“Simply Enriched”—it’s a name that makes people stop me all the time and ask, “How did you come up with that?” Well buckle up, because I’m about to open my heart and tell you the whole story.
Let’s start with the word I completely fell in love with: “enriched.” Believe it or not, I didn’t even know this word existed until one cold January night in my freshman dorm room. Me and my college best friend were reading the Bible together when I stumbled across 2 Corinthians 9:11:
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
I immediately grabbed my phone and looked up the word enriched. The biblical definition I found stopped me in my tracks: “abundantly supplied with spiritual wealth, blessings, or grace through God.”
From that night on, the word enriched stuck with me—kind of like the self-tanner I also put on that night (and if you’ve ever used the wrong shade, you know it sticks). At the time, my boutique was nothing more than a backup dream, something I kept tucked away in my heart. But as the months went on, that word wouldn’t leave me alone. It was like God kept whispering it back to me, reminding me that this dream wasn’t just mine—it was something He had already planted and was preparing to grow.
Fast forward to April 2024, when God started turning that “maybe one day” dream into a right now reality. And guess what word was still living rent-free in my brain? Yep. Enriched.
At this point, I hadn’t told anyone about this word or the names I was tossing around for my boutique. I played with options like “Enriched Boutique” or “Fully Enriched,” but nothing sounded quite right. Then, I paired it with the word “Simply.” And boom—“Simply Enriched.” It was simple, it was sweet, it just fit.
But here’s the beautiful part: the word simply isn’t just a filler. It’s a branch of the word simple, which means direct, clear, and straightforward. And that is exactly how the Lord has been with me in this whole journey. He hasn’t made me question, not once, why I started this boutique. He’s been clear, steady, and faithful.
Looking back at that original definition—“abundantly supplied with spiritual wealth, blessings, or grace through God”—I realize now that’s exactly what He’s done for me. He’s provided more than I could ever ask for. Opportunities I prayed would happen five years from now? He delivered them the very next day. Talk about blessings and grace through God.
And that’s the heart behind Simply Enriched. It’s more than just a name—it’s a testimony. A reminder that God’s timing is perfect, His blessings overflow, and when you walk with Him, He’ll supply everything you need.
With love,
Hazel 🤍
Founder of Simply Enriched Boutique