Real Life. Real Love. Real Family. : Spotlight Story: Small Town Parents, Big Time Dreams

I (Sara) wanted to introduce the blogging world to my parents. My Mom and Dad. My "rents". Whatever their title, they are special and they have a special story that has led them to a wonderful opportunity in my home community. I figured it would be the perfect time to share that story with all of you and give you a little insight into their love and passions.

This is Mom and Dad. Known to many people as Ken and Renae, but to me they are Mom and Dad.

My parents live on a farm of sorts. We have lots of animals running around. One of my favorites are the goats. I never thought our family would be a goat family.

But we are and I love them. My parents love them too. In fact, they have a soft place in their hearts for all animals. Don't believe me? Come on over to the farm and hang out for a while. I think you might change your mind.

Our family owns a camper. Its name is Scotty. Mom calls it our glamper. We don't use Scotty for camping. Scotty is used for business and for curb appeal. Scotty is growing on me.

My parents are not only Mom and Dad. They are also Mimi and Pappy to my niece and nephew. Most recently, they also became in-laws to my husband Chase. They are amazing at every single one of the titles that they hold and I am glad that they are our mentors and our biggest fans. We would not be the family that we are without their amazing love and kindness.

Did I mention that they are the cutest love birds ever? Geez they are amazing. And it is because of that amazingness that I wanted to share with you their adventures that they set off on a few years back.

Mom has always had a knack for decorating and for spotting diamonds in the rough. It was a while back that she finally realized that her style was "shabby chic". Our family farmhouse has since been transformed into a beautiful vintage hideaway in the hills. Every room has her fingerprints of details and charm impressed upon them. I loved seeing what her next project would be.

Deep down in her heart however, Mom was longing for something more. While she loves working at the local elementary school, we all know that her heart is captivated by antiques. One day in 2012, my Mom stopped by our local antique mall. In conversation she learned that a booth had become available. Almost suddenly a idea was pressed on her heart. Could that booth be our family antique booth? Could our family begin their own personal business? Was it even possible with both her and my Dad working full time jobs? My mom called my Dad, and within hours the booth was theirs. A long time family dream was slowly becoming a reality. Twin Creeks Antiques was officially born.

Fast forward to 2015 and the family business known as Twin Creeks Antiques that Mom and Dad started so long ago is booming. They have expanded from one booth in one location, to around 7 booths in 3 different locations. Mom and Dad have dedicated their time and their love into their business and it would not have become this successful if it was not for their small town moral values and big hearts for God and for our family.

I would seriously encourage you all to check out their items if you are ever in the Blue Ridge. Their three locations are located at Antiques On Main in West Jefferson, Becky and Co. in Jefferson, and Key City Antiques in North Wilkesboro. Mom and Dad also are constantly updating their Facebook page with their most recent finds. You can check out what they have currently by clicking the link here.

Here are some recent photos of their shabby chic antique booth at their original location Antiques On Main. They also have an architectural salvage room that is not pictured here with old doors, old windows, wooden crates, and furniture parts.

Told you we are a goat family :)

Just doing a little blogging photo work!

Mom and Dad's most recent endeavor has been opening up their antique and design talents to the wedding markets. Twin Creeks Wedding Rentals is located at our farm house. Mom and Dad have a lot of items available for rental. Items range from wooden doors, to vintage pieces for display or food purposes, to dress forms, to an old 55 Ford, to even having small wedding or receptions right here on the farm! Seriously check Mom and Dad out. They have a lot to offer.

I will leave you with a few pictures of the farm, and a picture from Chase and I's own bride and groom portraits with the 55 Ford truck.