SWANKY STEER


If you’ve known Erica and I for an hour, a day, months, or many years, you know that we have a big love for clothes, shoes, jewelry, purses, and home decor. In fact it's more like a problem, than a love.  

Our mommas do and our grandmommas did too. 

 And it was surely passed down our way.




 I’ll never forget when I was so sick after chemo, Erica would come by with a shopping bag of clothes she’d found, completely outfitting me, purse and all. She knew just what would make me squeal with excitement, while feeling so yucky.


She can bring tons of sunshine to the gloomiest day.  

She’s been by my side through every single step on this rocky road, bringing donuts to the nurses, food for our family, and holding my hand during the scariest times of my life.  
She can make me laugh and think about the funniest things during the worst of times.

  And that’s what best friends do and I love her for that.  

So as I was sitting in the chemo chair and had a lot of quiet time,  I began to pray, plan, and ponder this little idea that we had in our brains for a while. 

 

We've always wanted to start a boutique of some sort but with both having jobs (Erica-Farm Bureau insurance agent and me-2nd grade teacher), having a brick and mortar store wasn't ever an option.  


So why not start a traveling boutique, where the fashion can come to you.

And that dream came true.  

Best friends for over 20 years, meeting each other in high school, staying in touch through college(at two different schools), and then introducing her to her husband, J’s best buddy, we’ve become like family.  
Realizing that each day is a gift, especially after Kristen's breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, proved that we could turn this dream into a reality.

So....that's when Swanky Steer began!






 When we officially sat down and wrote out our “business plan” on April 16 (4/16/17). 
 Kristen was studying the book of Mark and read Mark 4:16. 



The months during her cancer journey were very rocky but the seed that God planted will has brought so much joy.   


We started with our first show at the SC High School Rodeo finals where we truly set up shop.  Kristen had just finished 33 rounds of radiation and was on an oral chemo that caused terrible burning on her hands and feet.  Her fingernails and toenails were also coming off due to the chemo, and yet, working together, we made it happen.
Our husbands worked tirelessly to turn our 10 by 10 area into a beautiful space.  Exhausted, but proud, summed up that weekend.  

And after that we bought an enclosed trailer that we turned into a "swankified" showroom, complete with a mantle.  It's been our little home away from home, many weekends.  Over the last two years we've done probably 30 plus events and met the most precious people.  Our long time friends and family have supported us like no other, and spread the word, bringing others into our world.


Every inch of this endeavor has been amazing.
From shopping online, finding cute tops and dresses, and fun accessories to complete the outfit,  God’s faithfulness and love have been so present. 



 Our ultimate goal is to stay focused on THE ONE who brought us together.   

Through His love, we will love!  


We can’t wait to help you find the perfect gift or outfit, share our story of God’s goodness, all while spreading joy in this life we are living.   



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And after the quarantine is over is over soon, come see us!  

We love you BIG!



“And may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ.”  
Hebrews 13:21



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