i love....

Over the past year, I decided to take a risk and follow a dream I have been harboring for a long time.  Taking a long look at myself, I  finally figured out what makes me truly happy (besides the love of my life, Kyle, of course!)--I love celebrations.  Weddings, birthdays, showers, holiday parties....you get the idea.  When people gather together to share love and support and excitement--these are the best moments to me.  I love making these gatherings a reality. 

For reasons I can't explain, I derive joy from the spreadsheets, the budgeting, the research, the discussions with vendors, and those last frantic moments of pulling all of the details together.  I love finding ways to incorporate unique elements into each event using the vintage, the rustic, and the handmade.  More than anything, I love working with clients--translating their ideas and excitement into something beautiful, just for them.  I love watching their faces light up when I have succeeded in capturing their vision.

So for a little while now, I've been piecing together my dream--setting goals, choosing a name, building a website, gaining experience, filling out my portfolio, and scouring forgotten places for the treasures that will form the foundation of my business.  The name of my dream is Long Ago Love Vintage Rentals & Event Planning. 

This blog is meant to serve as a creative space where you and I can share ideas and dreams.  I want to to capture both the start of this fledgling business and the challenges and victories of life in general, because you can't have one without the other.  I look forward to your comments and insight as we go.

For Long Ago Love, there is still so much work to be done, because I want to provide my clients with a fantastic inventory of vintage pieces (it's a never-ending treasure hunt!) and I want them to be able to see evidence of my experience, dedication, and love for putting it all together.  My dream is becoming a reality--I think that's cause for celebration, don't you?  :-)