About Us*
Welcome, everyone!
My name is MJ and I'm the founder of Sweetberry Parade.
How did I start out?
It all began in the 90's with a notepad and matching envelope set that I found on my mom's desk when I was about 6 years old so that I could write letters to my siblings and slide them under their bedroom doors. It was pink with roses and strawberries and I think she got it from the dollar store. For me, it was love at first sight, and I knew a wanted more. Fast-forward to age 15 and I began pen-palling and decorating my journal and planner with stickers and bright pens. Around that time, I had a really small job selling stuff online (go figure), and I would funnel every paycheck into stationery supplies. It made me happy to see these things that were made to be pretty and to help people express themselves. And I saw in my pen pals and others online that it could make them happy too. That's why I want to spread that happiness to you!
*My partner pokes fun at me for using "us" and "we" online, so I guess this should be called an "About Me," hehe!