A year ago, I got let go from my corporate job as a Social Media Manager at a finance company—rude, right? Imagine letting someone go because they weren’t able to go “viral” but they were able to amass clientele and engagement rates. Not only was that company toxic, but they truly did not want to listen to any of my creative ideas. Joke’s on them because it forced me to finally chase my dream of turning vintage furniture into one-of-a-kind, hand-painted treasures. I’ve built an amazing Instagram community of over 25k followers in under 10 months, collaborated with large brands like Rust-Oleum and RIDGID Tools, connected with fellow furniture lovers worldwide, and proved to that company how big of a mistake they made. I spent the past year refining my style, which (to no one’s surprise) turned out to be the ultimate cottagecore dream. Now, I create whimsical, floral-detailed pieces that speak to those who love a little romance, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of personality.