I'm April, and I'm thoroughly obsessed with the belief that you can {& SHOULD} pursue your passion all while loving your tribe fiercely and staying true to you.
I married my high school sweetheart October 11, 2011. My heart yearned to be a mother, and "create pretty things," but it was still very unclear on how I could appease both parts of myself. Fast forward to 2012, my husband was working long hours and I found myself taking weekly trips to my local Jo-Ann Fabrics store. As I was sifting through all the craft books, I stumbled upon an etsy book. Curious, I began skimming through the book, and at that moment, I thought what if, and without thinking twice, I was in the checkout line eagerly purchasing the book. That night my husband asked me what I was reading, and I blurted out my idea of opening my own etsy shop. He told me there was no way I could make money online, and it was a foolish way to spend money. Hurt, I didn't talk about it again and tried brushing the thought aside. Call it my stubbornness, or call it God's plan, the feelings wouldn't go away. I still wanted to try. Deep down I was petrified, but I also couldn't ignore the whisper telling me, what if ?
I knew I wanted to ignore the whisper in my mind telling me I can't. Instead, I silenced the whisper and stepped right into that spotlight meant for me. And because I did, I stepped into the purpose God so uniquely laid out for me.
Nine years later, I have no regrets...but my husband does. We now often joke about him "killing my dream," even though he was really just trying to protect me. And for that, he is forgiven....that, and I proved him wrong ;)
Since then I have worked with hundreds of brides, mommies & friends to make the perfect stationery to the events they are hosting. This business has been an absolute blessing to my life!
This bohemian, God loving wife is constantly dreaming up new designs, a swirl of juggling home life and work life, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
My life may be a beautiful mess.... but I'm only a perfectionist on paper.