May I introduce you to the beautiful and talented mastermind behind Adorn Event Styling,
Tiffany Collins.
With the holidays right around the corner I don't know about you, but Christmas Cards are on my mind and Adorn Event Styling is the perfect place to get all your personalized and one-of-a-kind looks! Therefore, I couldn't think of a better way to kick start this series than sitting down with Tiffany and hearing all about Adorn Event Styling.
Hometown: Herriman, Utah
Your role
in Adorn? Owner/Designer
What services/products
are offered? We
offer custom card & invitation designs to pre-made designs. Also, Adorn has
a sister shop that offers those large balloons and tassels along with all sorts
of fun banners, cake banners and more!
How would
you describe Adorn Event Styling? I always say that the invitation sets the mood
for your party. It’s the first thing the
guests will see and helps them know what to expect when they arrive. So Adorn
is the creative spark to make your party
amazing! Also with Christmas being my favorite time of the year, Christmas
cards are super exciting for me! I love making a lasting impression when
sending out cards to family and friends and I love that I can help others do
that as well!
Where can
readers find your products? Adorneventstyling.com
What
prompted you to start your own business? I have always loved to design. I would do
it for friends and family all the time. I actually went to school to become a
cosmetologist. I hated leaving my kids and not seeing my husband because we had
to work opposite schedules. So I decided
to take my passion and try to make some money. I started an Etsy shop and
started selling designs! It was amazing, I couldn’t believe people were buying
something I designed. I ended up merging with an old friend of mine who also
had a passion for parties. She designed a ton of adorable party supplies so we
combined our businesses and became adorn event styling. We are wanting to
expand our business eventually and be your one stop shop for everything “party”!
What’s one
thing you’ve learned about yourself as a result of launching your brand? I’ve learned that no
matter what business you start, you will always have your ups and downs. I have
had many struggles along the way where I have felt like giving up, I didn’t
because I knew that it will always work out, & it always does. I have
enjoyed learning new things and meeting new people. Many opportunities have
opened for me starting this process. I love what I do and even though I am not
making a 6 figure income, I enjoy it and I am able to work from my kitchen
office with my kids in sight. That is all a Mom could ask for.
What was
your biggest challenge bringing your idea from concept to fruition? My biggest challenge
right now is, I so badly want to take my business to the next level but
figuring out the steps to get there is the most difficult part! There
a lot of wonderful designers out there. I also have tiny prints, Shutterfly and
many other large companies that offer amazing designs. I just need to show what
make mine different! Its pretty difficult to figure out how I can get up there
with the big guys!
How do you
find inspiration? My
inspiration is mainly what’s trending now. Like this year’s Christmas cards I
incorporated lots of gold! That is so in right now! As far as invitations,
again same thing it’s what’s trending now (Frozen, Teenage mutant ninja
turtles, Tea parties, etc.)
What
advice would you give to any readers looking to start their own business? If you love what you do,
never give up. Fight through your battles and enjoy what you do!
With being
a mom and running a business how do you find balance in your life? Sometimes I find myself
looking like a scrounge, realizing I haven’t showered for a couple days, gross?
Ha ha no you have to schedule. Make sure you have time for your family first
and foremost. Make sure you schedule meals! I am ashamed to say that there have
been a couple times when I have a stack of orders due and my kids come to me
saying “Mom I’m hungry” it is already passed lunch time and they haven’t even
got breakfast! Yes give me “the best Mom of the year” award! I have found that
I need balance with everything in my life so I schedule out my days as if I
would going to a regular job. Weekends off done working by 3:00 on the
weekdays. Balance is the key & it is very important!
What’s
your favorite quote? “It
always works out.” I actually have that engraved on a sign that is on my
fireplace in the front room. I love it; it truly is a key staple in my life.
When things get rough, “it always works out!”
What do
you enjoy most about your business? I enjoy the freedom to be able to be on my time!
What is
your vision for Adorn in 2015? To grow and to become more well known for not
only our designs but for our business ethic! I just would like to say thank you for all of
the customers I have had in the past and will have in the future. I have been
so grateful to have designed for my amazing customers. It’s been so great to
get to know them & love when they return! I can’t wait to meet you all in
the future!
Here is a taste of some of Adorn's designs...
(Love the gold print on this one)
(i.heart.this) & tea pots
(Do you see what I've been raving about??? Amazingly beautiful!)
You can check out more lovely products and custom designs on her website Adorn Event Styling and scoop up some unique goods for this years Holiday card distribution or Ugly Christmas Sweater party ;)
Stay classy and support small businesses! What's your 'Pursuit of Happiness'?
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