10/18/2022
π§Bakery Update: π§
I want to start off by saying THANK YOU to every single person that has ordered, stopped by, shared my statuses, sent referrals my way, or just cheered me on this last year!
I have made the bittersweet decision to close the bakery. A few big factors are at play here and the top one is the arrival of our sweet OakLynn at the end of December. Being a mom is my top priority in life and I want to be able to spend as much time with her (and my other two kiddos) as possible once she gets here.
Another being cost of goods and rising pricing. As a small business I canβt possibly raise my prices high enough to compensate for the rise in cost of goods. I do this because I love it and I feel as if it would be unfair to also raise prices constantly to make up for the cost of goods and overhead.
Third, when I took on the store front, there were cottage laws in place that prevented me from doing quite a bit for my customers. As of July that is no longer in place and I can bake from home (like I did for years) without repercussions. Now that the laws have changed, and with the arrival of our daughter, I believe going back to my roots and enjoying time with her is the best choice for me and my family.
With all that being said, I am completely booked through my official closing date of November 21st and will be closed for orders through my maternity leave which will end at the beginning of March 2023. If you need recommendations on bakers between now and then please donβt hesitate to send us a message and I will be happy to give you a few names!
Opening this storefront was one of my biggest goals in life and it has been everything I ever dreamed of (and more sometimes π€£). I am beyond blessed for such an amazing year and could not have pictured it any other way. You all are truly amazing for your support not only over the last year but over the last 5 that I have been on this journey. This is not goodbye by any means, itβs just some time to step back, enjoy my family, and continue to grow in my passion on my own time.
π€Joni Warren