HOMESICK AND HEARTSICK

Hi, everyone. I've thought about this long and hard, and have decided to close the doors on The Morbid The Merrier. I'm absolutely sick about it, but feel it's the right thing to do at this point. As far as permanence, I'm really not sure if this will be forever, a few months, or I will just open the doors for holidays and such. For right now, if there's anything you would like, I would order it now. I plan on staying open for another week or so to wrap things up. I'm tremendously behind on orders because of all this, but rest assured, they will be sent. I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the support over the years. It's been a good run and I love you all.

Lysa

SURPRISE SALE - kinda a big one! :-)

Surprise 4 hour sale at The Morbid The Merrier! Follow this link for 20% off your entire order! http://www.themorbidthemerrier.com?code=surprise Ends at 11pm PST

COUPON CODE

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It's been a while!!!!

Wow-eee...... I've not been able to post here for a bit, and have made a promise to myself to do it more. I wanted to let everyone know the VDay perfumes are on the site, and because I'm so late, there is a 10% discount on your entire order if you follow this link. Sale ends tomorrow! themorbidthemerrier.com

Here they are:

X is for Xerxes - devoured by mice

The holidays are here! Sickness has caused me to be sooooo late and I'm sorry.

This year I am offering 4 scents, an homage to the Gashlycrumb Tinies.

X is for Xerxes - devoured by mice:     rich chocolate, sweet amber, and a kick of black pepper
M is for Maud - who was swept out to sea:   golden honey, tangy orange, baked apricot and ginger
Z is for Zillah - who drank too much gin:   frankincense, myrrh, black cypress and juniper
Q is for Quentin - who sank in a mire:   almond cake, glazed walnuts, and black tea leaves

All four scents will be offered in sugar polish, lotion, and 5ml perfume oils. Listing today!~

Happy holidays everyone!

SICKNESS

SOMETHING has knocked me down. In a big way. What started as a simple cold (I thought) has turned into multiple trips to the hospital and not being able to get out of bed LITERALLY for a week. I'm still not well, but I am out of bed at least and able to start working again. My doctor says if this isn't better by Friday-ish, we need to start testing to see what it is. There's a sickness prevalent in these parts, called Valley Fever and it is ugly, ugly stuff. I had it when I was a kid and it almost killed me.

I've been thinking a lot about my business, and how every little thing that happens to me throws a monkey wrench right into my production and turnaround times. Unfortunately, a lot happens to me. Why? No idea - that's something I've always wondered myself!!! Having gone 41 years with this luck, and it not changing so far, I'm assuming it will be with me forever. ha ha.

So here's what I've (mostly) decided. As my company grows, I've come to realize there is NO WAY I can do it by myself anymore. I physically cannot. Even when I am well, the demand is overwhelming and I find myself working 12 hour days and spending most of my time frustrated and prone to making mistakes. I've also come to realize that most of the companies I know are partnerships. They are able to have faster turnaround times, answer emails promptly, advertise --- all the things that come along with owning a business ---- because there are two of them.

so ----- I'm in negotiations with a very close friend of mine to split TMTM 50/50. We will be a partnership. Schematics have not been worked out entirely, as we've only begun talking, but I think we will be able to work it out so it benefits everyone involved. I am eternally grateful that you all allow me to pay my bills by doing what I love and I no longer want to disappoint you or make you wait for your orders. It's not fair to the people who have supported me and grown right along with me.

As our talks progress, I will keep you all abreast of what will be happening. I am currently on the lookout for sponsors and a small business loan, so I can get this machine well-oiled and running properly. Please wish me luck. I'm scared to death, but this was my only choice - besides quitting altogether and giving up something I have poured BUCKETS of blood, sweat and tears into.

There will be a blog shortly about holiday releases. Also, there is a pre-Black Friday sale happening right now. Buy 2 full size perfumes, get one free - buy 3 solid perfumes, get one free.

Love you guys.
Lysa

New offerings today

some of these have been requested for a loooooong time. I'm having a really busy day, so this will be a short blog. But here ya go - these will be in the shop today:

1891

Absinthe

Aurora

Horseman

Ichabod

Katrina