The purpose of this blog... For you and for me! Welcome!!

Hey everyone,

Just to give you a little background on why I want to do this blog... I am hoping it will be an outlet for me to express myself here.... The challenges and the ups and downs of starting a business. It is NOT an easy road, there are what I like to call, "two steps forward, one step back moments" happening all the time! I want to share my journey with you.... I have had major leaps in the last few months... I will try to compile all those in the next week or so then update pretty regularly as things happen.

I started creating women's accessories years ago, back when I was in modeling and dance competitions. My mom taught me how to sew! About a year ago I decided to really go for it and try to start my own biz.... It's only been a year (a short amount of time in the grand scheme, I have to keep reminding myself) and just now am I starting to see that my name and pieces are getting noticed and remembered! It's a great feeling!

What I have learned is that you MUST have passion for what you're doing, because if you didn't, you couldn't have the strength to grind away at everything!

I do it all: I create EVERYTHING. I design and hand make each and every piece myself. Whether it is a feathered headband, beaded scarf, embellished gloves or flowered headpieces. I also do much of my own photography (thanks to my friends who have let me borrow their equipment to my girlfriends who modeled for me!) I have had WONDERFUL support from everyone around me.... I could go on and on about that, and I will at another time! I also create all my own print materials such as the postcards I hand out at shows and interested ladies. I hit the stores to see if they'd like to sell my pieces. Some are interested and some not so much... You can't get offended if they don't like your stuff.... People either love it or hate it - it's not for everyone. I just have to remind myself of that and keep a thick skin when rejection hits. Which it does - but when you get someone who loves something you've made - it makes it all worth while!!

I could go on but I'll leave it at this.... I will be posting about the good, the bad, the ugly of my journey trying to make it.... I hope I can capture your attention, maybe make you laugh and maybe even inspire you!!