About HOPE & JOY

Hello! I’m Rebecca Ashby, adoptive mama to my 13 year-old son, Parker, wife to Christopher and the former owner of The Pink Orange. I’m currently living my dream of a more simplified and perfectly undone life in Fairfield, Connecticut. In late 2022 I started HOPE & JOY, with a sole mission of bringing people positivity, hope and joy. Whether it’s through the beautiful handcrafted and curated goods that always bring a smile to my face or by bringing HOPE to those who need it; infusing positivity, gratitude and enjoyment is what drives and fuels my creativity. If I can bring someone HOPE & JOY, then I have done my job well. HOPE & JOY also brings financial HOPE to those in need with the JOY of a gift from my store. In addition to supporting non-profit organizations dedicated to helping adoptive parent(s) in waiting, every month I donate a portion of my proceeds to support mental health awareness organizations. These two areas are so important to me personally and it gives me HOPE & JOY to be able to give back to others who are going through the adoption process and are also having to support their children and families who are struggling with mental health issues. Thank you for supporting our small business. Our mission is to donate a portion of our proceeds to not for profits raising money for adoptive families in waiting and mental health awareness in children.Read their story