I decided I wanted a career move from owning a successful cleaning company for 10 years and HATING it with passion, to opening my design studio to do something I really was passionate about. I have LOVED it ever since and hope to continue for many years.

I opened the doors to my online retail stores in 2008 & successfully featured my product line on Etsy and on my website at www.taraselegantdecor.com. Shortly thereafter I started selling at local shows throughout the state of middle Tennessee (where I lived at the time). I saw that my products sold really well so I decided in 2010 to start selling my designs wholesale to various gift shops all throughout the US. I now have my product line being sold in over 75 different gift shops across the country and growing in number.

I spend my days working in my studio creating ideas and designing new products. However, now that I have had 2 children since opening my business I have wanted to cut back, so I work 2 days per week so I have more time with my kiddos. I hope to one day teach my children entrepreneurial skills and help them to be creative and explore different avenues to generate extra income.

I have very high standards when in comes to what I design. I want my customers to know that when they purchase something from me it is a one of a kind design and it is not mass produced in a factory. All of my products are handmade or refurbished to perfection in my studio located in Helena, Montana and I take great pride in being meticulous and thorough, making sure all my products function properly and have a high quality to them.

Aside from creating and designing I am happily married to my husband and best friend Mike of 9 years. Mike has been serving for over 17 years part time as an officer in the Army National Guard. His full time job is working for the Army Wounded Warrior Program. Together we have a son named Seth who is 2 and a daughter who is one.

Happy Shopping!

Tara