{"id":616,"date":"2021-06-22T15:15:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.inaridesigns.com\/?p=616"},"modified":"2021-06-22T19:08:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T19:08:21","slug":"introducing-squiggles-dot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inaridesigns.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/22\/introducing-squiggles-dot\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing: Squiggles & Dot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This month I want to introduce you to Georgia from Squiggles & Dot. Georgia creates unique and personalised handcrafted products for your home, children and weddings. With a flair for vintage and shabby chic she can make almost anything our heart desires!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You an visit Squiggles & Dot here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> Hi Georgia, so tell me a bit more about Squiggles & Dot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> Hi Anna! Thanks for having me!!!  I started my business around the time we got married (2019). I had been crafting to cope with my pain condition and creating lots of lovely things for our wedding – friends & family said I ought to try selling my creations so I did! It really took off during lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q:<\/strong> Squiggles and Dot is such a unique name, where did it come from? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> The name Squiggles & Dot. Came out of my doodling! Since I can remember I was one of those people who doodled all the time, on the phone during lessons, at university etc. My doodles seemed to always have a theme of squiggles and dots so it just seemed right to use it as my business name!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> What plans do your have for 2021?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A:<\/strong> Plans for 2021\u2026 oh what crafter doesn\u2019t have an endless to do list! I have so many plans and project ideas. More recently I have rebranded my children\u2019s range as \u201cLittle Squiggs\u201d so I am hoping to really concentrate on that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong>  What advice would you give to someone just starting out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> My advice for anyone starting out is persistence! It all feels very slow and impossible right at the beginning but I found that I blinked and have been busy with orders and an increased following. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the competitiveness of social media – so try not to compare yourself to other businesses. There\u2019s enough custom out there for us all! I have met some truly amazing people through the small business community on Instagram which has been so wonderful – I really recommend connecting with other people! Don\u2019t lose sight of what you want your business to be about, I craft first and foremost as a pain therapy and have been lucky enough to channel it as a little business. But I try to keep it manageable for me at the same time. It\u2019s been a huge learning curve with lots of different hats but I\u2019ve loved every step of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> Do you ever get discouraged, and if so, what do you do get back on track? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> Oh yes – I often have little wobblies where I think \u201cwhat am I doing? Who wants to buy my items?\u201d Especially when sales and orders can vary from month to month. But then I remind myself I don\u2019t need to do an order to be creative. I go back to the studio and make something new and usually find that that precipitates new orders! Sometimes you just have to get a bit lost in creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to know you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is your favourite way to relax?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My favourite way to relax is either crafting  (surprise surprise) or just resting with my cat Katsu! She\u2019s often featured on my instagram as she\u2019s my little shadow. I tend to need quite a lot of rest with my pain condition and find that she likes to curl up with me!!! Nothing like unconditional cat cuddles!! Of course I love spending time with my husband, family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Best moment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best moment – oooh got to be getting married! It was such a wonderful start to the next chapter. But every day brings new exciting adventures and I love that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Guilty pleasure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guilty pleasure oh well there are a few\u2026 I love watching crime programmes under a blanket with some chocolate!!! I also love pottering around antique markets looking for items to upcycle. I love old things that have a story that you can add to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. If you could travel in time where would you go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I could travel in time I think I would have to make a few stops, I love how fashion and trends change over eras. From the Victorians to the 60s! I love it all!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgia you’re a superstar. Thanks for sharing a it about you and your small business!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And thanks to everyone for joining us! I’ll be back next month with another small business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This month I want to introduce you to Georgia from Squiggles & Dot. Georgia creates unique and personalised handcrafted products for your home, children and weddings. With a flair for vintage and shabby chic she can make almost anything our heart desires! You an visit Squiggles & Dot here Q: Hi Georgia, so tell me… <\/p>\n

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