Yesterday was all about the big deals at the big box stores. Today give love to the small businesses in your community and online. Today bypass the major chain and patronize the indie coffee shop, visit the small market, pop…
Small Business Saturday
Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which traditionally showcases big box retail and e-commerce stores. In contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages shopping small and local shops and artisans. Today is a…
Small Business Saturday: AlmaRose Bags
2014 for me was the year of the bag. I curbed my clothing shopping, I purchased fewer but better chosen pieces, but I fell hard for handbags. There was the Isabella Fiore tote, the blue Chancebanda, and a few bags…
Style with Substance: Karen Kane
One of the best parts of blogging is getting to know brands on a different level. Not just a label in a boutique or department store, you learn the story behind the name, their purpose, their history, and sometimes, they…
Small Business Saturday – The Shine Collection
After spending time as a stay at home mom, Dianne Brickman began The Shine Collection. With years of marketing and management experience working in New York City for such iconic brands as Barneys New York, Nike and DKNY Coats, Dianne…
Small Business Saturday – Lifetherapy
My friend Sarah introduced me to the brand Lifetherapy last year and I have been a fan ever since. I’m a bracelet junkie with a New Agey heart, so the brand really spoke to me. Since then, I have added…
Small Business Saturday: Kidogo Kidogo
In Swahili, Kidogo Kidogo means “little by little.” And little by little, the cell phone case company Kidogo Kidogo is improving the lives of Tanzanian women. By helping lift the financial barrier that prevents women in Tanzania from having access…
Small Business Saturday
I worked a decade in retail and I know that as much as the last Thursday in November is about eating turkey with loved ones, the Friday after is about getting the best deals on holiday gifts. The malls are…
Small Business Sunday: Appalatch
In the past year, I have made a concerted effort to feature more brands with heart. Be they companies who produce their product in the United States, products made with sustainable materials or created via Fair Trade, brands that give…
