Almost two years ago, I decided to leave my corporate job as a Marketing Director/Website Designer to pursue my passion as a business owner. I didn’t know which direction I would go. On one hand, I could start a website design business and follow my degree. On the other hand, I could leap into the unknown and start a creative type business in home decor.
It took a couple of months to sort everything out. So much to think about and decide. Then, one night, I had a dream about a Raven which cleared up my final decision. I was scared and excited all at once! Home decor it was!
I started gathering furniture pieces and transforming them. The creative juices were flowing! Piece after piece and hundreds of photos later, I finally decided to launch my online Etsy shop in June 2020. I launched with 8 pieces of furniture and sold out completely in under 8 weeks. Pieces went to customers in places like California, Washington, and Chicago.
I took a small hiatus this year, but I’m ready to get back to doing what I love again! It’s what I’m meant to do!
A few other things about me…
I try to schedule photography trips a couple times a year to take pictures of abandoned buildings, architecture, and sunsets (especially on the water) throughout Michigan/the US. I also collect old cameras including one that belonged to my great-grandpa back in 1910. It’s something I’ll always treasure!
I really look forward to what the rest of this year brings and what I have in store for Stone Raven Design Studio!
~Tracey