I opened my first Etsy shop late in 2009 and over the years have stocked it with a variety of different items. They've always been the kind of things that I have been making for my own home, or given as gifts, for years and it's been fun to create similar items for others.

Entertaining has always been a big part of my life and having people in my home truly makes me happy. To me, life is best when it is shared with friends and family. Creating a pretty tablescape is like setting the stage for your party. It creates an instant impression on your guests and shows them you did something special just for them! In The Fortunate Home's early years I concentrated on creating hand stamped placemats and napkins as well as pretty napkin rings to set that beautiful table. I stocked menu cards and place cards made from original pictures taken all over the world by my brother in law. We made a good team! After awhile I focused mostly on hand stamped paper napkins with all sorts of fun designs. It's always nice to know you played a small part in someone's party and I loved when customer's sent me pictures of their tablescapes and parties.

As time went on I moved on to creating hand stamped cork trivets. They were fun to make and I enjoyed using them in my own home too. I mostly took a break for a few years, mainly to focus on helping members of my family. But, now I am back and ready to fully re-start my business once again!

I've entered the era of print-on-demand and I am having a lot of fun creating different designs on all kinds of things to use in your home. I've partnered with a printing company and every order will be professionally printed as the order comes through. I'll be adding more items and designs as time goes on so it will be an ever evolving shop, which I am excited about!

So there you have it, the evolution of The Fortunate Home. Many thanks to all the customers who have helped me keep this journey going.

I have been blessed with many "good fortunes" in my life and THE FORTUNATE HOME is my own… one filled with love, laughter, happiness and the people I cherish. I hope you can say the same for yours.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michele