I have just launched a new website, Cottage Industry, that offers my services in Decorating, E-Decorating, Styling, and Interior Photography with a focus on Cottage and Vintage Styles!
I have been working on the site and ideas for a couple of months, but the idea, er little dream has been in my noggin' for much longer than that.
Over the years, I have had many careers, most in a creative field of some sort. The most recent "job" (other than full time mom) I have had is selling vintage and handmade wares at vintage markets, flea markets, and on Etsy. Although I have enjoyed that and it's been a learning experience, I've come to realize what I love most is not selling, but decorating, styling, and photographing. That's probably why I love blogging so much...you have the trifecta there!
So, having figured all that out (hmmm, only took me 35 years), I decided to create my own decorating business offering Local and E-Decorating, Styling, and Interior Photography services.
An excerpt from the home page about Cottage Industry:
"Welcome to Cottage Industry, your source
for Interior Decorating, E-Decorating, Interior and Event Styling,
Photo Styling, and Interior Photography services, specializing in
Cottage Style.
Cottage Industry mixes vintage and new, thrifty and designer, creating layered, collected, and inviting interiors.
Cottage Industry loves cottages of
course, but can transform any interior: urban, suburban, rural, and
vaction homes, as well as retail shops, and work spaces. Although
comfortable, cottage style is my signature, I am not limited to one
style. Other specialties include: Coastal and Beach Style, Shabby
Chic, French Country, Swedish Country, Classic Casual, Rustic and just
about anything that incorporates vintage elements.
As mentioned above, my specialty is cottage style, but I am not limited to just that. Really, the only thing that wouldn't be my forte is ultra modern and sleek...that's just not a style I can relate to. Anything else pretty much goes!
I designed this site myself, so I have had little financial investment thus far in the business, so I guess you could say I've got nothing to lose...except my pride, but that's almost gone anyway ;)
I know many of you bloggers and readers are savvy in the decor and DIY department, so you may not be needing my services, however I'd be very thankful if you chose to spread the word about Cottage Industry via your social networks and/or grab the button below for your blog!
As a little celebration of the "grand opening" I am hosting a Decorating Giveaway!
One winner, chosen via random.org will receive:
To Enter:
I know many of you bloggers and readers are savvy in the decor and DIY department, so you may not be needing my services, however I'd be very thankful if you chose to spread the word about Cottage Industry via your social networks and/or grab the button below for your blog!
As a little celebration of the "grand opening" I am hosting a Decorating Giveaway!
One winner, chosen via random.org will receive:
- 1 Custom E-Design Board/Inspiration Mood Board for 1 Room of their choice. Board will include color schemes, fabric, furniture, lighting, and accessory options, as well as, resources/links to products for you to purchase if you wish.
- 1 E-Consultation in regards to chosen room via email
- 1 Year Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine
- $50 Gift Card to Pottery Barn
To Enter:
- 1st Entry - Visit Cottage Industry and leave a comment here telling me you did
- 2nd Entry - "Like" Cottage Industry on Facebook and leave a comment telling me you did
- 3rd Entry -Add the Cottage Industry button to your blog or website
- 4th Entry - Follow Cottage Industry on Pinterest and leave a comment telling me you did
Good Luck on the giveaway and thanks so much for coming by to check out my new business!
XO,
Stacey
91 comments:
congratulations on your new venture! the new site looks fabulous!
just liked on facebook!
...and followed on pinterest! my fingers are crossed!
Congratulations on seeing your dream into reality! Your website is beautiful...love the red, white and blue!
~Trisha
I am following all of your Pinterest boards!!
~Trisha
I like Cottage Industry on Facebook!
~Trisha
Oh Stacey, I so admire you for going after your dreams! Your website looks amazing ~ you did a wonderful job designing it. I just know you are going to be very successful!!
Good luck - I just checked it out and it is adorable!
gena
I "liked" you on FB too !
gena
I added the button to The House on Lavender Hill - but I don't do Pinterest .... wait, let me rephrase that, I LOVE pinterest, but my version is to save the pictures I love in idea files on my desktop so I can get to them even when i don't have internet !!!!
Good luck again with your new journey,
gena
Love the new site, it looks great! The photos look amazing.
~Shanon
.....and I liked it on FB......
~Shanon
......and I'm following it on Pinterest!
Good luck with your new site, Stacey! I hope you will share redesigns with us.
~Shanon
hooray little bobbsy twin!
i will be happy to help spread the word about your new venture and wish you much success. no need to count me in on the giveaway -- i already have my prize -- the sign!
i have news for you! when i get details, i will email. :)
xo
elyse
Congrats Stacey! Awesome!
Congrats! I know it's going to be a success!
Congratulations. Your site looks great. I love your "design recipe". I'll definitely grab a button for my blog and help spread the word. Good luck!
Shasta @InTheOldRoad
I am so happy for you to be following your dream!! Your site looks wonderful and if very easy to get around.
Goodness I would love your talent hand in helping me with one of my rooms!!
bee blessed
mary
I liked you on facebook
I am following your lovely boards on Pinterest too!
CONGRATS! You are going for it... and I think you are going to be hugely successful!!!! xoxoxo
ps Visited CI-- looks great!
Liked CI on FB!
