08/01/2026
Survived two huge milestones this week… dropping my son off at college and moving out of our second storefront. 💙
I couldn’t have done it without all of my family but specifically on Friday- Steve, Kiely, and my father-in-law, Steve Sr. (And a huge thank you to my mother-in-law, Carol, for taking such great care of the littles while we tackled it all!)
Kie & Kate expanded into the space next door the same month Arden was born—October 2018. For more than 7 years, it helped us grow, dream bigger, and create so many wonderful memories. I’m excited to see another talented entrepreneur make it her own.
My college friends always joked that I hit the jackpot when Steve came to visit and rewired our broken TV. They were absolutely right. ❤️ He learned so many of those skills from his dad, and together they’ve passed them down to our kids. Watching three generations work side by side this week reminded me just how blessed I am.
This is my public thank you. To everyone who has traveled this journey with us.
Swipe to the end for a flashback to our original Kie & Kate storefront in September 2011 and Dean & I on his first birthday. The season of letting go is both happy and heartbreaking… but that’s the beauty of life. Every ending makes room for a new beginning. ✨