While I wrap things up at the New York Gift Fair today, I’m excited to share this guest post from Regina Morrison of Acute Designs. A little over a year ago, I was stuck in a mind numbing job and needed a creative outlet so I started a small handmade accessories business. I initially thought …
This week, I took a big step in my business, and hired my first employee. It’s actually been a long time coming, as I’ve been waiting for Amy, who will take on the role of production manager, to finish grad school. It’s a big step, but I feel absolutely certain it’s the right step for …
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I think it’s no secret that a lot of designers and makers harbor dreams of becoming the next great lifestyle brand. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be the next Amy Butler? Or the next Jonathan Adler. Or even the next Martha, minus the prison stint. Building the lifestyle brand of your dreams is possible, …
Back in September, I presented at Ignite Baltimore about how craft can help boost our economy. Now that the video is available, I get to share it with all of you. Enjoy! PS. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
On Thursday, I’ll be presenting at Ignite Baltimore. If you’ve never been to an Ignite, it’s a series of short presentations meant to inspire and engage the local community. My presentation is titled Craft as Economic Catalyst, and I’ll be talking about all the ways that craft can help revitalize an economy. But I also …
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