Isn’t it funny how things work out? Last year had so many emotional ups and downs for me. I went through a roller coaster of anger, stress, sadness, depression, neglect, insecurity and a what small moments of happiness I did have….looking back now I realize that those moments were always cut short by a certain someone who couldn’t help but destroy good moments with his own jealousy, self hate, and insecurity. I am happy now to be on my own again, in an apartment that i love (except the awkward stairs that force me to buy either small furniture or furniture that comes in pieces.) with one of my very best friends. I am young, I am creative, I am imaginative, and have discovered now that I am much more ambitious without him. He asked me while dropping off his key to what once was our apartment, “If this was the last time you ever saw me, what would you want to say to me?” I know the answer to that now. I would say “I hope you get better, and thank you for teaching me what it feels like to be treated badly, so when I find someone good I can appreciate their love and support.”
The Vintage Nest was the best part of last year. With my friend and partner Katie Butler, we created things out of practically nothing and people actually bought them. We learned so much, about our products, our techniques, and about ourselves and what we were capable of. It was a small taste of what it would be like to own our own business and it was a blast. Thank you Kit Rodenbough at Design Archives for allowing us to be a part of your amazing store and for all your encouragement and advice. Our lives have become much different than they were a year and half ago when we started, they have changed for the better for both us. So with those changes, we had to make a few sacrifices such as moving out of Design Archives at the end of January. However, I don’t think either of us will be able to resist picking up more great pieces at thrift stores, from friends, and off the side of the road. Its an addiction. So if you are a fan of the Vintage Nest on Facebook, please continue to check our page for updates on what we are working on and selling 
So that being said, 2012 is going to be a fresh start for me. My job is still pretty awesome (most days haha), I am healthy, I have a roof over my head, fantastic, fun friends who are always around to support me and I for them, and I have an amazing family…ahmazing. Who wouldn’t be able to smile about that? Oh! And I signed with a modeling agency this past week and am frequently test shooting with great photographers, which happens to be one of my favorite things to do. I am an interior designer, a model, and I’m very handy. I’m proud of the things that I create whether it be a room, a photo, a piece of furniture, or art. I’m so grateful for the things that I have and the things that I have accomplished. I’m not even 25 yet and I have a good idea of where I’m heading in the next 5 years and that feels great.
So thank you to all of you who look at my blog and show love and support for my work, it means a lot.
Love, Melissa