Following CI on Pinterest!
it's looking puuuurrrrrdy, stacey. what a terrific idea!
michele
STACY!!! This is so awesome, I was already going to share it before you were even offering the giveaway. I'm so excited for you. I'm checking out the new site now. :)
I like the new facebook page. :)
and on pinterest!
dream come true is right! congrats sweetie! xo
like ya on your new fb page!
heading over to check out the new pinterest account now - I'm sure I'll LOVE it!
Your site is very professional looking and pretty, Stacey! Is it on Blogger or Wordpress? I've come to understand the same about myself. I don't really want to sell. I want to decorate. Different strokes for different folks (like us), I suppose.
Brenda
Congratulations. You will do amazingly well. No doubt. Your style is impeccable and the site is beautiful. I wish you all the best. Smiles...Renee
Very exciting. Good luck on your new venture!
Congratulations. Loved the site. Can you follow it.
I liked on facebook.
AH! I'm so excited for you Stacey!!!!!!
I signed up to follow on Pinterest.
great business venture and website...congrats! thanks for the opportunity to enter your design giveaway.
i added your button to my sidebar.
i'm following on pinterest ;)
Congratulations!
I hope you don't mind but I know you'd want to know that there's a typo on your site. You have vaction instead of vacation.
Great site and I like the changing photos. Is it wordpress?
xo
Claudia
congratulations and best wishes to you in this new venture. i know you will do great. you have such a great style. i am so excited for you stacey!!
Visited the website - how fun is this endeavor?? Best of luck!!
Liked on Facebook!!!! Congrats!
Following on Pinterest!!!
The new venture and site look fantastic. Good Luck!
I so wished you lived in Arizona! This is what I have been looking for, I have lots and lots of lovely items and no idea how to put them together! Good luck! I am sure you will be busier than you can imagine! :) Sandy @ 521 Lake Street
Wow, Stacy! I am so happy that you are going for it! I am sure you will be successful! Your blog is great and this is where your passion is so enjoy it!
Blessings,
Susie
Oh, I had already liked your facebook page! I need to make sure I am getting updates.
Susie
Stacy, Your Pinterest is great! I am following you there, too!
Susie Reynolds
Your new site looks awesome!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Liked you on Facebook
Love your pins already! Following you on pinterest, too. So happy for you!
Oh, the site is great and the e-decorating idea is brilliant - particularly for those of us who live in the middle of nowhere! :)
Visited Cottage Industry - I'm in love!!! Congratulations :)
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Following on Facebook :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
Following on Pinterest :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
Nothing more fun than starting a business! Congrats!! I love your new site, so cute, so you!
I am following Cottage Industry on facebook.
I am following Cottage Industry on Pinterest! YAY!
You go girl!!! It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and go after your dreams. I wish you the best of luck (I know you've got the talent) in your newest venture!
Yippie - you're going for it!! You will be a superstar and I wish you the best of luck!
Kelly
Just checked out the new site - loved looking through the photo gallery!!
Just "Liked" you on facebook, too.
And I'm following you on Pinterest too!
Best of luch in this new venture! I visited the site! ♥
I liked you on facebook but girl, I like you anywhere cuz I LOVE your style! ♥
Checked out the new website. NICE! Your style & my style totally mesh!
Liked you on FB. :)
Already following you on Pinterest. Does that count? Pretty please? :)
I visited Cottage Industry. Thanks for the chance!
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I like Cottage Industry via FB
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I follow Cottage Industry via Pinterest.
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COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONGRATS MISS Fairy!!!!! I wish you the absolute BEST in your new venture...I will be watching...I know that there are GREAT things in your future!!! sending cottage hugs to you and yours!
Congratulations on your new venture, Stacey!! I think it's great that you're going after your dreams. I'm sure you'll be a big success. Your site looks beautiful :)
Congratulations and what a lovely site! Best wishes, Kris
Congratulations, Stacey!! I'm ridiculously excited for you as you pursue your dreams! Love the name of your new business and the site is gorgeous and professional. I wish all the best times a million in this venture. :)
xo,
Erin
I've liked Cottage Industry on FB.
I'm following Cottage Industry on Pinterest! :)
And I'm proudly displaying the Cottage Industry button on my blog sidebar!
I visited 'Cottage Industry'. Great look and best wishes for your success! Also, hope I win !
Suzanne
Follow on Pinterest.
Suzanne
This is fantastic. And SO what you are meant to do. It's great that you are sharing your gifts and talents! Wishing you lots of success. :)
oh my goodness Stacy!!
SO in awe of you!! :D You had a dream and made it happen!! Just LOVE that!! ONLY the BEST wishes and thoughts for you Sweet one!!
You are going to do Amazing!
XOXOXOXO!!
Keren
Hi, I'm stopping by from Susan's Maple and Magnolia blog. Love your design boards. My favourite aspect is that you incorporate beautiful colours and fabrics and make it all work.
I visited Cottage Industry and the design boards are my favourite part.
I liked Cottage Industry on Facebook and follow on Facebook. Thanks for the chances.
Good luck on your new adventure. I like your style and I'm glad, for you, that you are doing what you love. I use blogs like yours for inspiration in my own home.
Katharine
Knowing what you like is first step to starting your own business. Always go for the one that you know best or one that you’re most familiar with and the one that you’re sure that you’ll enjoy doing. Managing a business is also about passion. Go where your heart is and you’ll never get tired of working.
-Clint Shaff
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