My daughter can now drive; she has her own Etsy store, and has done rather well. I want her to save some for college and also have the experience of being in charge of her own money. So, for the first time, Marci drove herself downtown to shop the small independent stores on Lexington Ave, and bought 3 new dresses with her own money, and without me to help her choose. I like them all! I like that she is choosing independent designers selling in small Indie shops, and I really like the hand crochet on the 3rd dress, which is her favorite. It's a new kind of moment for me, I mean, it's one thing to pass along your genes, but to see that I've helped nurture my daughter's talent, helped her start her own creative business, and really enjoy her sense of style, too- that's a lot to be thankful for! Dress #2, the one with the pockets, that's just so cute. I like that she'll still humor mom with the posed pictures, too.
You have every reason to be proud! Just through the little bits of Etsy interaction it is evident that Marci is an extremely thoughtful and talented young woman. And with that face, (if she isn't already) she's bound to be a heartbreaker!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful daughter you have and what a great role model she has in you!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks so much, Sharon and Monica! When I start thinking of all the dumb things and costly mistakes I've ever made, I think of my daughter and tell myself, "Look, you've done something right!"
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! You have every right to be proud! And having her start her site on Etsy....what a brilliant idea! I wish my 17 would have been interested in doing that...who knows though, for mine they have to come up with the idea on their own or it's a dumb idea :)
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