The Spotted Frog

It’s been a month since I walked away from the cardiac arresting moments of operating a retail storefront and I can tell you, hanging out with the wildlife feels significantly less dangerous.

WINNER: BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
WINNER: BEST BATHROOM/KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
3RD PLACE: BEST FASHION BOUTIQUE

If you had asked my 30-year-old self in 2008 if she could foresee how today unfolded, I would have told you to S**U.

I opened The Spotted Frog with one clear intention: to sell custom Canadian-made furniture at a quality I could be proud of. Somewhere along the way, I accidentally became an award-winning Interior Designer and, apparently, one of the Best Fashion Boutiques in Richmond.

As I reflect on this entrepreneurial journey, here are a couple lessons I've learned:

💚 Many lifetimes ago, I was a mid-level Sales Manager for a Swedish furniture empire. I once challenged a senior Design Manager on the direction of my department. Her response was, "Stick to sales. That's what you're good at."

Thankfully, 28-year-old me had selective hearing.

Forty-seven-year-old me would like you to know that being good at sales and being good at design are not mutually exclusive events.

💚 As a teenager, I was incredibly self-conscious about my body, despite being a size 2. Society's beauty standards are obnoxiously insane.

Three years ago, I started bringing in clothing because my middle-aged body couldn't find stores that reflected this season of life. Somewhere along the way, I became an accidental model.

Not out of defiance, but more like under duress.

I'm barely 5' on a good day. My hair is thinning. Most days I happily tuck my high cortisol tummy into higher waisted pants. The bags under my eyes occasionally make guest appearances in our Reels, and posing for the camera is as smooth as my questionable dance moves.

But I've learned that real beauty is making peace with the body that birthed two amazing humans and valiantly carried my Soul through every season of life.

Goddesses, take up space. Don't let anyone dim your light.

To this incredible Community, thank you for supporting us through every chapter and for valuing the beauty we create.

Big Love,
Huong

At The Spotted Frog, our kitchens are designed to endure. Our timeless, transitional style transcends passing trends. Each space is thoughtfully created to reflect the individuality of our awesome Clients, expertly dovetailing beauty and function in a way that feels both personal and lasting.

Which one of these fire kitchens is your favorite?

If our Gia Dining Tables were a wardrobe staple, it would be that perfect pair of denim. Flattering, comfortable, and endlessly reliable. Crafted from acacia wood and finished with a wire-brushed texture, it’s designed for easy, low-maintenance living. Its refined finish and clean lines blend seamlessly with any style, whether you’re dressing it up for a statement look or keeping things effortlessly casual.

Available in the new Warm Pecan stain or original Driftwood, the Gia Dining Table comes in an extendable small or large size and also in a 40" round option. Visit us in store today to see the quality in person!