Wow, I can hardly believe it—Revive Interiors is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month! It feels like just yesterday (and also a lifetime ago...funny how time goes!) I was sitting at my kitchen table, brainstorming names for what I thought would be a little side hustle to being a stay-at-home mom. At that point in my life, I was craving change. I needed a revival—not just in my career, but in life. The word "revive" resonated deeply with me. It symbolized the fresh start I was yearning for, a place where I could freely express my creativity, and also the passion the Lord placed in my heart to do this life-giving work. And so, Revive Interior Decorating was born in August 2014.
Back then, I never imagined how much of a blessing this business would become in so many ways and to so many people. After just a few months of starting my business, I became a mom for the fist time, and our daughter required a lot of attention with numerous doctor’s visits and therapy appointments the first couple years of her life. Had I not started Revive when I did, I wouldn’t have had the flexibility to be there for her in the way she needed me. My new budding business allowed me to balance learning how to be a mom of a special-needs child while pursuing my passion, and also giving me a much-needed distraction through a difficult season.
As time went on, I found myself increasingly drawn to larger projects—remodeling and new home design became a significant part of my work. It became clear that I needed to deepen my knowledge, so I made the decision to go back to school and earn a degree in interior design when our second daughter was just 2 weeks old. With that, Revive Interior Decorating evolved into Revive Interiors in 2016, and the business truly began to grow and thrive.
It wasn’t long after that I expanded my team, adding Mira as a summer intern who has stayed on the team ever since! A few years later we added Lexy...both of these ladies have God-given, incredible talents that have helped take Revive to new heights. Watching my team grow not just as designers, but as friends, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this decade. It’s such a joy to work alongside these ladies who share the same passion and dedication to making spaces beautiful and functional for each client.
This past decade has been nothing short of a whirlwind. We've completed a wide variety of client design projects - kitchens, bathrooms, restaurants, a shouse, a flip house, and more...installed hundreds of window treatments, moved into a charming downtown retail location in Lakefield in 2022, and this month completing our brand new interior design studio on our farm north of Lakefield! I’m beyond excited to see where this new season takes us.
Of course, none of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of my family. My husband, Neil, has been my rock from day one - bringing some of my lofty dreams back down to reality (ha!) but also encouraging me to dream bigger in ways I wouldn't think of on my own. He’s always believed in my dream of running my own business and has been my biggest cheerleader and best business partner throughout this entire journey. I truly couldn’t have done it without him. My three girls--Presley, Landrey, and Kobie--give me so much more to work for and to set an example for of what can happen when you work hard and dream big. They love to be a part of the business too, often using their own creativity to come up with their own designs...
To my team, I get choked up just thinking about how much you mean to me. You’re more than employees—you’re friends who make every day fun and fulfilling. Your talent and dedication are awe-inspiring, and I’m so proud of the work we’ve accomplished together.
I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the contractors, retailers, and other vendors we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years. You help bring our designs to life, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.
God...Thank you for leading me down this winding path I would have been scared to even dare dream about on my own. Trusting you, faithfully putting one foot in front of the other, out of my comfort zone countless times, has taken me further professionally and personally than I ever thought possible.
And to our amazing clients—thank you. Your trust, support, and encouragement have been the foundation of Revive Interiors' success. It has been an absolute honor to be invited into your homes to help you create spaces that reflect your style and personality - and get to know you in the process. To all who have encouraged us through your business, your kind words, and so many other ways...we say THANK YOU.
Ten years of reviving spaces, and we’re just getting started. Here’s to the next decade of creativity, growth, and beautiful designs. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Revive Interiors! Here's a fun little chronological video of our team the last 10 years!
-Katie
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