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Linens and More: Interview with Hallstrom Home

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As my husband and I get older, comfort becomes a daily requirement. In fact, just today we bought my husband a pair of walking shoes that might heal all his aches and pains. Every day, he complains that his hips hurt. So now that we solved his annoying hip pain, I’m doing my little “happy dance!”

But, you might say that these new shoes tend to a be a bit large. 

Our teenage daughter doesn’t want to be seen with him because she feels his new shoes look like “Gigantor shoes!” Also, she says he definitely shouldn’t leave the house with them. 

Pray for us, since we have teenagers!

But, seriously what happens when you have both comfort and beauty in a product? 

 

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Rhonda from Hallstrom Home captures that blend and sells beautiful linens that are gorgeous and comfortable. Her creations are dreamy, and most of all I would love to own one of everything she makes. In addition to her linens, she also sells charming mirrors and home decor.

She graciously made me two gorgeous white linen ruffled pillowcases. And today she is giving away a pair of standard size pillowcases to a lucky winner. Therefore I beg you to stay to the end of the interview for the details of the giveaway.

But first things first, come and join me as Rhonda and I chat. 

So, get comfy and grab a blanket and let’s dive in. 

 

Interview

 

HHN: What was the thing that drove you to start your company?
 
Hallstrom Home:I really am honored that you’d like to know more about me and my online shop.  I started selling online a few years ago as a way to fill the void when our youngest of seven went to school full time.  Honestly, I’ve been creating and selling most of my life even with the kids at home. This was done on a local level as a way to have a fun hobby.
 
 
 
 

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HHN: What was the first product you made for your company?
 
Hallstrom Home: When I opened my online shop I started small with some handmade aprons and tea towels as well as some vintage home decor items. It was about four months later that I painted and sold my first mirror. As you could imagine, I freaked out because we now had to package and ship this out without breaking. In came hubby to the rescue. Vic is extremely good at wood working so he crafted our first wood shipping box and figured out what was needed for packaging and off it went. We now ship mirrors on a daily basis with great results. We knew that if we provided exceptional packaging with safe delivery then, we would have happy customers.
 
 
 

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HHN: What is your typical daily routine?
 
Hallstrom Home: When I first started my business I could hardly type. ( Shh, Don’t tell –  I still struggle with it as I type in some strange mostly one handed fashion) I couldn’t even operate a computer at the time. I would cry just trying to turn the computer on.  After a year of pure struggle and determination, I hired my first employee. I had her for two years but am now back on my own with Vic’s continued support. Don’t ask me how I juggle it all but somehow I manage.
My favorite products has got to be my French Linen Bedding.  As a child I always viewed linen as a luxury item and I still do. To sleep on something so soft and breathable has truly made getting out of bed a hard thing to do. Now maybe I shouldn’t say it that way as we know we shouldn’t lay in bed for too long but it does feel delightful to have a place of ultimate comfort to rest the mind and body. I continue to add more linen options as time allows but admittedly, computer work is the area I struggle the most in as I would rather be creating.

 

 

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HHN: What is your favorite company product?
 
Hallstrom Home: In five years I think we will have more linen options, more mirror styles and more specialty decor pieces. We just built a larger shop for production and supply storage so I’m really excited to see where we will go from here.
 
HHN: Are you a tea or coffee girl?
 
Hallstrom Home: I start every morning with a half a cup of coffee and each evening Vic and I will have a hot cup of tea as we work in the shop.  The summer months, we enjoy southern style sweet tea as my parents are from the south so I just carry on the tradition. Should I mention that a favorite hot tea is Earl Grey or Bergamot Tea with a splash of cream? Try it and let me know what y’all think.
 
 

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HHN: What is your favorite home decor shop?

Hallstrom Home: My favorite home decor shop is a local place called Rusty Glamour. This is filled with painted vintage furniture to some unique handmade lighting and decor pieces. I am very selective with what I put in my home as I believe in buying well and not often.
 
 
 

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Let me sign off by thanking everyone who stopped by. I do hope you’ll come visit me at my shop or on my social media at Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest at HallstromHome.

 

Giveaway!

