Today’s Blogger {Unveiled} is one of the prettiest gals around - both inside and outside! Ashley La Rue of Lemon and Lavender is such a sweet person and her blog is a serious go-to for daily inspiration. So happy to have her visiting LLD today!

{image by Amanda Eaton}

About the Blogger:

Hello!  I am Ashley of Lemon and Lavender. I run a full service design studio specializing in wedding stationery and paper goods. In addition to the wedding side of L&L we also do business branding and logo design. I definitely have a passion for weddings which is how I got started in the blogging business! I love sharing what inspires me as a designer and I was thrilled when Jacin invited me to participate in her series!

Blogger {Unveiled}:

How did you get started in the wedding world?
I have always loved pretty things like any girl and growing up having a dad who was into graphic design and engineering he taught me how to scrub drawings in AutoCad and how to design a logo at a young age. After finishing my BA in English I decided grad school wasn’t for me and I was inspired by other mom entrepreneurs who could create a successful business and raise a family. In fact, it was my wedding planner who inspired me to go out and do what I loved: designing stationery. In March of 2010 I set-up shop and lucky for me several friends were getting married and just like that I had a client roster.

What is your makeup staple?
Lip gloss and blush.  I may skip the mascara and eyeshadow but I never leave my house without applying blush and gloss!

What’s one thing that others don’t know about you?
I secretly want to live on a farm. This sounds crazy I know, but there is something romantic and exciting about living on the land. I will never really do this but I love the idea of a provincial life preferably a lavender farm in France :)!

What’s one piece of advice you would give to others trying to get started with their own business?
Don’t be afraid to fail. My business has grown and I couldn’t be more happy with my little successes but I didn’t start this business thinking I was going to make it big. I simply knew I wanted to do what I love and I wanted to share my passion with others. If it fails, so what? At least in twenty years I won’t have the regret of never taking that leap. Faith in ourselves is essential to success.

What is your favorite part about weddings?
In my line of work, I don’t get to see the bride on her wedding day, but I love getting that email after a bride has received her stationery with lots of exclamation points and OMG’s :) It truly makes me day. As anyone in the business will tell you happy bride, happy life!

What is your hobby outside of blogging {is there life outside blogging} :)?
I love spending time with family. Drinking wine, hitting the beach, dinner with friends. I love getting out away from my Mac and enjoying life outside the internet!

Happy Friday everyone!
~jacin