Hi ladies! I'm Sara Duckett, owner of Sadie Olive, and I am so honored to be here. I began Sadie Olive in 2007 while still working in the mortgage industry as an underwriter. Owning my own business had always been a dream of mine, and it wasn't until I was inspired by a magazine like "Where Women Create" that I finally made an attempt to put that dream into motion. I instantly popped up from the sofa, threw down the magazine, and ran straight to my computer to start my first online business. It was a bit slow going in the beginning, but blogging and networking with shop owners really helped me along. When I was laid off from my mortgage job in August that year, I searched for new full time work with no luck, and then an email came through to me that changed my path completely. It was a friend asking to hire me to design her blog. My wheels starting spinning and I saw a new way to keep Sadie Olive open. I immediately added web and blog design services to the shop, and thankfully managed to stay afloat.
Sadie Olive has now grown into three branches. Our online retail boutique, where we sell new and "vintage inspired" home decor and accessories. Our design site, where we offer blog, web and graphic design services. And our vintage shop on Etsy, where we sell only vintage finds. I also dabble a bit in photography, but sadly I'm finding less and less time for it these days.
Here's a peek at things you'll find in our online boutique:
My schedule is a bit hectic at times, trying to find time for everything, but I manage to find time to treasure hunt twice a week, most weeks. Sourcing items for the shops has to be my favorite part of the job. Here's a sampling of some of our more recent vintage finds for our Etsy shop:
I try to hunt for items that I would want to adorn my home, and sometimes (before they sell) they do! I love to rearrange my collections as often as I can, and when I find something I just love, I make a commitment to sell something I already owned in order to keep my house looking uncluttered. Otherwise, you might find me on an upcoming episode of Hoarders. Ha! My family loves to tease me about my collecting since it's usually all over the place when they stop by. "It has to stay in the waiting area before being photographed for the shop", I tell them. :o)
Being self employed feels like living in a dream. I love that I get to do what I do, and I adore when people are as excited about their purchase as I was about finding it. There is a sense of satisfaction I still get with every order I receive. It's been a dream come true for me.
And now on to the good stuff!
This week we are giving away to one lucky "Where Women Create" reader, a beautiful French country tablecloth by Comptoir de Famille. Valued at $60, this generously oversized square tablecloth is 70" x 70" in red, cream and blue. (We manage to use one on our rectangle table, but it's a tad short on the long sides.) 100% cotton, and machine washable. Simply leave a comment on this post to enter.
Good luck to all of you! Oh, and since it's Black Friday, I have to tell you that we are having a 15% off sale in our shops. Simply use code "BLACKFRIDAY" at checkout.
It was lovely being able to share a moment of your day with you. Please use any of these links to visit us again soon!
Our Main Shop: http://www.sadieolive.com
Our Vintage Shop: http://sadieolive.etsy.com
Our Design Site: http://design.sadieolive.com
Our Blog: http://www.sadieolive.com/
Sara is the ultra talented designer who created our new blog look. Click on her design site here to learn more.
~WE LOVE IT~
Thank you Sara!
Now on to the giveaway …
Simply comment to this post and you're entered to win that BEAUTIFUL tablecloth … It sure would look great on my table:)
Additional entries:
*Follow WWC on Twitter @WHEREWOMENCREAT
*Tweet about this contest
*Blog about this contest
*Follow TCC on Twitter @TCCEVENT
*Have a WWC button or link on your blog
*Have a TCC button or link on your blog
Remember to post separately for each additional entry and PLEASE only post the amount of entries allowed. This contest ends on Tuesday, November 30th at Noon (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. We will announce the winner that day by email and on the blog.
~Please make sure we have a way to contact you~
WINNERS!!!
The winners of the FABULOUS giveaway courtesy of Kathy and Melody for THREE tuitions for their online
Soul Restoration class are…
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you so much Melody and Kathy for this
FABULOUS prize!
For more information on
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~HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND~
Love Sara!! Great style!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
You have used your inner creativity to re-create yourself in your business and to continue doing what you really love. I applaud you for that and wish you the best of luck…I love your stores and blog…your merchandise is unique and it’s easy to imagine it in my home…
Must hurry and comment for the giveaway so I can go back and check out your sites.
Thanks,Chris Gerke QUEENIE
I follow Sadie Olive, love her work. Beautiful table cloth I would love to win it.
Would love to win this….
Really do love this tablecloth!!!
Great tablecloth and way to go, you never know but when God shuts one door another one opens up. I wish you nothing but the best.
Been a huge Sadie Olive fan for a long time! Sara’s style is exquisite.
Thank you for your inspiring story. I have just been laid off from the banking industry after 15 years. This has helped to reinforce my idea that I will make it thru this and be able to work at something I LOVE instead of the day to day grind. I love your shops and the table cloth is wonderful.
That IS a beautiful tablecloth…and it would look lovely on my table!
I loved your story. I think it’s everyone’s dream to own their own business, especially one as gorgeous as yours. Well done!
Gorgeousness!
Follow WWC on twitter @freritcinge.
I have a WWC button on my blog! :)
I admire her for finding a way to stay in business and do what she loves.
Love your style Sara! Thanks for the inspiration! The cloth will just fit my rectangular farm table.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the beautiful table cloth, thanks for the chance!
Abby:)
I have a WWC button on my blog:)
Great success story and beautiful tablecloth! Would love to win!
the tablecloth is beautiful…..thanks for the chance…
I have a WCC button on my blog!
