Mom

(known to others as Parke)

Just when I think you've exhausted ways to support me, you find another way.You have birthed and cultivated everything creative in me. Words aren't enough...

je t’aime pour toujours.

Susan

I never dreamt this would become what it has, and I would not have been so bold as to ask for your companionship in every way... And yet your friendship never fails. “Heaven will have to repay my debt to you.” WB

Susan, Wherever God leads, I'm with you.

Chelsea

You're Woody and I'm Buzz. You are the Brie and I'm the fig preserves. You're thunder and I'm lightning. You're McCartney, I'm Lennon. You are the calm to my storm. Your talent surpasses and amazes me. Don't ever leave. 

Brian DUlaney

Thank you for trusting us with  complete freedom and artistic license. Let’s keep dreaming of what could be around 5th & Bale.

Luke & the GuYs at Source Electric

You literally brought light into our lives... your work ethic and character are only to be outshined by your generosity. I am so, so grateful. 

Swift and Finch friends:

Ellie, Mark, Parker, and Will

You’ve been so good to us for so many years. Moving feels like leaving for college, so bittersweet. We miss everything about working behind the green door. But dreams are coming true on Bale Street, and there's room here for your dreams too.

Erika

You are an embarrassment of riches and you share them with a generosity and a joy that humbles me. What do you do with a dream? You weave it together with others' dreams… “A chord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

Lindsey & Beth

You dream big and you love bigger. Thank you.  

Charlie, Lowery, Cappie, and C3

My dream became your dream and my full time job became your full time project. From painting to weed-eating to chain-sawing to organizing to deep cleaning to pricing to packing to...what didn't you do? Thank you.

Beth-Tigger. You have boundless love and energy and are my best “upseller” on the floor. 

Cammie- You are a solid, quiet strength. You bring the music. Thank you for doing anything that needs to be done. 

Emmy- Madame President. Thank you for cheering so loud and helping wrap and cut and copy and tie.

Jennifer- Thank you for giving all you got inside AND outside of your comfort zone. That's real friendship. 

Lowery- Whenever I think I've reached the end of my energy or ability, you show up like a fairy godmother and work your magic. You can boss me because I need you so. Thank you for being the #1 shop girl.

Beckers

You always swoop in and rescue me. I'm always grateful for your time and talent- but even more for your friendship. 

Allison & Drew

Little did you know that when you moved here you signed up for life. Thank you for always saying “We're in...now, what are we doing?”  You are a gift to me. Together in Rome until...Heaven.

Tom

You've built a lot in my life. Most recently, the bookshelves that make the studio. 

Martha, Artemio, Christian, Edgar, & Manny

Thank you for the hours of work you’ve given us, and doing it “for friends.” who brings shovels AND dinner?! You always amaze me. 

Allison Jones

Oh the hours in the boiling sun wrapping and packing with that huge southern smile. Thank you friend. 

Emily

You make it all feel like a garden in bloom. Thank you for helping and believe in me.

Laura Elmer

Thank you for late nights filled with hot glue, deep chats, and friendship.

Lisa & Sheree

You have cheered us on for over a decade. You have given so much to us...opportunity, encouragement, love, friendship, thank you. Team Living and Giving forever!

Mary Lindsay

Thank you for always being “in” no matter what. We love having you on our team. 

Wilson

Your work ethic is supernatural. Thank you for bringing your expertise, laughter  and a hammer each time you came. Erika, thank you for sharing. 

Madison & Troy

Thank you for every click of the camera that has built this website. AND for documenting one of the most important “journeys” of my life.

Christy

Thank you for the article that sparked a flame and the hours and hours you spent on this website. I think we got the better end of that deal.

Andy

Your photography makes our space look magically candlelit. Thank you for sharing your mad skills with us. 

Boys Camp Team

Man, you always showed up on time and just in time! Thank you for your “can do” attitude and brut strength. 

Gabe @ Sapelo Farms

We are such a great “pairing” like fine wine and smelly cheese. We are big fans of yours!

Cappie & Sarah Elizabeth

Thank you for launching our intern program; your time and talent is a tremendous gift.

Angel and Tollo

Thank you for always saying “yes” no matter how packed your schedule already was. And for doing every job with excellence.  

Penley

What would life be without you? Thanks  for all the overtime you put in. 

Our Neighbors at Coosa Valley Communications (Corey, Doug, Jeremy, and Daniel)

Thank you for the ladders, tire inflation, help with all the heavy things and most importantly...snake removal. 

To the Community of Rome

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting our art. We love this town and we love it's people.