Hi, I’m Connie Eitel, I live in the very hot state of Arizona, so we don’t have as many seasons as you all do in the north and south. When I was young I used to love to make things. I was pregnant with my first child and I had all the time in the world on my hands. I could sit all day and make ceramics. My husband at the time was in the military, and I found a wonderful woman who saw my work, and taught me how to use a kiln and preserve my work. I never really took my passion for creating seriously because I was always taught that I had to go to work, at a serious job to support my family. So like so many other mothers, after the baby was born, I went to work in corporate America because that was a serious job. I put my creativity aside for 48 years. I raised my kids, and being creative was then limited to decorating my home. About six years ago I lost my husband of 23 wonderful years to Muscular Dystrophy/ALS. I made the decision with my husband to retire after many years of working in corporate America, To spend whatever time we had left, together. It was such a difficult time. Once he was gone, It was then that I began making wreaths as Christmas presents for my neighbors that first Christmas after his passing. The Lord reminded me of how crafty and creative I was before life took its course. The first thing that I noticed was how happy my friends and neighbors were. That happiness gave me strength, and guided me here. Every time I make something new, I get to share the happiness and peace that I re-discovered, with everyone who sees them. I found such comfort in making these beautiful wreaths, that it just took on a life of its own. How blessed I am to have the opportunity to make and share something that is so close to my heart. From there the Lord inspired me to put my shop together, held my breath, and took a huge leap of faith. Now I’m building my Etsy shop and I’m trying to get as many products for you as I can. I Can’t wait to meet all of you. My goal is to give back, however the lord leads me. So with love and blessings, from my home to yours, Connie
