03/24/2025
On April 20th, 2024, my husband and I took a van for a test drive. The goal? Just to browse and maybe dream about converting one into a camper. But as we sat there chatting, we looked at each other and said, “YOLO.” Trading in my Jeep for a giant cargo van felt a little ridiculous—but we did it anyway.
Despite all the reasons not to, we dove headfirst into van life and spent most of 2024 building it out. Since then, it's been our getaway on weekend trips, road trips to Michigan, and even kept us cozy on some chilly ski weekends.
We used to half-joke about selling everything and living in the van, or maybe taking a travel nurse assignment. But the more we joked, the more it started to sound... possible. Life has a funny way of pushing you in unexpected directions, and as 2025 unfolded, we found ourselves at a crossroads. Rather than resist, we chose to embrace the change.
Which brings me to this post—Whimsical Wares Co. will be taking a long break. The "joke" of taking a travel assignment, in the van is now our new reality. While we’re keeping Maine as our home base and will be back often, maintaining my Etsy shop from the road just isn’t feasible (let’s be honest, I’d need an entire van just for my craft supplies!).
I fully intend to return to my business when the time is right, but for now, I’m focusing on soaking up every moment of this adventure and returning more inspired than ever.
Whimsical Wares Co. is officially on pause. However, I’m still available for custom work, earring-making parties, and special requests—just shoot me a message, and I’d be happy to make something happen!
