06/17/2026
Can you believe these were the photos I used in 2011 for one of my top selling veils 🤭?
Looking back, part of me wants to hide these pictures forever. The lighting wasn't great, the styling was simple, and the photos certainly weren't magazine worthy.
But here's the thing:
They sold. A lot.
These photos helped build a dream.
They remind me that you don't have to have the perfect camera, perfect setup, perfect branding, or perfect business plan to start.
🌟You just have to start.
Sometimes we look back at old work and feel a little embarrassed. That's not failure. That's proof of growth.
Every late night, every mistake, every order, every lesson learned, every design created, and every risk taken has led me here.
When I see these photos now, I see courage.
I see a woman building something with what she had.
I see the beginning of a legacy.
So if you're cringing at where you started, take heart.
The fact that you're embarrassed means you've learned. The fact that you've learned means you've grown. And growth is something to celebrate.
Here's to humble beginnings, hard work, and becoming better than we were yesterday.
The motto stands true today about my b&m shop and how my grand opening will go!
Show me something you created years ago that makes you smile (or cringe!) now. I'd love to see how far you've come too.