tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post4347617075440377608..comments2023-10-18T05:49:58.553-07:00Comments on ... in the fun lane: The White Berry StoryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817328895270766613noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-76623960166355184962010-04-11T05:19:32.669-07:002010-04-11T05:19:32.669-07:00What a sweetheart you are for sharing your story! ...What a sweetheart you are for sharing your story! I love to hear success stories and although a lot of hard work goes into your own business, it's so worth it. I also think your generosity and warm personality has a lot to do with your success. Thanks for the inspiration! xxKerri - Driftwood Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760287774226009251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-36934500371662538002010-04-09T13:44:27.907-07:002010-04-09T13:44:27.907-07:00this is very inspirational, thank you for sharing....this is very inspirational, thank you for sharing. I've been wanting to start something (anything! haha) outside my corporate job to let out some creative juices. I would have never thought you spent that much time on the business side -- good to know. again, thanks for sharing your heart!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-9628057373548794852010-04-09T11:41:02.679-07:002010-04-09T11:41:02.679-07:00THank you so so so much for sharing your story... ...THank you so so so much for sharing your story... I think people just see the good and happy moments and not the hard times and how much time you put into your work. You are such an inspiration. I love reading your blog and hope to one day be able to learn a few of your techniques. <br /><br />Hope WhiteBerry continues do do amazing!Created By Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936855222734690155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-35100017403232830502010-04-08T22:42:26.540-07:002010-04-08T22:42:26.540-07:00great storygreat story######https://www.blogger.com/profile/01324946598010934529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-43789508975230722242010-04-08T20:53:52.620-07:002010-04-08T20:53:52.620-07:00I have been reading your blog for months now - act...I have been reading your blog for months now - actually im a bit addicted i think. I am lucky to also live in Edmonton (maybe not at this momment since it has decided to snow) - i know a ton of your readers are probably really jealous and would love to live in the same city as you. I have also been blessed to purchase your lovely built ins and i just love them by the way - it was so cool how that happened lol I am in the beginning stages of my own furniture business and reading your posts (especially this one) helped me to keep going - its hard but i think will be worth it. <br /><br />Thanks for keeping me inspired! And looking forward to having many White Berry items in my home.<br /><br />Linda @ Painted WhyteLinda @ Painted Whytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756943812323724192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-73688225925721024592010-04-08T15:51:15.780-07:002010-04-08T15:51:15.780-07:00Thank you so much for posting about this! As a col...Thank you so much for posting about this! As a college student I started my blog as a way for friends and family to see what is going on within our home without having to pester everyone. However, now it seems more and more people are interested in what I am up to and thoughts of opening a website have started to stir... however, with two self-employed parents as well, I know owning your own business means you can choose your own hours each day---but you choose only between which twelve... haha. I'm happy to see how fortunate you have been and I want you to know that success is earned and you have proven yourself and that is the key to your success! Congrats!<br /><br />Thanks again, <br />Caitlin @ That House on the CornerCaitlin @ That House on the Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912192846732766097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-20836755862191515152010-04-08T14:26:59.871-07:002010-04-08T14:26:59.871-07:00This is my first time popping in to say hello..I v...This is my first time popping in to say hello..I visit here often though! :) Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy reading your posts and seeing all your projects. This one was so great! You are an inspiration and no doubt are on the right path. Keep up the good work!Jana @ Southern Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946015676418818650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-89847681274768780752010-04-08T12:39:31.661-07:002010-04-08T12:39:31.661-07:00Holly, your story is amazing. I love looking at th...Holly, your story is amazing. I love looking at the pictures of all your projects. I was happy to discover you were in Edmonton(I live about an hour out of town), it's nice to see someone local doing so well!Danicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251059130602604519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-12439490914410075792010-04-08T11:00:28.203-07:002010-04-08T11:00:28.203-07:00Thank you Holly for pouring your heart and soul in...Thank you Holly for pouring your heart and soul into this post, and into your blog, for that matter. I'm on a quest to get my business up-and-running and your words really mean a lot to me. I truly admire what you've done and how well you seem to balance things. <br /><br />Thanks again!<br />~Rachel~Rachel Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905743899161678033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-12645146081268530402010-04-08T08:48:32.479-07:002010-04-08T08:48:32.479-07:00i remember that first cabinet, when you first fini...i remember that first cabinet, when you first finished it! You've come an amazing way from there. Congrats again, and best of luck for all your future endeavors! <br /><br />from one ex-js member & RP fan to another.bagfashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333545352923043668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-89900687722357440932010-04-08T08:21:58.854-07:002010-04-08T08:21:58.854-07:00Ah, I love hearing stories from other entrepreneur...Ah, I love hearing stories from other entrepreneurs, but a story so similar to mine and Canadian too- fabulous! Seriously, our stories are very similar, though we started our business when our little guy was a whole 3 months old :), I'm a brunette, and we are in BC!<br /><br />Congrats on all your wonderful success Holly. You are inspiring and an example of what hardwork and passion can result in :)<br /><br />Karla<br /><a href="http://blog.kerrisdaledesign.com" rel="nofollow">blog.kerrisdaledesign.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-39183858919323806032010-04-08T07:56:33.589-07:002010-04-08T07:56:33.589-07:00What an inspiration!! Your work is beautiful, than...What an inspiration!! Your work is beautiful, thanks for sharing. This was a wonderful post to start my day with. :)Laureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416043033045863831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-70909987181680402142010-04-08T01:20:09.969-07:002010-04-08T01:20:09.969-07:00This is a very generous and inspiring post. So ma...This is a very generous and inspiring post. So many of us bloggers dream of having our business, your words are a real eye-opener.<br />Thanks for being so frank, but no it doesn't put me off!<br />Sharonsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-63903400741977621682010-04-07T22:29:31.242-07:002010-04-07T22:29:31.242-07:00thanks for sharing your story, it is an inspiratio...thanks for sharing your story, it is an inspiration. your home is beautiful as are the spaces you create.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083314626403530531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-55740626733405053092010-04-07T22:09:16.538-07:002010-04-07T22:09:16.538-07:00Thanks for the ongoing inspiration. You make it se...Thanks for the ongoing inspiration. You make it seem attainable!<br /><br />KaceyKaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534361590136783922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-74715804147701536712010-04-07T21:58:47.432-07:002010-04-07T21:58:47.432-07:00great post...