I’m happy to announce that we are giving away some of Hallstrom Home’s beautiful linens. Please leave a comment on this post, and that is your entry. Our giveaway will run until next Sunday, November 6th and I’ll announce the winner here on Sunday evening. Good luck and be sure to check back in a week. 

Cheers,

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Comments

  2. What a great interview! I always love hearing how a business was started. The linens are so dreamy and timeless! Love!

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  5. Janine, Thank you so much for everything! I have always admired you and your sweet spirit. Your blog is just my style with crafts and recipes that I often turn to for inspiration and ideas. I truly feel honored to be here and to be able to give away a beautiful set of shams to one if your lovely followers.

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    • Hi Rhonda, I just wanted to let you know that I admired you for your many talents, I too always sold something or bought items for resale for a long period of time, but right now my life is on hold due to an illness but I love visiting your site and just daydream of one day doing at least half of what you do everyday, I love All your items, specially the shower curtains, you have inspired me to make my own as well, I also was so humbled to know that we like the same tea, earl grey is my favorite as well, is funny that you drink it with your husband since my husband never liked it, and recently we had no other kinds of teas left and he was forced to drink it and now he loves it too, how funny is that? Well I wish you more and more success in your career and in your family life, thanks for your time, Betty R @lolafalana27

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  7. What a lovely inspiration. Makes me want to go out today and buy a sewing machine. Simply beautiful work.

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  8. I love your linens! I look at them often knowing someday they will be in budget after we finish building our house! I would love to win them (and I know the hubby would too, lol!)❤

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  10. I adore these linen pillow cases! But, if I am chosen as the winner for the giveaway, I want to give them to Emily Redman, because she deserves them so much more!!

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  11. Absolutely loved reading this! How far she’s come since she first began making aprons and tea towels is absolutely amazing. Always swooning over her creations and love following her stories! ????

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  12. Loved this interview! I’m inspired by her dedication to quality and beauty. Rhonda is truly talented and so kind. ????????????

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  16. Love your products, IG inspiration and energy. These cases remind me of my childhood, when everything had frills on them back then. Love them

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  21. Not only is Rhonda super talented, she’s a good person. Her linens are gorgeous! I’d like to curl up in them. Beautiful!
    Great interview, love getting to know more about her.
    Anna
    LifeStyledbyAnna

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  23. I love how Rhonda started her small shop and with her determination and stamina, she has created a beautiful all around shop. And yes, her linens are so gorgeous and wish I could purchase all of them.

    Great interview, Janine and I do hope the teenagers get over the gigantour shoes…..from a parent perspective, I think it’s payback time…????

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  25. What beautiful creations Hallstrom Homes comes up. So simple but just gorgeousness in the linens. The mirrors are beautiful too. Excited about the giveaway too. I am stopping by IG from thefoothillsfarmhouse. Blessings

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  27. I absolutely love these shams! I’m impressed with how Rhonda just keeps going… trying new things… thinking outside the box. These shams look luxurious!

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  28. Absolutely love Hallstrom Home’s products- so beautiful and so talented! I’m obsessed with linen so I love that even more! Wonderful style.

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  34. Absolutely beautiful! Linen is one of my most favorite fabrics!! And I ❤️ supporting small businesses!!

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  37. I love linen bed things, too! They are naturally comfy and casual at the same time. Would love to win these shams!

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  38. Yay! I’m so excited for Rhanda!
    I love her beautiful style! Her passion for home! We have a kindred spirit for the love of home! She puts her heart into everything she does!
    I love her positive attitude and loving, caring spirit!
    And who doesn’t love French linen!!
    Cozy, soft, pure luxury!!

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  39. What a great interview! I have watched Rhonda grow her business from afar over the last year (that I’ve been on IG). She was one of my first followers (and follow for me) and I am always blown away by her talent! These beautiful linens would be such a treat to win! I would be honored to own one of her creations!
    And I’m loving your blog! So glad I found it through this giveaway!

    Kelly

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  41. Wow. I just happened on your interview. I am so happy to have found you! I have loved linens, and beautiful textiles forever.So thank you for your inspiration. I will follow you both. For sure.

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  43. Love that you shared some of your highs and lows of running a business! The shams are gorgeous – fingers crossed! 🙂

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  49. I love (love, love!) how clean, light, and classy the linen looks! I have never had linen bedding, but imagine it feels heavenly!

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