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Hey loves,
My name is
Stacey I'm 32 and a Mumma to two young babes. My first born, Ryver is the
inspiration behind my brand Down At The River.
We live
just outside of Cardiff, South Wales and purchased our first home whilst I was
on maternity leave.
I was
riding that crazy wave of emotion. You know, that huge 'ain't nothing the same
round here honey' wave of emotion. The one that hits you when you’re figuring
out life with a tiny, new, life dependant human in it. I knew I felt different.
It took a
while to figure out, at first I put it down to my hormones. Of course I was
going to feel different, right?
Until,
eventually it dawned upon me.
Now, I've
always considered myself a bit of a creative person; I love to write, styling
& design are right up my street, I'm a home maker, a bit of a cook and
generally (as mild as it might have been) have always channelled my inner
exhibitionist but, this…….. this was different?
What I was
feeling was desire.
A new
passion, and not just for myself. A feeling stronger than I'd ever experienced.
A longing desire.
A desire
to make Ryver’s life & environment as loving, positive, supported &
free as possible. Motherhood had changed me. I felt ignited!
From
there, Down At The River was born. I consider it a lifestyle brand. Everything
I offer I design myself.
My idea
is; to promote a more positive way of living. Not only through offering
products centred on positive affirmations but through sharing experiences,
talking taboo, being real about life & parenting. Whilst reassuring,
encouraging, supporting & inspiring others.
For me,
Instagram was a great place to start. Granted, it’s not all emoji hearts &
kisses but there are a truck load of supportive, like minded Mumma’s out
there.
Of course,
building a brand can be hard going. There are days when I wonder if it's worth
the effort. It can be tiring & thought consuming (and that's before you
throw the babes, the husband, the house & part time job in to the mix) but
it can be thrilling, satisfying and wonderfully rewarding.
I guess
what I'm trying to say is this. If you have a desire, a longing, a feeling, a
creativity (surely we all do?) run with it!
Head
towards what you strive for; set goals, take it a step at a time, talk (!!),
keep talking, ask questions & congratulate yourself on the little things.
As you
pick up memento, it gets easier, you let go a bit more & you're motives
grow stronger.
Since
setting out, my tiny tribe has grown and with baby Forrest sat along side baby
Ryver my quest to inspire through design couldn't be stronger. Your desire will
too, grow stronger!
Stop
worrying about the what if's and sure as hell don't give a second though to
what others might think. Focus on your inspirations. I worried for too long and
it held me back.
Stop
worrying it's wasted energy. Who cares? Life is short. This is your passion,
your time. Your journey. Start today. Do it!
Big Love,
S x
If you would like to visit Stacey at Down At The River please visit here.
If you would like to feature on Bad Mum magazine please email me.
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