07/22/2026
3 years ago today, I started Ningning Designs Co.
Many people see a small handmade business. What they don’t see is that it was born from one of the darkest seasons of my life.
After losing my mom, the grief felt unbearable. There were days when I cried until I had no tears left. I felt lost, empty, and unsure of who I was without her. I kept searching for something, anything that could quiet the ache in my heart, even just for a little while.
Then I found creating.
What started as a way to keep my hands busy slowly became a way to keep my heart alive. Every piece I made gave me a few moments of peace. Every flower I arranged, every design I sketched, every item I finished reminded me that beauty can still exist, even in the middle of heartbreak.
Ningning was never just about selling handmade pieces. It became a place where I could pour my love, my memories, and my hope. It helped me survive the days when grief felt too heavy to carry.
Healing isn’t linear. I still miss my mom every single day. There are moments when the sadness comes rushing back as if no time has passed. But today, when I look at how far this little venture has come, I realize that she is still part of this journey. Her love continues to inspire everything I create.
If you’ve ever supported my shop, whether you placed an order, shared my work, liked a post, or simply encouraged me, thank you. You became part of a story that is so much bigger than a business. You helped turn pain into purpose.
Today, Ningning turns three.
Here’s to honoring where it all began, celebrating how far we’ve come, and continuing to create pieces that bring a little more beauty and light into the world.
Mama, happy heavenly birthday! This will always be for you. 🤍🩷
