A lot of people have supported and encouraged me in my business, but I never would’ve taken the plunge without my mom.
My husband always helps me with woodworking projects, moving furniture, running errands, proof reading articles, brainstorming, watching the kids, and setting goals. My Dad encourages me, was one of my investors and sat with me in the rain at last years May fair. My aunt has given me free furniture. My brother hosts my website and helped me develop my name.
But it was my mom who said, “Do it.”
She took me shopping for the equipment I needed to get started. She took me from shop to shop to find a place to sell my work. She bought me Quickbooks and training with an accountant. She reads every single blog post and calls every day to see if I have any new opportunities or sponsors. She reads most of your comments and some of your blogs. She even checks out my Alexa ranking daily.
I get my drive and work ethic from her…as well as my slightly compulsive nature.
I love you, Mom. Thanks so much for everything you have done for me.
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Awwww! That picture of the two of you is too darling! LOVE! Happy Mother's Day to you too, Marian. Thanks for being furniture "mom" to all of us!
So sweet! Your mom sounds amazing!
She left me a comment on my blog once. She signed it Miss Mustard Seed's Mom! I thought it was so cute!
Hope you had a great Mother's Day!
Thank you, Marian, for thinking of those who have lost their Mother. It is such a bitter sweet day. Thankful for the love only a Mother can give and yet not able to give her a hug and saying thank you. Please give your Mom a hug from all of us who can't. Keep up your wonderful work and blog.
How lucky you are to have such a sweet and supportive mom. I hope my kids will write something so sweet about me someday!
Marian,
Glad I could make your special mom a special apron. Sorry I didn't notice until today (may daughter informed me)…I'm at Disney World with the other daughter and son-in-law.
Isn't it GREAT to have a supportive mom. My mom has been the biggest fan in my life, and can give honest criticism, too, when I brace myself and ask for it…but ALWAYS with kindness. I honestly don't know where I'd be without her. Of course, I haven't had my big break like you have, but, I don't know that I'm ready for that yet. Yeah, see. She overdosed me on confidence as well.
Honestly, though, if it never does come, I'm happy with my life as it is. 
No heavy prep work I am already in love with chalk paint! I would love, love, love to try out Old White and Louis Blue.
Thanks,
Shaena
I love the chalk paint. All of your pieces look beautiful. I would like to try the graphite and old white.
Thank you!
Lovely post! I feel the same about my Mom. I bet this made your Mom a little weepy. I'm sorry I just read this post now and didn't see her at the market.
I hope I can be that kind of mother for my children. thanks for sharing.
You are so blessed to have someone who is so supportive in a kick ass get going way. That person is your Mother is a double blessing. Thanks for this business series – it is enolightening