02/15/2024
Today is Valentine's Day, and although I would usually be hustling, trying to post a “PZ Love” collection of clothing and shooting photos on that special corner by my boutique, my life looks a little different than it used to. As I sit here watching my baby girl crawling and cooing, I feel good about a recent decision I made. As you go through life and look at what excites you, it’s ok to have that vision change, just like seasons do.
In 2016, I had a vision to take my brick and mortar boutique on the road. Yes, I knew it would be a lot of work; however, I was ready to go where the people were. I wanted to make new connections and expand my brand. Was I exhausted? Yes, however, I was the girl that turned a horse trailer into one of the most unique vendor setups on the road. Nothing could stop me as I glided down the highway towing 30 feet of greatness. The journey continued in 2018 when my son Emmett was born, he and I hit the road when he was just four months old. Painted Zebra traveling boutique continued on show after show, all the way through 2022.
As I look back on years of vending, I smile knowing what I accomplished, and when going down the rabbit hole of memories, I realize how truly blessed I am. That cliché quote of 'memories are everything,' well, it is true indeed, and I have enough to last a lifetime. You see, in February this year, I decided to let go of another piece of PZ. The reality is there really are only so many hours in a day, trust me, I have checked. Driving down the road with hours of setting up and tearing down is something I was ready to let go of.
I feel God always has a plan, and he did for me this year. As I was speaking to another business owner, a woman who has ambition and excitement in her career, something wonderful happened. I mentioned I was ready to let go of my Painted Zebra Boutique Trailer. In a divinely gidded way, she now has my special trailer sitting in her driveway.
Soon I will share the business who will be cruising down the highway with a piece of my heart and proud entrepreneur pride. Knowing that I’m a part of her journey and expansion of her dreams is a wonderful feeling, in addition to seeing life go back into those well-traveled wheels. The trailer is still in Oregon and once she adds her special touch maybe she will be at a show near you!
This isn’t goodbye completely, and although I’ve let go of the store front and trailer, I still own Painted Zebra Boutique, however I will be taking a little break from my online store as I enjoy my new baby. I want to thank my friends and family who have helped me with the traveling boutique through the years. You never know, maybe someday I’ll hit the pavement again, but for now, this mama is right where she’s supposed to be.
