We had the good fortune of connecting with Blake McDaniel and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Blake, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
We were moving to Georgia from Florida, and my husband was selling his business in Florida. We wanted to work together, and he thought we could turn my sign-making hobby into a business. It has been great to work together and combine both our interest into something we both love and enjoy!

What should our readers know about your business?
We make scripture and inspirational wall decor, pillows, apparel, and stationery. Our team makes all our wall decor and pillows from start to finish. We believe in being intentional with what you put in your home and that it should encourage you and your family. It was just my husband and me in the beginning; we were excited, but we were working all the time. I look back on that time fondly and am very thankful for where we are now! Ultimately we hope, Rooted + Grounded’s products will help root your family in the love of Christ!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We love to take family and friends who visit to Downtown Senoia. We love small town areas with cute shops and amazing food and Senoia is a great spot. Bistro Hilary and Senoia Smokehouse are our favorites. Circa Antiques and coffee shop is right down the road from our warehouse and I love to walk through there and shop while drinking one of their lattes. We love a good sweet and our favorite cookies are from Semi Sweet in Peachtree City, they are big and always warm!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
We moved to the metro Atlanta area in 2017 to be a part of Forward Church in Sharpsburg. We owe so much to our church community. The teaching changed our life, and we have several friends from church that are a part of Rooted + Grounded.

Website: https://rootedandgrounded.com

Instagram: @rootedandgroundedhome

Image Credits
Pictures were taken by Travis and Blake McDaniel

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