Monthly Roundup

I can't quite believe it is the end of January already, that is a really scary thought so I felt it was time for a monthly roundup of the things we've done this month and the things we've learned.

So what have I learned this month?

Well firstly hitting your head hurts. Secondly don't drive having hit your head because that will end up with your car in the garage which is not convenient or helpful.

We have also learned that deciding to do the entire 2018 catalogue with a head injury will result in a two day long migraine and a lot of crying. Seriously. Stop with the self destructive behaviour!

But we have also learned that this year is all about unicorns (a trend I am completely on board with) and that sometimes you just have to do what is best for you :)

We have also learned that colour shift paints need a gloss sealant and that I get very obsessed with sparkly things!

What have we done this month?

Well I've completed all of two customs, both decorators. But I suppose that is something at least! I have also nearly finished a couple of commissions, I just need to make some adjustments to them.

We have finished our 2018 catalogue and that has arrived today *excitement* so that is a massive plus despite the migraine!

I have started the scene entry I was meant to do last year, I hoped I would have it finished by the end of January but that is clearly not going to happen! My next target is to have it done in time for the CF Gloucestershire tour day so I can actually show it. No pics until it is done I'm afraid, I like to keep these things a surprise!

I've also completely revamped the website (you probably haven't even noticed this) but it's something!

I've done 22 Blog posts (excluding this one)
I've done 88 Instagram posts
I've done 92 Facebook posts
I've done 2 YouTube videos

My top liked Instagram image was this one:



Our most popular Facebook post was our 30 Day Photo Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chestnutridgemodels/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155284534511482

And our most read Blog post was this one: http://chestnutridgeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/stablemate-mystery-horses-in-flesh.html

O and our most watched YouTube video (out of the two I did...) was this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqq4sDcNLYY&t=185s

What have we got in stock this month?

Well mainly 2018 Breyers, although not a massive selection. But we absolutely love the ones we have got. My favourite? Has to be the Wild at Heart set and that isn't just because it has a G2 Appaloosa in it! I love the colour of each of the models in this set and think it would look really really nice on my shelves :p

But we've also had a restock on some Breyer items, mainly Traditional tack and accessories so that is nice :) And that's about it I'm afraid, February is going to be busy though!

What have I bought this month?

Well I got a very nice Deb Brown custom and a gorgeous BreyerFest volunteer model. Both very pricey but totally worth it. I can't wait to get Pantaloon out onto the show circuit!

Of course getting the copper Django in my mystery Stablemate box was definitely another highlight!



So what have you enjoyed about this month? Which was your favourite blog post? What do you want to see more of? What is the coolest model horse you got? I need to know these things so definitely tell me!