https://www.novel-b.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://www.novel-b.com/blog/kevin-chupik monthly 0.5 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1644163432028-VV7ZROFABZOETEGOOXCE/gun_slinger_new-modified.png Blog - kevin chupik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1644163548291-K2ZQNKRYFL5WVBVFREJK/up_the_river-modified.png Blog - kevin chupik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/850bccef-0874-4690-8792-20d2c7ff5bdc/IMG_0365-scaled.jpg Blog - kevin chupik - “A love for the west was central to my upbringing- its people, places, landscapes and iconography.” He recently returned to his home state of Texas with his wife and daughter, residing just outside his hometown of Fort Worth in Aledo, TX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/e11d2fa9-fe98-4541-922a-d7333d082770/mediamodifier_cropped_image.png Blog - kevin chupik - ‘‘It’s like going back in time every time I make a piece” Kevin is very aware of his cinematic influence, as well as the formative decades of history. “Midnight in Paris- that’s me,” Kevin says, referring to the popular film that features Owen Wilson going back in time to 1920’s Paris each night at Midnight, visiting with iconic artists of the past. Illustrations, movie posters, western comics, Roy Rogers, Tom Mix, Gene Autry, Buffalo Bill, a Route 66 notion. “I love it all”, Kevin admits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/c5e45ad9-cfb8-4941-9b67-302ff3db3b41/Screen+Shot+2022-02-12+at+12.02.36+PM.jpg Blog - kevin chupik - “I’m making imagery that celebrates the spectacle, bravado and drama of a good western premise or narrative” “To throw a stripe in there is to step across that line in a pop way.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/084951b6-2efb-4c5b-9278-62a4611e835c/inner_canyon_web.jpg Blog - kevin chupik - midnight in texas The genesis of Kevin Chupik’s Pop Western art. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/the-locket-sisters monthly 0.5 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/60f35d22-3fda-4b6b-bb63-2525e7a618d6/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+10.32.06+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the growing “I never had examples of women giving a damn about their career,” Allyssa reflects. The community has been amazing- and she accredits a majority of her growth to word of mouth and the supportiveness of the Minneapolis community. In the last year or so they’ve expanded more into digital advertising, but for Allyssa it’s all about controlled growth. “I recognize that there’s a platter waiting for me and whenever I want to take a big bite out of it, I can.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1636813363819-DLYW5LQO42LH8DGQ2YWB/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+9.15.26+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1636813363959-O0UARH6UYW4UGSGKHOTI/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+9.21.50+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1636813409752-MFW1AD2SN0QR9AMU30DR/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+9.23.19+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1636813475159-LQD1KXALBJT5A6G2RVB9/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-13%2Bat%2B8.54.53%2BAM.jpg Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/07d5f3b8-745d-4794-97b1-5ee29214f640/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+10.13.19+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the edith Named for Allyssa’s best friend, who grew up on Edith Street. “I spent so much time at her family's house, swimming in their pool, watching movies in their basement, eating all of their Girl Scout Thin Mints and leftover lasagna…” She was Allyssa’s maid of honor and is still one of her dearest friends. The circle locket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/5ef88301-4e46-48db-a527-64b977a652ca/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.57.55+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the walter For Allyssa’s son, nicknamed, “Little Mr. Empathy” by his first grade teacher and “The Mayor of Minneapolis” by friends and family. Beyond his years. A charismatic lovebug. The locket keychain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/700b906a-1935-4354-93fc-b6a41c53fe11/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.53.50+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the penny For Allyssa’s daughter, who would lend her locket to homesick classmates at preschool drop off to bring comfort and peace. Their most popular locket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1637418924375-LZ8JIB51HREYZX2NMWIS/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.35.07+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1637419038926-PAHUUTQVVFFDAFARJDM0/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.36.58+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1637419139518-9OLKUK3UH7PGC1BDV8ZK/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.38.46+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1637419559952-IM6YHD2CJ7NQ7YD2MQNN/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+9.45.31+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/605e0b84-dc39-4f1f-b18a-56232df96291/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+10.53.55+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - Make it stand out Shop 15% off The Locket Sisters with code Novel15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/c15da6b0-81fe-4714-9b95-2cf8713b3ca0/Screen+Shot+2021-11-13+at+8.56.40+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - timeless charm How two sisters revived an iconic memento- the locket. Inside Allyssa’s niche jewelry business. (Pssssst. Novel subscribers get 15% off with code NOVEL.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/cb1a7a1f-9e70-4e33-8fb1-02ec7a8d0c45/Screen+Shot+2021-11-16+at+8.51.10+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the lockets There was an overwhelmingly positive reception when the Woodford sisters expanded into lockets. Clients were enhancing their standard print packages with this sentimental keepsake- and it differentiated Allyssa and Amy in the crowded photography market. They officially expanded into lockets by 2017, thus the formation of The Locket Sisters. Pictured: The Roxie Belle Locket. In memory of Roxie, 10% of proceeds go to Meow Meow Foundation to prevent child drownings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/4d2bd3a4-2591-4422-9d52-0c9c8aa24c64/Screen+Shot+2021-11-20+at+10.04.22+AM.png Blog - the locket sisters - the dorothy “My mom’s best friend,” Alyssa explains. “She shows up, always. She has a huge laugh, a dry sense of humor, a warm interest in whoever she's talking with. She volunteers, she gets creative in the kitchen, she gave a kidney to her husband, she has her own career, she gardens, she loves so hard. One day, during an intense health emergency with our Mom, I called her and said ‘Dorothy we need your help’ and she'd already made meals and was on her way before I'd even called. She's an incredible woman.” The square locket. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/unexpected-type monthly 0.5 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634405070459-XS0TK08WTVC2BCP4DX8F/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+1.24.22+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - sami’s all-time faves Vietnam- her husband is Vietnamese and the food, culture and scenery are next to none Hike to Observation Point in Zion National Park- for the summit view straight off a cliff into the mountains The Misty Trail in Yosemite, halfway to Half Dome Banff National Park in CA- “you feel so small there,” Sami explains. The waters are emerald green and the people are amazing Whenever she goes camping or traveling, she explores the surrounding area and frequents local coffee shops and small businesses to experience the people and the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634403958544-OH0C0N4DWSDFQ557HN7A/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+1.05.52+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - bridge the gap “If you’ve never camped before, it can be very daunting to start,” Sami says. “We are trying to break down that barrier and encourage people to get outside and experience adventure.” Some of their most popular patches even include recommendations and suggested itineraries for novice visitors. [Pictured- Observation Point, Zion National Park] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634339092253-174YW3IFLVNF9DASBNBP/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+7.04.40+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - inside the trusty rooftop tent Accompanies Sami and Nathan on all camping trips Resides atop of their FJ cruiser 4 years young 3 minute set up Braves snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms Provides many a good night’s sleep under the stars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634404574627-MX0R267QPVMDKQHG05KW/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+12.39.36+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - get in on the unexpected As far as Sami’s list of can’t miss trips, it’s difficult for her to narrow down. Living in California, Sami and Nathan have access to some of the world’s most beautiful sights, and frequently camp with friends and family. Everyone can do something different, whether it’s hiking, trail runs and water sports or reading a book, drawing and watching a sunset. “The best times are when you don’t have service,” Sami says. “You can just be. There’s something healing about it- you don’t have to do anything to have fun.