WELCOME TO MY (healthy?) OBSESSION! To say I'm a bit addicted to what I create would be an understatement of dramatic proportions. Recently, I've even begun creating tutus in my sleep....but let's start at the begining.....

Hello, my name is Kristin. I'm a single mother of 3, musician, worship leader, poet, artist, and fabulous tutu creator. This whole tutu making obsession started over 15 years ago when my oldest daughter asked to have a princess tutu dress made for Halloween. I ended up creating 3 sets, one for each of my daughters, and was so taken with them that I just kept creating....and creating....and creating. After 19 were finished (and my bedroom looked like a shrine to the goddess of tulle) my ex husband asked if I was going to sell them, or what? I think he had a problem with his sanctuary looking so frilly. (Guys!!) I took his idea to heart and started plans to sell these one of a kind tutus to family, community, and then through Etsy (LOVE!) My store name is also inspired by my daughters, my muses if you will. Princess is the oldest and the lover of all things pink, poofy, girlie, and frilly. The middle child is Beans, my superman loving beauty in blue. A tomboy in every sense of the word. And last but NEVER least is Doodles, my red haired fiery ball of emotion. Every creation has to go through their rigorous approval process. If they don't like it, you can bet it won't make it to the store.

But making tutus is more than just a hobby for us girls...it has been the avenue for sustaining our family, allowing me to be a stay at home mother, provide opportunities for my girls to follow their dreams, and weave creativity and joy into the lives of my customers. It has become a way of life for me and a primary part of my identity, so when I was suddenly unable to keep my business open in February of 2020 due to the worsening of my chronic illness, it devastated me to my core. For the past 2 and a half years I have been in and out of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, wheelchairs, mobility devices, and pain clinics....desperate to regain function and my previous way of life. A return to "normalcy" that heavily included PrincessDoodleBeans Boutique. It is with tremendous JOY that we are re-opening and recommitting to creating the BEST and most FABulous custom tutu products on the planet. It is with even greater JOY that we look forward to working with you, our sweet customers, on your SPECIAL orders!

It is my sincere hope that you enjoy each creation as much as I did making it. These creations, like everything else in my life, are a work of art. <3

K. Frank
Traverse City, MI