The Journey...

Another day...right?  No!!!  It's my birthday!!  Why am I excited?  I mean, after all, I am getting older.....it does get to be just another day.  But let me let you in on a little secret to my life.....it's been a long hard road getting here.  It's been a journey.  I've had customers asked how I knew this is what I wanted to do...actually, one asked me today.  So, I'll fill you in.  Welcome to my world...

As a little girl, I LOVED fashion.  Always.  I remember my first pair of Jordache jeans.  Pretty Sad.  We were by no means dirt poor, but we were sure not rich either.  I remember the "rich" girls at school, or the ones who thought they were, wearing the more expensive brands.  I wore the cute ones.  I picked them out carefully.  Matched to a t.  Shoes, jewels, all of it.  I may not of had the most expensive, but I can remember, I was the more stylish.  That's where my being different comes in.  Love it!  My parents did the best they could and I love them for that.  I began working when I was 13.  Washing dishes at a local, very country restaurant named Bob's kitchen.  Me and my best friend.  She was the cook!  Seriously!....Saved my money so I could buy clothes at a store called GG's.  They had the coolest stuff.....And you bet your bottom I saved up and got me some glittery belts, Guess Jeans, penny loafers and all the "In" stuff.  I remember thinking I wanted to own a store just like it!   Kept working.....worked during high school at the local newspaper, The Gateway Beacon/Times Georgian....Learned to use my creative side there building and creating ads.  (Thank you Debbie!)  Thought that someday I would go into journalism, advertising, write fashion articles.  An outlet in a small town.  Then comes college....along with a little too much "sorority" fun;)  I took business classes, finance.  Started working in Atlanta at a major corporation.  Worked my way to the top as far as I could.  Started taking "fashion forward" classes.  Remember...I'm in downtown Atlanta.  Very different from my hometown with one red light....  Okay....skip forward.....Business/finance degree is where I'm at when I meet my now husband.  What happens?  Drop my dreams of being  a being a major buyer or opening my own store, marriage, children and life takes over.....I find out that motherhood is fabulous.  Wouldn't change it for the world.  I have three children of my own, and one stepson that I consider my own. So I have four children....Now the ride begins. 

 Are you ready???

True Faith.....

My two sweet girls, Abbey and Haley, who always so graciously do whatever it is that I ask, did photos again yesterday.  Now, just taking pictures, anyone can do, but to do it PROFESSIONALLY is a whole different story.....Well, because I consider myself to be one lucky girl, I came upon TrueFaith Photography, Brandie Mobbs.  And let me tell you, she can rock some photos!  A pair of shoes, jewelry or a precious soul....she is amazing! Because she makes it look sooooo easy I decide I might get my Nikon out and try myself.  Well, let's just say, I'll leave the picture taking to Brandie....because when I look thru the lens, I see a different view!  Thanks Brandie,  for all your hard work for Sweet Peas pictures!  We love you here!

In Love....Again!

So, today I wear my Awesome BLU Gertrude headband.  If you haven't seen them, you need too!  I so love these.  Yes, I am about to be a little older (notice no mention of number)....do I care that people stopped and looked?  No way!  Fashion statement my friend.  Isn't that what you want....to be noticed, to stand out!  If you have a true love of fashion, trend, you WILL love this line.  My 16 year old son just shakes his head, but I know deep down that he loves that his mom is trendy.  After all, he does ask me to take him shopping!  

On your next trip to Sweet Peas, make sure you check these out, along with the awesome jewels!!!

Sigh.....

Cheetah, Wedges, Open toe and Comfortable!!!

All in one!

I wore these in the store...ALL DAY...never took them off!  

All I have left to say is Holy Alabama!  

Here's hoping you all dream of shoes, jewels and all the things a girl loves!

Love ~ Val~

Every day is a new day!

As I lay in bed with my sweet daughter last night, (we do this every night), we talk about our days, say our prayers......I was smitten once again.  I love to just lay and listen to her talk about her days, yes even the drama of a ten year old. Suddenly, she asked if a strange number had shown up on my phone....well, lots of strange numbers show up because customers call, etc.  But no one had called concerning her I said....Why I asked.....Well, this person was gonna call her.  I thought about it, and asked her wasn't that the person that was mean to her....her reply took my breath away, made me smile and fall in love all over.  Yes Mom, but if Jesus can forgive me for all the things I do, then forgiving them is easy....sigh......Sometimes it takes the words of a 10 year old little girl to lighten the load, to make the worries disappear and realize that forgiveness is not so hard at all.....

Love & hugs...~Val~

Love who you are, what you wear....

I've always been different. Always loved clothes, shoes, purses. Liked different before different was good. My dream? To open a boutique....trendy, contemporary and affordable! Thus came Sweet Peas... A boutique full of different clothing, different jewelry....and most of all let women/ladies/young girls know that it's okay if what looks good on you isn't the same thing that looks good on your friend. After all, you aren't the same person. Not the same body. So, maybe skinny jeans are the new thing....colored skinny jeans at that....you say NO WAY? I say why not?? Wear a longer shirt if you are uncomfortable....pink doesn't work with your hair....how many shades of pink have you tried! come out of your comfort zone! And so far, I am honored to say, that we have succeeded!! Woohoo!!! Ladies are coming to us, coming out of their shell and we love it!! So, from our hearts to yours, grab hold, and hold tight. This spring/summer is full of bright, happy colors. Sweet Peas is ready!

Love, Val