true that there is great sacrifice i...great post...<br />true that there is great sacrifice in it...<br />i love knowing your story.<br />xoxomichelle b @ every little thing inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123685704727488956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-64749238499910559832010-04-07T20:28:02.259-07:002010-04-07T20:28:02.259-07:00Holly, thanks for taking the time to post this. I ...Holly, thanks for taking the time to post this. I have a lot of respect for people like you who are charting their own path. And you do it with so much style! Thanks for giving us a little in-depth peek into your world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-3748550998923390582010-04-07T20:14:05.992-07:002010-04-07T20:14:05.992-07:00Thanks so much for this blog entry.
You have bee...Thanks so much for this blog entry. <br /><br />You have been such an amazing inspiration for me and my family since I found your blog. Every holiday and children's party we have hosted has had your influence.<br /><br />Keep up the good work. <br /><br />Beth<br />refashionrecyclereuse.blogspot.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466753365699282860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-45879068943719604512010-04-07T20:00:23.127-07:002010-04-07T20:00:23.127-07:00wow, I needed to read this! very inspiring :)wow, I needed to read this! very inspiring :)chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533571540053336160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-11238248780219972292010-04-07T19:47:56.112-07:002010-04-07T19:47:56.112-07:00I really enjoyed that. I also am self employed an...I really enjoyed that. I also am self employed and know the long hours that go into the management, shipping and packaging, supplies, accounting etc. so I not suprised that you have late nights and spend a lot less time than one might imagine painting furniture.<br /><br />But not only do you seem to work hard, you obviously have a skilled eye and great style. I enjoy seeing all of your pieces.<br /><br />ChaniaRazmatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757164543598076420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-14687491706245015902010-04-07T18:51:16.236-07:002010-04-07T18:51:16.236-07:00Thanks for that post. I have a similar (kinda) sto...Thanks for that post. I have a similar (kinda) story. When I moved into my first home I started sourcing and refinishing pieces to furnish it and found I loved the creative side so much that I didn't want to stop! I started selling on eBay as ‘Lemonbutter’ Furnishings and Interiors around three years ago and have since built-up a strong following and exclusive client-direct base. Like you, word of mouth has really helped me and I have constant requests now. I only just started my blog three weeks ago. I still have a full time job which makes it difficult to commit all the time I'd like to Lemonbutter though I plan on using it to supplement our income when we start a family.<br />Kristine<br />xxxKristine at The Painted Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818603990539361302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-28912525789468450512010-04-07T18:30:42.781-07:002010-04-07T18:30:42.781-07:00Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I...Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. I discovered your blog a few months ago and I had assumed you've been running White Berry for years. For so long I've been dreaming of be able to leave the corporate world and have my own business, more opportunities to express my creative side and spend more time with my son. I love hearing your story...it gives me hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-63536596599238761542010-04-07T18:03:43.483-07:002010-04-07T18:03:43.483-07:00Holly, thanks so much for sharing. I just recentl...Holly, thanks so much for sharing. I just recently started my own restoration business and my days seemed to already be filling up with business, painting, and of course, the babies! I adore your work and love the inspiration your blog brings. I think if we lived a few hundred miles closer we might enjoy a little treasure hunting. :) Have a great night! -shaunnaShaunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738224786379357385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-7292293992054080122010-04-07T18:00:11.396-07:002010-04-07T18:00:11.396-07:00Love your story! Thanks for sharing. Next up on y...Love your story! Thanks for sharing. Next up on your blog list of "to-do's"...love to know what a typical day looks like for you, start to finish. Until then, happy painting, or rather, business managing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690252037991051032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222684610127747768.post-18991396084153800362010-04-07T16:23:28.597-07:002010-04-07T16:23:28.597-07:00Thanks so much for your story, it's really ins...Thanks so much for your story, it's really inspiring! I would love to have a crafty job that allows me to stay at home once we have kids, and your story helped me realize that I can really make it work someday.California Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09547611335469448841noreply@blogger.com