When I started this business and this blog, I decided early on that I would give myself permission to be vulnerable. I gave myself permission to tell my story and to be genuine in my upcoming business. It's been so touching to me how you all have responded with love and support.
As I quoted in an earlier blog, "Sometimes to be victorious, you gotta be willing to do things that look ridiculous."* This decision, to so many, looked ridiculous. And, I realized as I got going that I didn't have to keep explaining myself. They could see the changes in me that were being made by deciding to let God show me each step each day. I think that spoke for itself and there were no longer decisions to explain. I stepped out scared and vulnerable and passionate and I discovered that, with His help, I could do this! Now, tackling my fear of the unknown through faith is so much easier than tackling my fear of the uncontrolled through my own works.
Some of the greatest support that I have received has been from clients reaching out to me and asking me to help them with a design project in their home. So, here are a few from the past 6 months:
The first project I worked on (and am continuing to do so) is Greyhound Estates in Spring Lake. Yes, we named it that. There were two greyhounds statues at the front of the house and the name stuck. There's a blog to record and share the progress of this amazing home. Go check it out at www.greyhound-estate.com. To be asked to work on this project with Tiger Construction and the other designer, Randal Beach, was a huge honor. "If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, you don't ask which one. You just get on." ** I'm glad I was offered a seat. It's been such a great experience. I can't wait to share the results of all of the work on this house with you!
This little room was so special to me because it's the sweet nursery for the baby boy of one of my best friends. Knox was born in November and is absolutely perfect and I wanted his room to be almost as cute as he would be. I tried, but he's cuter!
This was such a fun room to do because it's the room of my life-long friend. To show her support of my new career, she allowed me to practice on her room. That's trust for ya! I love how it turned out and I'm grateful that she allowed me to practice on her! (And I'm so thankful that she let me satisfy my obsession of lucite!)
This is a kitchen remodel that was a little bit of a challenge because of the low ceilings. When I was contacted by my client, she had already designed the cabinets with the cabinet maker. We tweaked a couple of things to make it just the way she wanted and then picked out fixtures, granite, paint colors, and lighting to make this the kitchen she had pictured in her mind. She and I are both in love with this granite on the island. Swoon!
This client already has a beautiful home, but they wanted to freshen up a few things. We changed the color of the island from a dark color to a light green. It brightened the whole room. We completely redecorated the master bedroom and bath with new paint, furniture, and fixtures. Then, we also did a fun and classy vanity in the half bath. The navy and gold is so gorgeous together.
I cannot put into words my gratitude for the support of my friends and family and for the trust of my clients. Starting anything is scary, but step by step, God is leading me in this new endeavor. Thank you all so much for being a part of it! Happy New Year!
**Eric Schmidt to Sheryl Sandberg
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