Today's local lady is a Tutu designer on a mission!
Your Name: Kimberly Slagle
Business Name: Tutu Dreamy, Dreamy Designs for every Princess
City: Loganville
Year Established: 2010
Website:Facebook: www.facebook.com/tutudreamy
Business Name: Tutu Dreamy, Dreamy Designs for every Princess
City: Loganville
Year Established: 2010
Website:Facebook: www.facebook.com/tutudreamy
Do you have a location or are you exclusively online? Online
Tell us about your business:I make tutu and tutu accessories for charities and auction donations. Every item I make is handcrafted and all items include some tulle on them, making them all Tutu Dreamy. A few of my items are basic tutus to tutu outfits. My accessories start with nylon tutu flower headbands and hair clips, tushy tutus for babies, tutu wands and flowers, tutu leg warmers and leggings, tutu pens, and yes even some request for doggy tutus. Currently I am working with PTSD & TBI awareness ribbons on facebook. They will be having an auction the 16th of October. This organization means a lot to me as both my husband and my father are military. In addition, my husband suffers from a TBI and my father suffers from PTSD.
www.AwarenessRibbonsPTSD.com
You recently made the decision to devote your talents exclusively to charities. How did you come to that decision?
The decision to take this route was not mine, but God's nudge on my heart. Through our tragedy of my husband's TBI, God has turned it into a blessing and has made our lives better because of it. I simply want to help anyone out there in need or in a tough spot.
What made you want to start a business?
I started my business because of my little princesses love of tutus. Ones online cost too much money, so I decided to try to do it myself. It just took off from there, I found something I love to do.
What’s your favorite thing about owning your own business?
I have owned my own business for over 10 years, I used to be a massage therapist. I love it! The flexibility to be with my family and do things I like do, makes it worth the while and my favorite things about owning my own business.
What inspires you?
My daughter! She is creative and loves dress up. She has ideas of what she wants for a tutu and I go from there.
My daughter! She is creative and loves dress up. She has ideas of what she wants for a tutu and I go from there.
Tell us about yourself, family, interests:
I am 36 and have lived in Loganville for about 2 1/2 years. I'm originally from Texas, but moved here from San Diego. My husband is a retired Marine of 20 years and we have 1 daughter, Kadence, who is 4. Kadence has two half sisters, Alex and Hanna. We love all the time we have to be with family. Our interest include- our Church, Graystone Church, again our family, and helping with VA military related issues. Actually, the yellow tutu shown is for a Facebook auction in mid October for, PTSD and TBI Awareness Ribbon, as my husband suffers from a TBI and my father PTSD both military related.
Where can we find you when you aren’t working?
At home or church with my family.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
My guilty pleasure is probably watching Teen mom!
My guilty pleasure is probably watching Teen mom!
Where is your dream vacation spot?
Any hotel, it doesn't matter if its in the same city. There is just something about staying at a hotel. :)
Thanks so much for sharing with us, Kimberly! Go show her Facebook page some love!
I love to see local talents using their businesses to help out in the community! What better way to share your gifts with others! If you would like more information on the charities Kimberly is currently working with or to make a donation, you can contact her at Tutudreamy@ymail.com
