my open house

So just over a year ago I was packing up my house, getting ready for the big move from Utah to El Paso, Texas. I realized I had a ton of my work hoarded in my studio. Like a shiz ton. So I decided that instead of boxing them up for the journey... I should share them with my peeps in Utah. So I came up with this crazy idea of doing an open house out of my garage to sell my art. I spread the word on social media and just prayed that people would actually show up!



The night before as I was prepping for the sale with my amazing friends and fam... and I was just grumpy. I thought it was just all a waste and that no one would even come. I just wanted to stop and eat my feelings and go to bed haha. But man... I'm so grateful I was surrounded my loved ones that supported and helped me that night. Definitely couldn't have done it without them. Once we finished (around 5 am), I went to bed and didn't sleep cause I wanted to throw up and pass out at the same time.

Look how cute my momma's were just helping me all night!

Finishing touches :)

Next morning (or really just a couple hours later.. haha) I did the finishing touches... and before my open house even started I had people showing up. It was a CONSTANT flow for the next couple hours. Guys... I tried my hardest to not break out sobbing with happiness!! The fact that people showed up and supported me in this dream of mine seriously meant everything to me.

Dad :)

So many people from my life that I love came and it was like a great big reunion for me as well... perfect since I was moving! I also met a bunch of new wonderful people that just saw it on my Instagram. It was amazing to know that someone that didn't even know me came and took a piece of me with them. From start to finish my heart was just filled with so much joy with all the conversations I had.

I felt so loved.

My momma and bestie Gavin were the best at being my cashier's and jamming out to One Direction of course :)

Writing a personalized note on the back 

So THANK YOU. To all of you that came and made my day!! Looking back a year later I can't believe how much support I was shown. It is a feeling that sticks with me to this day. When I get discouraged thinking what I'm doing doesn't matter... you help me remember that IT DOES. I love knowing each of you have a little bit of my soul with you. I hope you know that I am so grateful and humbled that you took the time out of your day to come support me. It filled me with such a fire to keep pushing forward with this passion of mine!

Also, thank you to all of you that couldn't make it. Thank you to all of you who leave kind words on my posts. Thank you to all of you that admire my work. Thank you to all of you that just support me. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I freaking love you all!


(all the lovely professional pics - Lexi Bills - @lexcmarie)