Wow where has the time gone! I can honestly say it does not feel like 5 years since I finished school and decided to start my own business! I guess that's because when your doing something you love time just flys by! When I started this adventure I had no idea where it would take me or how long it would last, and I still don't, but I do know I've been loving every moment of it and I am excited to see what happens next! It's not always easy; being your own boss, making all the decisions, working for your work, and never really being "out of the office". It has it's stressful times but overall it's worth it! Seeing my business grow and improve year after year really keeps me going and makes me excited to see what is possible.
Looking back on the past 5 years it blows my mind to think of everything I've done! I've made everything from cushions, dresses, dog clothes, curtains, bathing suits, quilts, jackets, dog hats, stuffed toys, bedding, bags, gloves, pillows, tablecloths... the list goes on and on. I can't even count the amount of bridesmaid dresses I've altered or other clothing alterations. I've even had a few customers just about bring me everything in their closet to get altered. I've worked with a number of small local businesses in the past five years, whether it was just helping them develop a prototype so they could move on to the next stage of their business, or produce finished products for them to sell. They are always coming and going and it's always nice to work with other local businesses.
I definitely have to thank my family and friends for always supporting me and encouraging me along the way. Whether it's them bringing me things to sew or them passing my name on to other people. It's always much appreciated! And to my customers that come back to me time after time and recommend me to others I have to thank you for your loyalty!
So what's the future of Nicole Flanagan Creations look like? Well, I can only hope that my success continues and new opportunities come my way to help me grow my business. Wherever the future takes me I know as long as I'm sewing and creating I'll be happy and work won't feel like work!
Looking back on the past 5 years it blows my mind to think of everything I've done! I've made everything from cushions, dresses, dog clothes, curtains, bathing suits, quilts, jackets, dog hats, stuffed toys, bedding, bags, gloves, pillows, tablecloths... the list goes on and on. I can't even count the amount of bridesmaid dresses I've altered or other clothing alterations. I've even had a few customers just about bring me everything in their closet to get altered. I've worked with a number of small local businesses in the past five years, whether it was just helping them develop a prototype so they could move on to the next stage of their business, or produce finished products for them to sell. They are always coming and going and it's always nice to work with other local businesses.
I definitely have to thank my family and friends for always supporting me and encouraging me along the way. Whether it's them bringing me things to sew or them passing my name on to other people. It's always much appreciated! And to my customers that come back to me time after time and recommend me to others I have to thank you for your loyalty!
So what's the future of Nicole Flanagan Creations look like? Well, I can only hope that my success continues and new opportunities come my way to help me grow my business. Wherever the future takes me I know as long as I'm sewing and creating I'll be happy and work won't feel like work!