Wow, sorry its been so long since we last chatted! Time flies when your having fun and do I know how to have fun or what?! I've missed you all so I decided I would do a little post to fill you in on my life up until this point.
This past summer I interned at Pearl River CC in the public relations department and had a great work experience. I didn't think I would have such a huge say in what went on, but I was wrong. My boss and supervisor Mr. Chuck Abadie was great! He and Mrs. Janet let me do a little bit of everything in the communications office. From writing billboard copy, working new student orientation, creating recruitment material for the softball team, to implementing new social media, I got to put my knowledge to use. It was a busy and rewarding summer that I will be forever grateful for.
The beautiful campus of Pearl River Community College. This building is Moody Hall! |
Along with my summer internship, I decided to take my crafting to another level and open my own store! I have always been a "trash to treasure" girl and loved my weekend projects of distressing furniture or up-cycling old finds. I turned a passion into a business venture and began the Facebook page Mementos & Magnolias. I sell unique art and furniture pieces made from recycled materials. Sales have been busy and I have my very own intern Maddie Dunn. She helps with the organization process of the orders that are placed and I am the creative. This has been such a fun venture and have even sucked my parents in on the excitement. My dad, the carpenter, has a way to fix everything and is such a great problem solver when pieces come in that need a little extra t.l.c. My mama on the other hand loves to shop! She has such an eye and can stumble upon some inexpensive finds for my dad and I to revamp. Combined we make a pretty good team! Its a little tough to manage the orders with school on my plate, but I enjoy staying busy! My goals for the new year will be to launch some pieces on Etsy and buy a few booths at local antique markets. Two things I have just been a little too busy to do.
A few pieces from Mementos & Magnolias! |
Once school was back in session I began my next adventure: sorority recruitment! I was elected as a member of the Executive Rush Committee and responsible for the decorations for Skit night! So much work and preparation went into transforming the Alpha Omicron Pi house into a "Kate Spade" Vegas themed party! With the help of my wonderful committee members, especially Chloe Dickinson, we conquered the night and won so many girls over. I thought staying within budget would be tough, but I found ways to cut corners and lower the cost of some items. I think my sorority sisters were happy with the results!
My sweet committee members Roxanne and Taylor posing in front of our fab sign! |
Maggie and I at State DECA Competition! |
Lover.ly care package! How thoughtful! |
My final thought of the night is bring it on spring semester!!
xoxo
Katie
p.s. I still haven't finished that chair. (procrastination problems)
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