It all began when...

Welcome to Lulu's Cottage Company. It is with this first posting that I will tell you the tale of how I got to preparing to open my own retail store. Since my 1st experience 17 years ago with a 9-5 job I knew I would never make it in that world. I have worked in the design arena, advertising, and the mutual fund industry fighting my way to get to a point where I could do what I wanted, be my own boss. I am a very hard worker and look forward to putting that work ethic into something I love. Over the years while working my 9-5 gigs I have always had an outlet for my creative side as not to let it suffocate. I have painted pots and furniture which I have sold, made pillows which I will be posting shortly and dabbled in creating my own "Sara Stewartesk" look. I was married a year ago today and with both my husband's moral and financial support I am now able to take the plunge. It will be a complete team effort as I will need him and all my other family and friends for support. So in a nutshell that is how I got where I am. I am now in the process of drafting my business plan and will definitely be reaching out to others for help and feedback through postings. I am open to any ideas that come my way. Oh and of course the name of my store was inspired by my dear and loving dog Lulu which you see in the picture on the right. She wants to come to work with me and now that I will be my own boss of course that is just fine with me.