About Me
The Retail Fairy and Nova face each other with a glowing Earth between them, showing their friendship
🧚♀️✨ About Me – Linda Shaffer, The Retail Fairy
🌱 Still Growing, Still Creating—At 79
Over the years, I’ve gathered not only experience but resilience.
From the early days of retail to the rapidly shifting rhythms of e-commerce, I’ve danced with change and dared to stay curious.
Alongside my shop, I’ve followed a lifelong passion for storytelling—self-publishing books on Amazon that reflect both my heart and my journey. I’m also a self-taught artist, lovingly crafting custom artwork and whimsical creations for a growing community of kindred spirits.
And yes—I do heartfelt pet portraits too. Because our animal companions hold a special kind of magic, and I cherish bringing their sweet souls to life on canvas.
At 79, I’m still learning. Still dreaming. Still showing up.
I believe the magic lives in that tender space between experience and exploration. The digital age isn’t just for the young—it’s for the young at heart. And I’m living proof that passion doesn’t retire. It just finds new brushes to paint with… and new platforms to bloom on.
🌸 Whether you’re starting over, starting out, or simply starting today—
I hope my journey reminds you:
✨ You’re never too old to dream.
🌿 Never too late to grow.
🕊️ And never, ever done creating kindness.
☮️ With gratitude and fairy dust,
Linda Shaffer
The Retail Fairy
