Our Story | Why We Sell Farmhouse Home Decor

At Nook and Rose we sell farmhouse home decor in a variety of styles from modern, rustic, shabby chic, industrial, traditional, and more. But we have a greater purpose behind what we do and why we do it. We believe in giving back to those in need. Those who are in the fight of their life!

A portion of each sale is donated to a victim of domestic violence. 

I am the founder of Nook & Rose, I started this company for the sole purpose of helping others. I was married to an abusive man for several years. I have suffered every type of abuse under the sun. When I was trying to get away from him I saw other women fleeing from their abusers too and they were losing everything and became homeless in an effort to get away. 

What I went through tore me apart and almost broke me for good. What I witnessed other women go through broke my heart. No one deserves to be abused. No one deserves to be degraded or dehumanized. It’s my goal to help those who are trying to get back on their feet, to get away from their abusers and heal. 

So why sell home decor?

Because your home should be a safe place. Home should be the one place you can count on being a refugee from the chaos of the world. Home shouldn’t be where you’re afraid. Furnishing and decorating your home is the perfect way to make a space inviting, warm, peaceful, and somewhere you love being.

I wasn’t allowed to decorate our home, it wasn’t a strict rule. I could hang a few photos but that’s all I felt comfortable doing. I couldn’t buy the things I wanted because he didn’t approve and he wouldn’t buy me anything. My home wasn’t beautiful or homey, it wasn’t a place that made me feel happy. But there were many reasons for that. Our home was bare, it was cold, it was a dingy apartment that I was so embarrassed to have anyone over. 

It wasn’t a place I could personalize, I couldn’t put my heart and soul into making it a beautiful space. I was judged and criticized for everything I liked. He wouldn’t let me buy things for our home, for myself, or for our child.

When I could work up the courage to go to the store by myself I’d end up wandering the aisles of stores like Hobby Lobby, and Target but it gave me anxiety to think about buying anything. I was terrified of the ridicule I’d receive from him. 

So about a week to 2 weeks before I left him, and for the first time in our marriage, I bought home decor. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a floral wreath and a wooden block with a leaf design on it. And it made me happy! It made me feel safe, it was something beautiful amidst the chaos, it was an escape from the daily screaming and abuse. 

Home decor is more than just something pretty to hang on the wall. It’s freedom of expression. It’s hope. Being able to decorate means that you can create and cultivate a warm and inviting space. It’s the freedom to build a refuge from the madness of everything outside your house, and sometimes inside your house.

Home is a place to express yourself. And you should be able to express yourself.

Abuse is cruel and no one deserves it.

So I’m taking the things I love that I wasn’t allowed to do and I’m turning it into something positive. Something that will help other people who have been through the hell I personally know. By selling farmhouse home decor not only am I taking back my life and a part of my identity but I’m able to help others do the same. 

When you shop at Nook and Rose you are helping someone in need. Someone who has been tortured and told it’s normal to be treated that way and to stop complaining. You are helping give someone freedom and a chance at a better life. Because when you shop through my store I donate a portion of each sale to another victim of domestic violence. 

To me, my store is more than just home decor. It’s a statement. A resolution. It’s a fight for a better life for me, my child, and other victims. I will not go down quietly, I was silent for years, I will be the voice for other victims. Because I am not afraid anymore, I will fight for what is right! I will fight for other victims. If you want to read more about us or find out more ways on how you can help support our cause click here.