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634329053595-Y1RNL5WQ5GCOMPURWGXD/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+4.15.49+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - “let’s do it again” Sami and Nathan were hooked. With each camping trip, they would gain a little experience, add camping equipment to their kit, and unlock more knowledge. Now camping is a monthly occurrence for Sami and Nathan- and it’s the driver behind their new lifestyle and apparel brand, The Unexpected Type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634400686992-BWTH4RJ0FZYT0PSZYQ0D/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+12.11.21+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634400557846-HRNZSZMNBRFN54IF5AI9/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+11.48.36+AM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634400654250-F02AWWO2ZK676YISNYSA/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+12.10.47+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634400659434-I5Q2494ID3FLISMP6ZEA/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+12.09.56+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634401151602-VKM6M7M91UP17NHC653U/Screen+Shot+2021-10-16+at+12.15.20+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - get gritty Unexpected Type apparel was made to get dirty. Designed by Sami in Redondo Beach and manufactured nearby in San Diego, CA, this apparel is more than just for show. Its eye-catching color palette aligns with the boldness of nature. Its jagged artwork the ruggedness of camping outdoors. “Put our apparel to use!” Sami emphasizes. The new rebrand focuses on “axle” derived from the trusty axe Sami and Nathan bring on every camping trip. The axe was gifted to Sami and handmade by her father and grandfather to accompany them on their travels. Axle is often showcased on apparel and other Unexpected Type merch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634320759525-PQ1PJJHWII3T7WNRJ76X/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+1.58.58+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type - what an adventure Sami’s love for camping and travel propelled her to build a brand that unites outdoor enthusiasts all over the map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634327507993-M9W70UQT3UORKDY5RJX4/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+1.52.23+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634327509010-08SB95L0EHPS4RA92FFM/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+1.53.08+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634327578364-R3A1I8QFYXE7ISVLRBMI/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+3.52.24+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1634327623602-67ZC3FW2LZZC0QYRHT45/Screen+Shot+2021-10-15+at+3.53.37+PM.png Blog - the unexpected type https://www.novel-b.com/blog/other-people-fund monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1627256833791-9B9J8ZEN0R2K5E9VFOQG/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+7.47.05+PM.png Blog - other people fund - the visuals I told my friend (a talented multimedia artist and painter) I wanted a doodle of two characters that wouldn’t date. A cat and a rat sharing a charcuterie board felt like an effective, funky choice that fit her vision and drove her juxtaposed point across. The cat is even modeled after Meg (the designer’s) pet cat. Other People Fund Designer: Meg Lubey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1627257679409-MB1QKTU5FAQMDYEAO0SX/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+8.00.01+PM.png Blog - other people fund - style icon approved Loyal Harry fans were all over it, Elena recalls. It was a surreal moment. The British singer is a well known advocate and supporter of mental health and psychotherapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1626998287395-Q3VFKYGJPRTGUUTU9LRG/Screen+Shot+2021-07-22+at+7.57.46+PM.png Blog - other people fund - no longer just an epic break up line Elena Kilgore is raising thousands of dollars to help people pay for therapy- and all you have to do to help is buy a cool t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1626999394647-G1LRQQPCWU5VXFF4MCFI/Screen+Shot+2021-07-22+at+8.16.18+PM.png Blog - other people fund - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1627256957990-5JEUGGA7JPGJ5BIYCWNG/Screen+Shot+2021-07-25+at+7.49.12+PM.png Blog - other people fund - reasons to support the other people fund cool merch fun conversation starter help people pay for therapy match Harry Styles https://www.novel-b.com/blog/white-loft-ceramics monthly 0.5 2021-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624590035827-ZZVJVUX80RHCPWVROG97/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.59.02+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics - amanda’s trademarks Speckled design Cork exterior (very popular) Thumbholes :) Pops of color (because sometimes you need it- even in a white loft) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588849370-Z8QDOA3VUZJ2OF4YQCAH/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.33.55+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588848123-2DQ3683OYNZLJNLH8ECX/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.34.22+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588853860-8LTK8TMWTTGTOI2Y9EGH/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.39.55+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588852002-SFFZLNAL7MEP8OFUFJ26/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.39.38+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588854582-R6TAWLWPW45L27XS4Z4P/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.40.02+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588850653-QX71ET5HQF4M5MXBUX9D/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.39.30+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588856387-LDRGFZNOVZX9Y0U90PND/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.40.09+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624588942759-08UMVDFDZ18JI1BJFWR7/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.42.12+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624587299376-JUZGY6MP84Q7YMIP7GMU/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+9.53.54+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics - thanks, YouTube! “I was enthralled by people on the wheel on YouTube,” Amanda reminisces. She did hours of research on the popular video sharing platform to find the best techniques and methods, and took online courses to improve her craft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1624587958493-G3Z3ID873LNBHN0HNP87/Screen+Shot+2021-06-24+at+10.25.50+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics - creation station Specializing in functional pottery, Amanda primarily creates mugs, utensil holders, spoon rests and planters. Growing up on her family farm she was especially fond of collecting farm crocks, which inspires many of her functional and utilitarian designs. “We had a pig and everything on the farm,” Amanda says. “We all (her and her siblings) had our chores and jobs.” Her style of pottery, clean and contemporary with a splash of ‘farmhouse chic’ is inspired by her early living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1621820507318-3GQEL2QUSQ409MM9DFXD/Screen+Shot+2021-05-23+at+9.35.55+PM.png Blog - white loft ceramics - dreamy ceramics Ceramics made for everyday, but that doesn’t mean they won’t stand out. White Loft Ceramics by Amanda Payette, based in Ontario, CA. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/skinny-dip-jewelry monthly 0.5 2021-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887066562-AT4OLS4P13E3FMLEVQ1B/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.34.17+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887071343-OZ3J0VXWYWJHDWYV5W8G/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.36.13+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887069322-0H9FDPBPOZ19SZZHCF0L/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.35.18+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887066562-3R70B5KS7GI6DFOM5FGN/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.34.40+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887069058-0UB3XOW9ILRPGDMEZG6N/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.35.09+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887071669-BMI7BMYQ0R4YYQT2VYU3/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.36.37+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887074511-BCRLMFBM7BIEPRSCE2D2/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.36.59+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887075515-38ER79XHMKYQVDSKRPE7/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.37.28+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619876881822-UJH9CW9EMZEXFCJN4G55/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+9.47.49+AM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry - in the skinny Morgan McGoff built a brand that represents inclusivity and self-expression through one-of-a-kind, slow made polymer clay jewelry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619879763738-ZKYA8WDXUDYWP6U898IQ/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+10.35.48+AM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry - for morgan, becoming an entrepreneur was always on the road map. Born into a family of artistic women, salesmen and business owners, Morgan felt eager to, “do her own thing” from an early age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619885380020-53534G43EUEL307ND6PT/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.06.18+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619885393246-CAS1SNYKUGETGSDXY1WM/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+9.47.07+AM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619887807706-9O8XUJFSP4P9RSGCJK79/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.21.43+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry - morgan got candid about her goals for skinny dip Now back in her hometown of Cincinatti, the trajectory for Skinny Dip is even brighter. “I hope that one day it is more than a jewelry brand,” Morgan said. “I’ve always dreamt of becoming a ceramics artist.” Her goal is to channel that spirit into this year, and remain inspired by sculptures, functional art and creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619886159711-H9TPGZ8Q0HC1P7B7N7VI/Screen+Shot+2021-05-01+at+12.22.26+PM.png Blog - skinny dip jewelry - “I really just want to make some funky shapes!” The horseshoe was her signature design for a while- “it was my calling card,” Morgan realized. Starting her business, opening an LLC and traveling to shows and events across the country was a logical next step for Morgan, who never doubted her ability to make her business happen once she ramped up jewelry production. “If I say I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it!” From the onset, her mindset was, “I will do this until it doesn’t work anymore.” https://www.novel-b.com/blog/matches-by-memory monthly 0.5 2021-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619381702379-W4KK61877QZTLVW0K71W/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+4.14.44+PM.png Blog - matches by memory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619382875148-VOMOU7P3FYJJONU9YFCE/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+4.34.13+PM.png Blog - matches by memory - another crucial part of the process? printing! Originally Madison used a local printing business in Soho- she was extremely impressed by the quality after trialing multiple printers that couldn’t execute the color or specifications of her artwork just right. Unfortunately, the print shop closed due to the pandemic but Madison continued using their parent company, based in Germany. Be assured that your digital proof and the final product will look identical- and delivered at the highest quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619388184587-6J2GLBO8VWKZMSHAVWKB/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+11.48.58+AM.png Blog - matches by memory - “I’ve always been someone who enjoys giving gifts, so it’s so meaningful that so many people gift my artwork to their loved one’s”. “Giving gifts is my way of expressing love. If you love someone, tell them!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619365350973-PS5T3RJ248VGU9AJNP7F/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+11.29.17+AM.png Blog - matches by memory - custom order 101 The process typically takes 6-8 weeks Tiered pricing depending on number of matchbooks (select 1-7 matchbooks) Provide as much detail as possible around your places/memories Service includes a check in on progress before final delivery Price includes high quality printing and framing (if desired) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619364624933-YW81Q47UP5UP8V5PDWUO/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+11.30.01+AM.png Blog - matches by memory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1619388123227-WKK3YWD5XTLWMSZOX8TZ/Screen+Shot+2021-04-25+at+11.41.47+AM.png Blog - matches by memory - happy memories are important How NYC’s Madison Connolly brings your favorite places to life through custom matchbook art. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/louise-schmolke monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551285560-YR3SNEZS35E71WGW6X1J/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+9.52.51+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551287027-CD3GIW6FVHX3UK6FAORZ/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+9.53.47+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551287650-4FQGLO4NR29Y9B927MMS/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+9.56.14+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551288811-I1MESHHIFWQOL3K1JGS9/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+10.00.47+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551288173-BPUL036EC3N0EKLK1ZIL/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+10.00.32+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551285825-TF1MGJ5VCMBUXXKTUICF/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+9.53.21+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551356888-U6R8KMFE659LR3ZS7LYS/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+10.02.17+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1616551630131-3VV5LQZJ4VMWV9JCAKUB/Screen+Shot+2021-03-23+at+10.06.48+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1615255800391-UZ4F6XW0RMI5QM0FEH0S/Screen+Shot+2021-03-03+at+6.49.26+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke - “I take my clients brief and I do the imagining to bring it to life,” Louisa explains. After unexpectedly moving back into her family home in Scotland and taking on a new role as an architectural illustrator, Louisa was motivated to draw and paint outside of working hours. It was a past time she didn’t have time to pursue as an architectural student, and she looked forward to delving into her creativity again. Using old art materials she had around the house (acrylic paint and paper that she won in a contest years back) Louisa experimented with artistic styles outside of the buildings she drew day to day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1615256811542-MDHSDE1EID9015CBMIPT/Screen+Shot+2021-03-08+at+9.26.31+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke - “Abstract art looks great on a wall, and it’s an extremely popular style at the moment,” Louisa says. Her abstract artwork was a sensational hit on instagram, and Louisa was pleasantly surprised by the popularity of these trendy artworks. Louisa often polls her instagram following to gauge what styles of art they’re interested in seeing from her next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1615253893754-6DEAZBRDS88GYJGFPDNY/Screen+Shot+2021-03-08+at+8.37.03+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke - laying a foundation Louisa Schmolke, who studied architecture as a University student, has a knack for numbers.. and art. Pursuing the field of architecture felt like the logical middle ground for her, to combine her affinity for numbers and science with her artistic talents. When her move to New York City was derailed by the coronavirus, Louisa was contracted by the #1 architectural firm in the UK to work as an architectural illustrator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1615257251165-FO7IRPHUM1XSQ472PRWE/Screen+Shot+2021-03-03+at+6.52.05+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke - “Millions of people saw it,” Louisa recounts. It was a defining moment for her and her confidence as an experimenting artist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1615253704147-Z0EDHQQZQOZHZXU84CF1/Screen+Shot+2021-03-03+at+6.51.06+PM.png Blog - louisa schmolke - to build a home Louisa Schmolke, UK native, Masters of Architecture and architectural illustrator, does more than draw and design buildings. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/stay-astray monthly 0.5 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613245420854-PA308U0HD9XPCE54UVA6/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.43.17+PM.png Blog - astray - Portraits of all “creatures”, humans and animals Apparel- lover of vintage and funky fashion Photography, including a series of portraits she captured at a nursing home, and a Veterans photo series Custom cow skulls Movement and fitness, including a career as a fitness instructor at many boutique studios (more on this below) Poetry and music- a lover of all music genres from screamo to country to r&b https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613361965448-T1P0JGYXB14LMKTUXCJH/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.38.32+PM.png Blog - astray - fitness for creative creatures ASTRAY MOVEMENT will fuse Erin’s love for art and fitness, and serve as a creative approach to movement. For Erin, movement needs to be grounding, intentional and creative. But it’s taken a while for her to learn those ropes. “I struggled with disordered eating and overexercising in my 20’s. I’ve finally figured out the type of movement that honors how I have learned to honor myself. I have decided to step into my own teachings to showcase the type of movement that has supported my constant healing. This is a form of art therapy which has really come full circle for me.