The lotus blossom can bloom in the murkiest of waters . It seemed like this time last year we were headed into murky water ...”
LOTUS GALLERY & FINE FRAMING :
Passion , Willingness to Pivot and Integrity
Just as each celebration of life service is a work of art , so too is the display of a person ’ s artistic creativity . Serving the Palm Coast community for 10 years , Marna Conner is not just a framer and gallery owner , she ’ s the link between the artist ’ s vision and the viewer ’ s eye .
Having always had a passion for creative arts , Conner worked in the cosmetics industry for 14 years before earning her degree in interior design . After learning Picture Perfect Frames in Palm Coast was for sale in 2012 , she bought the custom framing business and gallery that features local artists , making many friends and building business relationships along the way .
Her desire to rebrand the business , opened in 1992 , was realized as the pandemic took hold , and the reimagined location emerged . “ I wanted to add a little Zen ,” shared Conner . “ The lotus blossom can bloom in the murkiest of waters . It seemed like this time last year we were headed into murky water , and from that came Lotus Gallery & Fine Framing .”
For Conner , it ’ s personal . Good business comes down to details like greeting clients in person and truly listening when they share special stories about the art or memorabilia that they bring in for custom framing .
“ In business , and of course in life , people want to know you ; they want to trust you and hopefully will like you . When this is accomplished you have repeat business and excellent referrals . Also , being consistent with quality materials and workmanship is essential . My personal motto has been , ‘ Do What You Love , Listen Carefully and Provide Service with Integrity and a Smile ’,” she said .
Danielle Anderson has worked in the public relations and media industry for a decade . She started her career as a reporter for Flagler Broadcasting where she discovered her passion for telling the stories of communities in Florida .
Marna Conner
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