World Headquarters

The original Farm Chicks office was located in the corner of my laundry room.

It was October of 2002 and Teri and I had just held our very first sale, in my friend's barn, just a short walk from my house.

I had a strong feeling that The Farm Chicks needed to have a website and set my mind to creating one. I had no idea what I was doing, but really wanted a way to grow the business and anticipated that the internet would be key in doing so.

So, I set up my family's terribly old computer and set out to create the website, using a dial-up connection in my little corner. I worked late at night after the family had all gone to bed, and during the day, whenever I could squeeze in a minute or two. And I'm going to tell you it wasn't the ideal way to hatch the business, but I was working with what I had at the time, which was something I was used to. Making do.

Eventually, Colin and I saved up enough money to buy a desk from Pottery Barn that fit perfectly into a little niche in the hall between the living room and bathroom. The size of a closet. So, I moved the computer out of the laundry room and into my new space. And I began to dream bigger than ever before.

Whenever I'd have an important call or exciting development, Colin and I would laugh about who I was talking with, and the fact that it was all taking place from that little desk. And he began referring to it as World Headquarters. Because it all seemed so crazy, that all that was happening from that tiny little space.

Now that we've moved to our new home, and I have an actual office, I'm still in awe of my new space. The new World Headquarters. And that's what it will always be to us, because it reminds us of where this little business began. And makes me excited about what lies ahead.

And in this space, I feel more inspired than I've ever felt before. But it's still quite a mess. So, before I start moving ahead, I need to get moved in.

And I'm getting there. Box by box.

Right now, I'm getting my paper crafts cabinet organized. Drawer by drawer. And I'm taking my time.

Because, you can't rush these things and I want it to be just right.

After all, it's taken me nine years to get here. World Headquarters is a happy place to be.

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Comments

[Shirley Hudson]

Wow, looking good!! I bet you just can't wait to have it done and move in. Green bluff is a wonderful area...I have some Halloween goodies up in the grange....so it is a good excuse to go to all the farms and enjoy Marionberry pie and those great donuts you already talked about.
Shirley
http://hudsonsholidays.blogspot.com

[christinagphotography]

Oh! It is perfect! I love it too!

[Cynthia Romoff]

Love the view! I was driving out in the farm area near here yesterday and just thinking I'd love a house with a view of a barn.

[Whit]

Oh my! I'm so green! You are so blessed to have that type of view from your office, where, of course, you will be taking over the world.

Congratulations!

[AleciaL]

What a wonderful view! That would inspire me too! The house is already looking so good!I cant wait to see the final product

[Kathy]

Such and idyllic view! I hope it brings you much joy over every season of the year.

[Kimberlie]

Green with envy. Green, green, green, is all I can say. Love it. Who wouldn't want to go to work each day with a view like that outside your window. Amazing!

[Jennifer Wood]

Looks great Serena! I bet you are excited to get set up! love it!
-Jennifer

[Marla]

Love..Love Love it!!

[A Country Farmhouse]

So exciting, they look wonderful! And the view of the farm is just beautiful.
Trina

[Leah]

oh my goodness..that view is worth a million bucks!

[june deese]

wow..what a view...love it...

[Shalie]

All good things come to those who wait...this was worth waiting for...

[Jessica]

What a beautiful view and how exciting to see things coming together. I can only imagine how excited you really are!

[elyse]

how cool is that?

congrats on the progress of FCWHQ!

xo
elyse

[Brenda (Past Blessings)]

Serena, we were up there with my mother-in-law the other day and your farmhouse is looking adorable. The windows make such a difference. I look forward to watching it come to life in the months ahead. What a blessing to have such a great location!!

[Monica]

I love your view! I just know that everytime you look out of that window, it is going to make you smile :)