Today’s introduction is long overdue, as Dottie M. Designs has a very special place in my heart due to the owner / creative entrepreneur behind it all, Rachel Steele. She was the first retail professional (who didn’t know me personally) that supported and encouraged this passion project of mine that you are reading right now. Rachel also became one of my first clients, but has since turned into a friend. One who I very much admire and will forever root for due to her heart an

Before I dive into what Pulmonary Fibrosis is and why it’s a cause so close to my heart, please know that the timing of this post is not ideal. I currently live in Houston, and I know that raising awareness and funds for anything other than the victims of Harvey (and now Irma) may seem insensitive – but I promise you it’s nothing like that. September has always been Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, and as a child of a current patient who struggles with this disease, being