I have a TCC button on my blog.
Awesome tablecloth, and it’ll go wonderfully in our new home.
What a lovely tablecloth and, especially, like the fact you don’t mind it not being a perfect fit. People who want life perfect, stump me. Change and not perfect are the two most guaranteed things in life. -smile-
What a wonderful story, I hope that your business grows by leaps and bounds. I love the tablecloth it my colors and style. I also love the imperfect fit, I have a tablecloth that was my Mother’s, it’s square, I used it on my rectangle table for Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday. So your description today just makes me smile.
I’m a follower of this blog & Sarah’s, Sadie Olive, & LOVE them both!
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Sherry
I love the tablecloth and would love to have this to use on our dining room table. I hope that Sara’s business continues to grow.
I have a WWC button on my blog.
Oh I love your kind of business loving the vintage shop! so thank you for the chance to win the Table cloth too
Love Dawn xx
Good for you we all have to learn to reinvent ourselves…change is good!
C
Beautiful tablecloth!
Love the colors in that beautiful tablecloth…it would look so beautiful with my Comptoire de Famille dishes!!
Thank you for a chance!
:)
Beautiful table cloth. Would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
The cloth looks lovely … count me in LindaSonia ([email protected])
I really Love the table cloth and would be so grateful to win it. Thanks for the chance. Veronica
What a pretty tablecloth! It would fit my table perfectly….Happy Holidays!
Awwwwwwwwwwww shucks … You have no idea how much I would love to win this tablecloth. It ROCKS!
I would treasure this table cloth!
Thank you for the chance!
Lisa
I’ve had the great fortune to work with Sara and she is as talented as her home is beautiful!!
Besides the great article, how nice to have the chance to win the lovely tablecloth. Thank you!
beautiful tablecloth. would be very special in my little home. i’m a big fan of sarah’s blog and shop. thank you for a lovely, inspiring story. hanlie
Sadie Olive did my beautiful blog and I adore her work!! Thank you!!
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Yay! I won the Soul Restoration class drawing! Thank you! And for Sara’s blog, I think I’ve been following her blog since almost her start! She’s so VERY talented, …. obviously!
Blessings, Heidi Woodruff
I just opened my own Etsy shop so I intend to look at yours for inspiration. Have a wonderful day.
Beautiful tablecloth. It would look great on my dining room table.
You are so talented!!! Love your blog–the tablecloth would sure dress up my old table for family Christmas.
My table opens up to a square and I have been unable to find square tablecloths for it — this would be perfect!
I’ve never owned a tablecloth. I would love this to be the first for my family to treasure for many years to come.
what a wonderful giveaway of a beautiful product which i would love to win….thank you so much for the opportunity…….
Great TABLECLOTH!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!
best regards,
Wanda
Beautiful tablecloth.
Thanks for the opportunity to win it :-)
Your story is very inspiring. The table cloth is beautiful.
Your style is energizing. Would love to display my holiday dinner on this tablecloth.
Oh, and YES! I have a WWC button on my blog!
~Heidi
I love the blog. Have a wonderful December.
Your link is on my blog! Come on over and check it out. Thanks for the giveaway. You guys are fabulous!
I love the tablecloth. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Mary
Sara, it’s so nice to meet you! I’ve seen your biz name pop up around the web but never took the time to investigate. I’d love to win that beautiful tablecloth. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
I have a WWC button on our blog.
I love your story, Sara. Sadie Olive looks awesome!
What a beautiful table cloth – great giveaway!
Love the photography, very creative and the tablecloth so french to me. Way to go with your business! Am doing it too and its scary at times but amazing where the doors open! Go for it and wish you well on the creative path!!!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! So many beautiful things!
Great story! Sign me up. I’d love to win.
What a lovely tablecloth! Would be perfect for pictures in my tea book…white dishes, colorful vase with flowers and tea pot and accessories. Can picture it right now!!
THis is my first time to your site. Love the articles. And then there’s a giveaway…fabulous! I’ll be back to your site for sure.
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You are an inspiration……another woman daring to successfully combine creativity and business. And you challenge me and others I’m sure, to get those ideas out of our heads and go for it! Your vintage items take “recycle, reuse” to a new level. Love the name too! Merci Beaucoup…
hi sara,
your interesting story is inspiring and encouraging. the items you find for your shop and your design work is fabulous. a most sincere rock-on to you!
xo
elyse
dear sara,
i have followed you for years – found you on flickr way back when. you are one of my dearest inspirations. i’m so glad to see all of your successes, and i’m even more thrilled to see you’re designing blogs and websites. we are practically neighbors – would love to shoot with you one day, or just have coffee. :) best to you! martha schuster
p.s. my prayers have been with you regarding that beautiful baby that will come into your life. :)
Thank you! how generous!
Beautiful! And what an inspiring story!
I adore Sara’s style and she is certainly a leader in the etsy, blog and vintage retail areas! Go Sara! Thank you for mentoring many through your work!
deborah
Beautiful story and beautiful tablecloth. Simple and classic – just what I love.
Your interesting story is inspiring and encouraging.The items you find for your shop and your design work is fabulous.Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!So many beautiful things!
What a wonderful story,I hope that your business grows by leaps and bounds.Love the photography, very creative and the tablecloth so french to me.I love the tablecloth it my colors and style.Thank you for mentoring many through your work.