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hey there! I'm monica 

I pride myself on making amazing style and design accessible for everyone, regardless of location, budget, or ability! My design philosophy is rooted in authenticity + attainability - If I can do it, you can too! My work has been featured in countless publications, but I take the most pride in homeowners that have been personally inspired by my DIY ideas and have tried something in their own homes!

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Today we’re super excited to have Bethany from Blossom Bands guest blogging for us.  We asked her to share her story of how she turned a hobby into an awesomely successful, work-from-home business.  She’s a super cool example of what moms can do!  We know you’ll love her story and her fabulous products as well (you just might win some)!!
Hi! My name isBethany and I am the owner of Blossom Bands! What started off as a hobby has truly become a great adventure that has introduced me into a whole new world of homemade goodies!

It feels like yesterday that I found out I was having a girl, and that was the very beginning of my little girl accessory obsession!  I remember the ultrasound tech said “It’s a girl” and do you know the first thing I said was, “Thank God I don’t have to worry about a circumcision!”  Ha, who says that!?  Well, I guess, I do!  Then, the thought settled in, a girl, a beautiful, perfect girl!  Instantly, I was beyond excited to fill her closet and drawers with everything girlie I could get my hands on …and so it started!
            The first thing I ever made for Calia was a navy blue organza blossom for Thanksgiving.  It matched her dress perfectly!  I knew it was cute, I was excited to make her more, but when people started commenting on how great it was, the real excitement grew!  Before I knew it I was researching ideas, self teaching myself how to make everything I make now!  I started dying bands myself, cutting everything by hand, and suffering many needle pricks and glue gun burns!  I’m proud that I do everything on my own, I’m proud that I taught myself, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come since November 2010!
            In January my website-savvy husband launched http://www.blossombands.com/ and we worked on setting up our Facebook account right after that. I worked and worked on inventory, creating close to 200 products ready to sell! They’re all long gone now, and everything is made to order. I’ve tried to add new items since then, introducing tutu’s and new designs and styles regularly.

I don’t know when I really noticed how successful my little venture was becoming, it seemed to happen overnight!  I have people contact me frequently to carry Blossom Bands on their websites or in their stores.  I’m in awe of the amazing photographers I’ve been blessed to have photograph my work, like Heidi Hope Photography or Melissa DeCastro Photography who were the first I reached out to.  The day I got an email from Piggy Toes Photography to swap a free photo session for Blossom Band props I really got excited!   Blossom Bands has grown so fast so quickly, and Facebook has played a huge part in that!  Networking, who knew!?  I didn’t!

            I did this for Calia, because I wanted to make her fun accessories.  My children are my world, and have been since I had my son in February of ’07.  The one thing I find myself struggling with is time!  I am not a sit around and watch TV all day Mom!  I’m an “everybody up, everybody get dressed, everybody in the car” kind of Mom.  I go places with them; the beach, the zoo, the park, picnics, sandbox adventures, and playdates weekly.  It’s hard finding a balance between a business that now demands a lot of time, and being a stay at home Mom.  When do I work?!?  Nap time & bed time!  It works for now!  And I know that there is a chance of a third baby in my future which might slow me down a bit, but my number one priority is my family…and then I think, can you imagine how amazing Blossom Bands will be when they’re all in school!?  It’s going to be huge, and I hope you stick around to watch Blossom Bands blossom, Ha!  So, thanks for letting me share a little bit of my story with you.  And, as I  finish writing this,  I look up to see my son wearing half his clothes and fairy wings and my daughter stomping blueberries into my white rug, and still I know, it’s going to be a good day!
Because Bethany Rocks, she’s giving away a Custom Blossom Band to one of our readers!!
To enter to win, “Like” The Real Housewives of Bucks County and Blossom Bands on Facebook by clicking HERE and HERE. Then,  leave a comment here on the blog letting us know you did!
The winner will be announced Friday morning, with our Fab Find! Good Luck!