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613332246690-7HKU3SNZLR4OQ01IZE28/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.38.23+PM.png Blog - astray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613332249581-UJVTHSFVRA11SPGRYES4/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.38.40+PM.png Blog - astray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613332325173-A9I7MZUG9GU5ZH80787W/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.39.31+PM.png Blog - astray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613361929191-R7CSURNL8N5ZUNHUK2KX/Screen+Shot+2021-02-14+at+11.05.10+PM.png Blog - astray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613243407217-3E61QIY43N56NZ6XMR8A/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+2.09.46+PM.png Blog - astray - it’s okay to be astray Lifelong creative Erin tells her story of self acceptance and discovery, and how she can’t keep her hands out of the proverbial artistic “cookie jar” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613363355192-5W481K1XX5P28OKDS8GL/Screen+Shot+2021-02-14+at+11.28.48+PM.png Blog - astray - “Sometimes I worry that ASTRAY doesn’t have one element of mastery. I have a lot of different interests and this is one big road trip of my soul. I am here for the long haul.” https://www.novel-b.com/blog/oxb monthly 0.5 2021-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614776341958-C3A15QTEDZMF1FSLW5L7/oxbredrocks-022+%281%29.jpg Blog - oxb - sweatproof, waterproof, lifeproof & now pandemic proof How friends Maggie and Laura created a sterling silver and gold-proof jewelry brand meant for the wear and tear of life, fitness and adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614565085461-LHNU7I8GL5BI1HURM78T/Screen+Shot+2021-02-28+at+8.42.46+PM.png Blog - oxb - completely custom and made to order, just like your workout OXB offers customizations for the majority of their pieces, delivering a unique yet still everyday feasibility to your jewelry look. You can choose your chain length, style and metal online, and your piece will be created exactly to your specifications. As a result, everything is made to order, reducing waste, markdowns and excess inventory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653637977-X171R5W7JUZINYS2RP0R/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.46.43+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614654126593-MHEZH9MIWJO0PXMIW3RD/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+10.01.51+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653638374-7U93VV7PUZR3XN9DOT93/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.46.54+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653639959-V2T9C7A5EJPZ7QWV896G/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.47.09+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653643330-59QX88DCZQONOSC69ZTA/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.47.59+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653641675-I81N8NS9GAG3P2GOAW70/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.47.41+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614653644645-JF0R1FPNZGCCQB1PXI8Q/Screen+Shot+2021-03-01+at+9.50.05+PM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614776880977-D1J7MUZ0TXP31NJOO1KP/Screen+Shot+2021-03-03+at+8.07.38+AM.png Blog - oxb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614564788757-YBBSK958WF0GZW4JI2S9/Screen+Shot+2021-02-28+at+8.41.26+PM.png Blog - oxb - “I’ve always been a lazy jewelry wearer,” says Laura. “I would leave the same earrings in for 4 months.” Laura, who’s knowledge of jewelry was very limited prior to starting OXB, quickly learned the production ropes from Maggie. She also used her skills and experience in building websites and social media to help bring their vision and brand to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614655030123-XW98DCBF2CT8LK86R7Y5/Screen+Shot+2021-02-28+at+9.52.45+PM.png Blog - oxb - oxb represents inclusivity, sustainability, giving back and charity Completely made in the US Creating long lasting jewelry made for life-keeps junk out of the landfill and helps customers live more waste free Dedicated to human rights movements and using their platform to influence change https://www.novel-b.com/blog/mrs-cicoricco monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614480224340-YWQB88YIS8PMCBQIZ7O6/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+9.42.26+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco - embroidery inspired by- David Lynch- his movies, his television series and his use of surrealism. “During a recent interview he talked about a time he saw branches on a tree and how beautiful they were. I admire him and his outlook.” Long walks through the woods listening to a podcast or audiobook Visual arts and the work of Van Gogh and Caravaggio Surreal literature (that of Haruki Murakumi) Modern artists including David Eqsuivel, Adele D Reily and Kerith Lisi Fleetwood Mac- enough said! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614485460009-MONIVHNA7PKG0E8ZTLA1/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+10.58.58+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco - the nesting series Natalie’s acclaimed series incorporates found objects from the deck and yard of her Northern California home, where she lives among the hills and nature. She also collects materials from hikes and road trips. “I’ve been gathering materials and keeping things home and safe. It’s very symbolic,” she explains. She first promoted the series on instagram, where she sold her initial pieces through auctions via instagram posts. Much to her surprise, her art went viral on different art blogs and social media pages. “This had never happened to me before to this extent in my artistic career,” she earnestly recalls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614485542426-JKJAEQY69MKX0362NY36/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.12.03+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco - an artful meditation “The whole process is quite meditative for me. I always sit with an object for a while before creating. It curbs my anxiety to just escape to my studio and make some beautiful things.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614447577139-PUFR24AY649UM49IR6SO/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+12.26.10+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614447707659-7LPS6V9OT34UQV1X9D77/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+12.41.28+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614442807596-IRANA1319AEMOW6DS80E/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.13.30+AM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614442845752-84NAPU8P9P7B42V2188E/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.18.58+AM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614442862580-IV8WRU6K2K791X9JRLV8/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.19.30+AM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614442881388-KZMK34837M3A25JTEFF7/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.18.50+AM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614445103060-IREY2PHH5BYGXFTB1H0L/Screen+Shot+2021-02-27+at+11.18.31+AM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco - stop and smell the roses With nearly 150 pieces sold from her Nesting series, Natalie takes great pride in incorporating beach pottery, sticks, twigs and other found objects into her work. “The idea was really recognized. The world was coming to a standstill, between the pandemic and the political atmosphere and climate change. The balance was lost,” Natalie shares. “We just pass by in the world without appreciating the beauty around us.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1614385293464-R5UT3RG676SEUD3WNUUL/Screen+Shot+2021-02-26+at+7.21.17+PM.png Blog - mrs. ciccoricco - piece of calm Dutch fiber artist Natalie Ciccoricco went viral last spring for her iconic Nesting series, a collection that celebrates reconnecting with nature and your inner self while sheltering at home. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/uptown-annie monthly 0.5 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613239026515-TUMQVK7TYM7GKXKY448F/Screen+Shot+2021-02-10+at+9.44.37+PM.png Blog - uptown annie - merging two passions Since quitting her marketing job in June to pursue Uptown Annie full time, Annie returned to school to study interior design, a lifelong interest of hers. “I love seeing my drawings in people’s homes,” she gushes. Eventually she dreams of integrating her line drawings into an interior design business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613012284892-KCKHCS1ZWGUNOV2SUWJP/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-10%2Bat%2B9.45.11%2BPM.jpg Blog - uptown annie - minimalist minnesotan Originating in the Uptown neighborhood of Minnesota, Annika Warfield (Annie!) has mastered clean, sophisticated line drawings meant for the blank space on your wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613240010792-WYPNQM88AHBW32PS9Y12/Screen+Shot+2021-02-10+at+9.47.11+PM.png Blog - uptown annie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613240188522-GL90IK75BGL7GXILN9VX/Screen+Shot+2021-02-13+at+1.05.46+PM.png Blog - uptown annie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1613238327788-ANR3B4BPP3CEAOEHY10Z/Screen+Shot+2021-02-10+at+9.44.58+PM.png Blog - uptown annie - nature is her muse Inspiration for Annie’s prints stem from- The lakes of Minnesota, where her family has a cabin The mountains of Montana (where her brother lives) The plants in Annie’s Savage apartment (where she since has relocated from Uptown) No, she is not considering a name change to Savage Annie, Annika discloses. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/andsee monthly 0.5 2021-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1611523969057-P2MQF8LVVT2L1R79J1LS/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.32.32+PM.png Blog - andsee - spreading the good (polymer clay) news Cindy is transforming all of your favorite things into ear candy, shaping the perception of handmade goods in her home country of Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612319982737-X7TVI51F6F3WZFIQYEZR/Screen+Shot+2021-02-02+at+9.38.50+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612320121085-D608H0RV703MQMILJA0Y/Screen+Shot+2021-02-02+at+9.41.32+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612318859772-U30KZJET6DTUUD3HCCFV/Screen+Shot+2021-02-02+at+9.20.44+PM.png Blog - andsee - more than meets the eye Influenced by multidimensional art and the 1980’s Memphis artistic movement, Cindy is dedicated to creating pieces with multiple vantage points and perspectives. The name of her brand, ANDSEE fosters the same approach; it’s inspired by her name, Cindy, and the phonetic pronunciation of the letter “C”. For Cindy, it’s all about breaking boundaries, finding originality and her definitive edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612034187362-OD7EL51PYUEG8M72CG72/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.39.00+PM.png Blog - andsee - “I’ve always loved jewelry and wearing quirky earrings.” Inspired by color and boldness, Cindy’s unique designs are completely handmade and free hand cut with a knife; she has more control of the clay that way. “I developed fine motor skills in design school that really matured,” Cindy explains. It’s no wonder she was always getting her highest grades in art; even in elementary school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612320643712-28F6K4UF9RBO3S0R9EK3/Screen+Shot+2021-02-02+at+9.47.46+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612320790234-W7S70ZZM60OTBM0LQKMG/Screen+Shot+2021-02-02+at+9.52.50+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033008241-2YWVUH7VKG3YKC2X33AG/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.25.42+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033009209-35YWWIRDLWHSX686KR57/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.26.11+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033009229-CL07LL7YJOP6NEHM2F0P/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.27.10+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033010278-RBKDMFPYGKQR0I0INWIO/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.27.29+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033010489-3FQT8JIW0VAOC0YRWOJT/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.28.00+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033010888-JSSDMA93S0MCJR0G3PTY/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.28.50+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033011112-R1V1O4W8EOD5H1OKMNOL/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.29.41+PM.png Blog - andsee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1612033069644-E4O69PZ8SSP8H4EANVZ7/Screen+Shot+2021-01-24+at+4.39.37+PM.png Blog - andsee https://www.novel-b.com/blog/loominary monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610925474627-BYTHKI93CPDIRHRT0RTZ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-17+at+6.16.19+PM.png Blog - loominary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610925536251-ZRXTIO9GC3OQ9NTAZBSO/Screen+Shot+2021-01-17+at+6.18.40+PM.png Blog - loominary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610838389078-H34P1UULA3TAQXVRVE4C/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+6.06.16+PM.png Blog - loominary - just keep swimming (+ weaving!) How an olympic-bound swimmer developed a quarantine altar ego as a fiber artist- meet Natalie Hinds. Get $10 off your first order with code NOVEL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1611289150981-EJOFB36ILA11YPL8FHYH/Screen+Shot+2021-01-21+at+10.51.15+PM.png Blog - loominary - “ I live a very interesting life,” Natalie admits. After reflecting on her time as a college athlete at University of Florida, her attendance at the 2016 olympic trials and a 2 year stint post-graduate at a marketing firm. No matter what she’ll continue to put her own spin on things. In the pool and out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610839056378-70PKZIKJLKX1Y7GNMY7H/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+6.17.17+PM.png Blog - loominary - weave like its your job “When I moved back home with my parents during quarantine, that’s when I became really obsessed with weaving,” Natalie says. Her jam packed schedule that was often full of 2-a-day swim practices felt a little more free, and she had time to research different patterns and connect with other fiber artists. She treated weaving like her job. “My routine during lockdown was wake up, workout, eat breakfast, weave, eat lunch, weave, eat dinner, weave, go to bed,” Natalie recites. “I would look up and 3 hours had gone by. It was so cathartic.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610924077160-CUNN7T3UONQSUX1XFFCH/Screen+Shot+2021-01-17+at+5.52.00+PM.png Blog - loominary - BLM series But weaving calmed more than just her athletic performance anxiety. The events of the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd forced Natalie to confront uncomfortable truths in such a raw and unfiltered way, including her status as a black woman competing in a predominantly white sport. 50% of Natalie’s limited BLM series proceeds benefited the EJI network, an organization dedicated to providing legal representation to America’s most vulnerable, wrongfully sentenced individuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1611287507017-SUD78YNGN9N6SW0KAXWC/Screen+Shot+2021-01-17+at+6.08.44+PM.png Blog - loominary - “There are two different sides to me,” Natalie says. “I’ve never nurtured the artistic side. Athletes are probably creative people but they don’t have the time to let that develop. They’re creative people if they have the energy to be.” https://www.novel-b.com/blog/galadriel-glassworks monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610815191395-QD1AD07U2XC0S81U58NU/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+11.39.38+AM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks - brought to you by.. Alice and Wonderland The Lord of the Rings Neil Gaiman, author of Stardust Jane Austen, and an appreciation for classic literature The very name of Anna’s brand, Galadriel, is an ode to the ethereal elf in the Lord of the Rings. Reading is a source of inspiration for her, and like glass making, serves as an escape and a way of connecting to her truest self. Suddenly Anna will be reading and she’ll have new ideas for her glass. “I need to write this down. I need to create this,” she’ll think with urgency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610817747828-AU2ZAULN2A2KFQE9OMW7/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.20.48+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610817747863-I6D80YVM8YO5KT5HYHAJ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.21.00+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610817751980-8WUKHWEDSJIFC4ZNZTB2/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.21.49+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610817750993-N282JCSP9DHPRZZM113I/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.22.00+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610823270058-70M20OUVMOV80Q47FPVG/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+1.54.13+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks - “I’ve always tried to make things pretty. There’s a word in Dutch that means cozy and comes with warm feelings and love and snuggling up on a couch with somebody and playing games at the table. But my mom imparted it on all of us kids. Wherever I move into a corner or a place I make it my own and everyone can see my mark.