Homegrown Friday....{Thornton CO Photographer}

Here we are back up and running! August was a nice break, but now that school is in and the weather is cooling down it is time to get back to work. We have some FABULOUS features coming up that I am super excited for! So check back every other Friday for a new spotlight on an amazing Colorado business.

First up.......

Meet Katie

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Where did the name come from?

I had been praying for a unique name to express my style and honor my faith in Jesus. One day I was checking the weather on my phone and the forecast said ‘Abundant sunshine’ and when I said it out loud I told my husband I hadn’t ever heard the weather forecast described that way, at least not very often. But it sounds fun and refreshing and energizing! He suggested I use that for my shop name but change the ‘sunshine’ to ‘Sonshine,’ in reference to Jesus being the Son of God. I squealed with excitement because it was perfect! Immediately the verse in Ephesians 3 , verse 20 came to mind: Now, to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we could think or ask for. And that verse has become the mantra of my shop.

Do you have a storefront, website, blog, Facebook or Etsy? I have a Etsy Shop and Facebook

Photo courtesy of Abundant Sonshine

When did you start your business? I opened my shop in March of 2011.

Tell us about your family? 

I have an amazing husband who supports me in all my creative and sometimes impulsive ideas! He encourages me to use my talents and pursue my business. He thinks my fabric obsession is a bit compulsive but he still loves me. I also have 3 amazing kids: Evalyn {3}, Caleb {2}, and Eli {6 mo}. I am so blessed to be able to work at home, and work around being with my family. They come first and I’m grateful to have their support.

Photo courtesy of Abundant Sonshine

Tell us about your product and the concepts behind it:

I make little girl’s outfits and dresses. I love fabric and colors and mix and matching them to find fun combinations. I’m working on adding a few boy items soon, too! The Lord put adoption on my heart and helping families who wish to adopt and so I am blessed to be able to give a portion of each sale to fund a family’s adoption. We hope to be one of those families adopting a sweet child some day!

What are your secrets for having a business while raising a family?

I hear ‘I don’t know how you do it’ a lot. Honestly, I don’t either! Ha! I can tell you that utilizing naptime and having a play area in my sewing room are extremely helpful. My husband makes sure the kids are taken care of so I can have blocks of time to sew. He is my accountant, so he can take care of the money side while I get to be creative! And the real secret is that I have lowered my expectations of order and tidiness. ; )

Photo courtesy of Abundant Sonshine

Who is your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration isn't a ‘who,’ but a what. It’s the beauty that I see in God’s creation all around. I love bright colors and the diversity in all of His creations.

Where are you from?  Aurora, CO

Photo courtesy of Abundant Sonshine

What is your favorite color?

It’s hard to pick just one! But if I have to choose just one, it would be teal or aqua.

Favorite vacation spot?

Ah, the beach. I can feel the sand in my toes and the salty breeze on my face…

Photo courtesy of Abundant Sonshine

What makes you smile?

When I think about how God has worked everything out in my life; that I’m not alone when He calls me to do something, and that He cares about the details, too. My sweet family and thinking about my little’s make me smile. :)

When you have free time what is your favorite thing to do?

What free time?! Just kidding, I really do love to sew, even in my free time. I love to crochet and of course, there is always Pinterest for a good zapping of free time!

AND....Katie is so amazing that she is doing a giveaway. Check it out!!

Rules for the giveaway are very simple:

• head on over to Abundant Sonshine's Facebook page HERE and LIKE their page.  You can leave a note on their wall letting them know I sent ya!
• head on over to my Facebook page, Becky Anderson Photography and LIKE my page. Must "like" my page, not my post and this is different than my personal Facebook page! And if you are already a fan leave me a little love on my page!
• leave me a little note (comment) on THIS post letting me know why you NEED to win this little giveaway. If you feel inclined you may also let me know that you liked both Facebook pages :)
• Giveaway ends Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:59 PST

Remember that the giveaway can be entered by ANYONE and the prize can be shipped to any address in the USA. 

GOOD LUCK!