I still can't believe it's finally complete. Not in its entirety, but the foundation is here. My company has a name and a home. So many hours, days, weeks, months, and even years spent building my brand, brick by brick...then taking it apart (or tearing it down) to start fresh...over and over again. It took much longer than I was willing to accept at times. As if molding a piece of heart and finding my creative voice was supposed to be some quick, scientific, simple, cut-and-dry process. There have been moments of insanity, followed by clarity. Tears, followed by laughter. Darkness, flooded by light. Moments of frustration, followed by triumph. I can only compare it to writing a novel (which I know nothing about, other than it seems to be a very intimate and organic process with steady gains followed by slow climbs, sometimes spanning several years). It's been an emotional, exciting, plodding, exhilarating, disheartening, enlightening, tumultuous, grounding, beautiful journey. I've learned so much about myself and I've been so fortunate to be able to share in so many varied experiences along the way. I'm so grateful for each and every moment, opportunity, success, and failure. I'm certain that all of those combined experiences have brought me here. Right where I'm supposed to be. I'm so excited to finally share my company with the world, and even more excited about the journey that lies ahead. So, without further adieu I introduce to you, R E D B I R D : by erika. Creative Direction, styling, design, events, interiors, and more.
XO,
