Who We Are
There it was again and again...in cards, in books, in my daily devotions, highlighted + dated many times in my bible, and on a lunchbox note my mom had written me back in high school that hung on my bulletin board in my childhood room for over a decade.
Joshua 1:9 was showing up ev-er-y-wheree, and little did I know, God had big plans for that powerful verse.
From firm foundation for my feet, to a source of courage to chase some of my biggest dreams—like opening the doors of One:Nine Boutique, and writing + publishing my books Lessons from My Lunchbox: Overcoming the Bullies One Note at a Time and Lessons for Their Lunchbox—there was no doubt that Joshua 1:9 had found its home in my heart.
Not only had it found its home in me, but there was a boldness and bravery inside the people in my life that inspired me on the daily; in my amazing family + kids, in my dearest friends, in the amazing women who make up team One:Nine, and in all of YOU.
Joshua 1:9 described the very fabric of who we are, and who you are, so perfectly that it became the inspiration behind One:Nine Boutique.
I come from a long line of entrepreneurs, and my love for fashion goes back to dress-up days in my mom’s vintage gowns and jewelry. Buying the perfect pieces to fill every inch of One:Nine Boutique for all of you fills me up, and so does catching up every time you've come through our doors over the past 8 1/2 years. I'm so grateful for all of you, my dear friend & incredibly talented Co-Owner, Hails, who has loved One:Nine like her own since she started in 2016, and our amazing team who make One:Nine Boutique such a special place.
I’m a lover of my country roots with a love for Jesus, being a wife + mom, my family & friends, travel, fashion, and all things wellness. When I’m not at One:Nine, you can find me with my sweet husband, Nick, and our son + daughter, Leo & Liv, who are our entire world and lights of our lives. A few of my favorite things: Motherhood—it’s my greatest joy and calling, Saturday night church at Eagle Brook—worship with kids in my arms and family by my side followed by a yummy dinner out with the whole fam fills my heart, catching up with my girlfriends, all things fitness + wellness + nourishing food, boating + playing on the beach with the kids at our family home on the St. Croix river, espresso over ice with oat milk, and traveling with Nick & the kids + seeing the world through their eyes.
“Being Bold & Brave is standing firmly on God’s promises + stepping out in faith as you chase down your dreams and shine brightly as only you can do.”
-Rach
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a passion + love for all things fashion and style. From sketching designs as a little girl, creating outfits for friends + family, and being obsessed with interior design…I loved it all. After working in retail for a few years, I followed my heart + pursued an education at St. Catherine University. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business Administration. While in college, I had the opportunity to do a study abroad fashion program in London, Paris + Florence which was not only a dream come true, but helped bring out my love for fashion even more.
Since day one at One:Nine, it’s been my heart + home for pursuing my dreams further.
I started at One:Nine back in the beginning, and I knew that this was where I wanted to be long term. When Rach asked me to come on board with her as Co-Owner, it was the easiest YES I’ve ever said. Rach + I go way back to the dance days when we were young, and I am beyond blessed to have her in my life as a cherished friend, and now business partner. So, here we are, together at One:Nine, with Joshua 1:9 at our core in all we do.
You can find me at the store buying new arrivals to fill up the floor (+ website), merchandising the displays, doing all things marketing + social media, or connecting with all of YOU who make One:Nine such a special place to be. We truly have an amazing community of women here, both on team One:Nine + with our customers turned friends.
A little more about me: I’m a dog mama to a sweet + spunky girl, Ruby Rae. She keeps me busy + entertained, always. I’m known for being the queen of neutral colors, in both my home + clothing; it’s become part of who I am at this point. I’m a coffee lover through and through, so you can find me drinking iced espresso shots at any hour of the day. When I’m not here, I’m likely sipping on a glass of Prosecco, cooking up a new recipe, spending time with my friends + family who mean the world to me, or styling an event for A Family Affair Event Styling (which I co-own with my mom + sister). I love being on the go + am always up for a new adventure!
“Being Bold & Brave means whole-heartedly and fearlessly taking on new adventures while being the best you that you were made to be.”
-Hails
To being bold & brave, always.
Are you with us?!