I was in my local bank, it’s a small and friendly branch, almost everyone calls you by name. When a new teller read my business name on the cheque which is Muddy Boot Dreams, she remarked, “well.. that’s a cute name.”
Misunderstanding her intentions, and wanting to make sure she understood that there was nothing cutesy about my business name, I reiterated, “no it’s not cute, it has meaning.”
Then I explained that we have a dream of owning a small farm up in the Okanagan, and living a life filled with muddy boots, that was our bliss. Hence the name.
We spent a lot of time trying to come up with a name that would invoke the feeling we hope to have when we get to our farm, and many names were submitted but turned down.
I wanted something that could be used as a farm name also. We will call our farm, Muddy Boots Farm.
Since I have started my small business, I have heard every connotation available, “muddy boot jeans?” no not jeans, dreams! Who do you think I am? Mr. Green jeans?
Mucky, no muddy, as in mud. You know that dirt stuff that sticks to your boots, no not sticks to your ribs, I am not a chef. What kind of dreams? The real good ones, of fresh air, fresh veggies, and land! No foot fetish people need apply, nothing like that going on here.
At first I used “Jen’s Garden”, for my cards, but it won’t work well a few years from now, and I am glad that we spent the time brainstorming about a great name.
I am proud to say that I am from “Muddy Boot Dreams,” even if some people think that it’s a cute name.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
It is a wonderful dream Jen! ;>)
ReplyDeleteMuddy Boob Dreams???? Is this a porn site?
ReplyDeleteI believe most of us think long and hard about what we call our businesses. I for one have struggled with a perfect fit for me. It will happen and when it does I won't feel the need to change it every 6 months which drives me insane. I love hearing other put in their own thoughts on the subject as well. it's amazing how we stumble upon the "RIGHT" name. I love your name, it invokes scenes from old westerns where a couple is just hacking it out of the land and making a life for themselves. Simple, serene almost but always hard work for gracious rewards. Good post. Tammy
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ReplyDeletei think it's a perfect name.it does give the feel for what you want. we call our farm dash home farms after much thinking and deliberating. da for my hubby david and sh for me, sharon. we wanted everyone to feel like it was home and a place they wanted to be. i hope you realize all your dreams in the near future.
happy september.
I've always thought it was a brilliant name. And, now you've inspired me to come up with one for Our dream of owning a little cottage in the country, one day.
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ReplyDeleteI think the name is perfect!!
no further explanation needed..
nosey tellers!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
It is a unique and creative name to be sure. Clearly a lot of thought was put into it and it fits perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Thursday!
xo Catherine
I love the name and the meaning behind it. I hope your dreams come true :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is marvelous name and quite appropriate. I often wonder what people think on my business card..IntheSandbox. Oh Well.
ReplyDeleteIve always loved the name 'Muddy Boot Dreams', its...I dont know how to describe it, it evokes a feeling to me. Maybe because only in my dreams will I keep plants alive, but still! I like it! And Muddy Boots Farm? AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteMay your boots always be Muddy.
I have always loved the title of your blog. It's very unique and of course thought provoking!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Muddy Boot Dreams is the perfect name!
ReplyDeleteHave always loved your boot photo and name, Jen. You're brilliant!
ReplyDeleteIt's memorable, and that matters, for the business and the blog. The teller won't forget you either ;>)
ReplyDeleteI have always liked it..and I do hope some day soon your are up to your ears..er..boots in mud! I want to have tea or lemonade on that big old porch that will be overlooking that farm..I can see it now! :)
ReplyDelete...I love your name ...but now it has meaning and I am invested in your future!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved the name and now I know the reason behind it, it's even better! It's always invoked happy feelings for me - mainly because I'm happiest up to my boot tops in mud!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
...Thanks for dropping by ...yes I know how you feel about finding geographic neighbours!
ReplyDelete'Muddy Boot Dreams' remains my favourite name for a blog out of all of them. I think it would be nice if your farm could be called 'Muddy Boot Dreams' too, instead of 'Muddy Boots Farm'.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are fantastic. I don't think I've seen monochrome here before. Brilliant. Do you know The Weekend in Black and White? I think people there would love to see your pictures.
http://blackandwhiteweekend.blogspot.com/
Lucy
I don't think your name is cute, but I do think it's clever and heartfelt. It resonates for you, and it just seems right. Keep on keepin' on, girl, that dream of your farm will be a reality.
ReplyDeleteI think people use the word "cute" when they're trying to give a compliment but don't know what to say ... or don't stop to consider the connotations of "cute." Not my favorite word, if you can't tell.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I think it's cool that you brainstormed the name together. I LOVE naming things. Nice photos today, too--especially the last one.