you said you’ll be getting married on the 7th June, I even rewound that very moment to make sure I heard you correctly…. YEY Emily…

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Awwww!!! I love that!!! We’ll share the same wedding anniversary date 🥹🩷

[@raoumsindy333]

I missed both the Halloween and Fall launches, when will the notebooks be re-stooked?

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Those won’t be restocked til next fall 🩷

[@justmenicka1655]

thank you for uploading a new video! I'm so depressed right now I lost passion for everything, my music, my small biz everything I lost everything i used to love... ever since my ex and i for 2 yrs+ left me,. keep it up im so totally opposite on what you have... were also getting married but now defienitly not going to happen, I thank God by little lift my mood...

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I’m sending you the biggest hug 😔🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@brendafeller7831]

You do a great job and deserve breaks. Looking forward to your Christmas launch. No book sleeves or desk mats? As if you don't have items. Lol

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

No desk mats for the holiday launch but there will be separate book sleeve launches ☺️

[@ceceliahernandez511]

hello so cute can't wait to order love everything

[@balletmeli]

❤ 🤗 to you. I cannot imagine all the stress , and work that goes into launch and being small business owner. Happy birthday 🎂🎉🎁 to your mom. ❤ holiday launch items. I have my list set. 😊 keeping the older designs. 🥰 packaging tape. 🥹 June month design in the calendar.

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you!! 🩷

[@balletmeli]

@@emilycromwelldesignsyou welcome

[@balletmeli]

@@emilycromwelldesignsyou welcome

[@helentriestodothings628]

Will you still be uploading videos on your break or will it be a break from everything?

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Yes I will be trying to prefilm to have a new video still every Wednesday even while on break ☺️🩷

[@GracieEgn24]

Awesome job emily🎄❄️

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you! 🩷

[@TheRecht]

You are not alone, I also get sometimes overwarmed and I am also a one woman business owner

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

It can be hard that’s for sure! 🩷

[@Chickletization]

I would use those pouches for my crochets etc.

[@jessicav9543]

Im sitting here trying to mentally calculate how much I’m going to spend on every single item you showed haha I basically want it all haha😊

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

😂🩷❄️

[@felareed8251]

BEAUTIFULL LAUNCH

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@tammyjeninga6413]

Tell ur mom happy Birthday

[@TessieDobey]

I certainly understand, I do not work well with change. 😖😖

[@lashawnmichelle9931]

What about splitting the holiday launch into 2 launches in the future so you can still put out everything but not have as much strain on yourself. I'm sure ppl will understand. Just a thought.

[@sophiehutchins]

Petition for spoonella or spoonard!!!

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Ohhhhh I sorta kinda love that idea 😍

[@tinaciancone4810]

Hi emily how are you doing today 😊❤

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

Hi! Not doing the best today but there’s always tomorrow 🩷 I hope you’re doing okay ☺️

[@tinaciancone4810]

@emilycromwelldesigns I'm good emily ur going to be okay God is always with you

[@heatherdavis3118]

Hey hey Emily…. Longer message at the end of your vlog.. hope you’re all doing well? ❤

[@Chickletization]

Crochet hooks..lol

[@craftingexperiments-StellaT]

Lovely video as always Emily. Thank you. However, lately you are forgetting about the word of the week.Just saying, I watched till the end. Kisses

[@sissybroeckhoven4039]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

🩷

[@nphipps9406]

....so is every small and big business if you don't want to be overwhelm, MUST get help

[@emilycromwelldesigns]

I share my experiences so others know they aren’t alone. I have help. And i am allowed to discuss my feelings as well.

[@nphipps9406]

@emilycromwelldesigns I had to leave so I paused your video, to watch later. I always watch to the end.😊