Be Unique! :)

Welcome to my first post with Hiding Place Boutique! I am Monique Schumann (soon to be Mrs. McLaughlin -- Just another year and a half away for that official change, but that's a whole other story), and owner of Love Unique Monique (my Etsy shop)

I thought for my first blog post here I would just introduce myself to everyone.  I am a horse loving, Hello Kitty obsessed, outgoing, fun, silly, a certified crafter and crochet-oholic.  So you can't be certified in crafting (at least not that I know of), but I am absolutely obsessed.  Ever since I was a little girl, I have gotten myself into all kinds of crafting trouble.  I was the girl with kiddy scissors, dozens of paints and crayons, working away at any project I could get my hands on.  My love for crafting ran into scrapbooking, sewing, painting and soon enough - CROCHETING.  I owe a lot to my parents and their support.  They put me into painting lessons, and summer art camps to support my love in being a major crafter.  It is not my daily profession, but it sure takes up my free time.  My mother taught me to crochet when I was young and it wasn't until college (in between writing all those papers) that I needed an extra hobby, and fell back into crocheting.  And from there my crocheting and Etsy site took off. 

Now, Love Unique Monique started in November 2013. I started it all with a couple crocheted ear warmers and crocheted throw pillows.  And from there, baby booties, boot cuffs and my all time favorite (and customer favorite) - floppy style Stuffed Animals! These little friends are all made with love and as much as I love them getting rehomed, it is just so hard to not keep them for myself!! But they make the best of friends for anyone.  My dad was the one to buy my first animal.  They are a go to for baby shower gifts, baby's first birthday gifts, college going away gifts and so many more events.  My fiance gets one every now and then as a surprise gift even! And between you and me, they may end up being the face of Love Unique Monique. 

Even with all the crocheting and animals, my shop is more than just that.  I would never give up my love of other crafts.  So I sell charcoal drawings too.  Course, I won't ramble on and on about all the other stuff I sell too, that would just get boring for you! If you are interested to know, just visit my site at Love Unique Monique. 

So what else can I say about me and Love Unique Monique? Wow, is it me, or did that just sound a little conceded? Please excuse me if it did!

Anyway, stay tuned into Hiding Place Boutique and More to learn more about Love Unique Monique, and those other amazing shops and bloggers out there.

Thanks!! Remember to be unique!
Monique