05/06/2026
šš»Hi friends! I know I have been pretty absent lately. Thereās a lot going on behind the scenes here at Mrs. Bās, and I wanted to just pop on and share a little. š
My crojo has taken an extended vacation. I donāt know whatās going on, but I just donāt want to pick up a hook and create. Even after a month off. I think I have been working so hard for the last 10+ years building and hustling for this business that the burnout finally hit. And it hit HARD. I feel so torn. So confused. Mrs. Bās is who I am, and itās been my life for a long time. Not pouring myself into it feels very, very odd. But also very freeing.
During my break, I started another small business making baked treats. Iāve always loved to bake, and people always tell me I should sell my goodies. I decided to give it a whirl, and itās been an amazing blessing so far. It allows me to still be creative, just in a different medium.
Iāve also made a commitment to take better care of myself. I tend to be a workaholic and Iāve really let myself go over the last few years. Starting tomorrow, I will be on a journey with the Mayo Clinic program to regain my health. Thatās going to require a lot of dedication, preparation and commitment. And Iām ready. I never put myself first and thatās going to change.
So where does all of this leave the future of Mrs. Bās? I donāt know. I truly donāt. Right now Iām taking it one day at a time, and if the mood strikes Iāll pick up a hook. But for now my priorities have really changed. I am thinking about shutting my website down as well. Itās powered by Etsy and frankly, Iām sick and tired of the fees they charge. Iāll be honest, Etsy sucks. They take so much from artists, and provide NO support or help. I am going to look into other options that will allow me to keep my profits, not give a huge chunk to Etsy.
So, if youāve read this far, thank you. I appreciate you all more than I could ever express. Iāll still check in from time to time, Iām still absolutely in love with seeing all of your gorgeous creations. And Iāll still be available if you ever need help or just want to chat. Remember to take care of yourself! š«¶ Much love-Michelle
