A few months ago I did a couple of holiday posts for a brand, here and here. I will be totally honest with you when I say….working with brands is a new thing for me. I was really excited for the chance to work with a brand that I love.
I had to order a few items for the post, and even though there’s a store here locally, they did’t have everything I needed….I had to make an online order… No big deal, right!
When the box arrived panic streaked across my face….when I picked it up, it rattled… I didn’t order a rattle….I ordered a cake stand…..a glass, cake stand.
Without even opening it I knew the glass was shattered.
However, I was a quick thinker and decided to rush down to the store that very night and see what options I had. The store manager was beyond helpful. He searched the store high and low and could not find an exact replacement. He did, however, find one that was similar, and on sale, which made the deal oh so sweet.
I honestly cannot believe that this even happened. It was so unreal that in order to not cry, I started to laugh….
As I was doing my happy dance into the house after coming back from the store, eager to tell my husband that all was well, that he did not need to worry about my post any longer, I whipped around the corner… barely catching the wall with the new glass cake stand…..
….only to hear it break…..yep!!
I froze….
….carefully opening the bag to see the true damage.
To my surprise the dome was still intact, but there where 2 huge cracks going up the side of it.
In all desperation and shear panic…. because the post deadline was fast approaching….I used some E-6000 craft glue to glue it back together…. I know….. crazy…..
I took the pictures, the post went live…..
…..I crossed my fingers that no one would notice….nobody did.
Well, except for now, probably….
The moral of this story is that things aren’t always as they seem. Someones life might seem all glamorous or pretty, trust me, appearances are deceiving.
Enjoy your life right now as it is…. it’s all you have….make it the best you can, strive for your goals…. Don’t worry about the rest….
…..And, when all else fails, use glue.
I am going to go eat some cookies….thinking about that whole fiasco still makes me laugh and shutter at the same time.
Do you have any stories about overcoming adversity….I would love to hear your stories, please tell me I am not the only one who breaks glass…..hahah
Have a great day! 
Hawthorne & Main is all about finding your style for your space! It should be a reflection of you! 
It probably helps that everyone is looking at cookies, ha! I had to scroll back up to see if I could see the cracks – and they were barely noticeable in those first images! We bought some of those glass jars that have the sealing ring in them with the flip top ring, and we got them home and they were cracked. We’re not sure if we didn’t notice it in the store, or if they managed it during the ride home (which is more likely the case) and it was just depressing. This stuff costs a lot of money, considering how easy it is to break, ha!
That is true. I tired to take strategic pictures so that the crack would not be that noticeable. I should show a real picture of what the glue on the crack really looks like…it is definitely noticeable in person. Glass and I have always had battles. Just this morning I broke another glass cup…. I think I will stick with plastic, hahah. Thanks for stopping by Jessica!
One of my favorite domes is an antique glass one with a cat and an owl on it… there is a big crack down the side but I don’t care… I still like it. So yes, use it even though it’s broken, if you like it, use it!
I am with you Angelina! I still have the dome, I like it too much to throw it out. haha. Thanks for stopping by!
Ha! What a great post! Too funny. I cannot even tell where you used the glue! I would have just photoshopped it out and hoped for the best!
Gigi so glad you couldn’t see the glue marks. If you saw the dome in real life it would be very clear, thank goodness the camera hides a lot. I didnt even think to photoshop the crack out, good idea!! Thanks for stopping by.
I absolutely love this post! Such a fantastic reminder that it’s not about things going perfect. It is about using the creativity to determine your outcome. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thanks Marie! You are totally right. I learned a few things about being creative during this project and I also learned that I don’t need to take myself so seriously… Thanks for stopping by!
Well done you! We’ve all add ‘those things’ happen, but it takes a certain degree of aplomb and grace to keep going. And congrats for the sponsored post! I remember it and it was very nicely done..
Have a wonderful day.
Hugs, Lynn
Thanks Lynn! I know those things happen, I guess I needed a few months to recover to finally laugh about it. The whole thing was a learning process. Have a great weekend!
Sorry to hear you had all those issues. You are right though, no matter how it seems on the outside we all still have struggles. Sometimes it’s good to share it just to laugh later!
That’s amazing! They’re exactly what I was looking for! I thank you all for sharing these wonderful and satisfying experiences with me! Now let’s go with family and friends.