The why behind, The Willow

The Willow: what does it mean

• Well growing up the Willow tree was always my favorite and it just brings peace. I had a uncle who is not with us anymore but he loved those trees

• I also have a great aunt and she had one where she lived too

The last 4 years were very rough. I went from my dream of teaching kids with Autism to a nightmare!

One day working with my kids I had a seizure right in my classroom. This led me to having to leave my teaching job and try and figure out what's going on. Well that lasted for 3 years. At that time I was trying to work on my mental health and a new love. With the help of Semper fi foundation with my husband, a Marine Corp vet, we did a virtual poly clay class. This is where the love to make earrings comes from.

When I first started I was in love and after a few short months I decided this would be my new thing. So I made a website and started selling, unfortunately I have never done anything like this and I was promoting my earrings but with very little action. I then took 6 months off last year to refocus, think about teaching. Then I  looked at my product and realized this isn't it, yet.

So, I wanted to go back this time but with changes. I changed the name, the kind of clay, the tools, the cutters and the creativity, everything is but for the BETTER the clay is better, it looks smoother and over all a much better product.

This is my story and my why! What's your reason for loving and feeling confident!