427 - Phillips Workroom with Mary and Callye Phillips
Welcome to the Sew Much More Podcast! The interviews here are with creative business owners, mostly in the Custom Window Treatment, Soft Home Furnishings, and Upholstery industry, but also with others that are sewing related or business related.
Mary Phillips
is the owner of Phillips Window Workroom, a
custom drapery and soft home furnishings workroom in Chadds Ford,
Pennsylvania. Mary has been in the industry for over 40 years,
first starting with upholstery with her Sister-In-Law, creating
relationships with clients and vendors and then going off on her
own out of the house. In 2003, Mary found a location in Chadds Ford
and moved out of the house and the rest has been history! Mary has
three children with her husband, Mike, a sweet dog Ruby and a huge
loving family that loves spending time together and going on
vacations to the beach or hanging by the pool.
Callye is 26 years old and is Mary’s daughter. She grew up in
and out of the workroom. When Callye was 6, Mary moved out of the
house. Through the years, Callye always appreciated that her Mom
was able to come to all her sporting events, and could be there
when she needed her since her Mom was her own boss. After going to
West Chester University, and finishing right in the pandemic in May
2020, Callye didn’t quite have a game plan. She spent a year and a
half nannying before deciding to join the PWW team, and just
celebrated three years with them. Callye enjoys the creative
process, working with customers and designers and seeing their
beautiful custom work come to life. Outside of the workroom, Callye
coaches volleyball and still plays, (has a boyfriend), and loves
spending time with family & friends and her three beautiful
nephews! (Soon to be 4).
An interview-style podcast with people in the Custom Window Treatment and Soft Home Furnishings industry. Ceil interviews business owners to find out their strengths, their challenges and advice they have for other business owners.