On the launch of the Freshly Found Online Boutique, I thought it would be good to look back at the journey that has led to this point. 

I have always enjoyed being creative with my hands.  I graduated as a Home Economist after I left school. I loved to crochet and to sew.  As a young mom, I read a book by Edith Schaeffer called Hidden Art.  It was a life changing book as I came to the realisation that we are made in the image of God the Creator and that when we are creative we display an aspect of his nature. 

I studied Creativity and composed a course on the subject. I am so aware of the creative talent of each one of us, expressed differently by different personalities.

My home has been a canvas for my creative expression where I have painted, sewed, rearranged, re-invented and occasionally bought! It has been the base of  many creative endeavours!

After a 2 year stint of starting and co-owning an eclectic coffee shop, I began to browse the internet on all things design related.  This is where I became aquainted with the world of blogging.  2 years ago I started posting on the Freshly Found blog.  I opened up an etsy shop soon after.  I have now come to the place of opening up Freshly Found Online Boutique.  I want to give a platform - not only to my own work, but to the work of others who do not have a significant web presence.   

This is a small but personally significant start.  I look forward to increasing the number of artists and crafters as we Freshly Find old and new talent!

Big Thank Yous go to:

Thank you to so many people who have been so supportive. 

First of all the blogging community - your comments and encouragement are invaluable. 

My family are my biggest fans and are behind me all the way.  It means so much. My husband who believes in the concept almost more than I do! 

My real life friends - I love you and appreciate your excitement and support too.

Justin of Fuel Design - you 'get' Freshly Found! Inspiration overload!!!

Chris and Wesley of Symbiotic!  Thanks for technically putting it all together!  

The artists and crafters of Freshly Found - for sharing your work with us and for being so patient as it took time to get things going!