From hobby to profession. I have always had an eye for detail and I love to transform things to make them unique. It all started with my grandparent's farm house that I had the privilege of moving into after graduating high school. I had little money, but I had big dreams. I removed flooring, walls and cabinets with a tire tool, crowbar and a skill saw. I mixed left over paint to get the perfect colors. The house was very large and my family was starting to grow. I begin to shop for furniture and quickly realized how expensive it was! I couldn't afford to buy all of these things my heart desired unless I sacrificed essentials. I thought to...
I need feedback for Little Cotton Bend and I'm giving away a Prize from my new line of shotgun jewelry in return! As most of you know when we had our house fire, I went back to property management because of smoke and water damage to my equipment and inventory used for Little Cotton Bend. I have finally built a lot of my inventory back up and replaced my equipment. I had monthly monogram subscriptions and orders going out to 9 different states and it killed me but I had to cancel them last month due to time restraints and equipment issues. I have since then made a different business plan that would fit my work schedule and I am...
I am so thankful for my wonderful friends and family. They know me better than I know myself. Several of my friends asked what they could do to help after the fire. Most common reply was, pray. The ones who know me best, know that I am independent and full of pride. If you want to do something for me. You just have to do it because I rarely can swallow my pride to ask. Day after day, they washed clothes, salvaged belongings, helped load and unload, because they are selfless. Several of my friends asked about starting a go fund me to help us get back on our feet. My reply, let me think about it. I then receive...
The kids have been with mom and friends all week so I could deal with salvaging our things. I have been on an emotional roller coaster. I have longed for home. I just wanted to go home! That's been the hardest part at night... Leaving the house after moving each day.. Feeling lost.. Just wanting to go home and I couldn't! All my babies are back today and we are the camp..All I can do is stare at them. I think I've said I love you 100 times. The bickering has been music to my ears. I don't long for home tonight, because I realize we may not have a physical house to call home right now, but they are...
I have always had an extreme work ethic and love for my kids that pushes me to get things done... To the point of working myself to death. If I need something, I rarely ask for help.. I find a way. With everything that's happened Over the last week I have felt like the devil was attacking me and my family... But all he has succeeded in doing is lighting a fire under me!! I will bounce back, I will support my family and it will be bigger and better than ever. He can't mess up God's plan for our lives! I have more faith and drive than ever before! I'm growing stronger everyday. You can't break me! I've already...
