Over the years Front Porch Interiors, located in Wawota, has built relationships and enjoys giving back to their community.
This includes fall galas for their customers and five to six Ladies Nights Out throughout the year as well.
"It's been nine years for me and in those nine years I've built relationships," explained Shannon Houff, the owner. "I've worked exceptionally hard to ensure our clientele knows and trusts what we do here."
"Over 2,000 people were interested in coming to our fall events; to me that's amazing."
With people coming from far and wide to shop at Front Porch, Houff explained that doing well is based on the community spirit of Wawota as well.
"One business thrives when the others thrive, so it's important to work together," Houff said.
This mentality is how Houff first came up with a way to showcase what Wawota has to offer.
"We have King's and Grammies Gift Emporium to host a day with us, letting people know we're doing it altogether, that Wawota has a lot to offer. Second Street Eats and Moose Mountain Meats agreed to do a meal that day too of pork and chicken souvlaki. The meal will be hosted at the Wawota Hotel."
"We want people coming to spend a few hours to shop and enjoy a great meal. I want people to think, 'I can't believe we did that in Wawota.' King's has lots to offer and so does Grammies."
This particular event promoting Wawota is being held on Nov. 5 and 6, between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Houff says that in addition to working on this project, Front Porch has been doing well with their interior design department.
"Our interior design department is going well," Houff stated. "We've had a lot of support from southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan."
"We've been doing this for a long time now. I've grown in the nine years I've been in this business."
Houff sits down with clients and works with them to bring together different pieces one wants to work into their space. She then finds the best quality of items to finish the room with.
"I like well-built products with companies who are willing to take care of me, so I can take care of my community because I want to hold my head high when I see people on the street. The question is, would I sell this to my family, and yes, I would."
This comes down to pride in personal service: "People will bring in their floor plan, tell me what they're thinking, and we find what you are looking for. About 90 percent of our stuff is customizable to a degree and we carry all the fabric samples and wood stains to help build your room."
"I put my heart and soul into every person I help."
Another exciting part of Houff's business is her new position as an Accessories Buyer/Overseer with a buying group she is part of. She also currently has a blog with them as well and is excited about her opportunity to to work with a nationwide company across Canada and the United States.
