Guest Blogger Getting to Know Laura Asters in August ...

I've only contacted the lovely Laura fromAsters in Augustabout a week or so ago, but I can already feel a great friendship blooming. She is a very sweet and personal woman who loves to share her inspiring story and I'm so lucky to get to share it with our readers today...
A Creative Woman & Mother...
Price: $25.00 at Asters in August

"Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved creating whether it was childhood "masterpieces “or magical stories made up entirely in my head. I inherited my love of creativity from my mother; from the time I can remember, she sewed most of my clothes. My mother, being a stay at home mom, kept busy taking care of her family as well as sewing adorable aprons in wonderful fabrics and colors. When she started selling her aprons to friends and to a local store, I was so proud of her. Proud and inspired."
Price: $58.00 at Asters in August

"When I became a stay at home mom myself, I was initially wrapped up in the identity of motherhood. The excitement and busyness of nurturing young life was and is extremely fulfilling to me, however, I felt this tugging within me to create. Late at night, when the kids and hubby were in bed, I would be up, wide awake watching mindless TV and typically eating too much of something I shouldn't be eating. It occurred to me that I needed something for me, some little nook of the house that was about my creativity and my personal time. It didn't take long for me to remember the necklaces I used to make for my friends over twenty years ago. Maybe, just maybe, instead of sewing like my mother had before me, I could make necklaces again?"
Price: $45.00 at Asters in August

"With two small children and a husband with a demanding work schedule I couldn't exactly take classes on jewelry making, so I taught myself! With a little trial and error and a jewelry book for beginners, I managed to design my first beaded necklaces. With each piece I would learn a little more. Before you knew it, I was making earrings, bracelets, and working with gemstones and using wire wrapping techniques. It didn't take long for this to turn into a full-fledged passion. With the encouragement of my mother and friends, I started my Etsy shop. The name “Asters in August” came to me while perusing through a floral catalog back in 2007. Mother's Day was approaching and I noticed that a lot of the Mother's Day arrangements had aster flowers in them. My son, who was my only child at the time, was born in August. So I joined together the words “aster” and “august” and came up with 'Asters in August'."
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Price: $42.00 at Asters in August

"Because I love being creative, designing jewelry is the perfect line of work for me. After all, there is limitless potential in jewelry design. I can create beautiful designs using whatever color, gemstone or metal that inspires me at that moment. I am not one to follow the trends as much as I enjoy finding inspiration in them. How boring life would be if we all just mirrored what the other person has created!? I have found a wonderful balance between my home life and my business. “Asters in August” has not only given me joy and satisfaction through the creativity it has offered, it has also introduced me to some amazing women online and offline."
Price: $45.00 at Asters in August

"I love hearing how a piece of jewelry I've created has made a woman feel just a bit more sparkly and pretty. I think it is so important that a mother, whether she's at home with the kids all day or making a living at a 9 to 5 job, maintains her sense of self and style. The best way to do that is to find something you love and you are passionate about. Whether it’s crafting, joining a women's group, volunteering or even starting a business from home, maintaining who you are will make you feel fulfilled, beautiful and happy. And it never hurts to wear fabulous jewelry in the process. - Laura, Asters in August"

Laura we are so happy to be friends and to let the world know about your beautiful shop and your wonderful journey. We wish you great success in all you do!

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