Market Recap: the American Dream is alive and well!

I know for a fact the American Dream is still alive. I saw it with my own eyes in Atlanta, Georgia at Market. I was amazed how many companies and showrooms I visited that the owners were women, husbands and wives, who started with a dream and a vision and one product in their basement or garage – and now, they are successfully selling across the country to business owners like me.

As we visited showroom after showroom I began to collect stories – their stories – not only of why they created their products, but stories of who they are, why they do what they do. Several of the companies have their children involved in the business, through sales or designing – and those children were as young as early teens. And they were impressive!

As Dorian and I marveled at the creativity, the ambition and the charisma of the people we met, I remarked that people who think entrepreneurialism and owning something to share with the world was dead or dying in this country, all you have to do is visit a Gift Market and see these real life success stories in person. She commented – “that includes you” – oh yeah, I almost forgot – now I’m a small business owner. I chucked the safety of a 9-5, well more like a 7-11 job in the corporate world to have something of my own. And I am loving it! And so is my family!

As summer fades into fall and Christmas will be here before we know it, the seasons are changing inside Adela’s too! By the time you read this post we will be starting to display our fall items and Christmas won’t be too far behind. Hopefully you have seen our new shop Fairfield commercial on KTVO – if not, we have it posted on our Facebook page for your enjoyment!

Save the date for these great upcoming events in store and we hope to see you soon.

·         Now while supplies last: 20% off Spring and Summer Florals

·         August 9-13: Pandora Promotion: Free bracelet (up to $65 value) with $100 purchase. Upgrades available.

·         September 15: Porch Sale

·         September 20-22: Kickoff to Fall – Fall Open House with specials and prize drawings

·         Coming Soon: Mariana Necklace of the Month! Try on our displayed necklace each month for a chance to win it.

Another thank you to our wonderful staff here at Adela’s for all their hard work: Grace, Ashley, Audra and Madelyn! They keep the store running and looking awesome for all of you! And I could not have survived market without my mentor and friend Dorian! Thank you for your support and guidance!

Last but certainly not least - thank you to all of you out there reading this and supporting the shop. We love helping you find the newest gift and décor pieces for your homes, your family and your friends. See you soon – at Adela’s, behind the red door, where every gift is wrapped with love!