The Big News!

I am ecstatic beyond belief to announce the big news to you all this morning! For a few years now I have been chipping away at this idea turned into passion of mine, the big umbrella that is Shorely Chic. I started making seashell covered frames and other home decor items and sharing them with the world on Etsy and at trunk shows. Alongside my entrepreneurial venture, I kept a blog, facebook page and twitter account to document what it was like as a young woman to get up and follow her passion, as well as a place to share all that inspires me.  Through all this, I met so many wonderful people and have formed many lasting friendships with people in the design industry and beyond.

I had always known that what I wanted to do was interior design, and through my blog where I "showed off" my eye and sense of style, people started hiring me to decorate their own homes and I  decided to start pushing in that direction. Then the school came where I learned to draw like a professional, and I will continue taking classes here and there when the time allows because there is always room for more education.

Now for the news, one person who I met along 'Shorely Chic Way', Megan Dey, owner of Megan Dey Photography, has a wonderful space in downtown Darien, CT that is just a little bit too big for her needs.  About a year ago, we had spoken about sharing the space. I would take the cute little living room style portion in the front, and start running my design business and showcase my home decor items from there, instead of my own home. Last year I wasn't ready...this year I AM!!

I will be opening up a design studio on 975 Boston Post Road, Darien CT 06820 and will open the space for retail on a schedule that is TBD starting June 1st!! Now all my items will be on display for customers to shop, and I will be able to showcase my design services in a much more convenient way, in person!

I am thrilled beyond belief with this next step, and it just feels so right. It's a natural progression with little risk and force involved, and what better time to take a leap like this than now. I have heard so many times that you never get anywhere if you don't take a risk, make a move, take that next step out of your comfort zone and go for it. Lucky for me, Megan and I are great friends, and the opportunity leaves me with nothing but comfort and excitement.

I can't wait to meet you all in my new space, and please, let me know if there is anything I can help you with :)