10/22/2026
I just had a little realization today, and honestlyβ¦ WOW. π₯ΉπΉ
I've had a "BOOKS CLOSED" post pinned to the top of my page since 2023. THREE YEARS!
Sometimes I get so caught up in the day-to-day that I forget to stop and appreciate just how incredibly blessed I am.
When I opened Wh**ky Rose Tattoo Parlor, I never imagined I'd reach a point where I would have enough amazing, loyal clients to keep my books closed for years at a time.
And I think it's important to explain why my books stay closed.
I prioritize the people who have already put their trust in me. β€οΈ
When I say "existing clients," I mean people I have personally tattooed before. Whether you've sat in my chair once or you've been coming to me for years, you've already established that client relationship with me. You're part of my existing clientele!
Those clients receive first dibs on available appointments before I open any remaining spots to new clients.
They've supported my little business, trusted me with their stories, their skin, their memorials, and their milestones. I believe that loyalty deserves loyalty in return.
Rather than constantly filling my calendar with new faces, I choose to make sure the people who helped build Wh**ky Rose always have a place here.
It's not about being exclusive. It's about being intentional.
I run a small, appointment-only studio, and I want every person who sits in my chair to receive the time, attention, and care they deserve. I never want to become so busy chasing growth that I lose the personal connection that made me fall in love with this career in the first place.
And to those of you still hoping to get in, DON'T STOP CHECKING BACK! πΉ
While that "Books Closed" post has been pinned since 2023, my books HAVE opened periodically for short windows! When my schedule allows, I absolutely welcome new clients, and those opportunities do pop up from time to time.
So keep following, keep watching for announcements, and don't give up on getting that appointment! Just because my books are closed today doesn't mean they will be tomorrow. β€οΈ
My existing clients will always receive priority, but I am incredibly grateful for everyone patiently waiting for an opportunity to work with me, too.
To everyone who has booked with me, returned again and again, recommended me to a friend, left a review, or simply cheered me onβ¦
YOU are the reason that post has stayed pinned since 2023.
That's something I will never take for granted.
Three years of a mostly closed calendar. A business built on trust, loyalty, and relationships.
How incredibly fortunate am I? π₯Ή
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for keeping this little dream of mine alive and thriving. πΉ
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-Wh**ky