2015 - It started as a way to destress after school days. The more I created, the less stressed I was, and the more people told me, "You've a knack for this, Sid. You should open an Etsy shop."
Not wanting to get ahead of myself, I started a Facebook page where I uploaded pics of my latest projects. Most of them were custom orders, but some were just my own creations. This also gave me a reason to hit up my favorite thrift stores more often.
I'm beginning to update my page more often, and this store is a new step for me. I'm excited to see where it takes me.
10/13/19 - bless my stressed out college student heart—
It started when received the Klutz book Friendship Bracelets for my 7th birthday. I learned to make all the bracelets. All of them, for all the friends. Since then, I've learned to sew, crochet, and knit. I made my first Barbie outfit (cowgirl, complete with a beaded vest) when I was 8; my first dress when I was 16. Various crafts, wedding showers, baby showers, 'stitch in a fix" scenarios... After several life-filled years, I'm back at it. A few pounds heavier, 4 more years of marriage under my belt, 2 years post college, first house, with 2 littles, and I couldn't be more excited.
Welcome to the Trove. Where I make my ideas alive, drink once-hot coffee, and embrace each season that comes.
12.5.22
•lots of life lived 3 years later•
I'm still making, thankful for this creative outlet on the internet <3 many pounds heavier, more years of marriage under my belt, x years post college, with 3 littles and my last on the way, and thankful for every moment.
2.12.24
•hey there grey hair•
Another year, and officially have 3 grey hairs. Writing my own patterns now. Four littles that love like crazy, and celebrated a big anniversary. Still crafting for sanity, crafting for those I love, and crafting because I love it.
6.30.24
•oh so it's official now•
Here's the website. The blog post. Still have to figure out emails. I've learned so much and there's still so much to learn. Still drinking once-hot coffee. Can't count my grey hairs anymore. Probably listening to 2010s punk, 90s, or the Nutcracker Suite. Maybe Glenn Miller? Definitely Switchfoot.
Welcome to the Trove.