Purpose
HONORING VERNITA
In 2019, my family and I lost my sister Vernita Valentine to suicide. She was 53 and had battled clinical depression for most of her adult life. Growing up, we shared a bunk bed, and Vernita would often climb down from the top bunk and get into my bed. I vividly remember one Christmas Eve, we stayed awake looking through a store catalog, picking out the toys we hoped to see the next morning, and longing for the frilly, lace canopy beds; a yellow one for her, and a pink one for me. Although our tastes in beds and favorite colors would change in later years, our love for home decor remained.
We often shopped together and were always drawn to decorative pillows; accessories that can change the look of a space with minimal cost and effort. We both favored natural-fiber fabrics and materials, a preference that was influenced by the fun times we spent exploring and enjoying nature during our summer vacations at our Grandparents' farm.
Vernita held a master's degree in Social Work from New York University and was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She helped many people throughout her career with mental health struggles that mirrored her own. To honor Vernita and continue that legacy, V. Valentine Designs donates 15% of profits to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). We want to save and improve lives one pillow at a time.
Thank you for visiting and shopping with V. Valentine Designs. I appreciate your business and your support.
Sincerely,
Vicky
In Memory of Vernita Valentine
1965 - 2019