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610814796707-P4P86QV90LQ2TJBBN9YE/image-asset.png Blog - galadriel glassworks - bringing fairytales to life Whimsical stained glass inspired by imagination, daydreams and the fantastical, by Dutch Norwegian native Anna Fredriksen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610816875657-GAMAULXZVVTZB8S5HL9D/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.07.44+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks - “We grew up poor but it never felt that way with all of the love,’’’ Anna explains. “We all had to have an imagination and we made something of anything we had and we made it beautiful.” They collected moss, twigs and mushrooms and built gnomes and fairy homes. She treasures these fond memories that are true to the uniqueness of Dutch culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610817973702-EQV1H6Z6QD9YU3N6K1WC/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.25.58+PM.png Blog - galadriel glassworks - “I’m convinced there’s a strong correlation between glass people and plant people.” Anna’s signature Monstera leaves are one of her most popular items. She often incorporates her love for plants and greenery into her work. In her Utah home, she cares for over 100 plants, and her newly adopted cat, Guinevere. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/tart-by-taylor monthly 0.5 2021-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610407408802-MJF9WFORUN6FQRWTJ13Z/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.10.53+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor - fab home decor like you’ve never seen Stand out with handmade resin decor by savvy and sassy businesswoman and glam lover, Taylor Dean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610758504082-I7SHEME7QQ7NXYF2O8XU/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-11%2Bat%2B6.10.19%2BPM.jpg Blog - tart by taylor - liquid courage After weeks of fooling around with resin art “and a few dirty martinis later” Taylor recalls, she bolstered the courage to post her creations to Instagram. By the next morning, she had 60 inquirers ready to buy her creations, and unexpected interest in her new hobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610758556459-PELEDSJCMCS553U6QK3O/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.10.19+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor - make it pop TART (meaning “Taylor’s art”) is inspired by boldness and color. “I’m drawn to color,” Taylor explains. “I just like fun. My house is like a Limited Too,” she gestures to brightly painted walls and trinkets, referencing the ever-popular apparel store of the 2000’s. People are often surprised to learn that her pill collection uses real pills. (Funny enough, they’re often less-than-glamorous anti-diarrheal and gas remedies that come in punchy colors!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595907272-H43WJ12H08T2ZFQZ6EZQ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.11.35+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595851883-HD6X7UDO93B9DIMLV4WM/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.10.27+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595895311-FBUC858F4GC412EKCVC4/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.11.21+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595866506-30DIUVMOSCZCTQU8YR95/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.10.08+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595808980-IQL0CSBHN4KCSX3DO4S8/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.11.03+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610595875915-GJ17MAD7STDW1KIJXM3R/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.09.41+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610596138136-GA5KKSZIE9LR2BJVOK0W/Screen+Shot+2021-01-13+at+10.47.29+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610596434274-FZ10BNE0BE1TNJZQ8VY2/Screen+Shot+2021-01-13+at+10.52.25+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610676801362-ICUWKCPT7O3MTHIR2S9D/Screen+Shot+2021-01-14+at+9.13.10+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor - Taylor’s bestselling product? These custom dog coasters. Just upload your photos to the TART by Taylor site and eternalize your furry pal on your coffee table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610594496922-994P2FPP0VB4UI20ZZBA/Screen+Shot+2021-01-11+at+6.22.35+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor - the making of… Taylor began exploring DIY decor as a side project while quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic. Looking for a hobby to fill her time while contemplating her next professional move, Taylor learned to make resin trays through YouTube videos, trial and error and a lot of persistence. (The resin creation process is complex and conducted over multiple days. A difficult material to work with, resin is made from mixing two different syrup mixtures, producing a chemical reaction that hardens. That’s what makes it a great, sturdy surface for trays, coasters and other core TART products.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1610753637946-FCL8D66U5PVGA523YCY6/Screen+Shot+2021-01-15+at+6.33.43+PM.png Blog - tart by taylor - “2020 was the year to take a step back and make a change.” After feeling stagnant in her career, the obstacles and alterations of 2020 “really forced my hand to do something.” Taylor describes the turbulence of last year and her choice to pivot to “doing her own thing” as a blessing in disguise. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/bug-amp-lou monthly 0.5 2021-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609885865177-Z3Z85E8NDZFFKBNZUOLD/0-4.jpg Blog - bug & lou - “The first fit that I ever threw was about a dress,” laughs Hannah. “My mom loves that story.” Bug + Lou originated as a social media consultancy, where Hannah initially connected with popular sustainable brand Cleobella. That was the push she needed to start her own boutique, her lifelong dream, and carry exclusively women-owned, ethically-produced, sustainable fashion and home brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609890370275-66Z228PBLR7U0HGYNF6K/image-asset.png Blog - bug & lou - spreading the good news 3 reasons to shop sustainable, by Hannah Stokes: Find unique pieces that are on trend, but still timeless. Better made and will last a lifetime (unlike fast fashion retailers that are cheaper, but people tend to throw out after a few wears). If you ever get tired of it, gift it to a friend or donate to a vintage shop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609885301320-HZUWEZ69XU2Y1I6F9M8X/0-3.jpg Blog - bug & lou - it’s a lifestyle Curated by Georgia native, Hannah Stokes, the sustainable online boutique Bug & Lou is your one-stop-shop for a thoughtful life and a thoughtful home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609886283999-VJRSMYNQ5U0XCU22F8C8/static1.squarespace.png Blog - bug & lou - brand story Hannah reminisces on her first crack at handmade, sustainable fashion- handmade neck scarves from deadstock fabric in her college dorm room with her best friend. The name, “Bug and Lou”, originated from the life they day dreamed together- living in a Bungalow with their two dogs, “Bug” and “Lou”. Hannah held up her end of the bargain (her bernadoodle is named Lou) and honors their fantasy with the boutique name. The above logo was hand drawn and screen printed by another longtime friend. Hannah loves how raw and undone it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609889023763-PJCT1GEENMBIBJPYUPWJ/0-2.jpg Blog - bug & lou - bug + lou line up Cleobella (where it all started) a globally inspired and ethically made apparel and accessories brand Rex Designs, based in Costa Mesa, one of a kind ceramics (pictured left) by Catherine Rex Cras, a responsibly made, glamorous label based in Copenhagen Grön Kulle, fleeces small batch produced in San Francisco Primecut, crafted in Portland, Oregon sourcing cowhides and shearling and low-waste production (pictured left) Juna, effective and sustainable wellness products & more! Shop with code NOVEL20 for 20% off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609890137500-DHTOTRMALW97SXI3UM5L/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-11%2Bat%2B3.08.13%2BPM.png Blog - bug & lou - one more for the road “My grandfather has always made everyone in my family furniture,” explained Hannah, “from dining room tables to these beautiful benches that everyone swoons over when they see them, to hutches, to trunks, to even the sweetest little cabin he built entirely from the ground up. He’s incredibly talented. He made me a charcuterie board a few years back and everyone kept asking where I got it, so it was a no-brainer to have them in my shop. A little something special from my family and from Georgia!” The wood is sourced from the North Georgia mountains. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/found-wanderer monthly 0.5 2021-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609632211298-JFEKPXBYWRMLYKVZ8RA3/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+7.03.08+PM.png Blog - found wanderer - from kacey, to you Making jewelry is soothing for Kacey- from working with her hands to the sense of accomplishment from completing a piece. “There’s part of my story in everything I create,” whether it be symbolism, the meaning of a gemstone or what she’s feeling at the time she’s creating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609605398568-OOT34ZWS590NYBHISWN5/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+11.36.02+AM.png Blog - found wanderer - jewels for the journey Handmade jewelry for those who believe the rest is still unwritten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609730680589-RBFHKL27P4QEIS3ITHI9/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+1.40.05+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609730799336-JNGDWK19F6ZSE1W0L59G/Screen+Shot+2021-01-03+at+10.23.09+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609730828029-W89ADTGEWGFPRP4LWIIC/Screen+Shot+2021-01-03+at+10.24.07+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609730850014-K3TO2ZNBNJ58BRL9QYHJ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-03+at+10.23.46+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609610161961-SOWM2P9W2Q9AVHWIXIET/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+11.35.46+AM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609610175942-23WHGHPTEI3GVJN1KETJ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+12.54.15+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609610191081-ZXS3S9TTTQ3AN1F8AXZN/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+12.55.13+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609610272936-H5U5HG507L595JN553B3/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+12.54.40+PM.png Blog - found wanderer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1609631972144-L3RZ40CC4XBR0ODK426E/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+1.39.04+PM.png Blog - found wanderer - “I bring crystal and wire wherever I travel. For me, it’s an activity like reading or knitting. It can be very therapeutic.” Her most recent December launch, her first ever ring line, led Kacey to enlist in metalsmith classes. Although much more meticulous than she ever imagined, it felt good to learn a new skill and offer something new to her customers. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/camel-city-glass monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608390684429-8Z9TN4L7ZEAYW69NSLX3/13027ade-5feb-4030-bded-39e78031641c.jpg Blog - camel city glass - all about range Kelly fulfills all different styles of custom orders, from traditional stained glass pieces to funky, modern and eclectic pieces. Her tried and true mountain range style started as a commissioned piece, but after sharing it to Instagram, Kelly stocked premade inventory on her Etsy shop. These creations are in high demand, and they now routinely sell out in under 10 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608433173799-FORI4O51X8LC0YO2EC70/image0.jpeg Blog - camel city glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608433189648-3724PEO97DLDA10G6K38/e0fe0a98-189d-4d46-a5e5-3923184a6ea4.jpg Blog - camel city glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608344632216-HYTMJ0ELTY7DLGSOFGH2/e0fe0a98-189d-4d46-a5e5-3923184a6ea4.jpg Blog - camel city glass - making magic Kelly was looking for a hobby as a stay at home mom to toddler triplets. Turns out she’s pretty good at creating stained glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608341939529-O65BPEYG1TMF0JK2X3G6/889e867d-abbb-488f-82af-09da364f6b53.jpg Blog - camel city glass - “I grew up watching my mom make stained glass pieces.” “She would go into the garage and listen to her music and be creative. We knew not to bother her and let her just vibe out.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608431995939-1FFVBXTJL3BM5O6XXJ83/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+9.37.55+PM.png Blog - camel city glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608432011518-8KSJPOS5M688V92SJKD8/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+9.38.57+PM.png Blog - camel city glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608432033470-T9MHJBMW31XKKJOWRDD1/Screen+Shot+2020-12-19+at+9.37.37+PM.png Blog - camel city glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1608432081801-Z44VASKKKGXGU70LM403/41d757a9-f31d-4a98-af44-d16880579054.jpg Blog - camel city glass https://www.novel-b.com/blog/bright-bread-co monthly 0.5 2020-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607999537771-XE8HHV9PZKK48ZYITBCP/Screen+Shot+2020-12-14+at+9.32.02+PM.png Blog - bright bread co https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607996318439-2Z0NRNASH9T42CQ36HJF/vegan+on+left%2C+og+banana+on+right.jpg Blog - bright bread co The banana bread, their best seller, is Charisse Zakhour’s specialty. “My mom used to make it for my dad,” Chloe explained. “She’s always been really good at making healthy recipes that still taste good. People are amazed when they try it.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607988321716-JRO6ILD53UC0OEVP1QNT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - bright bread co - handmade with love 5-ingredient bread loaves inspired by their South African heritage, born from tough times endured by the Zakhour family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607996913242-PW344NZS9YEL6PVPN7FQ/Charcuterie+with+mouths.JPG Blog - bright bread co - special delivery Chloe recalled with humor that when the Zakhour’s first started baking, they drove all over Orange County looking for flour. Everyone was baking at the time, so why buy from Bright Bread Co., and how would they help people feel safe during a pandemic? Chloe, Amber and Kayla, the Zakhour sisters, personally deliver each loaf of bread and their recently-added charcuterie boards to their customer’s doorstep, in full masks and protective gear. They’ve gotten to knock on some pretty cool doors, including Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Emily Simpson, YouTube personality Delaney Childs and fashion editor Lydia Mclaughlin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607991924023-V6BUP3S3UZRQJQDHLP09/Mrs.Bright+%27Angela%27.jpg Blog - bright bread co https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607992004381-LUEISKUQE3IY0C4EGXC7/Charisse+and+Angela.JPG Blog - bright bread co https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607990654367-D2UWLFXNRGYENQGDTWTK/Banana+Bread+Slices.JPG Blog - bright bread co - known for food “My dad was Lebanese and my mom is South African. We’ve grown up around good food all of our lives,” explained Chloe. “Why don’t we sell food? Why don’t we bake? Everyone knows us for food,” the Zakhour’s thought. The concept for the brand, Bright Bread Co., came to Chloe in the shower. “I figure things out in the shower,” she explained. She would run the social media and marketing, her and her sisters would manage the deliveries and her mother and grandmother would bake. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/posey monthly 0.5 2020-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607557326453-K74ZUCLSXB6Q9ALMXAIM/N1JL6vLw.jpeg Blog - posey - “I hadn’t sewn in 10 years.” Renee was eager to start a new project following her small town move. She was washing her face and looking for a scrunchie to pull her hair back one night. She thought, “I could make one of these.” After pulling out a sewing machine and some fabric, she experienced instant gratification from making something again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607567926959-6UTAR0D6EHQ5RE2XA957/56.jpg Blog - posey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607567946809-BVFE0FR2JJ6T3B5VJ3B6/60.jpg Blog - posey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607567955134-5FLEZI7DLE8IP5310ICT/90.jpg Blog - posey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607610865738-LQQ58E3NQHRCYTVG50V6/5.jpg Blog - posey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607568887557-KD0R7TV3DT91L1S6EYCU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - posey - “It’s so fun to buy fabrics that I know my customers want and will love and mix it with my personal vision for the brand.” What else does Renee look forward to? Launch days. Before a big collection launch, she’s sewing 8 hours a day. All by herself. It’s worth it in the end though, when she can kick her feet up and watch the social media buzz and climbing website visits. “It’s the most fun game to pick fabrics and see (through sales or social media excitement) when my vision and my customers’ desires align, making for a best-selling product.