09/20/2026
As the season comes to an end for Oh My Southern Mums, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you who supported my small business this year. ❤️
This season taught me A LOT.
I got a later start than I should have, I took on more orders than I could realistically handle, I made a lot of kiddos happy, and unfortunately, I also let a few down. That is something I take to heart tremendously!
I want to share a little behind-the-scenes honesty with y’all.
For one school alone, I took on 9+ mum orders of all different sizes with only a couple of days to get them finished—some with less than 24 hours. Looking back, I’m not sure why I thought I could physically make that happen, but I was determined to try.
One night I worked until 3 a.m. Another until 1 a.m. And then I pulled an all-nighter trying to get everything finished.
And the truth is… I still didn’t get them all done the way I wanted to.
I was exhausted, embarrassed, disappointed in myself, and ready to never touch another piece of ribbon again. I had set a standard for my work, and knowing that I couldn’t give every single order the time and attention it deserved was incredibly hard for me.
Three of those nine kiddos received something to wear, but it wasn’t what I consider one of “my normal mums.” While I’m thankful they had something, I also know it wasn’t the experience or finished product I wanted to give them.
What meant more to me than I can explain was the grace and encouragement I received from those customers. Instead of tearing me down during a moment when I was already doing plenty of that myself, they showed me kindness, patience, and understanding. I will never forget that. ❤️
I learned a very important lesson this season: I have to know my limits.
Going into future seasons, I will be limiting the number of orders I accept based on the size of each mum and the amount of time I realistically have available. That may mean sometimes having to say, “I’m so sorry, but I can’t take your order at this time.”
Please know that when I say no, it isn’t because I don’t appreciate your business. It’s actually the opposite. I would rather respectfully turn down an order than accept it knowing I may not be able to give it the time, quality, and attention it deserves.
I don’t want to repeat the mistakes I made this year, and most importantly, I don’t want another kiddo to be disappointed because I took on more than I could handle, this includes my own kids!
This little business is still growing, and so am I. I’m learning with every order, every late night, every mistake, and every happy customer.
To everyone who ordered from Oh My Southern Mums, recommended me, shared my work, encouraged me, or simply showed me a little grace this season—THANK YOU. 🥹❤️
Your support means more than you know.
Here’s to learning, growing, setting better boundaries, and coming back next season even better. 🎀❤️