Meet Tera Simmons: Owner & Creator of Ten Wik’d & Home’d by Ten

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

Hi Tera, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
Having ventured into entrepreneurship with zero experience, I knew in my mind that trial and errors were going to happen.. However, I also knew that in order to be successful, I needed to stay diligent and consistent. I realized that as long as what I delivered and promoted continuously met the product promised, my brand would flourish by not only having returning customers but through building referrals. 

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
May I introduce you to “ten wik’d| the candle bar” and “home’d by ten”? Ten wik’d was established in 2019 with the mission to transform spaces through scent! We offer 100 percent natural soy, hand poured candles in a variety of scents, sizes and customized options! These candles are also offered in a selected array of decorative vessels that would enhance and coordinate within any space. With Home’d by ten, we take those spaces and design a look and feel that transitions houses into “homes” through interior styling, design consultations, redesign, and commissioned art. This transition of product and services is exactly what makes us unique! The ability to use a talent that comes naturally and effortlessly to me to create beautiful and well scented spaces is the most exciting part of this entire journey and it scares me at the same time lol! I am genuinely, learning and figuring things out as I go. Like with my candles and design installs, I know what I expect from the finished product…the hardest part is how to get there! But having confidence in my talent and craftsmanship, and amazing mentors, has given me the ability to navigate the waters.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Prepare to experience it all lol! The week would definitely be filled with the most random assortment of outings and ideas! There’s so much more to Atlanta besides your normal tourist attraction! The week would definitely include renting bikes at Piedmont or the Beltline, having lunch and drinks on the patio at Frontpage News, doing the Segway tour of Atlanta, attending a festival, botanical gardens, visiting a brewery and definitely the High or MODA!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are so many people and things that supported and encouraged me to not only start, but to keep going! Primarily, I have to shout out my son who by him simply existing, gave me a reason to start ten wik’d! Of course the next shout out would go to everyone that supported, purchased, shared a post, or even referred me to someone…to everyone that simply gave me a chance!

Website: tenwikd.com
Instagram: @ten.wikd @home.d_by_ten