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607558851523-RKZ1VLPG7FLEYLS34GA1/57.jpg Blog - posey - first is the best Posey was the first brand name Renee ever thought of. It might not have a formal definition, but it still has meaning to posey lovers everywhere. It felt neutral, slightly feminine and whimsical. It also checks some boxes when it comes to brand name best practices: easy to read, easy to pronounce, distinctive and catchy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607558345525-3I8C6VGMLJMULCXT13NI/LUZW0LMA.jpeg Blog - posey - scrunchie superstar Lifelong creative Renee picked up her sewing machine in 2018 and hasn’t put it down since. Thousands and thousands of scrunchies later, this is Posey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607567396625-ON357DHAPFHWO0Y25NE8/14.jpg Blog - posey - “I’ve had customers who have noticed less hair loss” She’s learned that silk fabrications are good for sleeping, and that woven and blended knits are best for everyday wear. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/black-lab-ceramics monthly 0.5 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607182286613-M1LBSE17SKSGNGOXOFZB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+10.30.54+AM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - functional beauty how nineteen-year-old Ben culminated his love for animals and pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607191411359-0TE6JL2K81TQG80ONAYD/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+1.02.27+PM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - blue Naturally drawn to blue color schemes and hues, many of Ben’s tried and true glazes are cool-toned. “A lot of my product ships out west to California and different beach towns. I find my color palette to be very inspired by that and just a beachy cool vibe.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607189251352-53YNLYYQM3Q2JRLRNWSW/image-asset.png Blog - black lab ceramics - Ben takes pride in creating something functional that people will actually use, maybe even daily. “I like the idea of creating something that’s not going to sit on a shelf and collect dust.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607190045288-A55MJ3NWXYC08P4ZQXYB/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+12.40.25+PM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - what’s it like raising and training a service dog as a high school student? “I would wake up at 4am to take her outside before school,” Ben recalled. She was there through it all- she accompanied him to ceramics class, sat beside him during late nights in the studio, and served as Ben’s prime model for his dog bowls. Patti just passed her first Seeing Eye Dog test and sometimes comes for visits to Ben’s family home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607191032139-Z040VBU1SX24B9SMLF9J/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+12.56.57+PM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - raku One of Ben’s specialties- raku pieces spend only 1 hour in the kiln at extraordinarily high heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607193646875-A90DMARV5IJMC031T86O/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+1.40.31+PM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - “It’s funny watching people get on the wheel for the first time because it’s a lot harder than it looks. Some days you get on the wheel and you can’t do anything right, everything’s going down the drain. That happens maybe 10% of the time. 90% of the time you can focus on the work, focus on the clay and making new things. Disconnecting from the world and not dealing with social media or any other distractions.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607190668736-ZVWTIJS5VFR1KJYGFEVX/image-asset.png Blog - black lab ceramics - mugs It takes Ben minutes to mold a mug. Sometimes he’s creating as many as 50 mugs per day, all from his parents garage. “I throw in the garage whenever I get 2 hours to myself and I’m done with schoolwork. Sometimes I’m up until 3am throwing. It’s really easy to lose track of time. Sometimes I’m like oh, it was light out when I started and now it’s midnight.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1607192358959-9Z0C74YUW5ALKN7OTLM2/Screen+Shot+2020-12-05+at+1.19.04+PM.png Blog - black lab ceramics - how ben gets in the zone Lo-Fi or Indie Pop Slow, mellow (even sad) music. You don’t want to get jittery on the wheel! Poet Shane Koyczan *featured left- Ben’s best selling Blue Lagoon glaze https://www.novel-b.com/blog/paper-blossoms-by-michal monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606581729671-XBS0U94VKJKQ1I20OTN9/Screen+Shot+2020-11-28+at+11.36.47+AM.png Blog - paper blossoms by michal - staying busy Michal’s etsy shop has exploded with popularity this year, as she stocks up on premade items inspired by books and poetry. Her book ornaments and centerpieces are thriving this holiday season, making thoughtful gifts or simple ways to elevate your home for book lovers and decor enthusiasts alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606580685827-4YPW4YOCGZSLK3SQCJYB/Raechel+Marie+Photography.jpg Blog - paper blossoms by michal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606580692088-WETZ9JJ5OHMG8TU1M0MN/Mackenzie+Maeder+Photo+%2B+Video.jpg Blog - paper blossoms by michal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606580707667-6NZD42STAXXNOMZFNCHA/Munro+Photos.jpg Blog - paper blossoms by michal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606580723477-URG1SHBZI8PBL0JWFO26/Rebecca+L+Photography.jpg Blog - paper blossoms by michal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606589149495-Z2E05S2YTDYSR27E7ERN/Paper+Blossoms+By+Michal.JPG Blog - paper blossoms by michal Photo credit: Fenix Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606576637624-Z89ZXRSO5NACMYXKSKB3/IMG_7021+Michal.JPG Blog - paper blossoms by michal - a happy accident Michal’s wedding in 2015 led her to uncover a unique talent. Now it’s her full-time job. Photo credit: Fenix Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606583559048-J3CGP0KI3G0HOBLPO60M/Screen+Shot+2020-11-28+at+12.12.11+PM.png Blog - paper blossoms by michal “I hate to see them (books) tossed out, I’d like to see it turned into something people really like and have for the rest of their lives.” 10% off book ornaments now through 12/19/20 with code NOVEL10. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/novel-x-galles-shop monthly 0.5 2020-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606099133932-739I6KM1AM7CQ3012CNS/005D543F-BFA6-42D2-9950-9902187A6AFD-2636-00000173B1067AEF.jpg Blog - novel. x galles shop - tell me a story Storytelling is at the center of novel and the galles shop. It’s how we built our respective brands and connect with our communities. And nothing beats a good story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606099441268-FLEBC7E1AAFKD1Z1V07B/ED018497-7C70-461F-A774-402C00F61BB3-2636-00000174D3D62E1B.jpg Blog - novel. x galles shop - sparks joy Both the galles shop and novel came to life during the pandemic, at a time where creativity and self-expression were saving graces. This linen is a joyful reminder to chase your passions and your dreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606100406140-XNTVGBYM1F24W5Q7ISQC/4D5C56DF-8213-4980-89B6-53EAC2644A8B-2636-00000174193C446C.jpg Blog - novel. x galles shop - remember when… Reminiscing on the good times with people we love, even if we can’t physically be with them at this time. Laughing about the funny nights we spent drinking beers with friends and traveling to new cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606101507362-DTG09LS3MWSNSW2UZWCZ/3EC7B04A-E5E9-40E7-A1DB-344E67B54FDD-2636-000001746BF967A6.jpg Blog - novel. x galles shop - you’re my favorite memory It’s really the people, not the place, that make memories unforgettable. The right person can make any place worth remembering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606102257704-RU36JESCK4CO0FY98VZZ/9D09E7BF-2CAC-4CCD-85BD-0C8FAE6CC767-2636-00000174268A07FD.jpg Blog - novel. x galles shop - I love you, too The first time Kendall told her husband she loved him, she wrote it on a matchbook. He saved that matchbook, and years later flipped it to the otherside writing, “will you marry me?” Here’s to the stories that move you. Share them. Remember them. Only then can they connect us all. https://www.novel-b.com/blog/galles-shop monthly 0.5 2020-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606012238224-WN5AG6K5GFUTC0HWW2AQ/Screen+Shot+2020-11-12+at+6.01.04+PM.png Blog - galles shop - texas roots + california dreamer Born in Arizona, raised in Texas and living in California for the last 9 years, the Galles Shop’s style and inspiration is a product of owner Kendall Potesta’s unique experiences, friendships and communities. After moving to California to pursue music nearly a decade ago, Kendall teaches guitar and songwriting full-time, empowering others to tell their stories through music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1606012183335-06DRN71AJ1NMGKSXPHPH/C74FCCA6-604D-4D65-8483-AE498FEE09A6-2636-000001716FC38BFD+%281%29.jpg Blog - galles shop - it’s the simple things Singer songwriter Kendall is telling stories through custom linen art and lettering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cfa041e2dfc5b28e8d33e/1605730426534-Y4OWZ8UY1I386OUVN8FQ/image-asset.png Blog - galles shop “She was the most creative person I’ve ever known. 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