diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b6d31c7..257a51b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+## v0.8.1 (2026-01-12)
+
+### Fix
+
+- decrease confusion for "add item" dialog when creating order
+
 ## v0.8.0 (2025-12-15)
 
 ### Feat
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 5160456..96fbdd8 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [project]
 name = "Sideshow"
-version = "0.8.0"
+version = "0.8.1"
 description = "Case/Special Order Tracker"
 readme = "README.md"
 authors = [