08/29/2026
I genuinely don't even know how to put today into words. π
I set some REALLY big goals for myself for the Rockbridge Community Festival. I baked more than I have EVER baked before, and somehow today I surpassed every record I've ever had for Home Sweet Oven.
$2,100 in sales. TODAY. π₯³
But honestly, the part I keep thinking about is how many people showed up for me today.
My neighbors came. My friends came. I had people tell me they walked around the entire festival trying to find me. People drove from Covington because they saw my post. Someone visiting from California came to find me. I saw people from Silent Book Club, people from Rockbridge Ballet who help teach Alice, and so many familiar faces from around our community.
And my porch pickup regulars. π₯Ή Some of you picked up orders you had already paid for at my house this morning and STILL came to the festival and bought more. Others who order from me all the time came just because they wanted to finally meet me in person.
And a special shoutout to my friend Allyson, who willingly spends her Saturdays sitting at festivals with me, keeping me company, helping me sell and bag up orders. I'm so thankful for you!!
And this record means even more to our family right now because we're getting ready for our IVF transfer at the end of September. Every loaf, cinnamon roll, cookie and preorder is helping us hopefully grow our family. β€οΈ
So really, really... thank you.
Thank you for showing up for me, telling your friends about my bread, sharing my posts, coming back week after week and supporting this little fresh milled bakery I run out of my house. πΎπ₯°