In a statement that I don't often make, this July has actually felt like something of a long month so far. I don't see this as a negative or positive per se, but rather the by-product of a rocky June that progressed into a new month with somewhat unsure footing as well.
No small part of such was due directly to the swirling vortex of uncertainty that was the Canada Post strike situation, which I discussed in detail here back on the 1st of the month.
Though we experienced a wide range of postal service disruptions and ensuing ramifications (such as many online sellers having to temporary cease shipping and/or shut down their stores briefly), and while the risk of such happening isn't off the table yet entirely, so far a complete strike has not actually materialized.
This is absolutely fantastic, of course, and meant that - when the official news of a negation truce was announced - I was able to promptly reopen my Etsy shop, for business as usual, back on July 8th.
There is still the risk that a strike might happen (though, really, I suppose there is at anytime), but again, for now, Canada Post has officially said that there are no service disruptions or other issues that will impact the general public at the moment.
Earlier in the year I'd been planning to hold a sale in my Etsy shop to celebrate Canada Day, the 4th of July, and my birthday (on the 10th), but when the worst of the strike situation was underway and I was forced to temporarily put my store into Vacation Mode, that possibility went straight out the window.
Hop ahead some three weeks, and as things are back to normal on all fronts, I felt like I still wanted to off you all a fabulous sale. There's no major holidays here at the moment to directly tie this sale into, so instead I've decided to have my Etsy shop's first ever Christmas in July sale!
{All the fun of December sales without any of the seasonal hecticness, lineups, or holiday mail rush!}
That's right, months before jolly old St. Nick comes bounding down the chimney again, you can shop and save with the same sort of discount that I offer during the holiday season (you might even to do some actual holiday gift shopping now ahead of time).
Between today (Friday July 22nd and Sunday July 31st) absolutely everything in my Etsy shop - more than 950 listings (including hundreds of exciting new vintage and antique offerings that have been added there in recent months) - has been marked down by 25%.
This discount has already been applied to the entire store, so there's no need for coupon codes or anything of that nature. Simply shop and save big with this festive sale.
And, I'd like to mention, for those who may be new to my shop or otherwise unaware of such, that I happily ship worldwide, offer very low combined shipping rates on all orders, and only ever charge true shipping costs (refunding any overages of $1.00 or more, if such does occur).
So while July got off to a less-than-ideal start, it is my sincere hope that this sale can help the month do a full 180 before it wraps up, and love being able to offer you a summertime sales event after all (please note: the next sale in my Etsy shop won't happen until at least mid-autumn).
Thank you, truly, so much in advance to everyone who shops - and saves - with this fun Christmas in July sale.
I love that you offer such great offers on your shop! I still check on it everyday for treasures:) Thank you for your input on the question I posed on my blog. I will list that purse soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, sweet dear. I love offering my customers a small number of sales throughout the year and as the last one was in early May and the next won't be until at least mid-autumn, July seemed like an ideal time. I had planned/hoped for a Canada Day sale, in a lot of ways, I actually like the concept of a "Christmas in July" one more and may repeat it here and there in future years.
DeleteYou're very welcome. I'm always here to "talk shop" (quite literally in this case), anytime you'd like.
Big hugs & happy Friday wishes,
♥ Jessica
Funny thing.
ReplyDeleteI did some Christmas shopping last night and was super surprised (even for me) because I started SO early... and now I see your post.
I hope you get a lot of shoppers.
How fun that you're started Christmas shopping already. Honestly, the sooner the better usually, IMO. Things get sooo busy during the holiday season rush and are often more apt to run out of stock. If one has the means, I say go for it shop months in advance.
DeleteThank you very much, my lovely friend.
Wishing you an awesome last week of July,
♥ Jessica
Glad to hear that you were able to open your shop up again- and let's hope for the best (that they are able to work things out and don't strike at all!)
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My fingers are almost sore from being crossed around the clock that a strike doesn't end up happening at some point. I just received another email from Canada Post earlier today (I signed up on their official site to be notified of strike related news) saying that things remain calm at the moment, so that's definitely awesome to hear.
DeleteBig hugs & many heartfelt thanks for your kind words and understanding throughout this whole strike ordeal.
xoxo ♥ Jessica
I was glad to see that your shop was open a few weeks ago. Too bad for the disruption though. I like the idea of Christmas in July because who doesn't like Christmas! but also because I do like to get shopping done early if I can find the perfect gift. I don't like feeling the pressure in December to spend all my money at once, or to feel awful that I didn't find the right gift.
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Same here! The sooner I can make and/or buy my holiday season gifts, the better usually. I like to spend as much of that time focusing on family and fun, not on fighting my way through huge throngs of fellow shoppers in mid-December.
DeleteMany hugs & thanks for your lovely comment (as well as for keeping an eye on my Etsy shop),
♥ Jessica
Got to love Christmas in July! Hope the post office is officially back to normal soon :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, lovely lady, I really appreciate that. Aside from the fact that there's still the possibility of a full on strike happening down the line, things are totally back to normal with Canada Post and I really encourage folks to support Canadian online businesses (especially small/indie ones) of all sorts right now, as I know many (including myself) have taken a bit hit in terms of sales from all of the recent strike kerfuffle.
DeleteBig time! Honestly, with all the damp weather we've been having here lately, it feels more like the fall/winter holiday season than full on summer.
Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
♥ Jessica
Hi Jessica! Glad the mail problems are settling down. I haven't ever celebrated Christmas in July, but my family and I were hoping to do so this year. We haven't yet, we've totally forgotten about it, but I am glad that your post has reminded me, maybe we will do it after all. Right, now I'm off to browse your store. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Jess Xxx
ReplyDeleteI've never truly celebrated Christmas in July (as in, set up the decor, cooked a big holiday feast, etc), but I like the concept and wouldn't be adverse to doing so at least once in my life. Interestingly though, I have done Halloween in July.
DeleteOne year, eons ago, when my siblings and I were all single digit ages still and living on a very sweet, safe street where we knew almost all our neighbours by name, we decided to dress up in costumes just for a lark and go door-to-door. We were greeted quite curiously by some folks, but others thought it was a hoot and scrambled to find something to give us, such as hard candies or granola bars. We only did it once (and again, just on our small street), but it was a lot of fun and certainly a standout childhood memory for an ardent Halloween fan such as myself. :)
Many hugs & happy end of July wishes,
♥ Jessica
Great deal
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, sweet Kate. I was thinking of you really recently, in relation to my shop, as I listed an eye-catchingly unique poodle brooch and I've come to instantly associate you with dog themed jewelry, as you've purchased such from me before. Even when I see it elsewhere (aka, not just my listings), I think of you and your darling family of pets.
DeleteMany hugs,
♥ Jessica
Well, that was a temptation I couldn't resist. I have been indulging myself a bit lately due to the circumstances and today especially I've been feeling quite low and picking up some lovely treasures gave me a boost. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Rhiannon, I am sincerely honoured that you shopped my sale and that you were able to treat yourself to some great new (old :)) goodies from my store's virtual shelves. I hope that you love each of them to pieces and that they bring you continued joy for many years to come.
DeleteThank you again & have a beautiful end of July,
♥ Jessica
What a relief that you were able to reopen your shop! I hope the rest of this summery month finds you well & happy!
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Michelle ^_^
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Thank you sweetly, dear gal. I'm truly happy to have been able to as well and hope that I don't find myself having to temporarily go into Vacation Mode ever again because of Canada Post (though given their track record of strikes, I wouldn't be surprised if such does happen again sooner or later).
DeleteSending lots of hugs & happy Monday wishes your way,
♥ Jessica
So glad to know that the strike situation is calmed down a bit, and that you're back in business!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetly, my lovely friend. I'm thrilled about that, too. It felt really, really strange when I was in Vacation Mode. It would have been one thing, say, had I myself actually been on holiday. But I wasn't. I was at home, ready to happily sell to customers around the world, and I couldn't do so for eight very long days. Not that much time in the grander scheme of things, thankfully, but certainly enough for me to feel the hit of losing almost 1/3rd of a month of income and the linger effect of many people around the world (who caught wind of such to begin with) still thinking that the strike/lockout situation is still underway, which it isn't in terms of how Canada Post is operating (my understanding is that they're still negotiating with the union, but are providing service as usual).
DeleteThanks again & have a fabulous week,
♥ Jessica
I'm really glad to hear that the postal strike situation hasn't been as severe as expected - breathing a sigh of relief for you, Jessica x
ReplyDeleteOh noes, I wrote out a long comment and thought it got posted, but when the page reloaded, it was gone. Strange! To summarize what I had said, it certainly wasn't a fun time there in late June/early July and I too am incredible happy + relieved that, at present (knock wood), the strike has calmed down and Canada Post is providing service as usual.
DeleteMany hugs & heartfelt thanks for your caring comment,
♥ Jessica
Now I have bought again, apropros craving for jools. I keep telling myself that I really, really don't need more jools and then you have a sale, sigh. I bought autumn themed jools. In fact I have the vintage acorn jool set from Coro, and since the earrings are doubles I think these singles will make a great match for work wear. And the acorn (have you guessed I am an acorn lover!?) fur clip has been on my wishlist for long. I have several furs and hope it can decorate it safely without falling off. Have a lovely day, dear. :)
ReplyDeleteI beamed soooo much when I saw what you purchased time time around, dear Sanne. I'm a huge (!) acorn fan myself, too, and am genuinely happy that both of these fantastic 20th century acorn items are going off to live with you next (the fur clip is, IMO, even more breathtaking in person).
DeleteThank you, really and truly, for your continued patronage of my shop, and for being such a dear friend.
Huge hugs,
♥ Jessica
Happy July, or end of it! Happy no strike! Happy sale!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a dear, Karen, huge thanks for all of the happy wishes. I hope that the final leg of this month rocks for you and unfolds in to a truly fabulous August (I personally have a better feeling about this coming month than the one we just experienced).
DeleteOodles of hugs,
♥ Jessica
So many great new things added to your Etsy shop from the last time I checked! So awesome of you to offer a Christmas in July sale! Glad to hear the Canadian postal strike did not affect you too much :) Happy August dear Jessica!
ReplyDeleteWhat an encouraging, super lovely comment, sweet dear. Thank you so much! It's very touching to know that you pop by my shop periodically. Thank you, too, for doing so. I just photographed a few dozen new vintage items this weekend (it was the business related focal point of said weekend) and am looking forward to hopefully getting a good chunk of them up in the shop throughout August.
DeleteMany hugs & joyful August wishes to you as well,
♥ Jessica