My Story

Hello! My name is Annabelle and I am the founder of The Moonshine Boutique. Back in November 2021, I experienced the wonderful blessing of bringing my son into this world. I was so happy! Also around that time my marriage was coming to an end and everything that I hoped to grow in life for my son came to an end as well - or at least that's how things seemed to me at the time. How could this happen? I felt like I let my son down and I was a failure. I had very little money, no job, no energy because of the demands of having a newborn. I felt like I was drowning in sadness. I lost sight of who I was. I couldn't answer the question: Who is Annabelle?

When I was a little girl, I made jewelry and I remember the happiness I felt as I created something beautiful and mastered a skill through persistence. I thought to myself, "If I don't know who I am right now, let me return to the happy little girl I once was." I went to the craft store and got the supplies I needed to start creating. There's something about creating with your hands that brings joy and a sense of accomplishment. The darkness that I felt surrounding me was beginning to fade and a light was growing. I became inspired to provide for my son through art, creation, and beauty. 

Why Moonshine?

As a child, one of my favorite movies was "Babe." (Yes, the one with the talking pig.) I always wanted to live on a farm surrounded by animals. I fell in love with the peaceful cottage with land and the gorgeous scenery. I watched it with my son and he seemed to really love it as well. There's a song in the movie called "If I Had Words." Here are the lyrics of this lovely song:

"If I had words

To make a day for you

I'd sing you a morning golden and new

I would make this day

Last for all time

Give you a night

Deep in moonshine"

I had a powerful feeling come over me when I heard that song. As I said, I felt like a failure. I thought that I was not able to give my son everything that I wanted him to have in life. As a parent, that's your great desire, to provide everything for your child. When I listened to this song, I thought to myself that I don't need to give everything as in material things. I may not have money, I can't give him everyhing he wants, and we do have a "broken" family. However, I could give him something as simple as new days together, bright golden mornings, and peaceful nights filled with moonshine.  

That's how the name Moonshine Boutique came to be. No I don't sell moonshine. HAHA Moonshine is a reminder of my purpose for this store, the inspiration for the craft, and who I am doing it for. After all, through the darkness, I had my little bright light, my son. 

I hope you enjoy my creations as well as the lovely items that I come across that you can find in the boutique. Thank you for your support!

SHINE WILD MOON CHILD.