Feeling Grateful

I woke up this morning overwhelmed with gratitude. There are SO many people in my life that help me everyday! In business so many times we selfishly hold onto information and don't share it out of fear. So, today's the day I throw it back to the world!

At the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. I work with talent that never ceases to amaze me:
- My uber talented friend, Ron Giusti, designs our amazing e mails and website.
- My good friend Polly Wilson of Barn Dandys has been my counselor whenever I question my parenting skills
- My dear amigo, Jamie of Jamies Painting & Designs motivates me whenever I can't figure out what the next step is
- Shannon Sunderland & Ann Anderson are young, talented jewelry designers who's mom jewelry has captured the hearts of many new moms!
- Vicky Vinson in my Oklahoma workshop who's careful craftsmanship in our Custom Corner furniture and relentless belief in our company vision inspires me everyday
- My crazy and beautiful art director, Samantha who has weathered so many storms and still comes up with brilliant new ideas.
- The people in our warehouse who make sure each package is delivered on time
- My husband, Brad who's belief in me and the company never waivers
- My 3 boys who inspire me everyday to work harder and smarter

I am thankful I have such talent in my life yet most importantly, that I am not going it alone.

In love with the Hand Made

One of our favorite artisans, Shannon Sunderland send me this photo this morning. It captures everything I love about her jewelry and the pieces she creates. Each necklace, bracelet and charm is individually made and touched by her hands.

I was just in Chicago this weekend for this powerful Country Living "Entrepreneurs Conference", surrounded by inspired and inspiring women...most of them moms. The most common question moms asked, "What prompted you to start your business?" This is what Shannon had to say:

"When I first started my business, I gave jewelry to girlfriends and grandmothers in my family as gifts. Nearly every woman who received my jewelry with their baby's' name on it would cry. I realized I that making this work is a really amazing gift, for me as well as the recipient. This feeling of connectedness, of celebrating mothers and families, is what I love most about my work."