Hi there! I’m Deanna Talwalkar, the maker behind Mirabelle Creations, a customized, thoughtful paper design company that helps you create beauty in every day! I design modern, colorful paper products and gifts, such as custom art for the home, monogrammed stationery, and personalized invitations and announcements. Read More
The beauty of offering vendors the chance to use our blog as a place to share stories or free write pieces, is that we get submissions like this blog by Lindsey from Meant Mgf. It takes time and courage to sit down & write one’s story, and we can’t wait to allow Lindsey to share her’s with you. Read More
I am so thrilled to write this blog post dedicated to the new e-book called, The Handmade Loves’ Guide to Instagram Success: How to Build an Audience and Make Sales, written by our founder Emily Strom! As an artist and small business owner, I have similar concerns and questions as many of the makers in this community. And like many of you, I use Instagram as my main source of marketing. I LOVE Instagram! I Love taking pictures of my products, staging the perfect photo, and editing the color just right. I love creative writing and coming up with silly captions and picking the perfect emojis to go along with it. But after all that fun stuff is done, it’s time for the marketing and hashtagging. If I am honest, marketing, in general, seems extremely inauthentic to me. That is why this e-book is SO helpful. It gives marketing advice that does not seem pandering or cheesy. I am going to list a few of my favorite takeaways from the book that got me motivated to make some marketing changes in my business. Hopefully, they click with you, too!
When “southern rustic meets sleek modern” you get Southern Sunshine. Elegant, original & rustic perfection, these ladies know how to decorate your home with wooden pieces. Read More
Another stunning vendor strikes again! A fabulous story into Katrina’s handmade business, Katreenah Jewellery. Enjoy! Read More
When I was a little girl, my summer break always started off with a trip to Michaels. My mom wanted to make sure I had something productive to do, so we would stock up on some DIY projects. These projects were intended to last for a couple weeks, but I was usually finished within a couple of days. Once I started, I became consumed—similarly to how I am now, actually.
As you can probably tell, we love sharing our vendors’ stories. With every struggle, every success, & every anecdote, we feel closer & more connected to both our makers and their small businesses. Anni of Magpie Mischief is no exception. Ever struggled with focus? Don’t worry, you’ll see we all do too.
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Courtney of Pleasant Avenue Paper Co. fills us in on her background, her favorite customer memory & how she overcomes challenges of being a makers, turning them into benefits! Thanks for taking over, Courtney! Let’s meet the maker! Read More
