Meet Deborah Harn, owner of Vance Street Market Flower Shoppe on the square in Clinton. Deborah's shop is a full service florist shop, offering a unique style inspired by Deborah's love of nature.
Deborah creates wreaths and arrangements for every occasion: birthdays, anniversaries and parties of every kind. She also serves local brides, creating bouquets, centerpieces and flower arrangements for their weddings. Deborah also offers unique home decor options.
Creativity:
Deborah opened Vance Street Market Flower Shoppe in October 2014. She had dreamed of owning her own florist shop all her life. For years she worked in a variety of jobs, including florist shops. Finally, four years ago she realized, "I'm not getting any younger. If I don't do it now, I'll never do it," and she finally opened her own shop. She fills her space with pieces that appeal to her, woodsy branches, greenery and figurines reflecting a woodland appeal. "I see things differently. When I see a stick or a branch, I visualize something I could do with it or it wouldn't appeal to me."
Deborah's shop shows a strong reflection of her love of nature as well as industrial style decor. Her style also includes vintage pieces such as metal tubs, glass vases and containers to use for decor and flower arrangements.
I love stepping into her store. It satisfies my own love of nature and green things. If you are looking for a unique way to decorate your home, nature reaching its branches through your window and spilling across your tables and walls, you will find a connection to Deborah's style.
Facing Fears:
The fears Deborah faced in opening her shop included financial challenge, bringing in enough business to make a living. Facing the unknown, not knowing how her shop would fare, had also held her back for years. In 2014 she realized her shop was no more possible than it had been when she first thought of it. Waiting had not brought her shop closer to reality. "I had to jump in there like I was twenty-five, and I said 'I am doing this!'"
Her determination is contagious. "After I opened the shop I wondered, Have I made a mistake?" Through thoughts like this, Deborah pushed harder to build her shop. She does not like dwelling on failure so when she makes a mistake, she picks up the pieces and moves on quickly, choosing to focus on success instead.
Advice for New Shop Owners:
For those just opening a shop, Deborah gave this advice:
You can find Deborah on Facebook and Instagram.
If you are local, visit Deborah's shop at 119 Vance Street on the square in Clinton or call her at 910-590-2001.
Thank you for joining me on this Small Town Businesses series. I'll see you tomorrow for our final featured small town shop, a new place set to open in the neighboring town of Warsaw by Deborah's daughter, Dana. Meet me here tomorrow to find out what kind of shop she plans to bring to locals.
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Deborah creates wreaths and arrangements for every occasion: birthdays, anniversaries and parties of every kind. She also serves local brides, creating bouquets, centerpieces and flower arrangements for their weddings. Deborah also offers unique home decor options.
Creativity:
Deborah opened Vance Street Market Flower Shoppe in October 2014. She had dreamed of owning her own florist shop all her life. For years she worked in a variety of jobs, including florist shops. Finally, four years ago she realized, "I'm not getting any younger. If I don't do it now, I'll never do it," and she finally opened her own shop. She fills her space with pieces that appeal to her, woodsy branches, greenery and figurines reflecting a woodland appeal. "I see things differently. When I see a stick or a branch, I visualize something I could do with it or it wouldn't appeal to me."
Deborah's shop shows a strong reflection of her love of nature as well as industrial style decor. Her style also includes vintage pieces such as metal tubs, glass vases and containers to use for decor and flower arrangements.
I love stepping into her store. It satisfies my own love of nature and green things. If you are looking for a unique way to decorate your home, nature reaching its branches through your window and spilling across your tables and walls, you will find a connection to Deborah's style.
Facing Fears:
The fears Deborah faced in opening her shop included financial challenge, bringing in enough business to make a living. Facing the unknown, not knowing how her shop would fare, had also held her back for years. In 2014 she realized her shop was no more possible than it had been when she first thought of it. Waiting had not brought her shop closer to reality. "I had to jump in there like I was twenty-five, and I said 'I am doing this!'"
Her determination is contagious. "After I opened the shop I wondered, Have I made a mistake?" Through thoughts like this, Deborah pushed harder to build her shop. She does not like dwelling on failure so when she makes a mistake, she picks up the pieces and moves on quickly, choosing to focus on success instead.
Advice for New Shop Owners:
For those just opening a shop, Deborah gave this advice:
- "Don't give up on your dream, no matter how old you are. Don't say, 'I can't.' There were a whole lot of reasons for me not to do it; but if you wait for everything to fall in line, you'll never do it."
- "You have to be determined. Don't stop. Keep following your dream till it works out."
- "Stay focused. Don't be discouraged. It will get hard."
- Support systems are a great help. "Family and friends were a constant encouragement."
Featured Fall Items:
Deborah creates fall-themed arrangements, wreaths or whatever you need to decorate your home or host a fall-themed party.
Be sure to check out Deborah's other unique potted plant arrangements, terrarium options and home decor items.
If you are local, visit Deborah's shop at 119 Vance Street on the square in Clinton or call her at 910-590-2001.
Thank you for joining me on this Small Town Businesses series. I'll see you tomorrow for our final featured small town shop, a new place set to open in the neighboring town of Warsaw by Deborah's daughter, Dana. Meet me here tomorrow to find out what kind of shop she plans to bring to locals.
Connect with me on:
Check out great ebook deals on Smashwords.
Note: Some links are affiliate links.
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