i've had many an interest over the years. from reading to writing, to singing and graphic design. but if there's one thing that has completely stolen my heart, it's interior design.
inspired back in 2014/15 when i began watching the lovely “zoella” (aka zoe sugg), interior design quickly became a passion of mine.
there was just something about the art of turning an otherwise dull space into one that was inviting + cozy at the same time.
my interest was peaked so much that i had every intention of attending college to study it further so that i could turn it into a career. i remember having my heart set on savannah college of art & design (scad for short) to the point that every time my grandparents would visit family in georgia, they'd send me a photo of the campus. "this is where you're gonna be someday soon!"
the dream was there and i would picture myself mingling with the other students, studying my passion and gaining experience to turn this newfound interest into something so much more.
but, seeing as the financial responsibility of going to college wasn't exactly possible on my end straight out of hs, i simply told myself:
“i’ll take a year off to save up and then go.”
boy, was that the biggest lie of my entire life.
i quickly found myself getting wrapped up in the world of retail. i felt my chance of college slipping away as my savings began to dwindle, putting me right back at square one . . .
the loss of my dream led to a pretty major downward spiral with my mental health. i found myself getting burnt out easily, my struggles with depression returned, and the things that once brought me joy (reading, writing, singing, etc.) were tossed to the wayside as i focused all of my energy into my job.
years went by before i finally decided that enough was enough.
it wasn’t until i took up my current job (still in retail) that i felt like i could finally breathe again. it was like all of my struggles from the last few years faded away, leaving me feeling like i could do just about anything.
my emotions started to balance themselves out and i could start to feel this passion start to bubble up inside of me again. only this time, it wasn't the passion to expand my knowledge in a particular field. well, kind of.
i'd dreamt of starting up my own business for years after failing to go off to college when i had the chance. but during that time, i was so exhausted and drained from my job that the motivation just wasn't there. so as soon as i felt this weight disappear, i decided "i'm really gonna do it this time."
it took some debating on what i wanted to focus on. but the more i got to thinking about what i was passionate about, the sooner i realized that i wanted to do something that could incorporate my love for interior design. + so the decision was made . . .
in 2022, i launched homebody hub, a home fragrance brand that was (at the time) focused solely on wax melts. and seeing as another interest of mine (eco-conscious living) had taken a deep root in my heart, i couldn't not have that at the forefront of my business, as well.
as the years went by and i watched people choose my sustainable wax melts over others on the market, i felt this huge burst of joy knowing that i finally committed to something when i said i was going to and it resulted in a business that was actually thriving.
multiple vendor shows, an exclusive collaboration with a shop, the stocking of my products in a few other shops, etc. since launching has shown me that this is what i was always meant to do. to use my passion for the home to create something that people could love + cherish for many years to come . . .
now, with the support of my "h | b family," as i call them, i've been able to expand my home fragrance offerings to not only include wax melts, but room sprays, reed diffusers, and even car diffusers to turn any home (or car) into a modern-day sanctuary.
i may not have attended college for my number one passion all those years ago, but i feel that i honor those dreams each and every day as i work to bring my products to those who wish to turn their space into one that is warm + inviting.
may my love for interior design forever be reflected in the life that i lead and the business that i manage.
and may the dreams of that high school graduate forever live on in the brand that is homebody hub.
Related Posts
