What Happened to CAVU?

What happened to CAVU? 

As of January 1st, 2024, I've closed my shop, CAVU Creations. But new things are coming! I'm already hard at work on a fun new shop, called three in kind. It'll be located right here, on this same website, so check back for more details soon! Please also sign up for my newsletter here--I'll be sending out information on the transition as I get my ducks lined up in a pretty little row :)

But whyyyy? 
You're not the first to ask! There were a number of reasons behind my decision to pivot to something new. Here are some of the biggest ones:
- During and post-pandemic, costs for raw materials and other expenses were rising quickly, and I wasn't comfortable raising prices on my finished products further. But to stay profitable, I was going to have to. It's a tough balance for a small business. I wasn't willing to compromise on the quality of my fabrics or my craft. Quality materials are not cheap, and quality workmanship (i.e. my time and skills) shouldn't be undervalued, either.
- My models were getting too big! My sweet kiddos, along with my beautiful nieces and nephews, and friends' kids, too. That's the thing with littles, they don't stay little :(
- And mostly, I was ready for something new. I loved sewing and creating adorable little things, but demand was continuing to rise, and I was having to produce more and more to keep up. It was a lot of work for one person, but I wasn't confident I could train someone else to make things that would meet my high standards. (Yes, I am a bit type "A"...) I wasn't experiencing as much joy in the process as I once did. And it was taking me away from spending the time I wanted with my amazing family. It was time to embark on a new adventure.

The decision was bittersweet, but I'm confident I made the right choice.

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