Who is Polka Dot Designs?

Polka Dot Designs is a monogramming and embroidery business that specializes in personalized baby and children?s gifts.

What do you sell?

We sell high quality, affordable, personalized baby and children items such as bibs, burp cloths, blankets, hooded towels, aprons, clothing, backpacks, napmats, and hats. We offer products from manufacturers such as Stephen Joseph, Infantissima, Swaddle Designs, and more.

Why did you decide to start a business?

I decided to start this business because I absolutely love personalized gifts. I was always searching for just the right gifts to have embroidered for friends and family and for my own daughter as well! My husband gave me a monogramming machine as a birthday gift so that I could begin creating the gifts myself and I just loved it. After a while, I realized that I could provide others with personalized gifts at a reasonable price, as well. And so, that?s when we decided to transition into an actual business.

How did you get started?

I started by researching everything and then I formed a business plan. I began embroidering items for friends and family while my website was being developed and, once it launched, everything took off from there.

What would you have done differently in the beginning?

I don?t know that I would have changed anything. It was all so new and challenging for me to go from being a stay-at-home-mom of a three year old, to owning my own business. It took many late nights and lots of researching but I?ve definitely learned so much and now I can appreciate it all a little more!

What advice would you offer to someone just getting started?

I would just say that if you have something you truly enjoy pursuing and would like to turn into a business, then you should definitely give it a try. Make sure and do all your research and then go for it. It can be a lot of work but it is all worth it in the end as long as you?re happy with what you?re doing.