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Small Business Saturday: Mom Jennifer

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Meet Jennifer Marsh-Colby from Orange County and owns Wine and Design Warwick.  On top of opening this business in Augist of 2013, Jennifer is also the mom of two boys, how does she juggle it all?  Read on to see our interview with Jennifer and make sure to check out her business, you know we LOVE promoting MOMS!

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How did the idea come about?  While vacationing in Williamsburg, VA with my family, I attended a local paint and sip art studio and had such an amazing time! When I returned home, I did some research to find that there was no such thing in my area at the time, and thought, what a shame.  It’s such a great way to spend time with loved ones! So I decided that I should open a studio in Warwick. It’s conveniently located on the Shawangunk Wine Trail, which is such a lovely, artsy community.

What is special about your business?  My business is so special because it can benefit anyone! The Art Buzz Kids division hosts children’s birthday parties, school’s out camps and painting classes, while the Wine and Design division provides public adult classes, private parties, date nights and more!

My Paint it Forward Program is what means the most to me. It’s my opportunity as a business owner to give back to the community. At “Paint it Forward” fundraiser events, I donate 33% of the class proceeds to a non-profit  organization in need.

How do you manage having your own business and motherhood?  Prior to opening up Wine and Design Warwick, I spent the last 10+ years working for a big box retail store. I sacrificed several holidays and school functions with my children because I had to work. Ever since I opened the studio, I have been able to be home during the day with my family, and create my own work schedule.  There’s nothing like it! Although running my business is a lot of work, I am honestly blessed to have the best of both worlds, the perfect combination of work and family time.

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Walk us through a typical day:  I am up at 7:00 am to wake my older son Anthony up to get  ready for school, then at 8:00 and take Jake to preschool. From there, I will spend a few hours at the studio preparing for that evenings art class with the ability to work from home, answer emails, and take phone calls directed from the studio to my cell phone.  Afterwards, I pick Jake up from school, and head home to help my older son with his homework. I’ll make dinner and eat with my family before heading back to the studio for the painting classes.

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If you had to give one piece of advice to a mom wanting to start her own business what would it be?  Opening my art studio was one of the biggest risks I have ever taken in life. However, I am so happy that I took that chance. It is so rewarding to be doing what you love! My advice to a mom wanting to start their own business would be to believe in yourself!  If you have a big dream, be confident and go for it.  Sometimes you have to find your comfort zone and then leave it in order to succeed! And if you have toxic people in your life, remove them!  Surround yourself with positive and supportive people.

 

Wine and Design Warwick is Located at:
133 Route 94 South
Meadowcrest Building
Warwick, NY 10990

You can also check them out online at:

www.wineanddesign.com/warwick

www.facebook.com/winedesignwarwick

www.facebook.com/artbuzzkidswarwick

www.instagram.com/wineanddesignwarwick

We want to thank Jennifer again for sharing her story with us!

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