This is Amber! The maker behind Pink Lemon Décor specializing in simple modern wood signs for you home. Handmade with love to bring warmth, simplicity and beauty to your walls. When I first came across Amber on Instagram I was immediately drawn to her beautiful feed! Her DIY work speaks for itself in the beauty of her photographs of her work.
Do you have kids? If so how many & age?
2 boys ages 5 & 7
What's one thing people probably don't know about you?
I have a 6th sense, I have seen tons of ghosts and lots of unexplained things have happen to me!
Are you a stay at home mom? Yes! I left my career 2 years ago to be home with my family more
What is your favourite thing to do for yourself? a quiet bath
What's one thing you couldn't live without? coffee
What's your favourite date night activity? well that is super rare but I would say a nice dinner where we don't have to rush and just relax
Where is business located out of? & what's your favourite thing to do in your hometown?
Bowmanville, ON. I love to visit the small shops and local farmers markets here!
What has been the most successful way for you to promote your business? Being myself through social media. Authenticity goes a long way and there is no better way to showcase your brand than being yourself. Although we can get lost in scrolling through Instagram it has been a great way for me to connect with so many amazing shops and customers.
How did you choose the name for your business? Great question! I am surrounded by boys and always wanted to include a girly side so I knew the colour pink would be included. I once stumbled upon a pink lemon and loved it's uniqueness. Yes, they are a real thing! They have pink flesh and I though it really mirrored how I felt about my products- unique, simple and beautiful.
How do you balance having kids & running a business?
well I can't say I have balance, it's a really big challenge having a small business and being a wife/mommy. One thing I can say...I am super organized and structured. Everything is scheduled which helps keep me on task and dedicated time blocks allows me to keep family time separate. Asking for help when I need it makes things more manageable too! But it's all a struggle when you love what you do!
What has been most challenging about starting your own business?
Brand identity. I feel like it took me awhile to really understand what I wanted for Pink Lemon and the direction I wanted. I think anyone with a creative mind can find that challenging because you have so many ideas and have to filter out what fits best for you and your business. I love where I have landed and have such a clear vision for the future of Pink Lemon. Stay tuned as there are lots of exciting things to come!
What have you found most supportive when starting your business? The community. The support from not only others makers and businesses but the customers who whole heatedly love to support handmade. We make these things with our heart and are somewhat emotionally invested in our creations so having that support is paramount! My husband also gets credit here. He supports e in all my crazy ideas, helps me with the kids while I work and never lets me say no to an opportunity without a really good reason!
Coffee or tea? coffee in the am, tea at night!
Neutral or colourful? neutral
Morning or night? both! night hawk and early riser!
Wine or beer? wine
Starbucks or Tim Hortons? Starbucks - coconut latte
Online shopping or in store? online
Instagram or Facebook? Instagram
Text or phone call? Text
Instagram: @pink_lemon_decor
Website: https://www.pinklemondecor.com/
Facebook Page: Pink Lemon Décor
@camara.crew stamp of approval
The beauty of @pink_lemon_decor signs definitely show in person just as much as it does on Amber's Instagram feed! You can easily tell that Amber truly puts forth 100% when crafting her signs and takes pride in making something you would be proud of showcasing in your home. The Christmas sign I received is probably one of, if not the most beautiful and well crafted signs I have ever received. I love the simplicity of it! You could put it in any room in your home and it would go with your décor! I am excited to have our first Christmas in our new home and put this beautiful sign up for all to see.
Whether you are looking for something for your home or the perfect Christmas Gift Amber will not disappoint! If you love this sign & @pink_lemon_decor work as much as I do. Be sure to follow me (@camara.crew) and @sweetmamalifedaily on Instagram to see our 12 days of Giveaways for Christmas! Amber may just be giving away one of her Christmas signs!!
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