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August 14, 2014

Meet Addison’s Wonderland…

After a summer long hiatus, Addison’s Wonderland is BACK! Well, kind of… For those of you who are new to this site, WELCOME to one of the most pattern happy and color crazy design blogs you will possibly ever follow. Blogging has been a looooong time coming for me and I’ve finally decided to share my passion with the world.

Anslie Collection 1

Okay, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about those of you who have loyally followed me for years and are still wondering, “where is all of the cute bedding?!?”  Honestly, I sometimes still ask myself the same thing.  As Sam Ewing said, “Success has a simple formula; do your best, and people may like it.”  In that sense, you could say Addison’s Wonderland was a huge success.  When I started AW, I had no idea what to expect.  My style is a little more colorful, pattern heavy and “over the top” than most anything I had seen on the market.  However, I’ve received more compliments, praise and love for my designs than I ever imagined possible and for that, I am forever grateful to each and every one of you.  But at the same time, everyone measures success differently.  Some measure success by the volume of sales, the percentage of growth or maybe even just one’s own level of happiness.  Maybe my measure of success is a bit too personal, but I just simply felt it was time to move on.  I have decided to follow my heart and give up one dream for another.

Okay, still confused?  Long story short… I’ve decided to say goodbye to Addison’s Wonderland the bedding company and HELLO to Addison’s Wonderland Blog.  Insert a “sniff, sniff…”  It took me almost a year and a summer off to really think through that decision.  It may be for a year and it may be forever but for now, I am focusing on my number one passion: DESIGN.  Yes, Addison’s Wonderland Children’s Bedding Company is design but it’s also a LOT of other things too.  Just call me CEO, CFO, designer, mail currier, receptionist, order packer, accountant and social media guru.  Saying goodbye to something that is doing good and is still growing may sound border line insane but sometimes sanity is worth more than what meets the eye.  Being a mom, a wife, a friend, a homemaker, a business owner x2 (more on that in a future blog post), an interior designer, and an avid “re-do my home a million times”-er hasn’t always been the easiest road.  “As you climb the ladder of success, check occasionally to make sure it is leaning against the right wall.”  And that my friends, is exactly how I feel.  My ladder of success involves design for sure but maybe running a bedding company isn’t the right wall for me to be leaning against. 

So, I hope you will all join me on my journey to share my passion with the world.  You have seen my take of a little girl’s room, now you’ll get to see it all: my family, my home, my journey back into the business world and my road to pursuing my interior design dreams.  I thought a lot about what to call my new blogging and design adventures but in the end I decided that Addison’s Wonderland is ME, plain and simple.  It isn’t a duvet cover or a throw pillow.  It is my heart, my passion and my take on a beautiful room.  Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the overwhelming love and support I have received over the last three years with the bedding company Addison’s Wonderland.  I am sad to say goodbye but I am excited to transform Addison’s Wonderland into my ultimate dream.

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XOXO, Brittany Hayes

In Loving Memory Of Corey Jones

1982 – 2014

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  1. Lisa says

    September 3, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    Good for you for being so brave. Will you be selling a license with the patterns? I have been following your work and watched you on Shark Tank. They were wrong for not taking a chance on you. I thought Mark was going to go for it but he didn’t. Foolish him. I have a passion for making quilts and pillows and would love to take on bedding. I look forward to hearing back from you. All the best to you.

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you so much! No, I won’t be selling or licensing patterns now. I would love to one day though! Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  2. kristi says

    September 4, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Hi there! I wanted to let you know I’ll be following along with you and adding you to my list of regular reads. I used to write a blog and getting zero comments was very discouraging for me. Just wanted you to know I’m here reading and enjoying!

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Awe what a sweet, sweet post! Thank you so so much!! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  3. Stevie says

    September 22, 2014 at 1:38 am

    Congrats!! I love all your designs and will be following the blog 🙂 Will we be able to purchase your bedding designs through any other avenues?

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you!! No, unfortunately not. Maybe one day in the future though! Thanks!!

      Reply
  4. Chelley Williams says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I am rooting for you as you follow your passion for design! I thought I was the only “re-do my home a million times –er!!!!” must be something in our personalities. =) xoxo chelley williams

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you Chelley!!!! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Jaime says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:32 am

    yes I too have been following your amazing bedding but sometimes we have to move on I am so glad your sharing your new experiences with us all you have amazing talent!! There is no such thing as good by its till tomorrow’s new adventurs! Best of luck Hun we all will miss your bedding but I have to say I am just loving your Bkig with all your ideas and just being so helpful in just taking your time to explain things in yes simple terms lol I am on a cruise an shops I can grab a few items but thei internet is in and out lol again thanks for sharing all your old and new ventures with us!!

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Gosh thank you so much! What a sweet, thoughtful comment! Thank you thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Sheri Gills Funderburk says

    September 23, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Hi Brittany,
    Wishing you the best in your next endeavor! You have created a wonderland for Reghan….and me (I smile every time I enter her room).

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Awe I am so very glad! Thank you Sheri! How sweet :-)!

      Reply
  7. Erica says

    September 27, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Congrats to you! Many many Blessings on your New Journey!!!

    (((Hugs)))

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you so much!! XOXO

      Reply
  8. Kat says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:46 am

    Hi
    Question I bought for my twin girls two different rooms decor for the cribs now I need to get additional stuff for the big girls beds we about to get for them and omg I can’t find anywhere anything please help !!!!!… What can I do I decorated the rooms and colors and patterns of the beddings … Is there any way I can find 2 more sets , one of them is the same like the photo here above , the second is the one looks more peach/ pink colors it has the name Addison hanging above bed … Please contact me via email [email protected] let me know if you can help !!!

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      January 19, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Good afternoon! Unfortunately I am no longer carrying bedding or any related products. Sorry about that!

      Reply
  9. Kat says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Can you please tell me Sherri can find the fabric from Ave collection ???

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      February 24, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Unfortunately it was discontinued several years ago 🙁 Sorry about that!

      Reply
  10. Kat says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Or the fabric designer name ?

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  11. Holly says

    July 9, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Not trying to be rude but this About Me is so confusing lol. I had no idea you used to have a bedding company and that is all I came away with after reading this. You have to assume your readers know nothing- like, where do you live? How many kids do you have? Who is Addison, since I see from the signature it is not you (and I originally assumed it was). I am enjoying your blog and these basics would be helpful!! Thanks from a new reader!!

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