Message me if you're looking for custom decor/apparel! https://www.facebook.com/ericagasper32?mibextid=ZbWKwL Update 12.19.23: Hard to believe its been a little over a year ago since I sadly had to close up my shop space, due to shop owner's intended expansion plans. After bringing home my shop's remaining furniture and decor on closing day... I nearly filled every room, nook, crannie and closet i
n my basement to store it all as carefully as I could. Due to lack of space, and difficulty selling my larger furniture on local marketplace options... I had to hold off on any furniture upcycling, mainly due to not having room for any other pieces! My 6 year old son finally started full-time school this August, and I found myself having 7 hours EVERY WEEK DAY to myself-after being a stay at home from day one! I didn't know what to do with myself, or my newfound freedom/alone time. After adjusting to the change, and tending to some much overdue house "purges" etc... I decided to start working on smaller furniture/upcycle projects again, as well as dusting off my crafting gear and making more custom/hand made decor. 2 more completed project tables, and 3 totes of wall signs later... I have used up ANY tiny amount of basement space remaining to keep things tucked away. I've struggled to sell some of my larger upcycled furniture pieces on marketplaces locally, and with the added new furniture/decor, I've GOT to find a way to thin my inventory. Stay tuned for new updates and sneak peeks at what I've been working on since I retired this page for a while! My Mission:
R&R Kansas City was once only a dream and vision I had, to find a way to start a business, and also further support my passion for animal rescues, shelters, and homeless pets. I am thankful for ALL of my followers, my repeat customers during my time still in the shop, and also the support each sale provided to help animals, rescues and shelter in need. Since starting my small business adventures/sales in the garage in 2018/2019, I have gratefully been able to donate funds or supplies towards SO many animal and rescue related needs with profits from every purchase. None of this would have been possible without ALL of my amazing supporters and customers through the last few years! Here are just SOME of the ways your purchases help me support my passion for animal rescue/welfare:
-Donations towards routine animal care costs for loving pet owner's falling on hard times.
-Purchase/donate critical (as well as routinely used/needed) pet supplies for rescues, shelters, and volunteers to utilize
-Provide food/collars/tags/beds/blankets and other supplies to loving pet owners who are struggling financially, and just needed a little help
-Providing supplies and food needed for local humane dog and cat trappers to successfully get pets safely trapped, out of environmental/bad weather, traffic hazards etc... and many times home to their owners. I could not be MORE appreciative of all of my supporters and cheerleaders through it all. XOXO
I am I have always been one who has a strong desire and passion for helping others-humans AND the voiceless animals. My love for helping and advocating for animals began at a very young age, when I began observing/learning from my late Grandma Connie's equally passionate heart for helping any animal (or person) in need. The things I learned from that amazing woman are STILL the core of what I utilize, honor, and share with others to this day. Working in and with many animal rescue communities, facilities and organizations, helping owners, helping voiceless animals will always be part of my life in some way, shape, or form. I volunteer at a local animal shelter, as well as a local low cost vet/stay/neuter clinic Animal adopter for life. I am their voice. I've always done what I can, when I can... but then, life gave me the opportunity to do more, and I ran with it! I've proudly worn many "hats" in my life. Too many to count. But one I had NEVER been able to call a title for myself, Mom. October 18th, 2017, 8am sharp. At almost 5 weeks earlier than planned due to a liver/platelet pregnancy complication, my husband and I welcomed the most handsome, fierce, spit-fire little boy. Our lives forever changed in so many ways, but the (unplanned) decision for me to stay home with him has been my biggest blessing. It's tough. It's stressful. It's LONELY. But it's all worth it.
