Community Highlights: Meet Tammy Gerber of Well in Ludington LLC DBA House on Hansen

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tammy Gerber

Hi Tammy , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in a military family and had a very mobile upbringing. As a Coast Guard family, we moved coast to coast every two years. While I didn’t love all the moving around, I did love settling into each new home. Unboxing the items that made our house and home. At a very young age I learned that what we surround ourselves with matters. I believe our houses should tell the story of who we are, where we’ve been and what we love.
I’ve lived a lot of places but the only place I’ve ever truly called home is a small beach town in Western Michigan. I was born in Ludington but moved shortly after my third birthday. But I spent nearly every summer as a kid on my grandma’s farm in Ludington. Her home on Hansen Road was a significant and stable place for me during my ever-changing childhood.
In 2018 my husband and I made a mid-life leap and moved from Las Vegas NV to Ludington Mi. During the pandemic I completed and Interior Design program from the New School in New York City. Shortly after that I decided to open a Home Décor Boutique in my hometown. I named the boutique after my grandma’s farm, House on Hansen.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Before opening my boutique I had spent two decades teaching yoga and owning my own yoga studio. Opening a boutique was completely foreign to me. I listened to every podcast I could to educate myself on how to open, manage and market a retail store. In those beginning days I was building it as I was flying it!

We’ve been impressed with Well in Ludington LLC DBA House on Hansen, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At House on Hansen, we offer a curated of elevated goods for the home. My training at the New School allowed me hone my eye for interiors. We believe that our homes should reflect a life well lived. We sell goods made from honest materials such as marble, wood and cotton. Our products look and feel good and make our customers feel thoughtful and successful. We are so grateful to live in Ludington and offer several locally sourced and made in Michigan goods.

What matters most to you? Why?
Connection matters the most to me. After moving around so much in my childhood, it feels great to settle down and find community and connection. The spirit of Ludington is palpable. I am so grateful to live and work in my town. I love meeting new customers and working with repeat clients. Many customers have become friends. and lots of transactions in the boutique end with a hug.

Pricing:

• We pride ourselves on providing elevated goods at a reasonable price.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.houseonhansen.com
• Instagram: house_on_hansen
• Facebook: House On Hansen