ABOUT
SHALOM'S COTTAGE HOME
My first name has always been a source of great interest to others,
so when I was playing around with name ideas, I finally decided that
"Shalom's Cottage Home" had a nice, memorable ring to it
and also emcompassed my desire to create fun and functional pieces
of "art" for daily life. The ideas I have for expanding
my business cannot be numbered, but I dream of one day having beautiful
products to fill up every corner of a happy home. You can keep up-to-date
on what's new with me by visiting my blog.
MY
STORY
After working as a graphic designer in commercial design firms for
4 years, in May 2005 I left the corporate world and started designing
and selling my own products as a way to take my love of art and
beauty to the next level. I was tired of the rat race and I wanted
to use my graphic design skills in a way that was both fun for me
and would bring joy to others.
January
2008 was the turning point for my business, when I discovered Etsy.com.
Much to my surprise and delight, I found a very welcoming audience
for my work and am now creeping up on 1000 orders - Yay me! I have
also benefitted from the advice and inspiration of so many talented
shopkeepers there, as well as received many fabulous suggestions
for new products from my valued customers.
Most
recently, I have entered the wholesale
market and am excited to now be able to offer Shalom's Cottage Home
products in stores!
I still
work a part-time job as well as provide freelance graphic design
services to select clients, but I pour all the extra time I can
spare into my business (without completely neglecting my husband,
dogs, house, church, friends, and family) because it truly is my
first love. Heres to designing your own life and not being
afraid to take risks - it's totally worth it!
WHY
BUY FROM ME?
I am the real thing. One artist who designs and runs her business
out of the smallest bedroom in her house. Each of my designs started
out the same way: as a quick sketch on whatever piece of paper was
closest to me and, when I had the time to devote, eventually became
a piece of digital art. I do not use any clip art or templates in
my designs. Everything you see in my shop is 100% fresh from MY
brain.
I take
the utmost pride in my work, scouting out the best quality products
to print on and inspecting each piece that comes out of my printer
with a fine-toothed comb 2 or 3 times before it goes into the shipping
envelope. When you purchase from me, you can rest assured that you
are getting a top-quality product from a REAL artist.
My
favorite thing to do in life is to make people happy. That is why
I am constantly offering great discounts on all of my items throughout
the year - I want my customers to be thrilled with their shopping
experience, from clicking on the BUY NOW button to tearing open
their new package expectantly to finding daily joy their new Shalom's
Cottage Home treasure. I make sure my customers are informed along
every step of the ordering process so they know when they will get
what they paid for, and if there is ever a problem with an order
that has been damaged or lost in shipping I am 100% willing to refund
or replace the order. If you have any questions whatsoever, please
don't hesitate to contact me. I welcome your business!
WHAT
OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
Exactly
what I wanted! Excellent service, quick delivery, and outstanding
artwork!! Thank you! :)
-Lewesrat on Etsy
Just
gorgeous! Even my husband was impressed! I will order from you again!
-nthechibride on Etsy
I
couldn't be happier. Shalom is delightful to deal with. She customized
my book exactly as I asked and kept in communication throughout
the transaction. Shipping was fast and the book was packaged nice
enough for gifting.
-peacecat30 on Etsy
Fabulous
as always. Excellent customer service, gorgeous high quality product.
I will be back (again).
-fukuchan4649 on Etsy
I
did not see these as they were sent as a gift, but I got a very
thrilled call from the recipient!
-oskarforethiopia on Etsy
To
see more comments from my many satisfied customers, click
here.
Thank
you for your interest in Shaloms Cottage Home (based in Rock
Island, IL)! If you have any questions or comments, please feel
free to contact me. I would love
to hear from you!
Shalom Schultz
Designer & Owner
All
rights reserved. © Shalom Schultz. All work protected under
copyright including reproduction rights. Please do not use my artwork
and images (for personal or commercial use) without my express permission.
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