We had the good fortune of connecting with Amber Lohrman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amber, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I have always loved create things for gifts and for fun. My friend opened a store and asked me to be a vendor. From there, it has evolved into having my DIY creative studio.

I have two small children and starting my own business was something I could work around their schedule and a place where I could go for time for myself.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Over the years, I helped with workshops at Eclectic Avenue. Then the pandemic happened. I was pregnant with our second baby and decided to try DIY Kits. I would deliver during our daughters nap time or customers would pick up their kits on my front porch. After a year of DIY Kits, people were asking for workshops and parties again. This lead me to looking for a studio space to rent!

Starting my own small business I quickly learned I had to ask for help. This included assistance with business setup, website design and remodeling the rental space to create a customer friendly studio that will function for workshops and parties.

All the hard work paid off by having an amazing, calm space for you to work on your creative project. It’s been fun having friends bring their friends and family to get lost in the creativity. Plus, the mess won’t follow you home, just your cute project waiting to be showcased at home!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Thursday- Breakfast at Red Onion is must for the best Bloody Mary with Parmesan cheese

Walk Main Street to check out the local shops! – Book Exchange and boutiques

Happy Hour at Summer Ray for wine tasting and charcuterie

Friday – breakfast at Makai Cafe

Hang out on the beach and grab pizza from Papa Leone

Dinner at Shugrues to see the beautiful scenery of the London Bridge and the lake.

Saturday- riding the desert! Pack a cooler and go!

Dinner at Cha Bones!

Sunday – get on a boat and enjoy the ride! Visit Havasu Springs and/or Topock

Dinner at Martini Bay

Monday – enjoy a day in my Pool!

Tuesday – day trip to Kingman to visit their downtown and have lunch

Wednesday – walk rotary park and have lunch at The Chair down by the London Bridge.

Farewell dinner at Dolce!

Coffee once a day to visit all our local coffee shops – Wild Coffee, Streetside Coffee, Local Grind, Human Bean

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My husband. He has believed in my dreams and always supported me.

My friend, Layla Wade, gave me the confidence to put myself out there.

My community for supporting me. Without them, I wouldn’t be here with a DIY creative studio to share with them!

Website: www.blessthisnestlhc.com

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