Hello, I’m Valerie, and I can’t wait to meet you! Think of me as another friend at your appointment, here to support you. But first, here’s a little about me.

I get to live the dream and actually love what I do! I spent years stuck in the corporate grind like so many of us are. Most recently I worked for a big tech company for nearly a decade. It was fun until it wasn’t. I realized I was burnt out. I wasn’t being a great mom, I wasn’t being a great wife, I wasn’t being good to myself. That was when I knew I needed out and I’m lucky that our family could make a career break work. After reassessing life, working through a big loss in my family, prioritizing what is important, and receiving some major encouragement from my husband, I decided to take my business experience and do something fun and something that would work for our family. So here I am!

Over the last year I have learned a lot about the hurdles of starting a small business and had many a moment wondering if I’m just nuts for doing this. But I keep thinking about the joy I can bring to brides (and all dress shoppers!) and how much fun this will be.

So, long story short, thank you for considering me a friend when you come in my doors. I’m so happy you’re here and encourage you to check out the Experience page for more on my goals for giving you the best possible appointment. And a big Thank You for supporting a small business in beautiful El Dorado County!