From left: Tracy, Wilder and David Dewhirst. Above: Addie
Tracy Dewhirst decided a couple of weeks ago to make a wreath out of some vines she found on her south Knox farm property. It turned out very pretty.
So she thought she’d make one for a friend. Then she made one for another friend. Her two children got interested in the process and started helping her look for vines. Then her husband, David, had an idea: “Let’s sell them!”
And, so, a company was born. The Dewhirst Family Wreath Company set up shop this past Saturday in front of Home Federal Bank on Market Street selling wreaths made from vines and decorated with herbs, dried flowers and pine cones from the farm. Instead of a booth, the family used a wonderful old truck from the farm as their storefront.
“I thought it was a great idea for the kids to get to be creative and also learn something about a business,” Tracy explained. “They could learn about marketing and making change. And it was something we could do as a family.”
It’s only a business for a little while, of course. The Market Square Farmers’ Market closed Saturday. But the Dewhirst Family Wreath Company will sell at the upcoming Holiday Markets which will operate on Market Square on weekends through Christmas.
Tracy said the kids may have learned business practices too well. They learned how to delegate. “Pretty soon I realized I was making all the wreaths and they were telling me what to do!” she joked. A sign of true business acumen.
The Dewhirst Family Wreath Company also takes special orders: call (865) 607-9006.
This is the wreath company's storefront!
Some wreaths are decorated with ribbons, herbs, flowers and pine cones
Or, buy a plain wreath and decorate it yourself
Plain pine cones or cones Tracy has scented with cinnamon are available
The kids even made business cards!
Addie waits for customers
Addie and Wilder Dewhirst
The Market Square Farmers’ Market is closed now. But, even on the last day, you could still purchase the most interesting produce!
This asian green is called tot soy. It is from Rushy River Farm in Jefferson County.
This is chayote from Happy Harvest Farm. It looks like a fruit, but is a vegetable similar in taste to summer squash.
Happy Harvest also had the cutest baby carrots.
Market Square Farmers' Market t-shirts were on sale for $10. Alan and I each got one.
Whenever we go to the Farmers’ Market, we inevitably end up at one of the restaurants on Market Square. Trio Cafe is a favorite. As you stand in line to place your order, if you look down, you’ll see this sign on the floor. It makes a good point!
What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for posting this great story about the wreath company, the photos are fabulous. One correction on the story, however, Addie was the brains behind the idea to sell the wreaths, she then employed her father to drive the truck and help harvest vines!!
That makes it even better! Those management skills in action!
Great story!
We got one of their beautiful wreaths hanging on the front door.
Way to go Dewhirsts! =)
hi,is saw your lovely children and their wreath making adventure, it was very cool.we live in grainger county tn in a very unusual barn ,i was really impressed by where you were making your wreaths is that your barn or your home?would love to see more. there are so very few creativeand unusual homes . thanks i really enjoyed it.thanks robin
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