10/06/2026
14 years ago today, we were at the Ford Nationals at Beech Bend Park. While I was completely distracted by dreaming of having this blue Mustang in my driveway, Chris had a totally different kind of plan in motion—dropping to one knee right in front of it.
Most of you only know the side of me that's knee-deep in floral stems, ribbon, and 3D printers, but long before any of that, I was just a girl who loved fast cars and turned wrenches at my job. Though my need for speed has since evolved into a capable 4WD 4Runner, Chris was the one who came along and broke down every wall I had built.
We’ve walked through some incredibly tough seasons and suffered losses I never thought we'd learn to live with, but through it all, this man has been my absolute rock. Not only did he heal my heart, but he’s the exact reason Beautifully Dunn even exists today—he was the one who encouraged me to walk away from my full-time job and finally take the leap to build this business and follow my dream. Now he’s right out there in the workspace with me, helping maintain printers and keeping things running behind the scenes.
I wouldn't want to walk through life—or run a crazy craft business—with anyone else. Here’s to 14 years of the best ride of my life. ❤️🚗