About MeI am "Summer Snowflake". It started out a nickname given to me for my love of sunshine, sun dresses and being one of a kind. I loved the name (not for me) so I used it to describe the warm unique pieces I create.
The everyday me ..... I am a mother of one amazing son and his brother (hahahaha), two very vocal Siamese Cats and one mini lop bunny rabbit that I am not sure loves me or hates me (but it doesn't matter because I am so in love with her). I work full time as an Executive Assistant at a global aftermarket automotive parts company and I am totally ADHD and take on way more than I should. I never take myself too seriously and would rather be remembered as quirky, funny and creative .... even weird more than anything else. I have always wanted to own my own business, I just didn't always know what I wanted to do....... Four years ago I bought a vintage home, that I fell in love with before I even got out of my car. The built-ins and fixtures really inspired me to decorate around the beauty of the home. A limited budget and need for vintage led me to my first projects. With the support and praise of my husband I started to do projects for others and sell my work. I am now an avid thrift store, antique shop, garage sale, garbage picker. Although I work full time, I spend most of my free time completing projects and marketing "Summer Snowflake". Upcycling/Refinishing is not a skill I was born with. It is a skill that I so desperately wanted to acquire! It took patience I don't necessarily possess, listening when I'm not exactly the greatest direction follower, asking for help when I'm a little on the proud independent side and a lot of time I don't always have. Every moment of this constant learning process has been worth it! I am continually finding new methods and ideas.... the trial and error is less frustrating... and now the real adventure is just beginning! |