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Flowerchatter03
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Carrieann
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welcome, looks like your website is off to a great start. Congratulations on your move to a commercial building.
I am also curious as to what other businesses you have run?
I am also curious as to what other businesses you have run?
Welcome! On sunday, tomorrow there will be a free design/business seminar at Precious Memories in Temple from 1-4 sponsored by Texas State Florist Association. It is free and we would love for you to come and see some new ideas. You are welcome to come tomorrow. Hope to see you there. Norman
Hi guys,
Here is a little (well, a lot) of my history. I've owned a hair salon, bistro and an advertising/graphic design boutique. The hair salon and bistro were default businesses that my family kinda gave up on and left them to me to sort out. I turned the salon around (luckily) and was able to sell it for a small profit. The Bistro was not as much of a success though, I broke even. What I did gain was a lot of knowledge and I made some good friends.
I did freelance design work for a long time and many of my customers urged me to start up a small shop. It was a lot of hard work and I had some great creative minds that worked with me for over 9yrs. About 4 years ago I had a friend that was getting married and she asked me to do her invites. She then asked if I could decorate and do the flowers. I had taken a few floral design courses at the local communtiy college here and so I told her I would give it a shot. I've been hooked ever since. Slowly I started taking on more floral work and less graphic work. My lease on my graphic's shop was coming to an end right when the flower shop I now own was put on the market. 'Serendipitous fate' I thought. So here I am learning whole new gig at the ripe young age of 45.
Whew! And boy is this industry exciting and interesting.
Here is a little (well, a lot) of my history. I've owned a hair salon, bistro and an advertising/graphic design boutique. The hair salon and bistro were default businesses that my family kinda gave up on and left them to me to sort out. I turned the salon around (luckily) and was able to sell it for a small profit. The Bistro was not as much of a success though, I broke even. What I did gain was a lot of knowledge and I made some good friends.
I did freelance design work for a long time and many of my customers urged me to start up a small shop. It was a lot of hard work and I had some great creative minds that worked with me for over 9yrs. About 4 years ago I had a friend that was getting married and she asked me to do her invites. She then asked if I could decorate and do the flowers. I had taken a few floral design courses at the local communtiy college here and so I told her I would give it a shot. I've been hooked ever since. Slowly I started taking on more floral work and less graphic work. My lease on my graphic's shop was coming to an end right when the flower shop I now own was put on the market. 'Serendipitous fate' I thought. So here I am learning whole new gig at the ripe young age of 45.
Whew! And boy is this industry exciting and interesting.
Thanks for the invite Norman. Unfortunately, I have to pick up my daughter at the airport at 2. Please let me know if there are any more events in the future. Temple is a pretty short drive from P-ville.
Sher
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Welcome to FC,....What;s going on in Texas..I think you guys are out numbering California! Welcome from South Florida!
Sher!
Sher!
Carrieann
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welcome again, lots of great history. I am sure you have lots to share with us, so please be an active member.
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