The comments +

  1. BV Bargains says:

    Great job, Bethany!! You AND your Blossom Bands are AMAZING :o) Be very proud – you deserve it. PS – Since I’m already a fan, I definitely “Liked” The Real Housewives for a chance to win <3

  2. Great blog, great story, congradulations!!! I have 2 boys and was blessed to have a little girl and she would love your products – I liked you both;)

  3. monica c says:

    like and like;)
    i could definitely put some of those to good use! what a wonderful story, and a wonderful product.

  4. Tara says:

    i liked blossom bands

  5. Denise says:

    Great post, Bethany! From one working mom to the next, we can all relate to the joys and challenges of being a mom and a business owner. Keep up the great work!

  6. Kristen says:

    Great Blog Bethany! Love hearing about how you started! Already a fan of yours and just “Liked” The Real Housewives! 🙂

  7. C Leebrick says:

    liked and already liked 🙂

  8. “like” and “like”. Oh, I really hope I win. Ana would look awesome with a Blossom Band.

  9. emu0221 says:

    like and liked!

  10. Great bands. Love them.

  11. MusiK says:

    This is Kelli Buczek–the blossom bands are so cute! 🙂

  12. ~Mandy~ says:

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  13. ~Mandy~ says:

    I liked both of you on facebook! (already was a fan of bb). I want to win one of those gorgeous bands!

  14. kelley chixarro says:

    Love the Blossom Bands…Already like you a long time ago!

  15. Anonymous says:

    I love blossom bands! I have liked you both 🙂 laci patten

  16. Ildiko G, says:

    Well done Bethany! I guess the name of our boys (Camden) is not the only common thing for us but i said the same thing when we found out at the ultrasound that my second one (Zara) was a girl!:) Btw. I’m starting my own business (photography) in a few months so might order some beautiful headbands later this year…:)

  17. Alicia says:

    That was so beautifully said. Such a creative and beautiful spirit. Very Inspirational <3

  18. Melissa says:

    Awesome story…nice to know stay-at-home moms can also work with things they love to do. Your work is amazing!

  19. Patrice says:

    Love that you have your own business and are a stay at home mom you go girl! 🙂

  20. The Nagle's says:

    LIKE! What beautiful accessories Bethany! Thanks for sharing Monica and Jess!

  21. Anonymous says:

    Like & Like! My 7th grandchild was born on the 14th and it’s a girl! Would love to win a blossom band for her!

  22. [elaine] says:

    Thanks for sharing your story! It’s amazing how a bit of inspiration can spur others on. I liked both FB pages. Everything is so cute!

  23. nkderstein says:

    Like and like! I enjoy this blog…if only I could remodel my entire house…and the blossom bands are adorable!

  24. cathz says:

    been a fan of blossom bands for awhile now… =D also a fan in FB… just liked Real Housewives in Fb…

  25. Kelly says:

    Great story! I was glad after having 2 boys and worrying about their circumcisions…to finally have a girl. You def made me smile reading this!

  26. Dani says:

    love your products and your story! I liked and had already liked 🙂

  27. I “like” both pages 🙂

  28. Brandie says:

    I love Beth & Blossom Bands!! My girls are obsessed and I have to admit, I am too!! She does amazing work! I especially love that my Mia’s rainbow birthday tutu is pictured on the blog! Love it!! <3

  29. Dawn says:

    You’re so cute, B. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am SO proud of you!!

  30. Karen says:

    I already adore blossom bands!! and now just found the realhousewives of bucks county…cool. I like both on facebook

  31. Joni Russ says:

    I love the blossom bands! How beautiful….makes me excited to order some soon 🙂

  32. Stephanie H. says:

    I love love Blossom Bands. Bethany’s work is A.W.E.S.O.M.E!! I can’t wait to have alittle girl of my own some day. So i can buy her all the Blossoms in the world! Go Bethany!!!

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