Friday, June 28, 2013

What's in a name, after all???



I wanted to write a short little post today as I share the blog with the world about why I chose this boutique name for my "revamp".

"Sparrows" are a personal "symbol" for me and my journey.  To add just a little background to the story.  My husband, Charles and I have no greater desire than to be parents.  All I have ever wanted to be is a mommy.  I can remember playing "mommy" to my baby dolls as early as 2-3 years old- I am a teacher and I love children; but there is something absolutely basic about creating your own family.  We have been trying to have children for 6 years now.  Almost 4 years ago, we got our wish and then 4 short weeks later (at 6.5 weeks) lost the baby.  I was completely devastated.  I lost my faith- my passion- my life...  I was depressed and completely apathetic towards my life and anything/everyone in it. 

Somehow through the pain I found a way to crawl back to reality.  One day I was staring out the window at the little memorial garden we had build for our precious little one and I saw a sparrow fly into one of the birdhouses we had.  I sat and watched the tiny bird chirp, stick his head out the peephole and for the first time I felt myself smiling.  I don't know how long I watched the happy creature, but I started to ask myself "if God cares so much for this tiny little bird, doesn't he care so much more for me?" I made myself face the pain and turn the energy into something else- my little "hobbies" turned them into a business. 

My slogan has always been "Custom Handmade Home Décor and Accessories that prove the 'little things' make life extraordinary".  I feel like anything I make that can give someone a little bit of joy, encouragement or confidence is worth the effort and the time!

This past year my husband and I were overjoyed (and scared) to find ourselves expecting again.  We held out hope for this little miracle, but were again completely devastated to make it all the way to 11 weeks when our loss occurred.  Nothing can ever take this pain away.  This loss was even more overwhelming than the first.  We had waited 3 more years for our second chance only to have it torn away again.  Along with this loss came some health complications that I am still learning to deal with on a daily basis...  My journey has definitely been a painful and "rocky" one- but happily it is a JOURNEY and isn't over yet.  Some days I can't see anything but darkness; but some days I can still see that tiny sparrow in the back of my mind singing.  I know that my two tiny sparrows are in God's hands and I can only pray that one day I will be fully blessed with a child. 

I have felt these past few months while dealing with all of these issues that my business is changing too- I truly desire that in some tiny way my products and custom items give someone out there the hope, strength, faith and confidence to enjoy their own journey through life.  I hope that I can show others through my journey and through my daily life that they are also WORTH MORE THAN MANY SPARROWS.

It is difficult to type something like this through the tears in my eyes and put it "out there" in the universe for all to see.  However, I felt like it was an important part of sharing my name and what my goal is in creating special items for others who may need a "sparrow" to remind them of their own journey!  I guess that I blew the "short little post" part of my opening statement!  :-)


"...Do not be afraid; You are worth more than many sparrows"
 

Amber
More Than Many Sparrows Boutique
Matthew 10:31

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Welcome! I guess I'm a "blogger" now!

Hello!  Welcome to "More Than Many Sparrows" Boutique.  I have been "in business" for almost 4 years now, although it really seems more like "I make things that I would love to have in my home, so I hope other people will too"...  Maybe it's my mission to "spread the love through little things". 

I started out making my photo memory boards- well, one actually... for myself.  I had so many people asking where I got it and that turned into "can you make me one?"  I'll spare you all of the details my business has gone through as well as the "ups and downs" but it has definitely evolved from a creative outlet in my spare time to a thriving "in home" boutique.  :-) 

In the past few months I have felt like a new "chapter" is being born out of my boutique, so I have changed my name, revamped my "look" as well as my products and am starting this blogging style of boutique-ing rather than having a formal website.  My hope is that by doing this, my customers (old and new) and followers will get a look into what I do, how I do it and why I do it!  I plan on using this blog, not only to show my products to you- but also to share information about my craft shows and events and also demonstrate some of the "behind the scenes" work and fun that goes into what I do!  I hope that you will enjoy the journey along with me and of course find some home décor and accessories that you can't live without!

Over the next month or so I will be doing a few posts to set everything up and please remember that I am a "newbie" when it comes to blogging- soooo....I will be "spotlighting" one of my products in each post :-)  But for today I just wanted to say "Hello" and thanks for stopping by!

Here is an overview of the items I currently make just to get you excited for the product spotlights!



Amber
More Than Many Sparrows Boutique
Matthew 10:31