Fate is a funny thing…on September 12, I was contacted by Etsy that People Style Watch was considering a Flair Designery holiday greeting card for inclusion in their 2012 Holiday issue. So many emotions ran through me all at once; excitement, joy, disbelief and fear. I hurriedly sent all of my samples to People Style Watch in New York, along with many a thank you notes and crossed my fingers. I was not allowed to discuss this, as their was a possibility that the card would not make it to the printed version of the magazine AND I had to wait until the issue was live. However, September 12 had special meaning as it is my parents wedding anniversary and my mom said it was a “good sign” and that the card simply would make it in.


The wednesday before thanksgiving, I ran to Target fingers crossed that it made the issue. My hands were shaking as I found ONE lone copy on the stand and began to flip through. Finally I made it to page 224 and their it was…right next to the Kate Spade holiday card! I was so excited to tell someone that I told a random woman standing next to me. I probably looked like a complete crazy, but I had to tell someone!!!

As a small business owner, you know how hard you work. The LONG LONG days, the lack of sleep, the hundreds of designs that you create and the customers that turn to friends over the months that you work together; these are all a labor of love that come from owning and running your own business. However, opportunities like this only come along when a lot of hard work has met preparation and I could not be more thankful for an opportunity like this.
I want to thank everyone who made this happen…Dana from Etsy and the lovely individuals from People Style Watch. My girls, Maggie and Kara, who have worked their tails off this holiday season. My parents, who help me in more ways than they even know. And my husband David, who puts with all of my craziness. I work a lot and I work hard, and he supports me every step of the way, even if it keeps him up at night.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!