From KETV Omaha
She was living a fashion designer’s dream life, creating new lines of clothing for Adidas sportswear.
Denise Ervin traveled the world, and lived in Los Angeles. But the former Omaha costume designer felt that something was missing.It started with a business trip to China. Ervin was touched by a documentary about orphanages in China.
“I turned to my friend and said if I had the opportunity, I think that’s something I want to do,” said Ervin, recalling her desire to adopt.She remembers her friend’s response. “What’s stopping you?”
Ervin welcomed new daughters Marie and Anna just a year apart. The girls are now 5 and 6 years old.
She designs girl’s clothing with an Asian flair, from play clothes to party dresses. Her daughters inspired her fall collection which includes black corduroy and cheetah-patterned dresses. Cotton tiered dresses with mix-and-match colors mix comfort and style, attached to a T-shirt- style bodice.
Ervin said her clothing appeals to all little girls, but especially those with an Asian background who want to hang on to a bit of their heritage. Since many adoptive families celebrate Chinese holidays, they enjoy dressing their girls for the occasions.
The business gives Ervin the flexibility of being a work-at-home mom, something she cherishes.
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reash on August 13th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
I love the story. I hope many people would do that because there are a lot of children out there who needs family.
I am proud of what Ervin did, we came from the same city Omaha.