Spotlight: Kathy Conn of Dottie Loo

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Editor’s Note: I met Kathy Conn three months ago when I started working at MSGPR. She is our office manager; however, through conversation I learned she is also the other half of Dottie Loo – a photography and personalized monogramming business. The other half of Dottie Loo is her daughter Jennifer. Kathy showed me her work and I thought it was completely wonderful. I knew she was the next person I wanted to showcase in our Spotlight series. Not only is Kathy a talented individual, she is a positive, sweet, and one amazing woman. Keep reading to learn more about Kathy Conn! 

The Spotlight series will feature one person each month who is making a difference in East Texas, and we will have the opportunity to get to know that person a little bit better. If you would like to nominate someone, please email us at info@TexasForestCountryLiving.com. 

A photo of Kathy Conn.

TFCL: What is Dottie Loo?
Kathy: Dottie Loo is photography, plus personalized monogramming and specialty items for children, baby, and adults.

TFCL:  How did it begin?
Kathy: My daughter and I love to craft and sew. I purchased my first embroidery machine five years ago and it has grown from there.

TFCL: What’s been your favorite design and why?
Kathy: That’s so hard, because I love so many.

TFCL: How did you learn how to do your craft?
Kathy: My mom had me sewing by the  time I was nine when I made my first dress. She was the “real seamstress.” Doing the embroidery had always been a dream for me. After buying my embroidery machine my love for sewing has grown even more.

TFCL:  What makes you laugh the most?
Kathy: My grandchildren! I truly love being a Nana!

TFCL: What’s an ideal weekend for you?
Kathy: Being at our farm with my husband, children, and grandchildren.

TFCL: What’s your favorite book/movie of all time and why did it speak to you so much?
Kathy: “The Power of a Praying Wife” – It spoke to me about the importance of praying for your husband and how to effective in your praying.

Items embroidered by Kathy Conn.

TFCL: What has been the best phase in your life?
Kathy: Being a Nana.

TFCL: If a genie granted you one wish right now, what would you wish for?
Kathy: Health for me and my family.

TFCL: What are you most proud of?
Kathy: My family.

TFCL: What’s your philosophy in life?
Kathy: Life is short lived. Make the best of everyday you are given and have no regrets. I want to finish well.

TFCL: What is your favorite thing about the holidays and why?
Kathy: I love the excitement you see in a child’s eye; I love family gatherings.

For more information on Dottie Loo, visit its by clicking here.

Megan Whitworth
Megan Whitworth
Megan Whitworth is the former creative director of Texas Forest Country Living. Growing up in East Texas, Megan discovered her love of writing at the age of 11, writing song lyrics and poetry, which turned into essays and articles for publications around East Texas. She later added photography into the mix capturing Friday night football games, the latest fashion looks, and portraits of people around the nation. Megan enjoys karaoke, blogging, reading, and road trips. She resides in Lufkin with her husband, Ryan, and two cats, Felix and Lucy.

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