The best parts of me will be seen in my shop Compulsive Neurons NY because it is me, it is what I was destined to do and who I am.
Years ago I found myself conforming to a conventional way of life, stressful, chaotic and competitive. I missed my child desperately, I missed myself. For my right sided brain it paralyzed me, and my creativity and love for life because I knew it was wrong for me, I knew I was betraying myself and sabotaging my potential to be happy. I had been turning trash into treasures way before it was trendy and had been collecting vintage and antique items since I was a child. I always found that every item has a soul or a story and it fulfilled me.
I quit my job and took a huge chance risking EVERYTHING to be good to myself and my destiny so I followed my instincts. I turned my little garage into my first boutique. Hung signs all over town, advertised anywhere I could and prayed. I remember my first sale like it was yesterday.....and it still is just as fulfilling and important to me. I am indeed Compulsive and Neurotic but that intensity and passion manifests itself into amazing treasures in the form of vanity accessories, wall decor, eclectic mirrors and items that will make you excited and reminiscent from the 1900's to the 1980's.
I began consigning for the elderly in my community to supplement my income, allowing space in my garage for their items. I have learned so much and truly love it. I would arrive to their home for a consult intending to stay for an hour and would end up eating dinner there. Falling in love with their items and naturally falling in love with each and every one of them. Everything I sell is a part of someone I love, I know their history, their story, their joy and heartache. I know only an Etsy Customer will truly appreciate the history of a vintage item and the beauty that comes from its story.
The only time I am fulfilled, happy, passionate and completely Tara is while I am working on my restorations. I get in a zone...Compulsive... Neurotic.. I will eat, sleep and breathe my work until it is what I envisioned. Our restorations have become increasingly popular in our Long Island Store and we have just rented additional space to accommodate our growing imaginations.
Resilience, perseverance, self advocacy and love will pay off if you follow your instincts. You are responsible for the talent that is entrusted to you, do not let the moments pass you by that are filled with regret.