Need Your Feedback

So I'm already on to my next business idea. Something that I'm passionate about (not just willing to do). I'm kicking around the thought of opening "Rock-A-Bye Nurseries," interior design focused on the baby's room. I'm not a certified interior designer... I just kind of have a knack for baby rooms. I'm thinking I would present myself as a project manager for do-it-yourself-ers. I really enjoyed helping Suzanne, Erin and Brenda paint their nurseries. And I even made all the bedding and curtains for Erin's baby.

Basically, I would help the expectant parents decide on a fabric scheme (whether a pre-done bedding set or I can make one from scratch) and then choose coordinating colors for paint and furniture. I would be there to set up a time line and ensure everything happens. (How many of us start a project and then never finish, right?) My involvement would be based on the client's needs. I could just be hired to help choose all the components and setup a timeline or I could also teach the clients how to do it themselves (ie. painting assistance and tips). For those that don't have the time or desire to do-it-themselves, I would do everything, start to finish. But always with the client's feedback and based on their ideas. I don't want to swoop in and be like "here is MY idea for your baby's room and this is how it is going to be." I think there is more satisfaction for them at the end of the project when they can look at the room and say "I chose that fabric or that chair or that color." I want it to feel like theirs.

I guess the basic idea is that there would be levels of assistance, depending on the client's needs and budget. My services would include: planning, shopping/coordinating assistance, painting, sewing, space planning, and room organization. The more you want me to do, the more it would cost.

My explanation is probably clear as mud, but... like I said... I'm still kicking it around in my head. I would appreciate any feedback you would have. Is this a workable idea? Do think there is a market for this type of business? How much would you expect to pay? What income bracket would I be marketing to? Or anything else you might think of.

Thanks for your help! (and be honest, pretty please... maybe not brutally like "this is the dumbest idea I've ever heard." More like, "I don't know if that would be feasible." etc.)

Very Dry Update

Everyone has been bugging me about getting an update, so here I am. I find that my life is pretty boring (at least to me) so I don't really think about putting new stuff on our blog. Josser just had his 9 month birthday and is nearing 70 lbs. I swear he thinks he's a miniature, though! He is always jumping on me and trying to sit in my lap where ever I am. Good times : )

Foster care is moving slowly. We are trying to prep our house for future teenagers and with working so much we haven't' had time to finish the necessary tasks.

We finally decided to close our business, Aktor Consulting. Joe and I were working the equivalent of 2 full-time jobs each and we are officially burnt out. That was sad. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a perfectionist and realizing I have failed to keep my company alive was a hard hit. Pero que va hacer? What can you do?

Anyway, there it is! I'll try and think up something better soon. (A little more upbeat and cheery.)