well, hello.

I figure it's about time to start a blog for my teeny tiny business. I'm hoping to share, gain, and give ideas through this blog.  Follow me via email to stay updated on coupon codes, new products, and giveaways! Let me start by telling you who I am.

I'm Amy.

I'm a wife, mother, & teacher.  I love gifts. Thinking of the perfect gift for a friend, looking and searching for weeks ahead of time, I try to be as thoughtful as possible in my giving. Often, when I stumble across a treasure I know someone would love, I buy it. And let's be honest, I love giving little gifts to myself as well. All of these things cost money. The solution? Find a way to make a little extra.

In order to make a little extra, hendersweet started with old books and repurposed vintage jewelry (www.hendersweetvintage.etsy.com). Soon, I was seeing a little success and began creating new jewelry--inspired from styles that I personally loved and my childhood memories--like books I love or styles I'd seen my aunts and grandmas wear, even scenes from my favorite places. 

In 2011, my husband and I decided to expand our family through adoption. With the looming costs of such a venture, hendersweet's purposed changed. I began saving all my earnings for our adoption. Through etsy, I "met" many adoptive mamas, had conversations with other fundraising shops, and was inspired by the stories of others.

Joyfully, we brought our son home in September of 2012. Now that we have our son home, hendersweet still exists to give "gifts" to adoptive couples and charities close to my heart.

So far in 2013, I've been able to donate to 2 adoptions.  Hopefully more to come!

-amy